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What Size Trailer Do I Need to Haul My Vehicle?

What Size Trailer Do I Need to Haul My Vehicle?

If you plan on hauling your vehicle, it is important to select the right size trailer. Choosing the wrong size can lead to a damaged vehicle, accidents on the road, and even legal issues. Therefor...

What Size Truck Do I Need to Pull a Travel Trailer

What Size Truck Do I Need to Pull a Travel Trailer

Towing your RV trailer to a nearby campsite or across the state may be a thrilling experience, provided you have the rig...

What Camper Can My Vehicle Tow

What Camper Can My Vehicle Tow

The size of the camper your vehicle can tow is determined by its towing capacity. The maximum weight your vehicle can...

How to Calculate Towing Capacity

How to Calculate Towing Capacity

The towing capacity of a truck or SUV refers to the maximum weight it can pull safely and legally. Pulling a trailer, ve...

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How to Tow a Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

How to Tow a Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

Towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle isn’t always as straight forward as towing a front- or rear-wheel drive. For the latter, the rear or front wheels can be left spinning on the ground while one s...

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How to Tow an AWD Car

How to Tow an AWD Car

All-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicles are great on wet and icy roads. The traction they provide cannot be compared to front-wheel or rear-wheel drives. However, they pose a great challenge when you need to t...

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What Size Travel Trailer Can A Car Pull?

What Size Travel Trailer Can A Car Pull?

The peculiarity of travel trailers is that they come in all shapes and sizes. So, the question of which size travel trailer can a car pull is not easily answerable. The maximum travel trailer weigh...

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How To Increase Towing Capacity Of The Vehicle

How To Increase Towing Capacity Of The Vehicle

Any driver who tows regularly knows that there are many factors to consider when hitched up and ready to go. But one of the most important is always going to be your vehicle's towing capacity. Thi...

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What Are The Best Brakes Type For Towing?

What Are The Best Brakes Type For Towing?

There are a lot of different opinions on the best type of brake for towing. Some people say that using your regular brakes is just fine, while others recommend using a special set of brakes designed s...

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What Are The Best Trucks For Towing?

What Are The Best Trucks For Towing?

Depending on what type of towing you're looking to do, different trucks might be better suited for the task. There is no one-fitted answer, there are a lot of trucks that would be best for your pa...

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Top Vehicles for Towing by car type

1/2 Ton Trucks

Pickup trucks, unlike passenger cars, are classified by payload. If you see "1/2 ton" in the description of your pickup, it means that its maximum payload is 1000 pounds.
Nissan Titan XD
9,000 lbs - 12,640 lbs
GMC Sierra 1500
3,500 lbs - 12,000 lbs
Toyota Tundra
4,000 lbs - 12,000 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
3,800 lbs - 12,000 lbs
RAM 1500
3,450 lbs - 11,500 lbs
Ford F-150
2,000 lbs - 11,300 lbs
Toyota Tundra Hybrid
10,000 lbs - 11,000 lbs
Nissan Titan
6,500 lbs - 9,740 lbs
Dodge Ram 1500
2,900 lbs - 8,850 lbs
Chevrolet C1500
5,000 lbs
Chevrolet K1500
5,000 lbs
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3/4 Ton Trucks

By default, the figure "3/4 ton" means that your pickup has a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds. However, automakers have gone a step further and made their vehicles more powerful, and now the payload capacity in this category exceeds the 1500 mark.
RAM 2500
10,000 lbs - 17,000 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD
9,300 lbs - 15,900 lbs
Ford F-250
2,100 lbs - 15,000 lbs
Dodge Ram 2500
8,100 lbs - 14,150 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
9,300 lbs - 14,000 lbs
Chevrolet C2500
8,000 lbs - 11,900 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500
5,000 lbs - 11,900 lbs
Chevrolet K2500
7,500 lbs - 11,500 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500
9,900 lbs - 11,000 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD Classic
9,700 lbs - 10,500 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Classic
9,700 lbs - 10,500 lbs
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1 Ton Trucks

1-ton pickup trucks are the real heavyweights and are most often chosen for the toughest jobs because of their excellent payload capacity. By definition, these giants can carry 2,000 pounds. To be honest, they can handle even more than that!
Ford F-350
6,800 lbs - 21,000 lbs
RAM 3500
10,000 lbs - 17,000 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
8,500 lbs - 16,800 lbs
Dodge Ram 3500
9,000 lbs - 16,350 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
8,500 lbs - 16,000 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500
6,500 lbs - 15,700 lbs
Chevrolet C3500
7,000 lbs - 13,800 lbs
Chevrolet K3500
6,500 lbs - 13,500 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500
9,100 lbs - 12,000 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500 Classic
9,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic
9,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs
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Other Trucks

Not all pickup trucks are categorized by their payload capacity. Although the vehicles on the list below have a body of a pickup, they are much lighter than their competitors and can carry smaller loads. However, if you need practicality and don't plan to squeeze the most out of them, these vehicles are a great choice.
GMC Canyon
1,400 lbs - 8,000 lbs
Cadillac Escalade EXT
7,300 lbs - 7,900 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado
1,500 lbs - 7,700 lbs
Jeep Gladiator
4,000 lbs - 7,650 lbs
Ford Ranger
1,440 lbs - 7,500 lbs
Dodge Dakota
1,800 lbs - 7,050 lbs
Nissan Frontier
3,000 lbs - 6,500 lbs
Toyota Tacoma
3,000 lbs - 6,000 lbs
Chevrolet Avalanche
5,000 lbs - 5,100 lbs
Mazda B2500
1,380 lbs - 2,194 lbs
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Body-On-Frame SUV

Cars with a frame at their base are much more reliable and sturdy. They are doing well off-road and are great for towing huge loads. Often, they are no worse than pickup trucks.
GMC Yukon XL 2500
7,400 lbs - 12,000 lbs
Chevrolet Suburban 2500
7,013 lbs - 12,000 lbs
Ford Excursion
6,100 lbs - 11,000 lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
10,000 lbs
Toyota Sequoia
6,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs
Ford Expedition
5,000 lbs - 9,200 lbs
Nissan Armada
6,500 lbs - 9,100 lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
9,000 lbs
Infiniti QX56
8,500 lbs - 9,000 lbs
Lincoln Navigator
6,000 lbs - 9,000 lbs
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SUV

If your life takes place not only in the city but also in the countryside, consider buying an SUV. These cars have increased ground clearance, which makes them passable off-road, but at the same time - they have comfortable and spacious interiors, in which you will be pleasant to drive in a noisy urban environment. Powerful engines and reliable body construction allow these vehicles to tow quite large trailers.
Dodge Durango
3,700 lbs - 8,700 lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7,716 lbs
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
7,716 lbs
Volkswagen Touareg 2
7,716 lbs
Land Rover LR4
7,716 lbs
Land Rover LR3
7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs
Volkswagen Touareg
7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs
Land Rover Range Rover
1,650 lbs - 7,716 lbs
Porsche Cayenne
1,000 lbs - 7,716 lbs
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Minivan

If you have a large family, a minivan is the perfect vehicle for you. It can carry up to 9 people and is equipped with a large luggage compartment. In addition, modern minivans have an impressive towing capacity, allowing you to use this vehicle for camping or other outdoor activities with the whole family.
Chrysler Town & Country
1,700 lbs - 3,800 lbs
Dodge Grand Caravan
1,000 lbs - 3,800 lbs
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
3,600 lbs
Chrysler Pacifica
2,600 lbs - 3,600 lbs
Volkswagen Routan
2,000 lbs - 3,600 lbs
Ford Freestar
3,500 lbs
Chrysler Grand Voyager
3,500 lbs
Chevrolet Uplander
3,500 lbs
Nissan Quest
3,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs
Ford Windstar
2,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs
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Wagon

A station wagon is a cross between a sedan and a minivan. It has a larger luggage compartment, making it an excellent choice if you regularly carry bulky but light loads.
Audi A6 allroad
4,000 lbs - 5,500 lbs
Audi A6
3,300 lbs - 5,500 lbs
Audi S6
4,600 lbs
Audi RS6
4,600 lbs
Audi A5
3,700 lbs - 4,600 lbs
Audi A4
3,000 lbs - 4,600 lbs
Audi A4 allroad
4,400 lbs
Audi RS 4
4,100 lbs
Audi S4
4,100 lbs
Volvo V90 Cross Country
1,000 lbs - 4,000 lbs
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Hatchback

Hatchbacks are usually more compact than cars with other body styles, making them more maneuverable and nimble in urban environments. Despite their shorter size, this does not make them any less powerful - their towing capacity is often equal to a sedan.
Porsche Panamera
4,850 lbs
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid
4,850 lbs
Porsche Panamera Hybrid
4,850 lbs
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
4,850 lbs
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
4,850 lbs
Audi S7
2,000 lbs - 4,600 lbs
Audi A7 e
4,400 lbs
Audi S5
4,100 lbs
Audi A3
1,850 lbs - 3,850 lbs
Mazda Mazda6
3,300 lbs - 3,500 lbs
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Sedan

The sedan is the most popular vehicle type for everyday driving. However, many sedans today have enough power to tow a trailer so that you can use your daily car for this purpose.
Audi S8
5,070 lbs
Tesla Model X
4,000 lbs - 5,000 lbs
Audi A8
3,500 lbs - 5,000 lbs
Volvo S90 Hybrid
4,600 lbs
Volvo S90
3,700 lbs - 4,600 lbs
Audi A8 e
4,400 lbs
Jaguar XF
4,000 lbs - 4,400 lbs
Jaguar XJ8
4,180 lbs
Jaguar XJR
4,180 lbs
Audi A7
1,650 lbs - 4,100 lbs
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Hybrid

Hybrid cars combine two engines under their hood - a classic combustion engine and an electric motor. In this way, they receive increased combined power and torque, which makes them more suitable for towing loads.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
3,000 lbs - 6,000 lbs
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe
3,000 lbs - 5,500 lbs
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
2,860 lbs
Lexus NX 300h
2,000 lbs
Chevrolet Volt
2,000 lbs
Kia Optima Hybrid
2,000 lbs
Tesla Model 3
2,000 lbs
Ford Fusion Hybrid
1,000 lbs - 2,000 lbs
Lexus UX 250h
1,650 lbs
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How to Find the Weight of Different Trailers

RV

RV, which stands for Recreational Vehicle, is an excellent buy for those who want to vacation in comfort away from home. The inside of such a trailer can hold everything you need - a kitchen, sleeping area, shower, and more. However, the bigger your RV is, the more powerful vehicle you need to haul it.

RWs

2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 28

Dimensions
Length
27.92 ft. (335.04 in.)
Width
8.46 ft. (101.52 in.)
Height
9.75 ft. (117 in.)
Interior Height
6.62 ft. (79.44 in.)
Amount of axles
2
Weight
Dry Weight
5,979 lbs
Payload Capacity
1,621 lbs
Hitch weight
976 lbs
GVWR
7,600 lbs
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Car Trailers

If you need to transport a car with automatic transmission for a long distance - do not try to tow it in the usual way when all four wheels are in contact with the road. In this case, the gearbox experiences a colossal load and can quickly fail. For transporting such cars over long distances, it is best to use a car trailer - a platform on which the vehicle can be secured firmly to travel thousands of miles.

Car Trailer
Dimensions
Typical car trailer weight
1,900 lbs
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Boat Trailers

There are special trailers for transporting boats. Make sure you choose a sturdy one and long enough for your boat.

Boat Trailer
Dimensions
Small boat trailer
400 lbs
Large boat trailer
2,000 lbs
Boat Trailer
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Typical Trailers

There is a huge variety of trailers. Choose the one that perfectly represents your needs and lifestyle.

Typical Trailer

Pop Up Camper

Typical car trailer weight
2,300 lbs
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