GVWR vs GCWR
Separate the vehicle’s own weight limit from the limit for the whole combination.
The numbers, explained
Towing Guides
Learn what the ratings mean, where to find them and which loaded weights to compare. Start with the question you are trying to answer; each guide links to a tool when the arithmetic helps.
Vehicle ratings
Find the applicable manufacturer ratings, separate carrying from towing, and compare the vehicle with the whole combination.
Payload vs Towing Capacity
Understand why a large advertised tow rating may not leave room for your people and gear.
How to Calculate Towing Capacity
Find the right rating first, then learn which comparisons to make with your trip weights.
Towing Capacity by VIN
Locate configuration-specific information instead of relying on a generic model’s advertised maximum.
Trailer weights
Decode unloaded specifications and account for the cargo, fluids and supported hitch load that change a trip-ready setup.
Does Tongue Weight Count as Payload?
Account for the load at the hitch without confusing it with total trailer weight.
Dry Weight vs GVWR
Turn an unloaded starting weight into a trip estimate and compare it with the trailer’s rating.
What Is UVW on a Trailer?
Decode an RV weight label and check what the unloaded figure actually includes.
Towing setup
Use manufacturer-specific equipment and driving instructions alongside the weight checks, not in place of them.
When to Use Tow/Haul Mode
Understand a towing drive mode without treating it as permission to carry or pull more weight.
Ready to compare your own numbers?
The Full Tow Calculator checks the available ratings together. For one specific question, choose a focused calculator. All tools use manual entries and clearly identify missing checks.