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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

5,000 lb

At or above your loaded trailer weight.

Door-sticker payload needed

1,185 lb

650 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.

29 trucks clear 5,000 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.

Compact · qualifies in 4 model years, 2022–2025

Hyundai Santa Cruz

Look for (2025): Not specified in chart (trim column) · Crew Cab · AWD · SEL Activity trim — rated 5,000 lb.

3 of 6 2025 chart rows clear it (50%). Best: 5,000 lb.

All qualifying 2025 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
100%
of the “look for” rating

Midsize · qualifies in 10 model years, 2017–2026

Honda Ridgeline

Look for (2026): 3.5L V6 · Crew Cab · AWD · Sport trim — rated 5,000 lb, GCWR 9,986 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 4,986 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

4 of 4 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 5,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
100%
of the “look for” rating

Midsize · qualifies in 12 model years, 2015–2026

GMC Canyon

Look for (2026): 2.7L TurboMax · Crew Cab · 4WD · 3.42 axle · AT4X AEV Edition — rated 5,500 lb, GCWR 11,600 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 6,600 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

4 of 4 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 7,700 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
91%
of the “look for” rating

Midsize · qualifies in 8 model years, 2019–2026

Ford Ranger

Look for (2026): 3.0L EcoBoost V6 · SuperCrew · 4WD · 4.27 axle · Trailer Tow Package (53R) — rated 5,510 lb, GCWR 11,465 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 6,465 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

4 of 4 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 7,500 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
91%
of the “look for” rating

Midsize · qualifies in 12 model years, 2015–2026

Chevrolet Colorado

Look for (2026): 2.7L TurboMax · Crew Cab · 4WD · 3.42 axle · ZR2 — rated 6,000 lb, GCWR 11,600 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 6,600 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

3 of 3 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 7,700 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
83%
of the “look for” rating

Midsize · qualifies in 7 model years, 2020–2026

Jeep Gladiator

Look for (2026): 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic) · Crew Cab · 4WD · 3.73 axle · Sport; ADH Tow Package — rated 6,000 lb.

5 of 5 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 7,700 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
83%
of the “look for” rating

Half-ton · qualifies in 4 model years, 2022–2025

Ford F-150 Lightning

Look for (2025): Electric · SuperCrew · 4WD · 145.4 in WB · 9.61 axle — rated 5,100 lb, GCWR 11,700 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 6,700 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

6 of 6 2025 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 10,000 lb.

All qualifying 2025 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
98%
of the “look for” rating

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

Ram 1500

Look for (2026): 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque · Crew Cab · 5'7" · 4WD · 3.21 axle · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 850RE (GEN 2) — rated 6,340 lb, GCWR 11,900 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 6,900 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

27 of 27 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 11,610 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
79%
of the “look for” rating

Half-ton · qualifies in 3 model years, 2024–2026

Chevrolet Silverado EV

Look for (2026): Two electric motors · Crew Cab · Max Range LT — rated 7,000 lb, GCWR 16,600 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 11,600 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

7 of 7 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 12,500 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
71%
of the “look for” rating

Half-ton · qualifies in 2 model years, 2019–2024

Ram 1500 Classic

Look for (2024): 3.6L Pentastar V6 / 850RE 8-speed automatic · Quad Cab · 6'4" Bed · 4WD · 3.55 axle · Tradesman (per footnote 3) — rated 7,360 lb, GCWR 12,900 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 7,900 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

16 of 20 2024 chart rows clear it (80%). Best: 10,500 lb.

All qualifying 2024 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
68%
of the “look for” rating

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

Ford F-150

Look for (2026): 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · Regular Cab · 2WD · 141.5 in WB · 3.15/3.55 axle — rated 7,400 lb, GCWR 12,300 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 7,300 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

63 of 63 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 13,500 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
68%
of the “look for” rating

Half-ton · qualifies in 11 model years, 2015–2025

Toyota Tundra

Look for (2025): i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 · Double Cab · 6.5-ft. Standard Bed · 2WD · SR grade — rated 8,300 lb.

42 of 42 2025 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 12,000 lb.

All qualifying 2025 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
60%
of the “look for” rating

Half-ton · qualifies in 2026

GMC Sierra EV

Look for (2026): Dual electric motors · Crew Cab · 4WD · Elevation Standard Range — rated 8,500 lb, GCWR 16,600 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 11,600 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

7 of 7 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 12,500 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
59%
of the “look for” rating

Half-ton · qualifies in 2 model years, 2022–2024

GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Look for (2024): Ultium Drive System, 3 motors (e4WD) · Crew Cab · Short · 4WD · HUMMER EV 3X Pickup with 20-module Ultium Battery Pack — rated 8,500 lb.

3 of 3 2024 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 12,000 lb.

All qualifying 2024 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
59%
of the “look for” rating

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Look for (2026): 3.0L Duramax I6 · ZR2 · ZR2 · 4WD — rated 8,700 lb, GCWR 15,000 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 10,000 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

15 of 15 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 13,300 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
57%
of the “look for” rating

Half-ton · qualifies in 9 model years, 2015–2024

Nissan Titan

Look for (2024): 5.6L V8 · Crew Cab · 4WD · Platinum Reserve grade — rated 9,050 lb.

8 of 8 2024 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 9,290 lb.

All qualifying 2024 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
55%
of the “look for” rating

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

GMC Sierra 1500

Look for (2026): 3.0L Duramax · Double Cab · Standard · 2WD · 15,000 lb GCWR tier — rated 9,300 lb, GCWR 15,000 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 10,000 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

5 of 5 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 13,300 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
54%
of the “look for” rating

Half-ton · qualifies in 6 model years, 2016–2022

Nissan Titan XD

Look for (2022): 5.6L Endurance V8 gas · Crew Cab · 4WD · Platinum Reserve — rated 9,730 lb.

4 of 4 2022 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 10,920 lb.

All qualifying 2022 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
51%
of the “look for” rating

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

Ram 2500

Look for (2026): 6.4L V8 HEMI UPGRADE HD · Crew Cab · 6'4" · 4WD · 4.10 axle · RAM 2500 4X4 CREW CAB POWER WAGON 6'4" BOX W/ RAMBOX; trans 8HP75 — rated 10,420 lb, GCWR 17,800 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 12,800 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

244 of 244 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 20,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
48%
of the “look for” rating

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

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 18,500 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
30%
of the “look for” rating

3/4-ton · qualifies in 11 model years, 2015–2026

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 25,000 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
25%
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 · 3.73 axle — rated 14,000 lb, GCWR 21,000 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 16,000 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

73 of 73 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 28,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
36%
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 · 3.73 axle · RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB LIMITED/LONG HORN 6'4" BOX W/ RAMBOX SRW; trans 8HP75 — rated 14,340 lb, GCWR 22,000 lb.

With this trailer, that GCWR leaves 17,000 lb for the loaded truck (curb weight, people, cargo and hitch).

101 of 101 2026 chart rows clear it (100%). Best: 23,000 lb.

All qualifying 2026 rows →Check payload margin

Your trailer uses
35%
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 43,000 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
27%
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 38,900 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
25%
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.