towing with a esclade

An Escalade is just a well optioned out Tahoe.. All those options take away from any "tow rating" it would have as well as payload and other things..

Sure, #5000 trailer, you'd be fine.. If you are talking #8000 TT, then I would not do it with any "half ton" rig...

Not even my F150 that has a "tow rating" of over #11,000...

Ain't no way I'd do that..

Anyway, it's your truck and your trailer and only you know if you can do it or not... Not just a bunch of interweb goofs... :)

Good luck!

Mitch

You left out the most important number...payload. My Tahoe is similar the Escalade but has the 5.3 engine,and a payload of 1595. I wouldn’t go more than 6000 pounds for weight...power is fine. Wheelbase is another consideration.

I’m currently towing with a 17 Tahoe. I have 3 kids also and it’s great as a daily driver but not so rock solid as a TV. I think the issue you will run into first is exceeding payload. I know that’s more important to some than others but considering my entire world (family) is trusting me to make sound decisions, I’m in the market for a truck. My kids are still fairly young so I’m not over on payload yet but my trailer is quite a bit lighter than yours also.

Can you tow that trailer with an Escalade, probably . Should you? Well that’s for you to decide. I personally have little tolerance for risk in this arena.

Most modern SUVs are set up with very soft springs and P (passenger) tires because people want a good ride. An Escalade probably has a payload rating of around 1,500 pounds. Your 8,000 pound RV will have a tongue weight of probably 1,200. Your weight distributing hitch will add about 100 pounds. This leaves very little extra payload for people, pets, and gear in the vehicle.
I have a 2500 series Suburban, it's a different story from a 1500 series like an Escalade. I put 7 people inside, hitch up my 7,000 pound boat, load the back with gear and it doesn't even squat much.
Also, diesel engines have come a long way. Modern diesel trucks have more HP than semi trucks had in the 70s and 80s. They have about 50% the torque of modern semis. Since nobody builds a big diesel SUV people who want that kind of power just get trucks.
I can't understand why GM never put he Duramax in the Suburban. They offered their earlier 6.2L and 6.5L diesels in the Suburban and they were fairly popular. There are several companies that make Duramax powered Suburbans and you can find them for sale if you look around a little. If you want to tow with a big SUV I'd find a 2500 Sub. Get a diesel one if you really want some power. For my use, the 6.0 gas engine does just fine.

That much trailer, better get a pickup.