What can the 2026 Toyota RAV4 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
- SE 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 1,055 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 1,055 lb. Left 412 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: SE FWD.
Every trim
Yes: 8 trims. 2 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 2 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,055 lb | 412 lb | Yes |
| XLE Premium FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,055 lb | 412 lb | Yes |
| SE AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Woodland Edition AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,000 lb | 357 lb | Yes |
| XSE AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,000 lb | 357 lb | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,095 lb | 452 lb | Yes |
| Limited AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,000 lb | 357 lb | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid Woodland AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,030 lb | 387 lb | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 990 lb | 347 lb | Yes |
| XLE Premium AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| LE FWD | 1,750 lb | 157% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| LE AWD | 1,750 lb | 157% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
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