Will It Tow?
2026 Tesla Cybertruck (Dual motor AWD (Foundation/Premium AWD)) with the 2027 Forest River Flagstaff Classic Fifth Wheel 290CFK at its full GVWR of 10,898 lb, two adults and a dog aboard and a weight-distribution hitch.
Over on payload.
- Tow rating: 102 lb to spare (10,898 lb camper, rating 11,000 lb)
- Payload: Over by 282 lb (2,782 to 3,545 lb used, payload up to 2,500 lb)
- Truck and trailer together: Not sure yet (, GCWR not listed)
Check it with your own numbers- Fifth wheel hitch (needed): Rated for at least your camper's weight (10,898 lb) and about 2,800 lb of pin weight. That points to a 16K-class hitch or bigger. It mounts in the bed over the rear axle.
- Weight distribution and sway control (not needed): Fifth wheels ride on a hitch over the truck's rear axle, which makes them much more stable than a bumper-pull. These are for travel trailers.
- Brake controller (needed): Your camper has electric brakes, and the controller in your cab runs them. Many newer trucks have one built in.
- Measure your pin weight (tip): We're estimating 1,962 to 2,725 lb. A CAT scale weigh, hitched and unhitched, gives you the real number. Enter it in step 2.
Hitches make towing steadier, but none of them raise your tow rating or payload. The hitch itself counts against payload.
Ratings come from manufacturer towing guides and spec sheets. These are planning estimates, not a safety guarantee. Your truck and camper stickers, your owner's manual and a scale always win.