1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 194

Three important considerations have to do with weight: In Canada, write to: the weight of the trailer, 0 0 the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) any trailer isan important of weight to measure because it affects total capacity the It should never weigh more than 1.000 lbs. (450 kg). But weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includes the even that can be heavy. too curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in It depends on how you plan to use your rig. example, For it, and the people who will be riding the vehicle. And in speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are al l load fi-om your vehicle's capacity weight because your important. And,it can also depend on any special vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. "Loading See equipment that you have on your vehicle. Your Vehicle" inthe Indexfor more information about You can ask your dealer our trailering information or your vehicle's maximum load capacity. for advice, or you write us at: can Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550. 4-35