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Tow Guide

Look up your vehicle's tow rating and match it to an RV that fits.

Use the tool below to look up the maximum towing capacity of your tow vehicle, then match it to an RV in our inventory. Knowing your numbers up front means you shop with confidence — no guessing at the dealership.

Important Disclaimer

Maximum towing capacity must include passenger weight, added accessories, any current liquids in tanks, and ALL cargo. The estimated cargo allowances we use are 1,000 lbs for RVs over 8,000 lbs, 750 lbs for RVs under 8,000 lbs, and 500 lbs for RVs under 5,000 lbs. Always confirm the specific capacities of your tow vehicle with its manufacturer before towing.

What year is your tow vehicle?

Select your vehicle's model year.

Towing Terms & Definitions

Dry Weight / Shipped Weight
Weight of the RV without passengers, cargo, liquids, or any added accessories.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Combined weight of the RV including dry weight plus occupants, cargo, and fluids.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Maximum allowable weight of the vehicle as set by the manufacturer.
Tongue / Hitch Weight
The downward pressure applied from a trailer's tongue to a conventional hitch.
Pin Weight
The downward pressure applied from a fifth-wheel kingpin to the hitch in the bed of a truck.
Payload Capacity
The safe weight limit available for items added to the bed of a truck or in the cabin of a tow vehicle.
Max Towing Capacity
The maximum weight a vehicle can safely tow. Calculated by combining the RV's GVW with the tow vehicle's passenger and cargo weight, and comparing against the manufacturer's published rating.

Found your match?

Browse our full inventory of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes — filter by length and weight to find the right fit for your tow vehicle.

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