What can the 2026 Kia Carnival tow?
Yes, up to
3,500 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 5 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- LX FWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 757 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Pop-up camper, 17-19 ft travel length: 2,743 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb. 78% used.
- Tongue weight
- 343 lb
- Payload
- 643 lb of 1,728 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 2,743 lb loaded. Rating 3,500 lb. 78% of the rating. Margin 757 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 2,800 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 343 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 643 lb. Payload 1,728 lb. Left 1,085 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class II, up to 3,500 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: LX FWD.
Every trim
Yes: 9 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,728 lb | 1,085 lb | Yes |
| LXS FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,653 lb | 1,010 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid LXS FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,652 lb | 1,009 lb | Yes |
| EX FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,558 lb | 915 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,652 lb | 1,009 lb | Yes |
| SX FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,473 lb | 830 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid SX FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,652 lb | 1,009 lb | Yes |
| SX Prestige FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,563 lb | 920 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid SX Prestige FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,652 lb | 1,009 lb | Yes |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs (3 pages)
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ