Can A Chevy Camaro Tow A Trailer

Can A Chevy Camaro Tow A Trailer? Chevy Camaro Towing Capacity

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If you own or are considering a Chevy Camaro and you’re looking to pull your rig, you’re probably wondering: can a Chevy Camaro tow a trailer or camper?

Yes, a Chevy Camaro can tow a trailer or camper up to 600 pounds.

There are additional factors you’ll need to consider when towing a trailer with a Chevy Camaro which we’ll cover below.

Towing A Trailer With A Chevy Camaro

So, can a Chevy Camaro tow a camper trailer? Yes: the Chevy Camaro towing capacity is 600 pounds, so as long as your camper, toy hauler, travel trailer, or pop-up camper is under 600 lbs your Chevy Camaro can successfully tow it.

Now we need to explore the additional factors you’ll need to keep in mind when pulling a trailer with your Chevy Camaro.

Chevy Camaro Towing Capacity
How much can a Chevy Camaro tow is up to 600 pounds.

Chevy Camaro Tow Package

Does The Chevy Camaro Come With A Tow Hitch?

The Chevy Camaro does not automatically come with a tow package included, so you’ll need to add one yourself or have one installed professionally.

Chevy Camaro Trailer Towing: What Do I Need?

At minimum you’ll need a trailer hitch and wiring harness to tow your camper behind your Chevy Camaro.

Do I Need A Brake Controller To Tow A Trailer With A Chevy Camaro?

If your travel trailer or camper has electronic brakes then you’ll also need a brake controller to send a signal from your vehicle to the brakes on your trailer.

Most states have laws stating that any trailer over 3,000 pounds must have a brake controller, but check with your state for specifics.

You should not need a brake controller because the Chevy Camaro can only tow up to 600 pounds.

Chevy Camaro Towing Package Cost

Chevy Camaro Tow Hitch & Wiring Harness Cost

Chevy Camaro trailer hitches run between $150-$215.

A Chevy Camaro trailer hitch wiring harness runs between $25-$42.

Chevy Camaro Tow Hitch Installation Cost

Expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed on your Chevy Camaro (including the hitch and wiring harness).

Chevy Camaro Brake Controller Cost

Chevy Camaro brake controllers cost between $100-200 for the part, and up to $250 for the installation of the brake controller.

Can You Put A Tow Hitch On A Chevy Camaro? Chevy Camaro Tow Package Installation

If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.

Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.

Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Chevy Camaro trailer hitch installation:

What Else Will I Need To Pull A Trailer With My Chevy Camaro?

Depending on what trailer or camper you’ll be pulling with your Chevy Camaro, you may opt for a suspension enhancement kit to reduce rear-end sag and to improve your ride quality and stability.

Additionally, if your trailer or camper has electric brakes then you’ll need a 7-way connector and brake controller kit.

What Can A Chevy Camaro Tow?

Trailers that a Chevy Camaro can tow
The Chevy Camaro can tow a camper up to 600 pounds.

Your Chevy Camaro can pull a camper, trailer, travel trailer, toy hauler, or pop-up camper under 600 pounds which is going to be most ultra lightweight campers.

The Chevy Camaro can safely tow the following travel trailer and camper models under 600 lbs:

This is by no means a full list, but the above are some popular examples of campers that can be towed by a Chevy Camaro.

Can A Chevy Camaro Tow A Caravan?

As we covered in this guide, your Chevy Camaro can tow a caravan under 600 lbs.

Chevy Camaro Towing – What You Need To Know 

When determining what travel trailers you can pull behind your Chevy Camaro, you’ll want to know the following specs:

UVM (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) aka Dry Weight: This is the weight of a trailer as it’s manufactured at the factory.  This figure includes all the weight including the axles and hitch of your trailer or camper.

Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): This is the maximum weight of your personal belongings that can be added.  This is the GVWR minus the UVM, full fresh water tank weight, and full LP (liquid propane) gas weight.  In other words, CCC = GWVR – (UVM + water + gas).

Tongue Weight aka Hitch Weight: This is the amount of weight that’s pressing down on your vehicle’s hitch or 5th wheel connection when your travel trailer or camper is fully loaded for travel.

The most important factor to look for is the dry weight or UVM of your travel trailer or camper and making sure it’s below 600 lbs so your Chevy Camaro can safely tow it.

Understand that if it’s close to that number, you must also factor in any additional weight added to your trailer via cargo, water, or propane tanks and make sure the total does not exceed 600 pounds. 

Chevy Camaro Towing Capacity

So, how much can a Chevy Camaro tow?

The Chevy Camaro towing capacity is 600 pounds.

Chevy Camaro Towing Capacity: 600 lbs

Chevy Camaro GVWR: 3,351 lbs

You’ll want to pay attention to the following specs to make sure your Chevy Camaro can tow your camper or travel trailer:

CGWR (Combined Gross Weight Rating): This is the max allowable weight including your vehicle, cargo, passengers, and the trailer.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): This is the maximum weight capacity of your vehicle including the vehicle itself, passengers, and cargo without a trailer or camper attached.  Exceeding either or both of the Chevy Camaro GVWR or Chevy Camaro towing capacity can damage the vehicle.

Can A Chevy Camaro Tow A Trailer? Wrapping Things Up

Hopefully this guide helped you to understand that yes, you can tow a camper with a Chevy Camaro as long as you pay close attention to the total weight (the camper or travel trailer must be under 600 pounds).

Most Chevy Camaro models don’t come with a towing package installed, so you’ll need to add one to the vehicle. Once complete, you’re ready to hit the road and get camping!

What hitch and wiring harness did you choose for your Chevy Camaro, and what camper or trailer are you towing with it? How did the hitch installation go?  Let your fellow campers know in the comments below.

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