Chevrolet Astro II 2 owners manual page 206

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If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weighFollow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg), be sure to use asafety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and swayAlwaysleavejustenoughslacksoyoucanturnwithyour control of the proper size. This equipment is veryrig. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. important for proper vehicle loading and good handlingTrailer Brakes when you’re driving. You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than these limits.If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls.loaded, then it needs its own brakes — and they must Will you have to make any holes in the body of yourbe adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust If you’re using the wiring provided with theand maintain them properly. factory-installed trailering package, you should notYour trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle’s need to make any holes in the body of your vehicle.hydraulic brake system, except: However, if you have an aftermarket hitch installed,• Don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if you may need to make holes in the body.the trailer’s brake system will use more than If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of ﬂuid from your vehicle’s you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadlymaster cylinder. If it does, both braking systems carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get intowon’t work well. You could even lose your brakes. your vehicle as well as dirt and water. See “Carbon Monoxide” under Engine Exhaust on page 2-26.• Will the trailer parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) Safety Chains of pressure? If not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. Youshouldalwaysattachchainsbetweenyourvehicle• If everything checks out this far, then make the andyourtrailer. Cross the safety chains under thebrake ﬂuid tap at the port on the master cylinder that tongueofthetrailer to help prevent the tongue fromsends ﬂuid to the rear brakes. But don’t use contacting the road if it becomes separated from thecopper tubing for this. If you do, it will bend and hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be providedﬁnally break off. Use steel brake tubing. bythehitchmanufacturerorbythetrailermanufacturer. 4-40

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