Truck vs RV Engineering Tests
Can My Truck Tow That RV?
Before you sign RV purchase paperwork, verify whether your specific pickup truck or SUV can handle the loaded tongue weight and aerodynamic drag of popular travel trailers.
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Audited by TowCalcify Research TeamFeatured Vehicle vs RV Test• Complete Payload Breakdown
Can a Toyota Tacoma Tow a Jayco Jay Flight?
We tested 4 popular Jay Flight models (SLX 154BH, SLX 174BH, 264BH, and 28BHS) against 3rd-generation V6 and 4th-generation 2.4L Turbo Tacoma specifications. Learn why the 154BH and 174BH are safe matches, while the best-selling 264BH overloads the truck door sticker payload by 85 lbs.
Popular Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels Database
Official dry weights, cargo capacity, and maximum loaded Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) sourced from certified manufacturer brochures.
JaycoTravel Trailer
Jay Flight SLX 154BHDry Weight2,600 lbs
Loaded GVWR3,450 lbs
JaycoTravel Trailer
Jay Flight SLX 174BHDry Weight3,135 lbs
Loaded GVWR4,150 lbs
JaycoFifth Wheel
Eagle HT 274CKDS Fifth WheelDry Weight8,440 lbs
Loaded GVWR10,995 lbs
Forest RiverTravel Trailer
Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHSDry Weight3,097 lbs
Loaded GVWR3,977 lbs
Forest RiverTravel Trailer
Rockwood Geo Pro G19FDDry Weight3,233 lbs
Loaded GVWR4,446 lbs
Forest RiverTravel Trailer
Wildwood X-Lite 273QBXLDry Weight6,028 lbs
Loaded GVWR7,710 lbs
Grand DesignTravel Trailer
Imagine XLS 17MKEDry Weight4,674 lbs
Loaded GVWR6,395 lbs
Grand DesignTravel Trailer
Imagine 2600RBDry Weight6,140 lbs
Loaded GVWR7,850 lbs
Grand DesignFifth Wheel
Reflection 150 Series 260RD Fifth WheelDry Weight7,712 lbs
Loaded GVWR9,995 lbs
AirstreamTeardrop / Micro
Basecamp 16XDry Weight2,700 lbs
Loaded GVWR3,500 lbs