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GrandpaKip
Oct 03, 2019Explorer II
When we decided to try RVing, we already had a truck, a 2008 Nissan Frontier 4x4 crew cab. 4.0 V6 w/5 speed auto. 1200 pound payload, 6000 pound tow with a 60 square foot frontage restriction.
I ran all the numbers for weights to come up with parameters for a trailer.
We towed the 5000 pound Dart for 4 years with no problems, though many on this forum just knew we were on borrowed time. We towed a previous 4500 pound camper for 4 years before the Dart.
If someone stays within specs for their TV and TT, sets up the WD properly, they should not have any problem towing.
I have the Silverado now because the Frontier was getting old and I got a fantastic deal, not because the Frontier was inadequate.
And I am a card carrying member of the Weight Police. But that’s because I do the math and not knee jerk into the 3/4 or 1 ton BS.
I ran all the numbers for weights to come up with parameters for a trailer.
We towed the 5000 pound Dart for 4 years with no problems, though many on this forum just knew we were on borrowed time. We towed a previous 4500 pound camper for 4 years before the Dart.
If someone stays within specs for their TV and TT, sets up the WD properly, they should not have any problem towing.
I have the Silverado now because the Frontier was getting old and I got a fantastic deal, not because the Frontier was inadequate.
And I am a card carrying member of the Weight Police. But that’s because I do the math and not knee jerk into the 3/4 or 1 ton BS.
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