new Escalade as TV
I just bought an escalade esv. it is new and has the 6.2l with 420hp and 460tq. It also has the 8 speed transmission. Has anyone used this setup or the yukon xl for towing a camper? Thank you.
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Think this OP is just looking for 'sure you can' stuff and already has a few....with many more to follow
If this OP is truly looking for actual information, then look up it's GCWR or ask the dealer to supply that. Tough to find on the internet, as it is key to the actual MTWR and most OEMs do NOT want to put that into writing...
Typically, OEMs MTWR is based on the stripper model to derive the MTWR, so take the listed curb and add the listed MTWR to get the ball park GCWR
Here is the GM media page with most of the 'offical' information: GM Media: 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE SPECIFICATIONS
In 'Exterior dimensions" section, the curb is 5795 / 2628 (2WD)
6040 / 2739 (4WD)
In 'Capacities' section, the MTWR is 8100 / 3674 (2WD)
7900 / 3583 (4WD)
So you can figure it out yourself, because you have not posted whether it is a 2WD or 4WD
If 2WD it is 5,795 + 8,100 = 13,895 GCWR (approx)
If 4WD it is 6,040 + 7,900 = 13,940 GCWR (approx)
Then go out and weigh your new TV and subtract that from the above 2WD or 4WD to get your actual MTWR....hopefully that will be the basis for the OP's thinking that they will be under their capacities...
Typical newbie mistake is to take the published MTWR as an absolute and that it applies to their TV...it only does apply to their TV if their TV is a stripper model (AKA curb)
If this OP is truly looking for actual information, then look up it's GCWR or ask the dealer to supply that. Tough to find on the internet, as it is key to the actual MTWR and most OEMs do NOT want to put that into writing...
Typically, OEMs MTWR is based on the stripper model to derive the MTWR, so take the listed curb and add the listed MTWR to get the ball park GCWR
Here is the GM media page with most of the 'offical' information: GM Media: 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE SPECIFICATIONS
In 'Exterior dimensions" section, the curb is 5795 / 2628 (2WD)
6040 / 2739 (4WD)
In 'Capacities' section, the MTWR is 8100 / 3674 (2WD)
7900 / 3583 (4WD)
So you can figure it out yourself, because you have not posted whether it is a 2WD or 4WD
If 2WD it is 5,795 + 8,100 = 13,895 GCWR (approx)
If 4WD it is 6,040 + 7,900 = 13,940 GCWR (approx)
Then go out and weigh your new TV and subtract that from the above 2WD or 4WD to get your actual MTWR....hopefully that will be the basis for the OP's thinking that they will be under their capacities...
Typical newbie mistake is to take the published MTWR as an absolute and that it applies to their TV...it only does apply to their TV if their TV is a stripper model (AKA curb)
jklennon wrote:mbopp wrote:
How many people are you hauling, how much gear are you carrying, and what size trailer are you looking to tow?
I'll treat this as a loaded 1/2-ton crew cab - you'll probably run out of payload after it's all said and done.
I am not asking if the truck will tow a certian trailer. i will be under all capacities, i was only asking if anyone has any experence towing at the rated capacity and how the truck feels.
