Stock or Model. Tow Rating Guide Select your tow vehicle below and we'll show you the RVs within your towing capacity. Towing your next RV safely down the road will depend on having the right tow vehicle and RV combination. Towing Results Are Empty. Here are some key things to know:. Example: A Ram with two-wheel drive, a Switching to four-wheel drive reduces that number to 11, pounds. Switching to four-wheel drive and choosing the 3.
Flat trailers: When towing cars, all-terrain vehicles or general cargo, a flat-floor trailer works just fine. Single-axle trailers are better for light loads, up to about 2, pounds, while double-axle trailers are best for heavier items. Enclosed trailers are better for hauling general cargo, but are heavier than open trailers. Towing a car without a trailer: If you've ever driven long distances on one of America's highways, you've probably seen an RV pulling a Jeep , dinghy style. Generally speaking, you can attach a tow bar to a rear-wheel-drive, manual-transmission vehicle and pull it with the towed vehicle in neutral.
A four-wheel-drive vehicle with a two-speed transfer case can also be towed this way, in neutral. Check your vehicle's owners manual to see if it's able to be towed with all four wheels flat on the road, or if you may need something like a drag-behind single-axle tow dolly. Travel trailers: If you want to take your home on the road, a conventional travel trailer, or camper, might be your jam.
These can be tiny little things weighing 2, pounds or foot Airstream trailers tipping the scales at 10, pounds or more. These are attached to a standard hitch. You may also want a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer see the next section for more information , which is more substantial, but its unique hitch setup means it's a bit easier to tow. There are five different classes of conventional hitches, able to tow different levels of weight:.
Most cars and crossovers come with Class 1, 2 or 3 hitches, while larger trucks and SUVs can be equipped with Class 3, 4 or 5 hitches. Each conventional hitch has a different sized receiver tube. This is where the ball and ball mount go.
The important thing is making sure your trailer sits level, front to back, and ball mounts can be purchased that lower or raise the ball as needed. Ball sizes are determined by the weight of the trailer. Many manufacturers label the ball size right on the coupler. Always use a ball with a weight capacity that exceeds that of your loaded trailer. Should you need to tow more than 12, pounds, you'll likely need a heavy-duty truck with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from the number listed on the placard. The resulting number is your available amount of cargo and luggage capacity.
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The information you submit through this form will be used to send emails to you based on the preferences you choose above. Please note that in the event of a product recall or other similar situations, we may use email to communicate with you and provide you with further updates. Trailer weight is the empty weight of your fully assembled trailer. This can be checked by weighing your empty trailer at a truck stop or another location with a certified scale. Payload capacity refers to the total weight capacity of your trailer.
You can calculate maximum payload capacity by subtracting the trailer weight from the GVWR. Tongue weight can be measured on any certified scale.
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