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. Now from what everyone is telling me i should be fine. I have a GVWR of 5981 lbs for the TSE191, and i can pull 6000# right???Seems right to me, especially considering i can't imagine filling the camper with almost 3000# (it has a dry weight of 3090#)
Nissan user guides says the following.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is
recommended if you plan to tow trailers with a
maximum weight over 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).
My buddy says ireally shouldn't need the WDH, but the guy i got it from says I really should get it and he'll even set it up for me.
So, considering i CAN fill my camper up to go over that limit, do i need the WDH? I can't even see myself filling it with 1500# of stuff let alone 2000#..
Also, Nissan has given a GCWR of 10,000#. The problem there is that the truck without any payload is over 4500# Figure at least 500 more for passengers and cargo, so we're at 5000#. If i do decide to go after my 6000# towing capacity they say i can handle, that's over 11,000#, well above the 10,000# rating they give me.
Sorry for the newb questions, but i just want to be safe, and if getting the WDH means i won't have any problems then i am ok with that, but t seems to me that i may be over my head a bit here.
TIA
Nissan user guides says the following.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is
recommended if you plan to tow trailers with a
maximum weight over 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).
My buddy says ireally shouldn't need the WDH, but the guy i got it from says I really should get it and he'll even set it up for me.
So, considering i CAN fill my camper up to go over that limit, do i need the WDH? I can't even see myself filling it with 1500# of stuff let alone 2000#..
Also, Nissan has given a GCWR of 10,000#. The problem there is that the truck without any payload is over 4500# Figure at least 500 more for passengers and cargo, so we're at 5000#. If i do decide to go after my 6000# towing capacity they say i can handle, that's over 11,000#, well above the 10,000# rating they give me.
Sorry for the newb questions, but i just want to be safe, and if getting the WDH means i won't have any problems then i am ok with that, but t seems to me that i may be over my head a bit here.
TIA
