Towing Calculator | How Much Truck Do You Actually Need?

Towing Calculator | How Much Truck Do You Actually Need?

What do I need to pull my trailer? How much can my truck tow? How Much truck or SUV do you really need? What truck should I buy to tow this trailer? I give you the tools you need to answer this, without the complication of my prior video and spreadsheet.

Download the simplified spreadsheet calculator here - please do not request google access - download the file to your computer - for google sheets, upload onto your own drive and open in sheets --

Payload -Tow Capacity - Travel Trailer - Weight Distribution Hitch - GVWR

#towing #traveltrailer #fifthwheel

00:00 Intro
01:34 Trucks are not equal
03:10 Spreadsheet Intro
04:12 Trailer Numbers
06:36 Cargo Numbers
07:45 Tow Vehicle Results
10:00 Payload Problems
11:08 Weight Distribution Hitches
12:21 Fifth Wheels
13:13 How to Download
14:05 Final Thoughts
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[decab]

My spreadsheet says my tow capacity is 4, 200, my tongue weight capacity is 462 and my payload capacity is 1, 436. And it says I will need a WDH if I am more than 50% of my tongue weight capacity. Question - if what figure is 50% or more than 462? Thanks.

p.s. This video and this spreadsheet is so, so, so very good. I wish I had it before I bought my trailer and tow vehicle.

[Dlongo]

Thank you so much for this info. I haven't found anything like this so far. Very helpful. Is there a weight distribution anti sway bar you recommend?

[lynneandersen]

I really like this calculator...best thing I've seen in all of the research I've done. One question I have is whether the weight of the hitch and sway bars should be added to the calculations.

[jameskneeland]

Thanks this really help me with a big decision on a purchase that we all most made. I didn't have that worm furzy feeling about it. I have a 2013 F-150 FX4 with the Eco Boost and the trailer we were looking at was to big to haul with the truck. This spread sheet was a big help on proving my point. Thanks a lot for this sheet it will really help on finding the right trailer
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[robertdee]

Where is the free towing calculator please??

[allpronutritioninc]

Is this formula based on hauling the camper full? What if you never travel with water? I feel like it’s overly safe formulas and not accurate unless you figured everything as if all tanks are full? Is this the case?

[khylagrant]

My jeep Ren. tow cap is 2000lbs. I can only tow wind. Let alone a teardrop lightweight camper with shower

[matthewjones]

I have watched your towing videos and used the spreadsheets trying to determine a good toy hauler for our bikes. In a recent reply to a question about ramp length you mentioned you have a lifted truck. Will lifts in general affect the towing abilities of the truck. My lift is a 3” coil over conversion.

[ldbjornable]

Our Sequoia has a towing capacity of 7400 but adding everything in to your spreadsheet it’s saying we can tow about 2000lbs. Can that be right? If so, we can’t tow anything.

[oneamongall]

Thank you for all the vids. I am about to buy a travel trailer and you saved me a lot of headaches and possible troubles listening to the seller's pitch! I own a Tacoma V6 and I now know how few options I do have in the trailer market.
This a must watch video!

[carolblasier]

Great information. I don't see the link for the spreadsheet though. Can you direct me?

[vickiedavis]

How do I enter my own numbers in the calculator? It say view only?

[amandajacques]

If you go to file in google sheets, you just have to select "make a copy." Then it will save it to your drive and then you can edit it.

[leveragecomics]

Where is the calculator located online?

[jrwethington]

Great information thanks please do more.

[redhorsegarage]

Great timing as I am(for the first time) trailering my m/c this summer to meet a friend then on to NM and points north. I awkwardly had to address truck and trailer procurements (this past spring) on my own. I am now using your posts for QC and some re-engineering

[edcavallarojr]

Not sure what I am missing here with the link. But opens a blank sheet for me. I’m not savvy enough to understand the download/upload note.

[johnavnet]

Thank you for your very informational videos and the wonderful spreadsheet! You have helped me to understand this immensely. I do have two questions, the first being what does the hitch weight supposed to encompass (i.e. batteries, full propane, pass through cargo)? Also, based on data below from your spread sheet I see that it is basing the hitch weight off the GVWR and in this particular trailer there is over a 2, 000lb difference between the dry weight and GVWR of the trailer. I cannot imagine putting anywhere close to 2, 237 additional pounds in the trailer to get close to a 7.5k GVWR (not boondocking). Is this something I should adjust to as I would like to purchase a Ford F-150 if I can find one with a payload around 2, 100lbs? Thanks again!

Dry Weight: 5, 263
GVWR: 7, 500
Hitch weight: 938 (mfg advertised hitch weight which you mentioned is most likely understated is 671lbs)

Weight of Cargo: 100
Est Weight of family: 760
Weight of Hitch: 125

Towing Capacity: 9, 000
Tongue Weight Capacity: 1, 031
Payload Capacity: 2, 115

[cradb]

Can you provide us your spreadsheet for your Jeep gladiator?

[tonyyollin]

I downloaded the spreadsheet and it’s blank. Can you put it up again and I’ll try again?