Vans that can tow 5,000 lbs
14 vans on file have at least one configuration rated to tow 5,000 lbs or more. The highest is the 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van at 10,000 lbs. For 11 of them every published configuration clears 5,000 lbs. For the rest it depends on the engine, axle or towing package.
A rating of 5,000 lbs means the trailer and everything loaded in it. Passengers and cargo in the vehicle come off what you can tow, so a vehicle rated at exactly 5,000 lbs has no room to spare. Open the vehicle's page and find the row for your own build.
Model years 2024 and newer
| Vehicle | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Which builds reach 5,000 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Express Cargo | 10,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2026 GMC Savana CargoHitch type not stated in the source | 10,000 lbs | 10,000 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2026 Chevrolet Express Passenger | 9,600 lbs | 5,000 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2026 GMC Savana PassengerHitch type not stated in the source | 9,600 lbs | 9,200 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2026 Ford Transit | 7,500 lbs | 3,300 lbs | Some configurations only |
Older models
The newest year we hold for each of these is before 2024. They are still worth knowing about if you are buying used.
| Vehicle | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Which builds reach 5,000 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van | 10,000 lbs | 7,100 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo Van | 10,000 lbs | 7,200 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2020 GMC Savana 2500 | 9,600 lbs | 6,300 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2020 GMC Savana 3500 | 9,600 lbs | 5,300 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Passenger Van | 9,600 lbs | 6,700 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger Van | 9,600 lbs | 6,300 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2021 Nissan NV Cargo | 9,400 lbs | 2,000 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2021 Nissan NV Passenger | 8,700 lbs | 2,000 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz SprinterHitch type not stated in the source | 7,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs | Every published configuration |
Other trailer weights
SUVs that can tow 5,000 lbs. Pickup trucks that can tow 5,000 lbs. Vans ranked by towing capacity. Why payload matters as much as the towing figure.
Common questions
Which vans can tow the most?
Of the ones on this list, the 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van, with a highest published rating of 10,000 lbs.
Does every version of these vans tow 5,000 lbs?
No. For 11 of the 14, every configuration the maker published is rated at 5,000 lbs or more. For the other 3, only some engines, axles or towing packages reach it, so check the row for your own build.
Which of these is rated closest to 5,000 lbs?
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, at 7,500 lbs for its highest-rated configuration.
Where do these ratings come from?
Each figure is the highest trailer weight the manufacturer published for that model year, with a conventional ball hitch unless the list says the hitch type is not stated. Follow a vehicle's link to see every configuration and the page of the document each number is printed on.
Towing equipment
Common equipment for towing a trailer. None of it raises a vehicle's rating. Each vehicle's own page shows what the manufacturer says its rating needs, and hitch types explains the terms.
- Weight-distributing hitch. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer brake controller. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Tongue weight scale. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Towing mirrors. See on Amazon (paid link)
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