GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 238)

Hitcheâ
IT’S importani то have the correct hilch equipment
large trucks gctng by and rough rocids зге
a few reasons why you'll need ihe righl hitch. Hera
are some rules to follow;
• The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended tof
hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them. Lise only a
frame-mountecl hitch that does пот attach To (he
bumper. Do not uso a ball hitch, because IT could
pull Ihe bumper loose.
• II you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will
weigh more than 4,000 Jbs (I 000 kg}, be sura to
use a properly rr>guntod, weight-distribuhng
hitch and sway oonirot of the proper size. This
equipment is very .important Eor proper vehicle
loading and good handling when you're driving,
• Will you havg to matte any holes h the body of
your vehicle when you insiall a trailer hitch?
If youTe us^ng the wiring provided by the
factory-irtstalled hilch, you should not need lo make any
holes in the body ol your vehicle. However, it you
have an aftermarket liilch inslalled, you may need to
make holes in the bocty.
If you do. Then be Sure to seal Ihe holes later when you
remove the hitch. If you don't seal thsm, deadly
carbon monoxide {CO) from your exhausi can get into
your vehicle. Dirt and water can, loo.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under Ihe
tongue of the irailei to help pravenl the tongue tram
contacting the road if it bacomes separaled Irom
the hilch, Instrucfions about safety chains may be
provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the Trailer
manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s
recomni^endation tor atlaching salely chains and do not
attach them to the bumper. Always leave }U5t enough
slack so you can turn with your rig. Never allow
safety chains ta drag on the ground.
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