Chevrolet 2005 Equinox Specifications download pdf (Page 228)

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight

to measure because it affects the total or gross weight

of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you

may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in

the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, passengers, or

cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight

your vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer

weight your vehicle can tow. And if you will tow a

trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW

because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too.

See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29 for more

information about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.

If you are using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributing

hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent

to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).

Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight

for your vehicle.

After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and

then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are

proper. If they are not, you may be able to get them right

simply by moving some items around in the trailer.

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires

Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit

for cold tires. You will ﬁnd these numbers on the

Certiﬁcation/Tire Label at the rear edge of the driver’s

door, or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.

Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your

vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.

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Chevrolet 2005 Equinox Specifications Page 228