Buick Enclave: Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg). But
even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed,
altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how
much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all
important. It can depend on any special equipment on
the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle
can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in
this section for more information.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the
driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required
trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle
must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.
Ask your dealer/retailer for trailering information or
advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices.
See Customer Assistance Offices for
more information.
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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 vehi
Be sure the vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit
for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the
Certification/Tire label. See Loading the Vehicle. Make sure not to go over the GVW
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WARNING
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump
island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling
the vehicle. Do not use cellular ph
WARNING
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat
while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,
or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
WARNING
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