Was at the Trailmanor website and see my old 2005 Pathfinder riding another wheely while trying to pull a heavier folding trailer.What's funny is that Pathfinder had a 3500 lbs rear axle rating which meant little as far as suspension strength. Yes, it'll handle the weight but the suspension is so weak, the handling was******with the Starcraft. Upgraded to my previous Sport Trac and what a world of difference.Neither camper had a WDH so with that WDH maybe the Nissan would fair better but how pathetic. My Pop Up only had a 300 lbs tongue weight. That Pathfinder is sure one vehicle I don't miss.Trailmanors website picMy Pathfinder and Starcraft 2406I posted this because I couldn't believe another Pathfinder just like mine, riding yet another wheely. Just shows having enough power and tow rating, and even payload, don't make up for a lousy suspension. The greatest thing about this Pathfinder is that the manual states that I can have a trailer with a 600 lbs tongue weight and still only use a weight "bearing" hitch! It surely would be riding on the bumper as my 300 lbs Starcraft tongue weight made it hit the bump stops on every dip.

My 2010 Pathfinder still sags a little with a WDH and my very small TT (2507 lb), and I'm supposed to be able to tow up to 6000 lb with it???. The hitch weight is only 312 lb... When we had our Aliner, it sagged with a regular hitch and the trailer only had a couple hundred lb hitch weight. I previously had a 6 cylinder Rav 4 that we pulled our Aliner with, and it didn't sag as much!I definitely don't recommend towing with this vehicle, given its super soft suspension.

I have a 2014 Tacoma 6cy. tow package. It did the same thing. Ended up installing Firestone Riderite Air bags. Made all the difference.

Mike Up wrote:Was at the Trailmanor website and see my old 2005 Pathfinder riding another wheely while trying to pull a heavier folding trailer.What's funny is that Pathfinder had a 3500 lbs rear axle rating which meant little as far as suspension strength. Yes, it'll handle the weight but the suspension is so weak, the handling was******with the Starcraft. Upgraded to my previous Sport Trac and what a world of difference.Neither camper had a WDH so with that WDH maybe the Nissan would fair better but how pathetic. My Pop Up only had a 300 lbs tongue weight. That Pathfinder is sure one vehicle I don't miss.Trailmanors website picMy Pathfinder and Starcraft 2406I posted this because I couldn't believe another Pathfinder just like mine, riding yet another wheely. Just shows having enough power and tow rating, and even payload, don't make up for a lousy suspension. The greatest thing about this Pathfinder is that the manual states that I can have a trailer with a 600 lbs tongue weight and still only use a weight "bearing" hitch! It surely would be riding on the bumper as my 300 lbs Starcraft tongue weight made it hit the bump stops on every dip.We Unfortuntely have got the US Model, the old Pathfinder we had was fairly stout. Nissan has A BOF replacement , that you will not see in the USNissan's new Pathfinder Hybrid is not a replacement for the previous diesel model. That was a bit of a stump jumping, rock hopping, mudplugger. An old-school fourbie.The new Pathy Hybrid is more your sophisticated luxury SUV family cruiser complete with a passenger-car style chassis and features. Oh, and Nissan would like to think an environmental conscience.It can possibly go a tad off road (gravel/snow) but the thing is this big bus won't dent your finances too much when you have to fuel it up.

BradHow has your Aframe been? Wondering if you have had any leaks or warranty issues? I don't own one but was looking and wondering about Rockwood quality control. Thanks in advance.

BroncosFan, love the Rockwood aframe. Had a small problem with the roof panel sagging. It never leaked but could have if it got worse. Rockwood replaced it under warranty. This is my 3rd Rockwood RV, this is the only problem I have had with any of them.

Nissan Pathfinder, Pathetic suspension shown again

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Brad_T
Explorer
Dec 30, 2014
BroncosFan, love the Rockwood aframe. Had a small problem with the roof panel sagging. It never leaked but could have if it got worse. Rockwood replaced it under warranty. This is my 3rd Rockwood RV, this is the only problem I have had with any of them.
BroncosFan
Explorer
Dec 30, 2014
Brad
How has your Aframe been? Wondering if you have had any leaks or warranty issues? I don't own one but was looking and wondering about Rockwood quality control. Thanks in advance.
RobertRyan
Explorer
Dec 30, 2014
Mike Up wrote:
Was at the Trailmanor website and see my old 2005 Pathfinder riding another wheely while trying to pull a heavier folding trailer.

What's funny is that Pathfinder had a 3500 lbs rear axle rating which meant little as far as suspension strength. Yes, it'll handle the weight but the suspension is so weak, the handling was******with the Starcraft. Upgraded to my previous Sport Trac and what a world of difference.

Neither camper had a WDH so with that WDH maybe the Nissan would fair better but how pathetic. My Pop Up only had a 300 lbs tongue weight. That Pathfinder is sure one vehicle I don't miss.

Trailmanors website pic

My Pathfinder and Starcraft 2406

I posted this because I couldn't believe another Pathfinder just like mine, riding yet another wheely.

Just shows having enough power and tow rating, and even payload, don't make up for a lousy suspension.

The greatest thing about this Pathfinder is that the manual states that I can have a trailer with a 600 lbs tongue weight and still only use a weight "bearing" hitch! It surely would be riding on the bumper as my 300 lbs Starcraft tongue weight made it hit the bump stops on every dip.

We Unfortuntely have got the US Model, the old Pathfinder we had was fairly stout. Nissan has A BOF replacement , that you will not see in the US
Nissan's new Pathfinder Hybrid is not a replacement for the previous diesel model. That was a bit of a stump jumping, rock hopping, mudplugger. An old-school fourbie.

The new Pathy Hybrid is more your sophisticated luxury SUV family cruiser complete with a passenger-car style chassis and features. Oh, and Nissan would like to think an environmental conscience.

It can possibly go a tad off road (gravel/snow) but the thing is this big bus won't dent your finances too much when you have to fuel it up.
Brad_T
Explorer
Dec 29, 2014
I have a 2014 Tacoma 6cy. tow package. It did the same thing. Ended up installing Firestone Riderite Air bags. Made all the difference.
xteacher
Explorer
Dec 29, 2014
My 2010 Pathfinder still sags a little with a WDH and my very small TT (2507 lb), and I'm supposed to be able to tow up to 6000 lb with it???. The hitch weight is only 312 lb... When we had our Aliner, it sagged with a regular hitch and the trailer only had a couple hundred lb hitch weight. I previously had a 6 cylinder Rav 4 that we pulled our Aliner with, and it didn't sag as much!

I definitely don't recommend towing with this vehicle, given its super soft suspension.

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