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Which trucks can tow my trailer?

Enter what your trailer weighs loaded (its GVWR is the safe number to use). We search every manufacturer chart row on file and list the smallest trucks that clear it, the exact setup to look for, and the payload your truck’s door sticker has to show. Payload is the limit most people hit first.

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Quick starts: Small camper (3,500 lb) · Boat on trailer (5,000 lb) · 26-ft travel trailer (7,500 lb) · Car hauler, loaded (10,000 lb) · Mid fifth-wheel (13,000 lb) · Large fifth-wheel (18,000 lb)

Conventional rating needed

16,000 lb

At or above your loaded trailer weight.

Door-sticker payload needed

2,615 lb

2,080 lb tongue weight (13% of the trailer, assumed) plus 535 lb of people, cargo and hitch gear. Check the yellow Tire and Loading label on the actual truck.

Searched

10,620

conventional chart rows from 2015–2026. Trucks without transcribed chart rows for those years are not listed.

9 trucks clear 16,000 lb, smallest first

“Look for” is the lowest-rated setup that still clears your trailer in the newest qualifying year. It is usually the most affordable way in. Every rating needs the equipment named in its chart row.

3/4-ton · qualifies in 12 model years, 2015–2026

Ram 2500

Look for (2026): 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO TURBO DIESEL · Crew Cab · 6'4" · 4WD · 3.42 axle · RAM 2500 4X4 CREW CAB LIMITED 6'4" BOX W/ RAMBOX — rated 16,140 lb, GCWR 24,690 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 8,690 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

145 of 244 2026 chart rows clear it (59%). Best: 20,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
99%
of the “look for” rating

3/4-ton · qualifies in 10 model years, 2017–2026

Ford F-250 Super Duty

Look for (2026): 6.7L Power Stroke · Regular Cab · 8-foot · 2WD · 141.6 in WB · 3.31 axle — rated 16,600 lb, GCWR 23,500 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 7,500 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

4 of 4 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 22,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
96%
of the “look for” rating

3/4-ton · qualifies in 6 model years, 2020–2026

GMC Sierra 2500HD

Look for (2026): 6.6L Duramax V8 · Crew Cab · Standard · 2WD · Max Trailering Package — rated 20,000 lb, GCWR 30,000 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 14,000 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

1 of 1 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 20,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
80%
of the “look for” rating

1-ton · qualifies in 12 model years, 2015–2026

Ram 3500

Look for (2026): 6.4L V8 HEMI UPGRADE HD · Crew Cab · 6'4" · 4WD · 4.10 axle · RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB LIMITED/LONG HORN 6'4" BOX W/ RAMBOX SRW; trans 8HP75 — rated 16,580 lb, GCWR 24,240 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 8,240 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

53 of 101 2026 chart rows clear it (52%). Best: 23,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
97%
of the “look for” rating

1-ton · qualifies in 12 model years, 2015–2026

Ford F-350 Super Duty

Look for (2026): 6.8L V8 · SuperCab · 8' Box · 4WD · 164.2 in WB · 4.30 axle — rated 17,400 lb, GCWR 24,400 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 8,400 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

68 of 73 2026 chart rows clear it (93%). Best: 28,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
92%
of the “look for” rating

1-ton · qualifies in 12 model years, 2015–2026

Ford F-450 Super Duty

Look for (2026): 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 High Output · Regular Cab · 8' Box · 2WD · 141.6 in WB · 4.30 axle — rated 18,200 lb, GCWR 48,000 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 32,000 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

9 of 9 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 30,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
88%
of the “look for” rating

1-ton · qualifies in 11 model years, 2015–2026

GMC Sierra 3500HD

Look for (2026): 6.6L Duramax V8 · Regular Cab · Long · 2WD · Dual rear wheels, Max Trailering Package — rated 20,000 lb, GCWR 43,900 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 27,900 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

1 of 1 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 20,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
80%
of the “look for” rating

Use GVWR, not dry weight

Brochure dry weights leave out water, propane, batteries and gear. The trailer’s GVWR is the most it can legally weigh, so it is the safe planning number.

Payload runs out first

A 7,500 lb travel trailer at 10–15% tongue weight puts 750–1,125 lb on the hitch. Add two adults and gear and many half-tons are at their door-sticker payload well before their tow rating.

Ratings need the equipment

Chart ratings assume the listed engine, axle ratio, cab, bed and tow package. A truck without them is rated lower. Check the actual truck’s window sticker or build sheet.