Correcting Rear Sag on 2006 Cadillac Escalade with Auto Leveling Shocks Towing Travel Trailer
Question:
2006 Cadillac Escalade with AWD and Auto leveling shocks. The system works but when towing our travel trailer we have some sag in the rear end. What is a better alternative? Inflatable air bags? Timbrens on the bushings mount or a helper spring? I have seen some notes that some systems should not be used if you have auto leveling. Thank you, Steve
asked by: Steven N
Expert Reply:
Since you are towing a travel trailer, I recommend using a weight distribution system to combat the rear end sag you are experiencing on your 2006 Cadillac Escalade. The weight distribution system works to distribute the trailer's tongue weight between the two axles of your Escalade, rather than a traditional hitch ball and ball mount that place all of the trailer's tongue weight on the back axle. Based on the information I found in the 2006 Escalade owner's manual, Cadillac recommend the use of a weight distribution system with your vehicle when the trailer weighs over 5,000 pounds.
Since your Escalade has the built-in, automatic leveling system, adding an additional aftermarket suspension system will not yield much of a result for you. The weight distribution system will provide the best overall result to your towing set-up and ride quality while towing.
When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want to do so based on the loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. To the trailer's tongue weight, you will also want to add the weight of any cargo or passengers carried behind the rear axle of the Escalade. For example, if your trailer weights 7,000 pounds and your loaded and ready to tow tongue weigh is 800 pounds, then a system such as the Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET will work great for you.
I've attached a link to all of our weight distribution systems with sway control, as well as a link to a help article on weight distribution systems for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Timbren
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