Towing: Wildcat 26BHS with Nissan Armada
We're looking at purchasing a 2014 Wildcat Maxx 26BHS. I'm wondering if this trailer is too heavy for the Armada to pull? The armada is rated at 10,000/1,000 according to the manual and sticker, but ...
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Payload is GVWR minus whatever the truck weighs. GVW is anything the truck's axles/tires/suspension handles. This includes as this sticker says the weight of occupants and cargo. Cargo includes trailer tongue weight.
I do not recommend exceeding the receiver rating by 200+ pounds. Payload by 200 pounds? Maybe. Not receiver. That's my recommendation.
The Armada is between short wheelbase and long wheelbase half ton SUVs in size and wheelbase like Expedition/EL and Tahoe/Suburban. Frontal area is not a problem as the shape offers better aerodynamics for TT pulling than pickups without caps. The engine is pretty strong and trans gearing ok. But that 1400 pounds of payload plus larger families and RVing is a tough mix. That's how I got into 3/4 ton Suburban from a half ton crew cab pickup.
I do not recommend exceeding the receiver rating by 200+ pounds. Payload by 200 pounds? Maybe. Not receiver. That's my recommendation.
The Armada is between short wheelbase and long wheelbase half ton SUVs in size and wheelbase like Expedition/EL and Tahoe/Suburban. Frontal area is not a problem as the shape offers better aerodynamics for TT pulling than pickups without caps. The engine is pretty strong and trans gearing ok. But that 1400 pounds of payload plus larger families and RVing is a tough mix. That's how I got into 3/4 ton Suburban from a half ton crew cab pickup.
