Where to Look For Information on What Your Vehicle Can Pull and Carry

Where to Look For Information on What Your Vehicle Can Pull and Carry

Posted on July 10, 2019

The payload and the towing capacity are important pieces of information. However, you need to know where to find such information about your vehicle. This is so that you will be able to make the right decision on what you can put in your vehicle before moving forward.

The good news is that automotive manufacturers place this information on the vehicle. The GVWR and GCVWR are placed on a placard in the door jam. Another place you can find this information is in the owner's manual. Once you get this information, then you will know your limits when it comes to payload.

For towing, you are going to have to be careful when it comes to the weight of the trailer because it factors into what you are going to be able to pull behind your vehicle. You are also going to have to research a little on the factors that have an effect on vehicle performance.