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[SS427]

We got stopped in Wisconsin and were told that any pick up pulling an enclosed trailer needed to weigh in. The trooper made us prove to her that we only had a car in the trailer and that we were not selling anything. My understanding was any commercial vehicle needed to stop but not a "not for hire' vehicle. She also stated to be cautious as Illinois was also that way and we were heading into Illinois. To be honest, I have never checked with the Wisconsin DOT to verify as she was a trooper and had a DOT person with her. This was the first and only time that had happened. This person came out of a weigh station with lights flashing and caught up to us.

[djunod]

I guess I should look it up on-line (.gov sites) to see. I've towed my trailer with our RV and truck without ever stopping at a weigh station. I remember being nervous passing by them at first, not knowing if I should be stopping [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

I would imagine that a "not for hire" 18 wheeler, such as those used by NASCAR car owners etc, would still have to stop.

[mc25t190]

i never knew how good the escalade would pull the trailer that good. it has air suspension and the load leveling set up i added to even out the load. i think that was the key. if i were a load levelor salesperson i would make a killing selling them, they are the best and i've yet to figure out how they lower the front of the tow vehicle and level the ride out. th power was stock 345 hp and it never had a problem with the trailer and car in the mountains. the only problem was gas mileage 7.5 to be in fact.. i think i need the paxton supercharger!!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

[69rsss350]

When you say it never had a problem in the mountains are you saying it didn't pull down your speed alot? If so I don't believe it. In August I pulled my car to Denver in my big block Suburban 3/4 ton and the big hills took their toll.

[COPO]

There's quite a difference between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalacians. Also, I believe the Escalade has a more powerful engine than the Suburban and weighs less. My Expedition didn't seem to have any trouble pulling my trailer through the mountains either back to Atlanta from the Reunion.

[Chevy454]

You are right Charley. The Escalade being lighter, and having 345hp on tap (and not to mention the air ride), probably gives it an edge in towing...the only down side is the shorter wheelbase.

[mc25t190]

sure it pulled it down some, but the motor would pull it right back. i've had every type tow vehicle you could get in a sport ute. the 345 hp and lighter weight than the suburban made it great. i was really impressed! we own ford, chevy, gmc and more. ther are duallys that would do better than sp. utes with diesels, but, it would take one hell of a sp. ute. to do any better. adding a chip today and will be for sale in 60 days. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img] <font color="blue"> </font color>