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Three important considerations have to do with weight:
the weight of the trailer,
the weight of the trailer tongue
and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg).
But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example,
speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how
much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all
important. And, it can also depend on any special
equipment that you have on your vehicle.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at:
Buick Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33136
Detroit, MI 48232
-5136
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163
-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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. And if you
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” in the Index for more information
about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.