Tow calculator

Enter your own numbers to see how a trailer stacks up against every limit. Nothing is stored: this runs entirely in your browser.

User-entered values (not verified data)

The tow calculator runs entirely in your browser using the numbers you type. These are not verified TowScout records, and nothing is saved. A full estimate needs every vehicle and trailer spec. Leave one blank and the result comes back as insufficient data, naming what is missing and where to find it.

Tow vehicle specs

From your vehicle's tow guide and door sticker (lb).

Max conventional tow rating*

Payload

Needed for a result (from your door sticker)

GCWR

Needed for a result (from the tow guide)

Curb weight

Needed for a result (from the tow guide)

Max tongue weight

Needed for a result (hitch / receiver label)

Travel trailer specs

From the trailer's brochure or label (lb).

Trailer UVW or dry weight*

Trailer GVWR

Needed for a result (from the trailer label)

Published hitch weight

Needed for a result (from the trailer brochure)

Estimated trailer cargo

Water, propane, gear

Tongue weight %

Typically 10–15%

Use trailer GVWR as the loaded weight

Load details

What you'll carry in the tow vehicle (lb).

Passenger weight

All occupants combined

Cargo in vehicle

Hitch equipment weight

WDH, bars, etc.