Good day. I was wondering if anyone was towing their RV with a 2018 Nissan Armada? If so, can you please share your experiences. We have been looking at the Yukon and the Expedition, but found that I can buy a new Armada for the price of a 2 year Ford or GMC. I would like the ability to travel with family when pulling the RV, and bringing 2 vehicles for trips of distance is just not practical for us. A van is not an option, as we need the AWD or 4x4 capabilities for our winters. Thank you.

With most SUVs, you'll hit the limit on payload (passengers, fuel, "stuff," and tongue weight for the trailer) long before you reach the max towing capacity. Depending on how it is equipped and trimmed out, the Armada has a payload capacity between 1,537 and 1,724 lbs. If you have 700 lbs. of people and some other stuff (plus fuel), you'll have less than 1,000 lbs. left for tongue weight. A pull-behind travel trailer will typically put about 13% of the LOADED trailer weight on the hitch. Look at RVs with no more than 7,700 lbs. GVWR (on the RVs weights and capacities sticker) - DO NOT use the published empty weights and hitch weights.Rob

The Armada was my least favorite work vehicle last year. The engine is too loud and handling is clumsy. And the seats were completely unsupportive.I didn't tow with it, it in sure power is adequate. Unloaded its quick.Carrying capability was disappointing. I went to the Armada from a Flex, and the Flex drove the same even when loaded up with 2,200 pounds. The Armada with 1,500 pounds was squatting pretty good, and handling was noticably worse.For a new SUV, the Expediton can't be beat. Beware it still has payload limitations, as does any half ton.

Have you considered a used Suburban 2500? I loved ours. Longer wheelbase, comfortable ride and you’d have more payload as well.My experience with our Explorer was that Ford was excellent in honoring their warranty. They really stood behind their product. Corporate Nissan on the other hand, did not honor their warranty on our Altima. Two dealers had told us our issue should have been covered, but Nissan refused. I would go for the Chevy or Ford.

Towed a 35 ft travel trailer with an Armada. Plenty of power but now have a Ram 3500 with 6.7l CTD. Enough said.

Toyota 4Runner is a body on frame rig.

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Second_Chance
Explorer II
Apr 21, 2018
With most SUVs, you'll hit the limit on payload (passengers, fuel, "stuff," and tongue weight for the trailer) long before you reach the max towing capacity. Depending on how it is equipped and trimmed out, the Armada has a payload capacity between 1,537 and 1,724 lbs. If you have 700 lbs. of people and some other stuff (plus fuel), you'll have less than 1,000 lbs. left for tongue weight. A pull-behind travel trailer will typically put about 13% of the LOADED trailer weight on the hitch. Look at RVs with no more than 7,700 lbs. GVWR (on the RVs weights and capacities sticker) - DO NOT use the published empty weights and hitch weights.

Rob
carringb
Explorer
Apr 21, 2018
The Armada was my least favorite work vehicle last year. The engine is too loud and handling is clumsy. And the seats were completely unsupportive.

I didn't tow with it, it in sure power is adequate. Unloaded its quick.

Carrying capability was disappointing. I went to the Armada from a Flex, and the Flex drove the same even when loaded up with 2,200 pounds. The Armada with 1,500 pounds was squatting pretty good, and handling was noticably worse.

For a new SUV, the Expediton can't be beat. Beware it still has payload limitations, as does any half ton.
Mortimer_Brewst
Explorer II
Apr 21, 2018
Have you considered a used Suburban 2500? I loved ours. Longer wheelbase, comfortable ride and you’d have more payload as well.
My experience with our Explorer was that Ford was excellent in honoring their warranty. They really stood behind their product. Corporate Nissan on the other hand, did not honor their warranty on our Altima. Two dealers had told us our issue should have been covered, but Nissan refused. I would go for the Chevy or Ford.
Chase_WV
Explorer
Apr 21, 2018
Towed a 35 ft travel trailer with an Armada. Plenty of power but now have a Ram 3500 with 6.7l CTD. Enough said.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Apr 22, 2018
Toyota 4Runner is a body on frame rig.
rjstractor
Nomad
Apr 22, 2018
Me Again wrote:
Toyota 4Runner is a body on frame rig.

Are you thinking of the Sequoia? Compared with the Armada, Expedition and Suburban the 4Runner is tiny.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Apr 22, 2018
rjstractor wrote:
Me Again wrote:
Toyota 4Runner is a body on frame rig.

Are you thinking of the Sequoia? Compared with the Armada, Expedition and Suburban the 4Runner is tiny.

Yeah, my bad!
Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Apr 22, 2018
Chase_WV wrote:
Towed a 35 ft travel trailer with an Armada. Plenty of power but now have a Ram 3500 with 6.7l CTD. Enough said.

I bet that was fun with it's 1700 lb payload and 850 lb max hitch weight, if you give a rats ass about such things. My 23' Rockwood Hybrid when loaded would exceed the Armadas max hitch weight.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Apr 23, 2018
Nice trucks. more snort than the 5.3 GM. Less than the 6.2 and Eco boost if you're comparing. And 7 speed trans is enough gears. What gear ratios can you get? They'll handle a decent trailer as any half ton SUV will.
APT
Explorer
Apr 23, 2018
I have a friend that tows a 32' TT with an Armada. It has a lot of power, good gearing, reasonable handling when loaded. Be careful with payload on any of them.