Cadillac 2009 Weight of the Trailer, Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight, AWD 6.2L

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section for more information.

Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.

Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options.

Notice: Using a fifth-wheel or goose-neck hitch device on the vehicle could damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use a fifth-wheel or goose-neck hitch device on the vehicle.

Vehicle	Axle Ratio	Maximum Trailer Weight	*GCWR
AWD 6.2L	3.42	7,500 lbs (3 402 kg)	14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)

*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) in the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and

trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be

exceeded.

Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 8-5for more information.

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