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Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how the rig is used. Speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle
is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend
on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the
amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See
“Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section for
more information.
Trailer weight rating (TWR) is calculated assuming the
tow vehicle has only the driver but all required trailering
equipment. Weight of additional optional equipment,
passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be
subtracted from the trailer weight rating.
Use the following chart to determine how much the
vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model
and options.
Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
Escalade 2WD 6.2LV8 3.42 8,300 lbs (3 765 kg) 14,000 lbs (6350 kg)
Escalade AWD 6.2LV8 3.42 8,100 lbs (3 674 kg) 14,000 lbs (6350 kg)
Escalade ESV 2WD 6.2LV8 3.42 7,600 lbs (3 447 kg) 14,000 lbs (6350 kg)
Escalade ESV AWD 6.2LV8 3.42 7,800 lbs (3 538 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 the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
Ask your dealer/retailer for trailering information or
advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices.
See Customer Assistance Offices
on page 9‑6
for
more information.
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