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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/

Mexico-15555985) - 2022 - CRC - 8/3/21

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Weight-Distributing Hitch and Adjustment

A weight-distributing hitch may be useful with some trailers. Use the following guidelines to determine if a weight-distributing hitch should
be used.

Trailer Weight

Weight-Distributing Hitch Usage

Hitch Distribution

Up to 2 720 kg (6,000 lb)

Not Required

50%

Over 2 720 kg (6,000 lb)

Required

50%

1. Front of Vehicle
2. H1/H2 Body to Ground Distance

Towing

1. Position the truck so that the trailer is

ready to connect (Keep trailer detached).

2. Measure the height of the top of the

front wheel opening at the fender to the
ground (H1).

3. Attach the vehicle to the trailer, do not

attach weight distribution bars at
this time.

4. Measure the height of the top of the

front wheel opening on the fender to
the ground (H2).

5. Install and adjust the tension in the

weight distributing bars per the
manufacturers

’

recommendations so that

the height of the front fender is
approximately H2- [(H2-H1)/2] (half way
between the two measured ride heights).

6. Visually inspect the trailer and weight

distributing hitch to ensure that the
manufacturers

’

recommendations have

been met.