2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual - Page 321

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. It can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this section for more information. 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. Use the following chart to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Vehicle Escalade 2WD 6.2L Escalade AWD 6.2L Escalade ESV AWD 6.2L Axle Ratio 3.42 3.42 3.42 Max. Trailer Wt. 8,000 lbs (3 629 kg) 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) *GCWR 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) *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. Ask your dealer/retailer for our trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-5 for more information. 4-47