Can my truck tow this?
Enter numbers from your truck's door-jamb sticker and owner's manual plus your trailer's loaded weight. We check tow rating, the 80% rule, payload and GCWR in one go.
Safety note: These are planning estimates, not a guarantee your setup is safe or legal. Always verify with your truck's door-jamb sticker, the manufacturer's towing guide for your exact configuration, the trailer's VIN sticker, and a real weigh at a CAT scale. Never exceed any rating.
Calculators
Payload Remaining CalculatorSubtract passengers, cargo, tongue or pin weight and hitch weight from your truck's payload to see how much capacity you have left.Fifth-Wheel Pin Weight CalculatorEstimate fifth-wheel pin weight at 15–25% of loaded trailer weight and see how it affects your truck's payload.Trailer Wet Weight EstimatorTurn an RV's dry weight (UVW) into a realistic loaded weight by adding water at 8.34 lb/gal, propane at about 4.2 lb/gal, batteries and gear.GCWR Headroom CalculatorAdd your loaded truck and loaded trailer weights and compare to the Gross Combined Weight Rating to see your headroom.GVWR / GAWR CheckEnter scale weights for your truck's front and rear axles and compare them against GVWR and front/rear GAWR from the door-jamb sticker.Towing Capacity 80% RuleSee what percentage of your truck's tow rating your trailer uses, and whether it falls under the common 80% comfort guideline.
Guides
How to Read Your Door-Jamb & Tire Placard StickerFind your truck's real payload, GVWR and axle ratings on the driver's door-jamb tire placard and certification label.Dry Weight vs Wet WeightWhy a travel trailer's brochure dry weight (UVW) is much lower than what it weighs loaded for a trip, and how to estimate the difference.CAT Scale Weighing WalkthroughStep-by-step guide to weighing a truck and camper at a CAT scale, including the three-weigh method for tongue weight and WD hitch settings.Payload vs Towing CapacityTowing capacity is how much you can pull; payload is how much the truck can carry, including tongue weight. Here's why payload usually limits campers.Weight Distribution Hitch ExplainedHow a weight distribution hitch spreads tongue weight to the front axle and trailer, when you need one, and why it does not add payload.Towing Weight GlossaryPlain-English definitions of every towing weight term: GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, UVW, CCC, curb weight, payload, tongue weight and pin weight.
Half-ton vs 3/4-ton by trailer
Tongue Weight CalculatorEstimate travel trailer tongue weight using the 10–15% rule, and see why about 12% is the common target for stable towing.Can a Half-Ton Truck Tow a Travel Trailer?Can a half-ton pickup tow a travel trailer? Typical payload and tow ranges, the 10–15% tongue weight math, and how to check your own truck.Can a Half-Ton Truck Tow a 30 ft Travel Trailer?Can a half-ton truck tow a 30 ft travel trailer? Typical 30-footer weights, tongue weight and payload math, and what to check.Can a Half-Ton Truck Tow a 25 ft Travel Trailer?Can a half-ton tow a 25 ft travel trailer? Typical loaded weights, tongue weight and payload math for mid-size campers.Can a Half-Ton Truck Tow a 35 ft Travel Trailer?Can a half-ton tow a 35 ft travel trailer? Typical weights of large campers and why many owners step up to a 3/4-ton.Can a Half-Ton Truck Tow a Fifth Wheel?Half-ton vs 3/4-ton for a fifth wheel: typical pin weights (15–25%) versus typical payload ranges, and how to check your truck.3/4-Ton vs 1-Ton for a Large Fifth WheelDo you need a 1-ton for a big fifth wheel? Typical 3/4-ton vs 1-ton payload ranges compared with 15–25% pin weights.Can a Midsize Truck Tow a Small Camper?Can a midsize pickup tow a small travel trailer or teardrop? Typical weights, tongue math and payload limits.Can a Half-Ton Truck Tow a Toy Hauler?Can a half-ton tow a toy hauler? Why loading ATVs or bikes in the garage changes tongue weight and payload.Half-Ton vs 3/4-Ton Truck for Towing an RVHalf-ton vs 3/4-ton for RV towing: typical payload and tow ranges, stability, and how to decide using your trailer's loaded weight.