Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used topull a trailer are all important. It can also dependon any special equipment that you have onyour vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight thevehicle can carry. See “Weight of the TrailerTongue” later in this section for more information.Maximum trailer weight is calculated assumingonly the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has allthe required trailering equipment. The weightof additional optional equipment, passengers andcargo in the tow vehicle must be subtractedfrom the maximum trailer weight.Use the following chart to determine how muchyour vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehiclemodel and options.Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. **GCWREscalade 2WD 6.2L 3.42 7,400 lbs (3 356 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)Escalade AWD 6.2L 3.42 8,100 lbs (3 674 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)Escalade ESV AWD 6.2L 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 andtrailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle shouldnot be exceeded.You can ask your dealer for our traileringinformation or advice, or you can write us atthe address listed in your Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information Booklet.In Canada, write to:General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7378
