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What is Towing Capacity?Car Towing Capacities

Towing capacity is how big a trailer you can hitch to your vehicle and drive it safely. In order to determine the towing capacity of your vehicle, you need to first figure out the combined weight ratio. The combined weight ratio can be found in the vehicle manual and on the inside of the driver's side door. You need to add the weight of everything packed in the truck, the weight of the towing vehicle, the fuel and the amount of passengers. You can bring your vehicle to a truck stop, and have it weighed on a truck scale.

There are several other factors besides the combined weight vehicle capacity that must be taken into consideration. One factor is the ball weight. The ball weight is the weight that rests on the ball of the hitch. Since the vehicle you are towing has at least one axle, that will greatly affect the weight distribution of the unloaded vehicle to be towed. It must be attached to the towing vehicle, usually by means of a ball hitch. You have to determine the total weight of the loaded towed vehicle and how much weight will rest on the ball attachment. The weight will have a great effect on how the towing vehicle operates.

Another factor you should take into consideration is maintaining control of your towing vehicle, especially when driving downhill, through sharp curves, and braking. Keep in mind that you are driving two vehicles, therefore, the brakes should be heavy duty and designed for the particular type of towing that you’ll be doing. You should also be aware of the the weight distribution of cargo. The more that can be centered over the axles of the towed vehicle, the better, because it will help create an equilibrium between the two vehicles. The main objective is to carefully balance the load of cargo, which will make your towing journey, as safe as possible.

Each vehicle has it’s own unique towing capacity. You should always find out the towing capacity of your specific vehicle, before attempting to take itTow Hitch for a long distance towing haul. It’s always best to check with your truck’s driving manual, and do a little research on your own. Below is a list of some of the major brand vehicles, and their towing capacities.

  • Subaru Outback – The Outback has a towing capacity of over 3,000 pounds, and is primarily used in family vacations. The Subaru Outback is an all-wheel drive crossover that is off road capable, able to carry a decent amount of cargo, and gets reasonable gas mileage.
  • Hyundai Elantra – The total towing capacity of the Hyundai Elantra is 3,086 pounds. It isn’t much by the typical truck standards, but the Elantra is a very well-priced truck overall. The Elantra can carry 1,000 pounds more than full-size sedans like the Cadillac DeVille and Mercury Grand Marquis.
  • Chrysler Pacifica – The Pacifica has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, and offers all the same functions of a luxury sedan The Chrysler Pacifica was one of the original large crossover wagons, and it is particularly noted for having a power liftgate.
  • Land Rover Range Rover – The Range Rover is a mix of both power and elegance all around. The towing capacity of the Rover is around 7,700 pounds. Another great advantage of a Ranger Rover is that it can also be driven off road.
  • Chevrolet Suburban – The Chevy Suburban has a very powerful towing capacity of 8,400 pounds. The Suburban is ideal for families that are in need of a towing, with plenty of cargo capacity and room all around.
  • Dodge Durango –  The Dodge Durango has a towing capacity of nearly 9,000 pounds. In addition to having an incredibly powerful towing capacity, the Durango is ideal for doubling up into a family car, for those long trips or hauls.
  • Nissan Armada – The Nissan Armada has a total towing capacity of over 9,000 pounds, and looks very impressive all around. Another great feature about the Armada is the interior, which boasts plenty of legroom, which is ideal for those long distance hauls.
  • GMC Sierra 1500 – The towing capacity of the Sierra 1500 is quite powerful, at approximately 10,000 pounds. The Sierra comes equipped with a four-wheel-steering system that gives it a reduced turning radius and improves stability when pulling heavy loads.
  • Ford F-250 – We are now playing in the big league with the F-250. The towing capacity of this enormous truck is nearly 11,000 pounds. The F-Series is incredibly strong and very durable. You can move just about anything on one of these trucks.
  • Dodge Ram 3500 – The Ram is the king of all trucks, with Ford coming in as a very close successor. The towing capacity of this beast is around 16,000 pounds. The Ram is certainly not practical for general use, but you’ll be more than thankful to have it if you need a long distance towing.

It’s always important to have the number of a towing company that you can trust. At Delta Towing, we work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365Roadside Assistance Trucks days a year, so you can always reach us. We cover the entire Houston area, and we’ve drawn praise for our rapid arrival time as well. Our trucks are extremely powerful, and capable of handling any type of haul or emergency situation you may have. We work with a fantastic team of roadside technicians that will be able to help you out at any time, day or night. We’ve also managed to build a great reputation over the years, and we attribute that to our hard work, reliability, competitive pricing, and elite customer satisfaction. We’re always proud to show you our customer testimonials, so please feel free to ask. Give us a call today for more details. You can contact us at (281) 936-0140