Black plate (44,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?It depends on how the rig is used. Speed, altitude, roadgrades, outside temperature and how much the vehicleis used to pull a trailer are all important. It can dependon any special equipment on the vehicle, and theamount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See“Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section formore information.Trailer weight rating (TWR) is calculated assuming thetow vehicle has only the driver but all required traileringequipment. Weight of additional optional equipment,passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must besubtracted from the trailer weight rating.Use the following chart to determine how much thevehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model andoptions.Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*Escalade 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 8,300 lbs (3 765 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)Escalade AWD 6.2L V8 3.42 8,100 lbs (3 674 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)Escalade ESV 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 7,600 lbs (3 447 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)Escalade ESV AWD 6.2L V8 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 the vehicle should not beexceeded.Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice,or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. SeeCustomer Assistance Offices on page 9‑6 for moreinformation.6-44InformationProvidedby:
