Half-Ton Towing & Payload Calculator for iPhone

Tow smarter. Drive safer.

Payload-first towing math for half-ton trucks and RVs — see Within, Near, or Over before you hitch up.

Example verdict
Within Near limit Over

Payload → tongue → axle → GCWR. You see Within, Near, or Over before you leave the driveway.

Built for half-ton & payload reality — where brochure tow ratings get people in trouble.

The verdict, not just a number

Towing Limit Pro helps truck and RV owners calculate if their setup is within safe towing limits. Enter your truck and RV specs and instantly see if you’re Within Capacity, Near Limit, or Over Limit.

Example verdict
Within Near limit Over

Payload → tongue → axle → GCWR. You see Within, Near, or Over before you leave the driveway.

Add your Truck and RV profiles

Automatic safety calculations

Visual towing results

See how it works.

Discover how easy it is to stay safe on the road.
Learn how Towing Limit Pro makes towing simple, accurate, and stress-free.

Features

Towing Limit Pro helps you calculate if your truck can safely tow your RV, manage multiple vehicle profiles, and get accurate weight insights — all designed to keep your adventures safe and stress-free.

Towing & Payload Calculator

Quickly calculate if your truck can safely tow your RV using real vehicle data.

Truck & RV Profiles

Save multiple vehicle profiles to compare setups and results easily.

Location-based sticker help

Find where to locate manufacturer weight stickers on your truck and RV.

Detailed weight breakdowns

See how payload, tongue weight, and combined weight affect your towing limits.

100% Offline & Secure

No internet required — your data stays private on your device.

Basic & Expert Modes

Switch between simple checks estimating payload or using real weights from a
CAT-scale for more accurate results

How we decide “safe”

Not a sales slogan — the same checks the app runs on your sticker numbers.

01

Sticker first

GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, and hitch ratings from your door sticker — not brochure max tow.

02

Payload honesty

People, gear, hitch, and tongue weight eat payload. Half-tons fail here first.

03

Clear verdict

Within / Near / Over across the limits that actually matter — before you tow.

Already know your sticker numbers? Check your setup in 30 seconds.

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Straight answers on payload, tow ratings, and choosing the right truck.

Why this exists

Most “tow calculators” stop at the door sticker. Half-tons need the rest of the math.

Towing Limit Pro is built for F-150 / Silverado 1500 / Ram 1500 / similar owners who tow travel trailers and want a clear safe/not-safe answer — not another generic weight estimator.

Built on manufacturer ratings and towing best practices — so you catch an overload before it becomes a problem on the road.

Safety & Accuracy

Built on real manufacturer ratings and towing best practices, so truck and RV owners can catch an overload before it becomes a problem on the road.

Ready to check your setup? Get Towing Limit Pro on the App Store.

Understanding Towing Terms

Truck

Curb Weight

The weight of the truck by itself, without passengers or cargo.

Front GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

The maximum weight the front axle of your truck can safely support.

Rear GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

The maximum weight the rear axle of your truck can safely support.

Tow Rating

The maximum trailer weight your truck can safely tow, according to the manufacturer.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

The maximum total weight your truck can safely carry, including passengers and cargo.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)

The maximum total weight of the truck plus the trailer together.

Payload (sticker)

The maximum cargo capacity shown on the manufacturer’s sticker (usually found inside the driver’s door).

Estimated Payload

Passenger Weight

The total weight of all passengers in the truck.

Truck bed load

The total weight of cargo placed in the truck’s bed.

Hitch Hardware weight

The weight of the hitch equipment (ball mount, bars, etc.).

Tongue Weight Percentage

The proportion of trailer weight carried by the hitch (usually 10–15% of total trailer weight).

RV

UVW (Dry Weight)

The empty trailer weight, without cargo or water.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

The maximum load the trailer can carry, including cargo, water, and supplies.

RV tongue weight

The downward force the trailer exerts on the truck’s hitch.

Why this exists

Most half-tons run out of payload before they hit their tow rating.

Most “tow calculators” stop at the door sticker. Half-tons need the rest of the math. Brochure tow ratings get people in trouble: people, gear, hitch, and tongue weight eat payload first.

Towing Limit Pro is built for F-150 / Silverado 1500 / Ram 1500 / similar owners who tow travel trailers and want a clear safe/not-safe answer — not another generic weight estimator.

Brochure tow rating what the ad says
What your payload actually allows what limits you
  • People
  • Gear
  • Hitch
  • Tongue weight
Illustrative only — your real limits come from your door sticker.
How it works

Check your setup in three steps

  1. Enter your door-sticker numbers

    GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, and payload from your door sticker — not brochure max tow.

    Basic Mode step 1: GVWR, GCWR and maximum payload fields
  2. Add your trailer

    Trailer weight and tongue weight, plus the people, gear, and hitch that eat payload.

    Basic Mode step 2: passengers, bed load, hitch hardware and RV tongue weight
  3. Get a clear verdict

    Within / Near / Over across the limits that actually matter — before you tow.

    Results screen showing a Near Limit verdict across GVWR, GAWR, GCWR and tongue weight
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Already know your sticker numbers? Check your setup in 30 seconds.

See it working

Watch a full check, start to finish

Towing Limit Pro tutorial video 5:45
What’s inside

Everything you need to tow with confidence

  • Towing & Payload Calculator

    Quickly calculate if your truck can safely tow your RV using real vehicle data.

  • Truck & RV Profiles

    Save multiple vehicle profiles to compare setups and results easily.

  • AI towing assistant

    Reviews your results, explains them simply, and answers any towing question.

  • Detailed weight breakdowns

    See how payload, tongue weight, and combined weight affect your towing limits.

  • Calculator Works Offline

    Run checks with no signal at the lot or campground. Only the AI assistant needs a connection.

  • Basic & Expert Modes

    Switch between simple checks estimating payload or using real weights from a CAT scale for more accurate results.

Check your setup before your next trip

Know if you’re Within, Near, or Over in about 30 seconds.

  • Within
  • Near limit
  • Over
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