What can the 2027 Rivian R1T tow?
Yes, up to
11,000 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 14 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 8,800 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- Crew Cab Premium AWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 3,100 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 30-35 ft overall: 7,900 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 11,000 lb. 72% used.
- Tongue weight
- 988 lb
- Payload
- 1,288 lb of 1,760 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 | 7,900 lb loaded. Rating 11,000 lb. 72% of the rating. Margin 3,100 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 8,800 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 988 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 1,288 lb. Payload 1,760 lb. Left 472 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Crew Cab Premium AWD.
Every trim
Yes: 8 trims. No: 1 trim.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab Premium AWD | 11,000 lb | 72% | 1,760 lb | 472 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab Premium w/Power Upgrade AWD | 11,000 lb | 72% | 1,760 lb | 472 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab Premium Long Range AWD | 11,000 lb | 72% | 1,760 lb | 472 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab Premium Long Range w/Power Upgrade AWD | 11,000 lb | 72% | 1,760 lb | 472 lb | Yes |
| Performance AWD | 11,000 lb | 72% | 1,702 lb | 414 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab Performance AWD | 11,000 lb | 72% | 1,516 lb | 228 lb | Yes |
| Quad AWD | 11,000 lb | 72% | 1,669 lb | 381 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab Quad AWD | 11,000 lb | 72% | 1,638 lb | 350 lb | Yes |
| Premium AWD | 7,700 lb | 103% | 2,116 lb | 828 lb | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
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