Find Your Fit
Find the Bean That Fits Your Adventure
Seven questions, one at a time. Each answer weighs how you camp, what you tow with, and where you mean to go against all six trailers, and the last one names your Bean.
Not sure of your vehicle rating? Check it here.
The tool lists towing figures for common vehicles. Find yours, then choose the bracket above. Ratings are the manufacturer’s, and your specialist can confirm your exact build.
Tow compatibility
Three limits decidewhat you can tow
Payload usually runs out before your tow rating does. We check both, and tell you which one runs out first.
Two numbers · about thirty seconds
01
Your tow rating
Pounds
02
Your payload
Pounds
03
Who is coming?
Gear
Riding in the vehicle: 0 lbs
Common questions
Can my car tow a teardrop trailer?
Most small SUVs can tow a lightweight teardrop trailer, and many mid-size SUVs and pickups can tow a fully equipped off road model. The figure that decides it is not always your tow rating. A trailer's tongue weight presses down on your hitch and counts against your payload, the same allowance carrying your passengers, your cooler and your dog. Four adults in a mid-size SUV can use up the payload a Black Bean needs for its 350-lb tongue, while the tow rating still looks comfortable. That is why the calculator above checks both and tells you which runs out first.
What tow rating do you need for each Bean?
| Trailer | Minimum tow capacity | Loaded weight | Tongue weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Stock 2.0 | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 140 lbs |
| Bean Pod | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 120 lbs |
| Bean Stock X | 2,700 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 250 lbs |
| Meaner Bean | 2,700 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 250 lbs |
| Black Bean | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 350 lbs |
| Bean Squared | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 400 lbs |
Comparing models side by side? See the full trailer comparison.
Where do I find my payload and tow rating?
Your payload is on the yellow sticker inside the driver's door jamb, on the line reading "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed". Your tow rating is usually in the owner's manual towing section, in a table by engine and axle ratio, because it changes with your engine, your axle ratio and whether you have the tow package. Gross Combined Weight Rating, or GCWR, is often on the jamb as well.
Why is tongue weight the number people miss?
Tongue weight is the downward force the trailer places on your hitch, typically ten to fifteen percent of the loaded trailer. It does not come out of your tow rating. It comes out of your payload, alongside every person and every bag in the vehicle. A family of four at roughly 170 lbs each plus a hundred pounds of gear leaves under 400 lbs of payload on many mid-size SUVs, which a heavier trailer's tongue will consume on its own.
Do I need trailer brakes?
Every Bean is built with electric brakes as standard, and your vehicle needs a compatible brake controller to use them. Requirements vary by state, and your Bean specialist will confirm the hitch class, the brake controller and the wiring for your specific vehicle before you tow.
Your tow rating is set by your manufacturer under a road test, so we check against it rather than calculate it. Your specialist confirms the pairing before you tow.
Your match
Bean Stock 2.0
Starting at $19,999
1,200 lbs dry. 17-inch clearance on Timbren 2000 HD suspension. Compact rack-out galley optional. 58-by-78-inch mattress. Fits a standard 7-foot garage. Lifetime warranty on shell, frame, walls, and floor.
Bean Squared is the only Bean that sleeps more than two.
Bean Pod is the Bean built as a gear hauler, with no bed inside.
For long stretches without a hookup, look at Black Bean and Bean Squared as well.
Your match
Bean Pod
Starting at $23,750
1,200 lbs dry at 12 foot 6.5 inches, the smallest Bean. 24-inch clearance on Bean trailing arm air suspension. Front rack rated for a 500-lb moto. Compact rack-out galley. No built-in bed, and an optional tent mounts above it.
Bean Squared is the only Bean that sleeps more than two.
For long stretches without a hookup, look at Black Bean and Bean Squared as well.
Your match
Bean Stock X
Starting at $31,975
1,600 lbs dry. 24-inch clearance on Bean trailing arm air suspension. Max Coupler articulating hitch. Rack-out galley optional. Fits a standard 7-foot garage.
This Bean needs a higher tow rating than the vehicle you selected. Your specialist can check your vehicle’s figure.
Bean Squared is the only Bean that sleeps more than two.
Bean Pod is the Bean built as a gear hauler, with no bed inside.
For long stretches without a hookup, look at Black Bean and Bean Squared as well.
This Bean starts above the range you chose. Bean Stock 2.0 and Bean Pod start under $25,000, and your specialist can walk you through both.
Your match
Meaner Bean
Starting at $39,995
2,000 lbs dry. 21-inch clearance on Bean trailing arm air suspension. Standard or Premium rear galley. More storage and refinement over the Bean Stock models. Fits a standard 7-foot garage.
This Bean needs a higher tow rating than the vehicle you selected. Your specialist can check your vehicle’s figure.
Bean Squared is the only Bean that sleeps more than two.
Bean Pod is the Bean built as a gear hauler, with no bed inside.
This Bean starts above the range you chose. Bean Stock 2.0 and Bean Pod start under $25,000, and your specialist can walk you through both.
Your match
Black Bean
Starting at $44,690
2,600 lbs dry. 20-inch clearance on Timbren 3500 HD, with optional air suspension. Premium Black Bean exclusive galley. Cruisemaster DO35 articulating hitch. 30-inch all-terrain tires, 33 inch with the air ride option.
This Bean needs a higher tow rating than the vehicle you selected. Your specialist can check your vehicle’s figure.
This Bean needs a 3,500 lbs tow rating, above the vehicle you selected.
Bean Squared is the only Bean that sleeps more than two.
Bean Pod is the Bean built as a gear hauler, with no bed inside.
This Bean starts above the range you chose. Bean Stock 2.0 and Bean Pod start under $25,000, and your specialist can walk you through both.
Your match
Bean Squared
Starting at $74,995
94.5-inch interior cabin height, the only Bean you stand up in. Indoor and outdoor kitchen. Queen Plus mattress, sleeps 3 to 4 with a pull-out couch. 24-inch clearance on Cloud Air Suspension with Fox shocks.
This Bean needs a higher tow rating than the vehicle you selected. Your specialist can check your vehicle’s figure.
This Bean needs a 3,500 lbs tow rating, above the vehicle you selected.
Bean Squared weighs 3,500 lbs empty, the same as your vehicle rating. It tows at that rating lightly loaded, with minimal water and gear on board. Its gross weight is 5,000 lbs, so a 5,000 lbs rating carries it fully loaded. Your specialist can check your vehicle before you decide.
Bean Pod is the Bean built as a gear hauler, with no bed inside.
This Bean starts above the range you chose. Bean Stock 2.0 and Bean Pod start under $25,000, and your specialist can walk you through both.
This Bean starts above the range you chose. Your specialist can walk you through the Beans inside it.