Towing Capacity Calculator

Estimate towing and payload margins based on your vehicle's ratings and your trailer weights. Enter values from your owner's manual and actual measurements.

Vehicle Ratings (from owner's manual or door sticker)

Max Towing Capacity (lbs)

Max Payload Capacity (lbs)

Trailer Weights

Trailer Dry Weight (lbs)

Trailer Cargo Weight (lbs)

Passengers and Cargo (in vehicle)

Total Passenger Weight (lbs)

Vehicle Cargo Weight (lbs)

Tongue Weight Percent (%) Typically 10-15% of loaded trailer weight for bumper pull trailers

Towing calculations are estimates based on user-entered values. Always verify official towing capacity, payload, GVWR, GCWR, tongue weight, tire ratings, hitch ratings, and owner's manual instructions before towing. Exceeding towing or payload limits is dangerous and may void warranties or cause accidents.

Towing Capacity Calculator

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