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 to pulla trailer are all important. And, it can also dependon any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.Use one of the following charts to determine how muchyour vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehiclemodel and options.Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only thedriver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the requiredtrailering equipment. The weight of additional optionalequipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehiclemust be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.Vehicle Axle Ratio *Max. Trailer Wt. **GCWREscalade 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 vehicleand trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should notbe exceeded.You can ask your dealer for our trailering information oradvice, or you can write us at the address listed inyour Warranty and Owner Assistance InformationBooklet.In Canada, write to:General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa,Ontario L1H 8P74-57
