jklennon
Feb 21, 2017Explorer
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.
jklennon wrote:Crabbypatty wrote:
The Escalade towing the horse trailer was possibly the 2500 version, like my Suburban k2500 which has the 12,000# rating. Sounds like yours is the standard version which is a 1500 series or half ton. I pull now with an F 250 with the 6.2l and a 6 speed. The Burb had a 3 speed, the six speed makes a great difference, so the eight speed, I imagine would also be nice. Gearing makes a big difference.
Unfortunately there is not a 2500 version of the new gm suv. The only available powertrains are the 5.3 in the Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon and the 6.2 available in the Yukon Denali and Escalade. If 2500 was an option i would have got it. I will try to add a link to the video.
Escalade towing test
Crabbypatty wrote:
The Escalade towing the horse trailer was possibly the 2500 version, like my Suburban k2500 which has the 12,000# rating. Sounds like yours is the standard version which is a 1500 series or half ton. I pull now with an F 250 with the 6.2l and a 6 speed. The Burb had a 3 speed, the six speed makes a great difference, so the eight speed, I imagine would also be nice. Gearing makes a big difference.
trail-explorer wrote:jklennon wrote:
the tires are 285/45/22s ,load rating is 110
What does a load rating of "110" mean?
jklennon wrote:
the tires are 285/45/22s ,load rating is 110
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.
RinconVTR wrote:
If you will be towing anywhere near max and have P275/55R-20 tires swap them out for LT265/60R-20.
Never mind the "hot rod" motor comment. The 6.2L is a BEAST for towing. It simply isn't meant to be an HD "work truck" engine. That's all.