Tow Vehicle Nissan Armada

BadgerMcAdams wrote:

Texas51 wrote:
What year Armada did you have? After 2016 alot has changed (or so they say?) What SUV would you guys recommend then? It can't just be pickups :( . The Armada has a 1,700 lbs payload. Trailer tongue weight of 850 lbs. Here are the three we are interested. I will end up with one of those (just not sure which)
COLEMAN LIGHT LX 2125BH - Length 25.8ft - Hitch weight 542lbs - dry weight 4,380 - cargo weight 3,220.
Coachmen RV Apex Nano 193BHS - Length 22ft - Hitch weight 370lbs - dry weight 3,467 - cargo weight 1,250.
KEYSTONE BULLET 243BHS - Length 27ft - Hitch weight 530lbs - dry weight 4,880lbs - cargo weight 1,660lbs

Using your numbers listed here is what you have...I am only using half the listed cargo weight for this computation. But we know in reality that nature abhors unused cargo weight and unless you are very strict on your weight payloads, it will most likely get used.

Coleman:
4380 + (3220 / 2) = 4380 + 1610 = 5990 x 0.15 = 898.5 TW

Coachman:
3495 + (1205 / 2) = 3495 + 602.5 = 4097.5 x 0.15 = 614.625 TW

Keystone:
4880 + (1660 / 2) = 4880 + 830 = 5710 x 0.15 = 856.5 TW

So using half cargo weights, two of the trailers are already over the 850 Tongue Weight you have listed.

According to the specifications listed for a 2018 Armada, the Dead Weight and Distributed Weight ratings for the tow assy is 850 lbs max. So with or without a WDH, you are limited to a maximum of 850 lbs TW.

So while my computations may be off depending on the actual Real World ratings of the vehicles and trailers, in my humble opinion, the Armada is not going to be an optimal tow vehicle for at least two of the trailers you have listed.

Your mileage may vary, see dealer for details...