Tow Guide
Disclaimer: When calculating your vehicle's max towing capacity, you must account for: trailer weight, passenger weight, added accessories, liquids in tanks, and any cargo and camping gear you have loaded. Always confirm your vehicles towing capacity and hitch capacity directly from your vehicle's manufacturer before purchasing or towing a trailer. The decision to operate your vehicle and tow a trailer is ultimately your responsibility. In the event that there is no available data for your specific trailer and/or vehicle, please consult with the manufacturer in order to get the most accurate information.
Terms & Definitions
The amount of weight put on the trailer ball of your towing vehicle when the trailer is unloaded of water and gear
The maximum operating weight/mass of a RV as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo.
The actual weight of all items added to the Curb Weight of the RV.
The weight that a fully loaded trailer exerts downward on the hitch ball of the tow vehicle.
The weight that a fully loaded trailer exerts downward on the hitch ball of the tow vehicle.
The total amount of weight the vehicle can carry.
The maximum allowable weight that a vehicle can tow.
