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Old 08-11-2008, 12:03 PM   #1
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Is there a combined listing showing what models, makes and equipment can be towed 4 down and the needed customization needed.
Example:
4WD Escalade, 2006, automatic, V8,
- can it be towed 4 down?
Does it require a transmission disconnect?
or/and does it require a pump?

Any help pointing me to a URL or pdf file would be wonderful.

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Is there a combined listing showing what models, makes and equipment can be towed 4 down and the needed customization needed.
Example:
4WD Escalade, 2006, automatic, V8,
- can it be towed 4 down?
Does it require a transmission disconnect?
or/and does it require a pump?

Any help pointing me to a URL or pdf file would be wonderful.

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Old 08-11-2008, 12:19 PM   #3
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Deborah, welcome to iRV2.

HERE is a link to MotorHome magazine's list of 2006 vehicles that can be towed without modification.

Unfortunately, the Escalade is not towable without modification.

Contact REMCO TOWING as they can help.
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Old 08-13-2008, 11:32 PM   #4
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Thank you for the information. Currently we tow a 05 SportsTrac (Remco'ed) and/or a 97 BMW 318ic (manual trans) both have BlueOx base plates. But Hubby has the itch for a Escalade. Once he hears this, the itch will most likely end. We thought because the Escalade is 4WD it might just slide by. But not to be. Thanks again, Deborah
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Once he hears this, the itch will most likely end. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

He can go ahead and scratch that itch, as I have seen several Escalades being towed, obviously with Remco's help.
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I've been towing 2006 Z71 4 down for over 2 yrs. This was explained in my manual. With 4 wheel drive the Excalade should be no different.
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Escalades, Yukon Denali's, and possibly others have a different transfer case than most GM 4WD's.

That transfer case has no neutral position.
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I had a 1998 Yukon and the manual said that it could be towed 4 down. I was afraid it was too heavy though, so I bought a 2001 Ford Escape. It's towed GREAT!!
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