Check the owner's manual or the sticker on the driver-side door jamb for the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
For safety, many experts recommend staying within 80% to 90% of your max capacity to account for hills, wind, and emergencies. 2. Understand Hitch Classes buy trailer hitch
Subtract your vehicle's curb weight (its weight with fluids but no passengers/cargo) from the GCWR . Check the owner's manual or the sticker on
Receiver hitches are divided into five classes based on their towing capacity and receiver tube size. Choose a class that matches or exceeds your trailer's —the weight of the trailer plus all cargo. Hitch Class Max Towing Capacity (GTW) Receiver Size buy trailer hitch