Towing Weight Worksheet
Use this with your truck door sticker, owner manual, hitch label, trailer data plate, and a certified scale ticket.
| Item | Where to find it | Your number |
|---|---|---|
| Truck GVWR | Certification label or manual | lb |
| Truck payload | Driver-door tire and loading label | lb |
| Truck GCWR | Manufacturer towing guide | lb |
| Max tow rating | Manufacturer towing guide | lb |
| Hitch rating | Receiver hitch label | lb |
| Trailer GVWR | Trailer VIN/data plate | lb |
| Trailer dry weight | Manufacturer sheet or scale | lb |
| Estimated cargo, water, propane | Loaded trip plan | lb |
| Estimated tongue or pin weight | 10 to 15 percent bumper pull, 15 to 25 percent fifth-wheel | lb |
| Remaining payload | Payload minus people, cargo, hitch, tongue or pin weight | lb |