Towing Safety & WD Hitch Calculator

Calculate target tongue weight, remaining truck payload, and recommended spring bar ratings.

1. Enter Vehicle & Trailer Specs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating from your driver's door sticker.
Empty weight of the truck with fuel.
Maximum payload rating from your door sticker.
Weight of drivers, passengers, tools, and gear in the bed.
Actual total weight of your trailer loaded for a trip.

2. Safety & Setup Analysis

Target Tongue Weight Range (10% - 15%):
800 - 1,200 lbs
Estimated Actual Tongue Weight (12% Avg):
960 lbs
Remaining Available Truck Payload:
240 lbs
Recommended Weight Distribution Spring Bar Rating:
1,000 lbs WD System

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