Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 8/16/21
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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Weight-Distributing Hitch Adjustment
A weight-distributing hitch may be useful with some trailers. Use the following guidelines to determine if a
weight-distributing hitch should be used.
Trailer Weight
Weight-Distributing Hitch Usage
Hitch Distribution
Up to 2 720 kg (6,000 lb)
Not Required
50%
Over 2 720 kg (6,000 lb)
Required
50%
1. Front of Vehicle
2. H1/H2 Body to Ground Distance
Towing
1. Position the truck so that the
trailer is ready to connect (Keep
trailer detached).
2. Measure the height of the top of
the front wheel opening at the
fender to the ground (H1).
3. Attach the vehicle to the trailer, do
not attach weight distribution bars
at this time.
4. Measure the height of the top of
the front wheel opening on the
fender to the ground (H2).
5. Install and adjust the tension in
the weight distributing bars per the
manufacturers
’
recommendations
so that the height of the front
fender is approximately H2-
[(H2-H1)/2] (half way between the
two measured ride heights).
6. Visually inspect the trailer and
weight distributing hitch to ensure
that the manufacturers
’
recommendations have been met.