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Towing Capacity Calculator

Enter your vehicle and trailer details for GCWR, tongue weight (10–15%), payload, and hitch checks. Free tool — no account required.

Vehicle Make/Model/Year Optional — for your reference

Vehicle Towing Capacity (lbs) * From owner's manual

Vehicle Curb Weight (lbs) * Empty vehicle weight

Vehicle GVWR (lbs) * Maximum loaded vehicle weight

Trailer Empty Weight (lbs) *

Cargo in Trailer (lbs) *

Cargo in Vehicle (lbs) * Passengers + gear

Hitch Class *

Total Trailer Weight: -

Calculated Tongue Weight (12%): -

Total Vehicle Weight: -

Gross Combined Weight: -

Payload Used: -

Remaining Payload: -

Towing Capacity Used: -

Remaining Towing Capacity: -

Target 10–15% of total trailer weight. Too low = sway risk. Too high = overloaded hitch and rear axle.