What can my car tow?
Top tow rating and the trailer types that fit. Check any trailer.
Trailer types in the check
26 types
- Models with a rating
- 186
- 2026
- Checks
- Rating, payload, hitch
Pick a car. Pick a trailer. Get Yes or No.
Trailers
Counts are 2026 models. Tow rating, or payload for truck campers.
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Trailer | Type | Loaded weight | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel trailer, 16-20 ft overall | Travel trailers | 4,995 lb | 92 |
| Travel trailer, 20-25 ft overall | Travel trailers | 4,600 lb | 94 |
| Travel trailer, 25-30 ft overall | Travel trailers | 6,800 lb | 54 |
| Travel trailer, 30-35 ft overall | Travel trailers | 7,900 lb | 31 |
| Travel trailer, 35-40 ft overall | Travel trailers | 9,500 lb | 15 |
| Fifth wheel, 28-31 ft overall | Fifth wheels | 9,995 lb | 12 |
| Fifth wheel, 32-37 ft overall | Fifth wheels | 13,995 lb | none |
| Fifth wheel, 38-42 ft overall | Fifth wheels | 14,995 lb | none |
| Toy hauler fifth wheel, 41-46 ft overall | Toy haulers | 20,400 lb | none |
| Toy hauler travel trailer (Seismic TT) | Toy haulers | 10,045 lb | 10 |
| Pop-up camper, 11-14 ft travel length | Pop-up campers | 1,806 lb | 155 |
| Pop-up camper, 17-19 ft travel length | Pop-up campers | 2,743 lb | 140 |
| Teardrop trailer, about 15 ft (nuCamp TAB 320) | Teardrop trailers | 2,406 lb | 146 |
| Truck camper, short class (floor 6 ft 10 in to 8 ft 7 in) | Truck campers | 2,314 lb | 2 |
| Truck camper, mid class (floor 8 ft 11 in) | Truck campers | 3,286 lb | none |
| Truck camper, long-bed class (floor 9 ft 11 in to 10 ft 4 in) | Truck campers | 3,903 lb | none |
| Truck camper, dually class (floor 10 ft 11 in to 11 ft 11 in) | Truck campers | 4,672 lb | none |
| Bowrider on trailer, 18-22 ft | Boats on trailers | 4,709 lb | 94 |
| Utility trailer 5x8, open with gate (U-Haul) | Utility trailers | 2,890 lb | 140 |
| Utility trailer 6x12, open (U-Haul) | Utility trailers | 4,400 lb | 103 |
| Small cargo trailer 4x8 enclosed (U-Haul) | Small cargo trailers | 2,500 lb | 146 |
| Small cargo trailer 5x8 enclosed (U-Haul) | Small cargo trailers | 2,700 lb | 145 |
| Small cargo trailer 6x12 enclosed (U-Haul) | Small cargo trailers | 4,400 lb | 103 |
| Enclosed cargo trailer 7x14, tandem axle | Enclosed cargo trailers | 7,000 lb | 54 |
| Enclosed car hauler 8.5x20 (V-nose) | Car haulers | 9,900 lb | 12 |
| Open car hauler or equipment trailer, 16-20 ft tandem | Car haulers | 9,990 lb | 12 |
Loaded weight: GVWR. No GVWR: dry weight plus 15% for gear.
Hitch classes
| Class | Trailer weight |
|---|---|
| I | Up to 2,000 lb |
| II | Up to 3,500 lb |
| III | Up to 8,000 lb |
| IV | Up to 10,000 lb |
| V | Over 10,000 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Each trailer page lists its sources.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ