These are the vehicles our customers actually tow with, organized by class, with published rating ranges. One caution before the list: tow ratings vary enormously by engine, drivetrain, cab, wheelbase, axle ratio, and tow package within the same nameplate. Always confirm YOUR configuration; here is how.
5x8 only when the exact loaded trailer stays within the vehicle rating
2026 Toyota Highlander
3,500–5,000 lb
6x10, 6x12, 6.5x12
2026 Ford Explorer
5,000 lb max (all models; standard Class III Tow Package)
6x12 through 6.5x14 single
Source: Primary manufacturer specifications (retrieved 2026-08-03): 2026 Toyota RAV4 — LE FWD/AWD, listed FWD grades, and listed AWD grades https://engage.toyota.com/static/articles/2026_rav4_sales_consultant_guide/2026_RAV4_Sales_Consultant_Guide.pdf; 2026 Subaru Outback — Premium/Limited/Touring and Limited XT/Touring XT/Wilderness https://www.subaru.com/content/dam/subaru/downloads/pdf/brochures/2026/2026_Outback_Brochure_012726.pdf; 2026 Honda CR-V — LX, EX, and EX-L gas trims; Sport Hybrid, TrailSport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid trims https://automobiles.honda.com/cr-v/specs-features-trim-comparison; 2026 Toyota Highlander — hybrid and 2.4L turbo gas grades https://pressroom.toyota.com/2026-toyota-highlander-gets-standard-all-wheel-drive-across-the-lineup/; 2026 Ford Explorer — all models with standard Class III Tow Package https://www.ford.com/suvs/explorer/compare-models/
Full-size SUVs
Vehicle
Published range
Comfortable Rugged pairing
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
7,900 lb (standard 2WD configuration with the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8) to 8,400 lb (2WD 5.3L configuration with the Max Trailering Package)
Any single axle; 6.5x14–6.5x16 tandem
2026 Ford Expedition
6,000 lb (SWB 4x2) to 9,600 lb (SWB 4x4 without 24-in wheels, properly equipped)
6.5x14–6.5x18 tandem
2026 Toyota Sequoia
9,000+ lb
Full tandem range, tilt models
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Up to 10,000 lb (maximum; verify the exact configuration)
Full tandem range, tilt models
Source: 2026 primary manufacturer specifications (retrieved 2026-08-03): Chevrolet Tahoe — 7,900-lb standard towing for the 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 configuration and 8,400-lb maximum for the same 2WD 5.3L configuration with the Max Trailering Package https://www.chevrolet.com/suvs/tahoe-vs-jeep-wagoneer and https://www.chevrolet.com/suvs/tahoe; Ford Expedition — SWB 4x2 through SWB 4x4 without 24-in wheels, properly equipped https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/content/dam/fordmediasite/us/en/library/2026/specs/2026_Ford_Expedition_Technical_Specfications.pdf; Toyota Sequoia — maximum available https://pressroom.toyota.com/2026-sequoia-elevates-the-driving-experience/; Jeep Grand Wagoneer — maximum available, exact configuration not specified in FAQ https://www.jeep.com/wagoneer/2026/grand-wagoneer/faq.html
Pickups
Vehicle
Published range
Comfortable Rugged pairing
2026 Ford F-150
7,400 lb (2.7L GTDI V6 Regular Cab 4x2, listed configuration) to 13,500 lb (3.5L GTDI V6 SuperCrew 4x4 with Tow/Haul and Max Tow Axle)
Entire open lineup incl. 8x20 deckover
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
8,700 lb (Crew Cab Short Bed ZR2 4x4 with Duramax 3.0L I-6) to 13,300 lb (Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD with Duramax 3.0L I-6, Max Trailering Package, and 20-in wheels)
Entire open lineup
2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman
6,340 lb (3.6L V6 eTorque Crew Cab 5 ft 7 in bed, 4x4, 3.21 axle) to 11,610 lb (3.0L Hurricane SO Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in bed, 4x2, 3.92 axle)
Entire open lineup
2026 Toyota Tundra
Up to 12,000 lb (maximum; verify the exact configuration)
Entire open lineup
F-250 / 2500-class HD
Check the towing guide for your exact model year, engine, axle ratio, cab, bed, and drivetrain
Any Rugged model, heavily loaded
Source: 2026 primary manufacturer specifications (retrieved 2026-08-03): Ford F-150 — 2.7L GTDI V6 Regular Cab 4x2 listed configuration through 3.5L GTDI V6 SuperCrew 4x4 with Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle https://www.ford.com/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/towing/pdf/2026-Ford-F150-Towing-Guide-v3.pdf; Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 8,700-lb Crew Cab Short Bed ZR2 4x4 Duramax 3.0L I-6 through 13,300-lb Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD Duramax 3.0L I-6 with Max Trailering Package and 20-in wheels https://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/chevrolet/na/us/english/index/trucks/trailering-and-towing/2026_Silverado_1500_Max.pdf; Ram 1500 Tradesman — configurations stated in the row https://www.ramtrucks.com/content/dam/fca-brands/na/ramtrucks/en_us/towing/towing-capacity-guide/brochure/26MY_Ram_1500_PayTow_2.3.pdf?pubDate=20251125; Toyota Tundra — maximum, exact configuration not specified in release https://pressroom.toyota.com/2026-toyota-tundra-a-bold-new-chapter-in-full-size-pickup-excellence/. No generic multi-brand HD figure is published; consult the exact truck model year towing guide.
The quiet takeaway: with aluminum trailers, the vehicle question relaxes. Even a mid-size SUV tows our most popular single axles with margin, because the trailer contributes so little to the total — the argument made with numbers in the weight chart.
Do I need the max-tow package?
For our single-axle line, usually not — base configurations of most full-size vehicles clear 2,990 lb GVWR comfortably. For loaded tandems (7,000 lb GVWR), packages matter; check your specific rating.
EVs and towing?
Ratings on trucks like the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T are genuinely high; the consideration is range while towing, which drops meaningfully. The lighter the trailer, the smaller the penalty.
