How Much Does a Teardrop Camper Weigh?

Typical loaded2,000lbs

Ready to tow, a teardrop camper usually weighs 1,300 to 2,600 lbs, including the trailer.

Published dry weights (about 1,650 to 2,100 lbs for nuCamp TAG XL and TAB 320, lighter for basic teardrops) plus 200 to 500 lbs of water, propane, bedding, and camp gear.

Tongue weight: about 200 to 300 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).

Real examples

ExamplePublished weightWhat that weight includes
2027 nuCamp TAG XL1,655 lbsdry (total gross weight, dry); 194 lb dry tongue; 2,200 lb axle rating
2027 nuCamp TAB 320 (15 ft 3 in)2,110 lbsdry (total gross weight, dry); 186 lb dry tongue; 3,000 lb axle rating

Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.

Can your vehicle tow a teardrop camper?

1 Your vehicle
2 What you want to tow

3 Add your payload (optional, more accurate)

Look for the yellow Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jamb. It says "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed" a number. That number is your payload.

Which vehicles can tow a teardrop camper?

16 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical teardrop camper at 2,000 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.

VehicleMax towingCan it tow it?
2026 Ford F-15013,500 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tundra12,000 lbsYes
2026 Ram 150011,610 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lbsYes
2026 Ford Ranger7,500 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbsYes
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbsYes
2026 Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbsYes
2025 Kia Telluride5,500 lbsYes
2026 Ford Explorer5,000 lbsYes
2026 Honda Pilot5,000 lbsYes
2026 Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Highlander5,000 lbsYes
2026 Ford Bronco4,500 lbsYes
2026 Subaru Outback3,500 lbsYes

Common questions

How much does a teardrop camper weigh?

Loaded and on its trailer, a teardrop camper typically weighs 1,300 to 2,600 lbs. Published dry weights (about 1,650 to 2,100 lbs for nuCamp TAG XL and TAB 320, lighter for basic teardrops) plus 200 to 500 lbs of water, propane, bedding, and camp gear.

What's the tongue weight of a teardrop camper?

Plan on 10% to 15% of the loaded weight, about 200 to 300 lbs at a typical 2,000 lbs.

What size vehicle do I need to tow a teardrop camper?

Look for a towing rating of at least 3,500 lbs so a heavier teardrop camper still sits under 80% of the rating.

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