GMC 2012 Sierra User Manual

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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/15/11

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Driving and Operating

Here is an example of proper
truck and camper match:

Camper Center of Gravity

Recommended Center of
Gravity Location Zone

When the truck is used to carry
a slide‐in camper, the total cargo
load of the truck consists of the
manufacturer's camper weight
figure, the weight of installed
additional camper equipment not
included in the manufacturer's
camper weight figure, the weight

of camper cargo, and the weight
of passengers in the camper.
The total cargo load should not
exceed the truck's cargo weight
rating, and the camper's center
of gravity (A) should fall within
the truck's recommended
center of gravity zone (B) when
installed.

Any accessories or other
equipment that are added to the
vehicle must be weighed. Then,
subtract this extra weight from
the CWR. This extra weight may
shorten the center of gravity
zone of the vehicle.

If the slide-in camper and its
load weighs less than the CWR,
the center of gravity zone for
your vehicle may be larger.

Secure loose items to prevent
weight shifts that could affect the
balance of the vehicle. When the
truck‐camper is loaded, drive to
a scale and weigh on the front

and on the rear wheels
separately to determine axle
loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of
the gross axle weight ratings
(GAWR). The total axle loads
should not exceed your vehicle's
gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR). These ratings are
given on the vehicle certification
label attached to the rear
edge of the driver door. See
“Certification/Tire Label”
under Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑16. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below
the ratings.

See your dealer for more
information on curb weights,
cargo weights, Cargo Weight
Rating and the correct center of
gravity zone.