2006 Escalade AWD (Base) towing
Hello to all. I currently have a 2006 Escalade AWD for a tow vehicle. My question is what size of trailer should I be looking to be safe towing? Is a 2008 Rockwood Signature 8318SS to much trai...
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I have a Rockwood 8318SS ultralite.
Our tow vehicle is a 3/4 ton Suburban.
In my opinion, it might work but would definitely be on the edge.
Power would not be a problem. Even though I have an 8.1L, the 6.0L is a strong engine.
Other drivetrain parts that are lighter duty(transmission, etc) might suffer durability issues.
The cargo capacity would be a question mark as others have stated. This trailer sleeps a lot of people, so I assume you are bringing a lot of people. The weight of all these people will determine the max tongue weight.
Also, be sure you don't overload the rear axle. Find out your maximum rear axle weight. I weighed the front and rear of my Sub and the rear axle weight was 3630lbs with only me and a full tank of gas. Adding the 7 other people and cargo we haul I estimate it would add at least 700lbs to the rear axle for a total of about 4300lbs. The GRAWR (max rear axle weight rating) was 5500lbs, so I had about 1200lbs for max tongue weight. My trailer tongue weight (with the Hensley) is about 900-1000lbs. So you see even the 3/4 ton Sub is almost pushed to the max on the rear axle.
Steve
Our tow vehicle is a 3/4 ton Suburban.
In my opinion, it might work but would definitely be on the edge.
Power would not be a problem. Even though I have an 8.1L, the 6.0L is a strong engine.
Other drivetrain parts that are lighter duty(transmission, etc) might suffer durability issues.
The cargo capacity would be a question mark as others have stated. This trailer sleeps a lot of people, so I assume you are bringing a lot of people. The weight of all these people will determine the max tongue weight.
Also, be sure you don't overload the rear axle. Find out your maximum rear axle weight. I weighed the front and rear of my Sub and the rear axle weight was 3630lbs with only me and a full tank of gas. Adding the 7 other people and cargo we haul I estimate it would add at least 700lbs to the rear axle for a total of about 4300lbs. The GRAWR (max rear axle weight rating) was 5500lbs, so I had about 1200lbs for max tongue weight. My trailer tongue weight (with the Hensley) is about 900-1000lbs. So you see even the 3/4 ton Sub is almost pushed to the max on the rear axle.
Steve
