Towing Capacity Checker

Summary

Enter your vehicle towing ratings and trailer weights to instantly see if you can tow safely.

How it works

1. Enter your vehicle's maximum towing capacity from the owner's manual or door sticker.
2. Enter the tongue weight limit and payload capacity from the same source.
3. Input the gross trailer weight (GTW) of your loaded trailer.
4. Input the tongue weight your trailer actually puts on the hitch ball.
5. Enter any passengers and cargo weight inside your vehicle (occupants + gear).
6. Click Check — the tool instantly shows pass/fail for each rating with safety margins.

Use cases

• Verify a truck or SUV can safely tow a travel trailer or fifth wheel.
• Confirm a boat and trailer combination is within factory limits.
• Check whether adding passengers reduces your remaining tow margin.
• Compare multiple tow vehicles when buying a new truck.
• Double-check numbers before a long road trip with a loaded trailer.
• Educate new drivers on the three separate ratings that govern safe towing.

Frequently Asked Questions