Xterra tow vehicle
In my last thread labeled Camplite I asked about towing the Camplite 21rbs with an Xterra. I got great feedback with lots of information. So I took that information and went back to searching for a TT...
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Acdii wrote:
In case you haven't read it, 2015 tow guide.
On the trailer, keep it small, keep it light, or you will be one of those drivers I see occasionally white knuckling it down the highway with a look of abject fear on their face.
If you did not get the Nevada tow package with the vehicle, then you will need to run a complete wiring harness from the dash back, along with a heavy gauge 12v positive from the battery to power the trailer brakes. You will also need a heavy duty transmission cooler.
One other thing, crawl under and look at the tag on the hitch and see if it is dual rated, meaning you can use a WDH for tongues above 500 pounds. In either case, it is a good idea to use one, if only for the sway control. That little wheel base does not make for a good towing platform. I used to tow a 17' horse trailer with a GVWR of 7500# with a 97 Explorer, and even with a WDH it tended to be pushed around a lot by semi's. It didn't sway, but the push pull from the trucks passing did keep me on my toes, making me one of the aforementioned white knucklers. It did not make for a relaxing towing experience.
NOTE: the 97 Exploder had a 9600# tow rating.
Thanks. I have the tow guide to read through. Not purchasing now, still researching.
