Towing 35' TT with Nissan Armada *pics*

rangerbait wrote:
Howdy Gents,

I recently purchased a new 2014 Heartland Trail Runner with the intention of using my current TV, which is a 2011 Nissan Armada with the factory "Big Tow Package" (tranny cooler, bigger brakes, auto leveler), but quickly learned there is much more to towing than the brochure's "tow capacity".

I took it over to the local public scales yesterday, and while it towed decently with the WD hitch (also getting a ProPride 3P hitch, which will improve the ride as well), and I'm still in the green in all categories (some just barely), it's a little too close for my comfort ultimately, especially with the family on board.

Here are the numbers:



The rig:

Are you saying that that the tongue trailer loaded for camping only weighs 900 lbs. That doesn't sound right. It should be 13 percent of the loaded trailer weight or at least 1200 lbs. Personally, I would not tow that heavy or long trailer with a short wheel base TV such as yours.