Vehicle Towing Capacity
Vehicle towing capacity is something that every person planning to tow should know. Different vehicles have different towing capabilities, so make sure that you're aware of your vehicle's towing capacity.
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Payload is simple; it's anything you're carrying or towing. Knowing how much weight your vehicle can tow isn't so simple. Pay attention -- towing too much weight invites disaster.
By John Fuller
This towing capacity chart displays vehicles' towing capacities by make, model and year. Knowing your vehicle's towing capacity is essential to towing safety, plus it can keep you from damaging your vehicle with the burden an overweight load.
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