How Much Does a 20 to 25 ft Travel Trailer Weigh?
Ready to tow, a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer usually weighs 4,800 to 7,000 lbs, including the trailer.
Published unloaded weights (about 4,500 to 5,250 lbs for 22 to 25 ft Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite and Grand Design Imagine AIM models) plus 700 to 1,300 lbs of water, propane, batteries, food, and gear, capped near the 5,800 to 7,000 lb GVWRs these models carry.
Tongue weight: about 580 to 870 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).
Real examples
| Example | Published weight | What that weight includes |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S (22 ft 4 in) | 4,472 lbs | UVW; 557 lb hitch; 1,365 lb cargo capacity |
| 2027 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S (23 ft 9 in) | 5,203 lbs | UVW; 600 lb hitch; 1,591 lb cargo capacity |
| Grand Design Imagine AIM 20BHA (23 ft 10 in) | 4,538 lbs | UVW; 468 lb hitch; 6,395 lb GVWR |
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 20 to 25 ft travel trailer?
Which vehicles can tow a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer?
9 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical 20 to 25 ft travel trailer at 5,800 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.
| Vehicle | Max towing | Can it tow it? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 5,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lbs | No |
Common questions
How much does a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer weigh?
Loaded and on its trailer, a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer typically weighs 4,800 to 7,000 lbs. Published unloaded weights (about 4,500 to 5,250 lbs for 22 to 25 ft Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite and Grand Design Imagine AIM models) plus 700 to 1,300 lbs of water, propane, batteries, food, and gear, capped near the 5,800 to 7,000 lb GVWRs these models carry.
What's the tongue weight of a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer?
Plan on 10% to 15% of the loaded weight, about 580 to 870 lbs at a typical 5,800 lbs.
What size vehicle do I need to tow a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer?
Look for a towing rating of at least 9,000 lbs so a heavier 20 to 25 ft travel trailer still sits under 80% of the rating.
Sources
- Rockwood Mini Lite floorplans and specifications (Forest River)
- Imagine AIM product line specifications (Grand Design RV)
- GMC Yukon owner's manual, Weight of the Trailer Tongue (10 to 15 percent) (General Motors (hosted by ManualsLib))