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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

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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.