U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Vehicle Technologies Office
Fact #406: January 9, 2006
Pickups and Towing
Pickup trucks are often used to tow trailers, campers, boats, or other heavy items. A recent survey found that 4% of pickup truck owners tow trailers on a daily basis and another 13% tow on a weekly basis. Thirty-seven percent of the pickup truck owners surveyed said they never used their pickup for towing.
Question: How often do you use your vehicle for driving towing items such as a trailer, camper, or boat? 
Supporting Information
Question: How often do you use your vehicle for driving towing items such as a trailer, camper, or boat?
| |
Share of Respondents |
| |
Daily |
Weekly |
Monthly |
<Monthly |
Never |
| Towing (Trailer, Camper, etc.) |
4% |
13% |
24% |
22% |
37% |
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Source: R.L. Polk and Company, Pickup Truck Usage Study, prepared for Environmental Defense, September 2005, N=301. Survey respondents owned 2004 or 2005 model year pickup trucks. |
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