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What you need to tow 1,500 lb

To tow 1,500 lb you need a hitch rated at or above 1,500 lb — that is Class 1 hardware in a 1-1/4 in receiver — a ball that matches your coupler, a ball mount rated past your 150–225 lb tongue weight, lighting wiring.

Here is the full kit, in the order you should buy it. Every requirement below comes from a published manufacturer guide or standard — the source is linked at the bottom.

Two numbers still have to come from you. Your vehicle's tow rating for its exact configuration, and your payload — because tongue weight sits on your rear axle and counts against payload, not against tow rating. Payload is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb and it is specific to your VIN. Check your vehicle's rating →

How this 1,500 lb kit was worked out

QuestionAnswerWhere it comes from
Trailer classClass I — Light-DutyGM trailer classification table (0–2,000 lb)
Hitch hardwareClass 1, 1-1/4 in receiverCURT published class ratings
Tongue weight150–225 lb10–15% of loaded trailer weight
Trailer brakesNot required on weight aloneChevrolet: required above 2,000 lb (varies by state)
Weight distributionNot required on weight aloneChevrolet + Ford: 5,000 lb weight-carrying ceiling

Common questions

What hitch class do I need to tow 1,500 lb?

A hitch rated at or above 1,500 lb gross trailer weight. That is Class 1 hardware with a 1-1/4 in receiver, rated to 2,000 lb. Ratings are set per part number, so check the sticker on the hitch — and your vehicle's own tow rating governs if it is lower.

What is the tongue weight of a 1,500 lb trailer?

Between 150–225 lb — 10 to 15% of the loaded trailer weight. No manufacturer publishes a tongue-weight figure for you because it depends entirely on how the trailer is loaded. Too little causes sway; too much overloads your rear axle.

Do I need trailer brakes for 1,500 lb?

Usually not — 1,500 lb is under the 2,000 lb threshold. But brake requirements vary by state and some set the threshold lower, so check your state's law.

Do I need a weight-distribution hitch for 1,500 lb?

Not on weight alone — 1,500 lb is under the 5,000 lb weight-carrying ceiling. Consider one anyway if the trailer is tall or the tow vehicle squats.

Which vehicles are rated to tow 1,500 lb?

Of the configurations published here, these can take 1,500 lb — but only in the configurations listed on each page, and your payload still governs:

Make
2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — 1 configuration2026 Buick Enclave — 1 configuration2026 Buick Envision — 1 configuration2026 Chevrolet Blazer — 6 configurations2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV — 2 configurations2026 Chevrolet Colorado — 4 configurations2026 Chevrolet Equinox — 2 configurations2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV — 4 configurations2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van — 8 configurations2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van — 6 configurations2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 50 configurations2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD — 47 configurations2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD — 30 configurations2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV — 7 configurations2026 Chevrolet Suburban — 12 configurations2026 Chevrolet Tahoe — 12 configurations2026 Chevrolet Traverse — 4 configurations2026 Chrysler Pacifica — 2 configurations2026 Dodge Durango — 4 configurations2026 Ford Bronco — 25 configurations2026 Ford Bronco Sport — 3 configurations2026 Ford Escape — 5 configurations2026 Ford Expedition — 4 configurations2026 Ford Expedition Max — 2 configurations2026 Ford Explorer — 9 configurations2026 Ford F-150 — 64 configurations2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty — 98 configurations2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty DRW — 25 configurations2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty SRW — 76 configurations2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty — 9 configurations2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty Chassis Cab — 45 configurations2026 Ford F-550 Super Duty Chassis Cab — 60 configurations2026 Ford F-600 Super Duty Chassis Cab — 16 configurations2026 Ford Maverick — 7 configurations2026 Ford Ranger — 4 configurations2026 Ford Transit Cargo Van — 48 configurations2026 Ford Transit Chassis Cab — 26 configurations2026 Ford Transit Cutaway — 26 configurations2026 Ford Transit Passenger Van — 22 configurations2026 Genesis GV70 — 1 configuration2026 Genesis GV80 — 1 configuration2026 GMC Canyon — 4 configurations2026 GMC Sierra 1500 — 54 configurations2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD — 41 configurations2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD — 29 configurations2026 GMC Sierra EV — 7 configurations2026 GMC Yukon — 10 configurations2026 GMC Yukon XL — 10 configurations2026 Hyundai Palisade — 6 configurations2026 Hyundai Santa Fe — 5 configurations2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid — 4 configurations2026 Hyundai Tucson — 6 configurations2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid — 4 configurations2026 Jeep Cherokee — 1 configuration2026 Jeep Compass — 1 configuration2026 Jeep Gladiator — 4 configurations2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 1 configuration2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L — 1 configuration2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer — 6 configurations2026 Jeep Wrangler — 13 configurations2026 Kia Carnival — 1 configuration2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid — 1 configuration2026 Kia EV6 — 1 configuration2026 Kia EV9 — 5 configurations2026 Kia Sorento — 8 configurations2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid — 2 configurations2026 Kia Sportage — 1 configuration2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid — 1 configuration2026 Kia Telluride — 1 configuration2026 Mazda CX-5 — 1 configuration2026 Mazda CX-50 — 10 configurations2026 Mazda CX-70 — 5 configurations2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV — 2 configurations2026 Mazda CX-90 — 6 configurations2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV — 3 configurations2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — 6 configurations2026 Mitsubishi Outlander — 12 configurations2026 Nissan Armada — 2 configurations2026 Nissan Frontier — 11 configurations2026 Nissan Murano — 1 configuration2026 Nissan Pathfinder — 6 configurations2026 Polestar 3 — 3 configurations2026 Ram 1500 — 27 configurations2026 Ram 2500 — 43 configurations2026 Ram 3500 — 30 configurations2026 Ram ProMaster — 1 configuration2026 Subaru Ascent — 7 configurations2026 Subaru Crosstrek — 7 configurations2026 Subaru Forester — 10 configurations2026 Subaru Outback — 6 configurations2026 Toyota 4Runner — 16 configurations2026 Toyota Corolla Cross — 1 configuration2026 Toyota Grand Highlander — 14 configurations2026 Toyota Highlander — 7 configurations2026 Toyota Land Cruiser — 2 configurations2026 Toyota RAV4 — 9 configurations2026 Toyota Sequoia — 8 configurations2026 Toyota Sienna — 11 configurations2026 Toyota Tacoma — 27 configurations2026 Toyota Tundra — 32 configurations2026 Volkswagen Atlas — 4 configurations

"Rated for it" is not the same as "ready for it": the tow rating assumes the vehicle is otherwise unloaded, and your tongue weight of 150–225 lb comes out of payload.

What are you towing at 1,500 lb?

The hitch is the same at this weight, but the braking and stability kit differs by trailer type:

Towing boat trailer at 1,500 lbTowing utility trailer at 1,500 lb

Nearby weights

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Source: 2025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide · last verified 2026-08-29