Buick Enclave: Trailer Towing
Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have
to do with weight:
- The weight of the trailer.
- The weight of the trailer tongue.
- The total weight on your vehicle's tires.
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How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 454 kg (1,000
lbs). But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades,
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because
it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the curb weight of the vehicl
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Follow the directions closely for
correct sealant usage.
When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for five minutes.
This will help to inflate the tire
faster.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damag
Notice: Do not tow on steep continuous grades
exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher
than normal engine and transmission temperatures
may result and damage the vehicle. Frequent
stops are very important to allow the engine and
transmission to cool.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower
Weight of the Trailer
