Towing 5200lbs with a 06 Nissan Pathfinder
Hello all, I am currently considering purchasing a travel trailer and will be towing with my 06 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4x4. The Pathfinder has a max towing capacity of 6000lbs and a max tongue of 600lbs...
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There is a huge difference in towing a flat utility trailer at 6,000 lbs and a Travel a Trailer at 4,000 lbs. the huge difference is aerodynamics. Aerodynamics require horse power to overcome, unfortunately for cars like yours and mine, our peak HP happens in the upper RPM band.
People get all worked up about towing uphill. That is only a small % of a typical RV trip...however you can face a strong headwind for DAYS depending on conditions and where you are towing, do you want to spend Days at 4500 RPM just to maintain speed because you are fighting aerodynamic drag.
Then there are other factors to consider.
How much weight is in the tow vehicle?
What is the rating on the receiver hitch itself?
Is the receiver even rated for weight distribution?
People here are not trying to discourage you, they are trying to help you understand the towing dynamics you are going to be dealing with when you tow a travel trailer.
I'm not saying you can't tow a travel trailer, I just want you to be informed of all the factors.
Thanks,
Jeremiah
People get all worked up about towing uphill. That is only a small % of a typical RV trip...however you can face a strong headwind for DAYS depending on conditions and where you are towing, do you want to spend Days at 4500 RPM just to maintain speed because you are fighting aerodynamic drag.
Then there are other factors to consider.
How much weight is in the tow vehicle?
What is the rating on the receiver hitch itself?
Is the receiver even rated for weight distribution?
People here are not trying to discourage you, they are trying to help you understand the towing dynamics you are going to be dealing with when you tow a travel trailer.
I'm not saying you can't tow a travel trailer, I just want you to be informed of all the factors.
Thanks,
Jeremiah
