Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend
on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Use one of the following charts to determine how much
your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle
model and options.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the
driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required
trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle
must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.
Vehicle Axle Ratio *Max. Trailer Wt. **GCWR
Escalade 2WD 5.3L 3.73 7,300 lbs (3 311 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
Escalade AWD 6.0L 3.73 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
Escalade ESV AWD 6.0L 3.73 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
*Tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of trailer weight up to 1,000 lbs (454 kg) maximum.
**The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should not
be exceeded.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at the address listed in
your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa,
Ontario L1H 8P7
4-57
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