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EagleScout-USA
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Apr 21, 2018

2018 Nissan Armada

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.
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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

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