⚠️ Important: Please use the actual numbers from your vehicle’s door jamb sticker and the RV’s data plate-not online estimates or marketing literature or guides. Manufacturers often provide "best-case" ratings that don't account for your actual cargo, passengers, or real-world conditions. The labels on specific units are the only definitive source of truth. Play it safe: use the labels.
Disclaimer: This calculator is a planning guide for educational purposes only. Always verify all specs against your vehicle owner's manual and door jamb sticker. You are solely responsible for confirming safe towing practices. RV Match assumes no liability for towing decisions based on these results. It is recommended to always use a Weight Distribution Hitch rated for your specific RV.
Methodology: Grade thresholds draw from the SAE J2807 tow rating standard published by SAE International, manufacturer weight safety ratings (GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, payload) as posted on vehicle door jamb stickers and RV compliance labels, and the long-standing RV industry wheelbase-to-trailer-length stability rule (20 feet of trailer for a 110-inch wheelbase, plus one additional foot per four inches of wheelbase beyond 110"). Gearing and payload utilization thresholds reflect common guidance from the RV Safety & Education Foundation (RVSEF), OEM towing guides, and drivetrain longevity data widely cited across the industry.