What is Towing Capacity  Answers from an Industry Insider
                     What is Towing 
Capacity : Answers from 
an Industry Insider.
By-Heights Tow LLC - Tampa Towing 
Company
Introduction
    You may need a towing service without any 
warnings from your vehicle. Whether your car 
breaks down on the side of a highway or gets 
into an accident, your only saving grace will be 
a towing company.
What is Towing Capacity?
Typically, the towing capacity of a vehicle is a 
measure of the maximum weight the vehicle can 
safely tow. However, it is more complex than it 
sounds since the capacity of a vehicle dynamically 
changes with the load inside the car. 
What Happens if You 
Exceed the Maximum 
Towing Capacity?
Towing more load than your vehicle is rated for by 
the manufacturer can spell disaster. It can lead to a 
myriad of issues that can be hazardous to your 
safety and the vehicle’s working condition. Some 
common problems can arise from towing more 
than the maximum capacity
How do I Measure the Capacity 
of My Vehicle?
One of the most important things you must note 
is that the capacity of towing mentioned in your 
owner’s manual only applies under perfect 
towing conditions, which are not practical in our 
daily commutes. Therefore, it is vital to calculate 
or measure your vehicle’s capacity to tow.
In order to find your vehicle’s towing capacity, you 
must know your vehicle’s Gross Combined Vehicle 
Weight Rating (GCVWR). GCVWR is the total weight 
of your tow vehicle and everything in it, added to 
the total weight of your trailer with everything on 
it.
The Bottom Line
When towing a trailer or a car, it is vital that you have 
a good understanding of your towing capacity. Using 
our calculation method, you will never have to ask 
yourself, what is the towing capacity of my vehicle?
Thank you 
Contact Us :
Heights Tow LLC - Tampa Towing 
Company
2801 E Wilder Ave,
Tampa, FL 33610
USA
813-750-0189
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