Last Updated on November 9, 2022 by Douglas
A trailer hitch is a device that attaches to the rear of a vehicle and is used to tow a trailer. The trailer hitch has two main components: the hitch, which connects to the vehicle; and the ball mount, which connects to the trailer.
The hitch can be either a ball mount (also known as an A-frame) or an eye-ball (also known as a fifth wheel). The ball mount is attached to the rear of the vehicle with bolts inserted through holes in its frame. The eye-ball attaches to a truck bed or other flat surface with bolts threaded through holes in its frame.
What SUVs will pull a trailer?
Jeep Wagoneer Max Towing Capacity: 10,000 Pounds. Jeep Grand Wagoneer Max Towing Capacity: 9,870 Pounds. Ford Expedition Max Towing Capacity: 9,300 Pounds. Lincoln Navigator Max Towing Capacity: 8,700 Pounds. Chevrolet Tahoe Max Towing Capacity: 8,400 Pounds.[1]
How big of a truck Do I need to pull a travel trailer?
The weight range for a Travel Trailer is between 1,250 – 8,500 lbs. If you have a Travel Trailer under 3,500 lbs, you will be fine with a mid-size pickup truck. Most Travel Trailers fall in the 4,000 lbs range, so you need a Full-Size Pickup truck to tow them safely.[2]
What SUV can pull a small camper?
2022 Jeep Cherokee. Towing Capacity: 4,500 pounds. 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Towing Capacity: 4,409 pounds. 2022 Audi Q5. Towing Capacity: 4,400 pounds. 2022 Toyota RAV4. Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds. 2022 Ford Escape. Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds. 2022 Volvo XC40.[3]
What is the best truck for pulling a travel trailer?
Ford F-150 Max Towing Capacity: 14,000 Pounds. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Max Towing Capacity: 13,300 Pounds. GMC Sierra 1500 Max Towing Capacity: 13,200 Pounds. Toyota Tundra Max Towing Capacity: 12,700 Pounds. Ram 1500 Max Towing Capacity: 12,750 Pounds.[4]
What mid size SUV has the highest towing capacity?
Dodge Durango Max Towing Capacity: 8,700 Pounds. Land Rover Defender Max Towing Capacity: 8,201 Pounds. Land Rover Discovery Max Towing Capacity: 8,200 Pounds. Mercedes-Benz GLE Max Towing Capacity: 7,700 Pounds. BMW X5 Max Towing Capacity: 7,200 Pounds.[5]
What is the best midsize SUV to tow a camper?
Dodge Durango (Max Towing Capacity: 8,700 lbs). Land Rover Discovery (Max Towing Capacity: 8,200 lbs). Jeep Grand Cherokee (Max Towing Capacity: 7,200 lbs). Nissan Pathfinder (Max Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs). Ford Explorer (Max Towing Capacity: 5,600 lbs).[6]
How much does a 30 ft travel trailer weigh?
Generally, a 30′ travel trailer weighs between 4,500 and 7,000 pounds without cargo or equipment and between 6,500 and 10,000 pounds with cargo and equipment. There are many different travel trailer brands available, each with their own amenities and trim levels, which contribute to that weight.[7]
How big of a trailer can a 1/2 ton truck pull?
The tow ratings on most half-ton trucks range from 6,500 to 10,000 lbs. If your trailer is less than that, you should be ok, provided you don’t overload it.[8]
Can a F-150 pull a 30 foot camper?
The F-150 can tow up to 13,200 lbs with the right trim level and tow package. However, when it comes to towing a travel trailer, most (but not all) F-150 models can safely pull a camper that’s under 6,000 lbs.[9]
What cars can tow 3500 lbs?
Subaru Outback XT – 3,500 lbs. Volvo V90 Cross Country – 3,500 lbs. Chrysler Pacifica – 3,600 lbs. Mercedes-Benz Metris – 5,000 lbs. BMW X7 – 7,500 lbs. Mercedes-Benz GLE – 7,700 lbs. Porsche Cayenne – 7,700 lbs. Toyota Land Cruiser – 8,100 lbs.[10]
What is the most economical towing vehicle?
2022 Ram 1500 Diesel (26 mpg). 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid (25 mpg). 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Diesel (26 mpg). 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel (24 mpg). 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel (23 mpg).[11]
Can you pull a camper with a midsize SUV?
We have good news if you already own a midsize SUV: there are plenty of RVs out there you can tow with the car you already have! It isn’t hard to find a lightweight travel trailer or pop up that fits under your vehicle’s towing capacity.[12]