Tow safety
Can my vehicle tow it?
Pick your make and model, add the weight of what you're hauling, and we'll show you exactly which trailers in our fleet your vehicle is rated for — plus tongue weight, hitch ball size and whether you need a brake controller.
Your tow vehicle
Ratings are typical properly-equipped figures. Always confirm against your door-jamb sticker and owner's manual — trim, axle ratio and tow package change the numbers.
With 1,000 lbs of cargo, your Ford Explorer can handle 3 of 5 trailers in our fleet.
6x12 Utility Trailer
$65/day · 3,500 lbs GVWR
Trailer empty
900 lbs
Loaded total
1,900 lbs
Est. tongue wt
228 lbs
Max safe cargo
2,600 lbs
- Loaded trailer weight (1,900 lbs) is 34% of the 5,600 lbs tow rating.
- Hitch ball required: 2". Aim for 10–15% of loaded weight on the tongue.
- Manufacturer guidance for this trailer: Mid-size SUV or half-ton pickup.
7x14 Hydraulic Dump Trailer
$195/day · 14,000 lbs GVWR
Trailer empty
4,100 lbs
Loaded total
5,100 lbs
Est. tongue wt
612 lbs
Max safe cargo
660 lbs
- You'd be at 91% of the tow rating. We recommend staying at or under 85% for hills, wind and highway stability.
- Estimated tongue weight (612 lbs) is over the hitch's 560 lbs limit.
- This trailer has electric brakes — use your factory integrated brake controller.
- Hitch ball required: 2 5/16". Aim for 10–15% of loaded weight on the tongue.
- Manufacturer guidance for this trailer: 3/4-ton pickup or larger.
6x12 Enclosed Cargo Trailer
$89/day · 3,500 lbs GVWR
Trailer empty
1,300 lbs
Loaded total
2,300 lbs
Est. tongue wt
276 lbs
Max safe cargo
2,200 lbs
- Loaded trailer weight (2,300 lbs) is 41% of the 5,600 lbs tow rating.
- Hitch ball required: 2". Aim for 10–15% of loaded weight on the tongue.
- Manufacturer guidance for this trailer: Mid-size SUV or half-ton pickup.
18' Car Hauler
$129/day · 7,000 lbs GVWR
Trailer empty
1,900 lbs
Loaded total
2,900 lbs
Est. tongue wt
348 lbs
Max safe cargo
2,860 lbs
- Loaded trailer weight (2,900 lbs) is 52% of the 5,600 lbs tow rating.
- This trailer has electric brakes — use your factory integrated brake controller.
- Hitch ball required: 2 5/16". Aim for 10–15% of loaded weight on the tongue.
- Manufacturer guidance for this trailer: Half-ton pickup or larger.
20' Equipment Trailer
$175/day · 14,000 lbs GVWR
Trailer empty
4,600 lbs
Loaded total
5,600 lbs
Est. tongue wt
672 lbs
Max safe cargo
160 lbs
- You'd be at 100% of the tow rating. We recommend staying at or under 85% for hills, wind and highway stability.
- Estimated tongue weight (672 lbs) is over the hitch's 560 lbs limit.
- This trailer has electric brakes — use your factory integrated brake controller.
- Hitch ball required: 2 5/16". Aim for 10–15% of loaded weight on the tongue.
- Manufacturer guidance for this trailer: 3/4-ton pickup or larger.
Don't see your vehicle?
Call us at (438) 928-4401 with your year, make, model and tow package and we'll confirm the right trailer before you book. Ontario law also requires working trailer brakes on any trailer over 1,360 kg (3,000 lbs) loaded.