Towing Capacity
Towing and Payload Capacities Database
Understanding the towing capacity of your vehicle
Towing capacity answers the question how much weight your vehicle is rated to tow. This is a crucial knowledge if you consider buying a
proper RV.
Traditionally indicated on the driver's inside door frame, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating provides the information about the maximum weight that the given vehicle can tow.
If you are lazy enough or the vehicle is not near you, make use of our comprehensive database to retrieve the same information for any vehicle out there.
Traditionally indicated on the driver's inside door frame, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating provides the information about the maximum weight that the given vehicle can tow.
If you are lazy enough or the vehicle is not near you, make use of our comprehensive database to retrieve the same information for any vehicle out there.
Top Vehicles for Towing
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| Model | Towing Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Ram 3500 | 16 000 lbs | |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 9990 lbs | |
| Ford Expedition | 9 300 lbs | |
| Nissan Armada | 9 000 lbs | |
| Dodge Durango | 8 950 lbs | |
| Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL | 8 400 lbs | |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 7 700 lbs | |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 3 500 lbs | |
| Subaru Outback | 3 000 lbs |
Towing terminology and definitions
Curb weight – indicates the maximum weight of the car as it was built in the factory including when it was fully fueled
as well as other types of fluids contained in it.
Tow Rating – captures the maximum weight limit determined by the manufacturer which the car can safely tow.
Gross combined weight rating – includes the manufacturer's limitations on the maximum gross weight limit of the fully loaded vehicle and its trailer.
Gross vehicle weight rating – captures the maximum allowed weight of the vehicle that it can operate at with passengers, fluids, cargo but excludes the weight of the RV.
Gross vehicle weight – captures the combined weight of the vehicle together with passengers, liquids, cargo as well as the tongue when it is towing an RV.
Tow Rating – captures the maximum weight limit determined by the manufacturer which the car can safely tow.
Gross combined weight rating – includes the manufacturer's limitations on the maximum gross weight limit of the fully loaded vehicle and its trailer.
Gross vehicle weight rating – captures the maximum allowed weight of the vehicle that it can operate at with passengers, fluids, cargo but excludes the weight of the RV.
Gross vehicle weight – captures the combined weight of the vehicle together with passengers, liquids, cargo as well as the tongue when it is towing an RV.
How
to Find the Weight of Different Trailers
Once you know the weight and towing capacity for your vehicle,
you'll want to look at your trailer weight. The GTW, GVWR and GAWR should be listed on the VIN plate. Some common trailer weight estimates are as follows:
Aluminum boat trailer
Aluminum boat trailer, 12-15 feet: 200 pounds
Aluminum boat trailer, 16-20 feet: 300 pounds
Aluminum boat trailer, 16-20 feet: 300 pounds
Fiberglass boat trailer
Fiberglass boat trailer up to 17 feet: 200 pounds
Fiberglass boat trailer, 18-20 feet: 300 pounds
Fiberglass boat trailer, 21-22 feet: 570 pounds
Fiberglass boat trailer, 18-20 feet: 300 pounds
Fiberglass boat trailer, 21-22 feet: 570 pounds
Utility trailer
- 8-foot single-axle utility trailer: 320 pounds
- 10-foot single-axle utility trailer: 360 pounds
- 12-foot tandem axle utility trailer: 1,200 pounds
- 16-foot tandem axle utility trailer: 1,300 pounds
- 20-foot tandem axle utility trailer: 1,500 pounds
Bumper pull horse trailer
- Bumper pull horse trailer containing one horse: 1,800 pounds
- Bumper pull horse trailer containing two horses: 3,100 pounds
- Bumper pull horse trailer containing four horses: 4,500 pounds
Gooseneck
- Gooseneck pull 16-foot livestock trailer: 3,500 pounds
- Gooseneck pull 20-foot livestock trailer: 4,000 pounds
- Gooseneck pull 28-foot livestock trailer: 5,000 pounds
5th wheel
- 26-foot 5th wheel: 5,900 pounds
- 31-foot 5th wheel: 7,800 pounds
- 35-foot 5th wheel: 10,200 pounds
Camper
- 17-foot camper: 2,300 pounds
- 23-foot camper: 4,200 pounds
- 30-foot camper: 4,800 pounds
RV
- Recreational vehicle trailer: 8 feet 350 pounds
- Recreational vehicle trailer: 14 feet 980 pounds
Toy hauler
- Toy hauler 20 feet: 4,100 pounds
- Toy hauler 28 feet: 6,600 pounds
- Toy hauler 37 feet: 12,000 pounds
Important things to note:
- when using max towing capacity as a way of defining which RVs the car can safely tow, such aspects as optional equipment, the weight of the passengers, and weight of the cardo need to be accounted for.
- the vehicle's towing capacity should never be exceeded as that can easily impact the vehicle's breaking capability or even proceed to interfere with the drivetrain.
- Always check on your trailer weight rating and tow vehicle's trailer weight before purchasing the vehicle.
Strategies of determining your vehicle's towing capacity
Always start with owner's manual. This is the
case as the owner's manual will give you not only tips for safe towing but also detailed instructions.
But in case you have lost your owner's manual, then our chart can help you with your towing needs.
Towing tip – the 2WD type of vehicles tend to have higher towing capabilities than 4WD and AWD. The reason for this is the fact that 4WD are ways heavier when compared to 2WD models which means they come with an extra axle and extra drive shaft.
But in case you have lost your owner's manual, then our chart can help you with your towing needs.
Towing tip – the 2WD type of vehicles tend to have higher towing capabilities than 4WD and AWD. The reason for this is the fact that 4WD are ways heavier when compared to 2WD models which means they come with an extra axle and extra drive shaft.
How to calculate your trailer's weight
When calculating
the trailer's weight against vehicle's towing capacity, always add the weights of the passengers, cargo, and all other forms of gear.
This is when the tongue weight comes in indicating the amount of the resultant downward pressure that is being placed on the exact hitch point.
A well loaded trailer will always have the correct tongue weight which will, in turn, improve the overall handling capability of the trailer.
Our towing capacity chart provides the towing capacity by make, model, and the year.
This is when the tongue weight comes in indicating the amount of the resultant downward pressure that is being placed on the exact hitch point.
A well loaded trailer will always have the correct tongue weight which will, in turn, improve the overall handling capability of the trailer.
Our towing capacity chart provides the towing capacity by make, model, and the year.