How much towing capacity do I need?

Add up the fully loaded weight of your trailer, including water, fuel and gear, then choose a vehicle rated comfortably above it. Many people aim for a buffer of roughly 10 to 20 percent so the vehicle isn't working at its limit. Also check that the specific configuration you are buying, including engine, axle ratio and tow package, has that rating. On OffLot, you can filter vehicles by towing capacity to narrow your search.