Weight Of The Trailer - Cadillac ESCALADE EXT 2002 Manual

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example,
speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and
how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all
important. And, it can also depend on any special
equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Use one of the following charts to determine how much
your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model
and options.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the
driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required
trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle
must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed to be used with a
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fifth wheel hitch device. Using such a device
could result in damage to the vehicle.
This damage would not be covered by your
vehicle's warranty.
Axle
Ratio Trailer Wt.
Vehicle
AWD 6.0 L 3.73
* Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of
trailer weight up to 1,000 lbs. (453 kg) maximum.
**The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
in the total allowable weight of the completely loaded
vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo,
equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your
vehicle should not be exceeded.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Max.
**GCWR
7, 900 lbs. 14, 000 lbs.
(3 583 kg) (6 350 kg)
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