1995 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 178

Three important considerations. have do'with weight: tri Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load(A) of any traileris an important weight to measure because affects the total capacity it weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includes the curb weightof the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will riding in the vehicle. And be if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, See "Loading too. Your Vehicle" inthe Indexfor more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), unless you have the optional 5,000 pound (2 250 kg) trailer towing package. But even that be too heavy. can It also depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example,speed,altitude,roadgrades,outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And,can also depend on any it special equipment that you havk on your vehicle. You can askyour dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI48550. In Canada, write to: GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. A B