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dmoney316
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Feb 28, 2017

Newb question regarding max towing, GCWR, and WDH

So, we're new to the game, but much like everything else i do, i go all out. We went from tents to a 2009 Trail Sport TSE191. I just got my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL with factory Class III Tow Package...
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wireman
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Mar 01, 2017
Pay attention to the RAWR (rear axle weight rating)of your vehicle. It's on the door sticker.

Load your vehicle as if you were going camping, full of fuel, passengers, cargo.

Go to a scale and weigh your vehicle, front axle, rear axle and total weight.

That will determine how much capacity you have left for the rear axle. Adding your tongue weight, weight of the WDH, directly impacts the RAWR.

The scale is your friend and no reason to guess that way.

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