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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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bikendan
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Mar 02, 2017
dmoney316 wrote:
I don't plan on filling the water, and probably won't have a battery either since everywhere we go we have power


In the US, a battery is required, by law, on towables that have electric brakes. This is so the emergency breakaway switch has power to stop the trailer in case is separates from the tow vehicle.

I would assume that Canada has the same law.

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