Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Spécifications télécharger pdf (Page 389)

If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will

weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a

properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway

control of the proper size. This equipment is very

important for proper vehicle loading and good handling

when driving. Always use a sway control if the trailer

will weigh more than these limits. You can ask a

hitch dealer about sway controls.

Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering

Notice: Pulling a ﬁfth-wheel trailer with a vehicle

that is equipped with the SS trim package could

damage the vehicle. Do not pull a ﬁfth-wheel trailer

with a vehicle equipped with the SS trim package.

Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with

many pickup models. These trailers place a larger

percentage of the weight (kingpin weight) on the tow

vehicle than conventional trailers. Make sure this weight

does not cause the vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR.

Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to

25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximum

amount speciﬁed in the trailering chart for your vehicle.

See “Weight of the Trailer” in this section for more

information.

The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that

it’s centerline is over or slightly in front of the rear axle.

Take care that it is not so far forward that it will

contact the back of the cab in sharp turns.

This is especially important for short box pickups. Trailer

pin box extensions and sliding ﬁfth wheel hitch

assemblies can help this condition. There should be at

least six inches of clearance between the top of the

pickup box and the bottom of the trailer shelf that

extends over the box.

Make sure the hitch is attached to the tow vehicle frame

rails. Do not use the pickup box for support.

Safety Chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle

and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the

tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from

contacting the road if it becomes separated from

the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be

provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer

manufacturer. If you are towing a trailer up to 5,000 lbs

(2 271 kg) with a factory-installed step bumper, you

may attach the safety chains to the attaching points on

the bumper. If you are towing a trailer up to your

vehicle’s trailer rating limit you may attach the safety

chains to the attaching point on the hitch platform. If you

are towing with an aftermarket hitch follow the trailer

or hitch manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching

safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so

you can turn with your rig. Never allow safety chains to

drag on the ground.

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