
Short of that, you should be able to estimate the weight. The only way to accurately know what your trailer weighs is to take it to a scale at a truck stop or other and weigh it. The travel trailer also has a GVWR – a number that loaded should never be exceeded. Safe Cargo/Loaded Weight for Your Travel Trailer Estimated Total: 1230 - oops! More than our 1210, good thing we’re little people, even in the Tundra!.Tongue Weight (more later): Estimated at 600 pounds for our 5000 pound fully loaded travel trailer).“Stuff” in the truck: Honda Generator: 45 lbs Grizzly Cooler Loaded: 35 lbs Estimated Total: 300 lbs.Total 1210 pounds (for our 2016 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8):
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We took our 4 Runner to a scale at a truck stop and had it weighed so we knew exactly since its safe towing capacity was much more marginal than our Tundra.īut of that 7200 or 6300 pounds, how much can the truck actually safely transport? That’s where the sticker above which shows 1210 pounds comes in – this sticker is also inside the drivers side door.ġ210 pounds sounds like alot, BUT that includes some things you’d never expect, like the tongue weight of the trailer! See where this starts to get totally confusing? Be sure to check and make sure you aren’t exceeding the safe occupant/cargo capacity of the 4 Runner or truck … That means LOADED, your vehicles total weight should never exceed this number. The sticker for our Tundra says 7200 pounds. The sticker for 4 Runners says 6300 pounds. If all else fails, call your manufacturer. If that doesn’t work try YOUR MAKE & MODEL “Weights and Capacities”. If it’s not there, do a google search for YOUR MAKE & MODEL “Technical Specifications”. It’s usually in the small print somewhere so read or skim carefully!
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If your tow vehicle isn’t listed above, check your owners manual for Weights and Capacities. Volkswagen Touareg – scroll down to Towing Capacities Jeep Trucks Towing Capabilities – click & scroll to find your model Nissan Titan Towing Capacity – scroll down to Towing, Payload & Capacities Toyota Tacoma Trucks – scroll to, Weights and Capacitiesĭodge RAM Trucks – click on your model and scroll down until you see Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra Trucks – scroll to, Weights and Capacities Here’s a quick online guide for some resources, remember that the year of the vehicle may make a difference and these are primarily for 2017, so you may need to find your actual years information. If you call, be sure to have the vehicle VIN number handy because Toyota asked – every vehicle is different and towing capacity depends sometimes on rear axle ratios and things I never knew existed, as well as extras such as passengers, options, propane tanks, batteries and stuff in the trailer. With a bit of perseverance, you can find it either in your owners manual, online or with a call to the manufacturer. Unfortunately, this information is not usually easily accessible on a door sticker like the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). The first step is knowing your vehicle’s safe towing capacity, assuming your vehicle has a factory towing package.

There are multiple numbers you need to know to make the best decisions for your safety.
