Towing with Escalade-

[HMCSW]

Hello-
Anybody here tow with an Escalade ESV? I have a 2015 and looking at a 2014 Classic. The numbers look within specs but sure would like advice.
thanks

[Dennis C]

Please provide more information on your tow vehicle and your trailer. What’s the max payload of the Escalade? Max hitch weight? GAWR?

What is the weight of the trailer, hitch weight, etc.?

[wulfraat]

Payload on your suv is in the 14-1,500 lb range (look at your door sticker). The 2015 ESV is only rated for ~8,000 lbs towing with just a driver. You are contemplating pulling a trailer with a 10,000lb GVWR with a dry weight of ~7,250lbs.

Unless you plan to tow only wearing your underwear and a t-shirt with a 1/8th of a tank of fuel, no passengers and nothing in the airstream other than the cushions it came with, you will want to search for a larger tow vehicle or a smaller trailer [emoji4]

[BayouBiker]

What wulfraat said. The Escalade will not be in command of the combination and unusual circumstances will allow the trailer to cause the system to sway or jackknife. You will be taking on significant risk if you stick to your plan. It will tow great most of the time as long as the driver actively keeps the trailer in line so you might here from others that the combination "does fine" and they will be correct. However they won't say because they don't know what happens if you suddenly flick the wheel too hard to avoid a deer or a ladder and you overcorrect. A stable combination will remain in control, an overloaded combination will not.

[HMCSW]

Thanks, I was expecting that: A new towing vehicle is out so we are looking at 25foot. I am now hopping that my wife likes the 30 foot enough to agree to a F250.... :-)

[Dennis C]

Hopefully that’s the way it goes. That would be awesome. You’ll likely be close to or even over several limits with a 25 footer if you stick with the Escalade.

[BigSxyWhtGuy]

Originally Posted by HMCSW

Thanks, I was expecting that: A new towing vehicle is out so we are looking at 25foot. I am now hopping that my wife likes the 30 foot enough to agree to a F250.... :-)

Better to buy the trailer you want and adjust the tow vehicle to fit than to compromise on the trailer to fit the tow vehicle you have.... only later to sell both to actually get what you originally wanted....

[KCurtis]

Originally Posted by BigSxyWhtGuy

Better to buy the trailer you want and adjust the tow vehicle to fit than to compromise on the trailer to fit the tow vehicle you have.... only later to sell both to actually get what you originally wanted....

AMEN!!! Going through that in about a year myself.

[SL4BLLT]

We own a 2019 Escalade ESV and have no issue towing our 1972 #5200 31 foot Land yacht. After reading the post, make sure you there is clarity between payload of the vehicle and towing specs. Always check with the Cadillac dealer as in this case, as safety is the priority.



We have owned three suburbans both 454, 5.3L and the old 350 hp. We have also owned the Chevy Avalanche with the 8.1L. The 3/4 Duramax lasted us 12 years and 250k, Great engine. The 6.2L is awesome with the 10 speed transmission. Love towing the Airstream.
Safety and what you are comfortable with is priority.


Happy Airstreaming.


SL4BLLT

Towing & Payload Specs

The 2018 Cadillac Escalade is available in four trim levels, the Escalade, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum. All four of these trim levels have available Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and come equipped with a standard 6.2L V8 engine that provides the 2018 Escalade with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. This raw power under the hood equates to having a maximum payload of 1,460 pounds with Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) and 1,420 pounds with 4WD. When that isn’t enough hauling power for you, then connect the trailer and tow up to 8,300 pounds in 2WD and 8,100 pounds in 4WD. No matter what your day demands are, the 2018 Cadillac Escalade can provide you with the power you need to get the job done with style and comfort.

[Merlintiaga]

We tow a 27’ Globetrotter with a 2012 Yukon Denali. It’s very similar to the Escalade. We are within all specs of the Yukon with room to spare. We use a ProPride hitch with weight distribution. Tows great.