Cadillac Escalade: 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.
Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) for more information.
Trailer Towing
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle Break-In for
more information.
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The driver ...
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part
of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of
the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, a ...
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Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
► Insert belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down
ring 2 in the direction of the arrow.
► Pull tensioning strap 3 by the loose end
in
the direct ...
