considering upgrading tow vehicle
Hello - We have a small camper - the 16 foot Amerilite, which only weighs 2300 pounds. We are currently towing with our 2011 Nissan Quest minivan (which is a v6). We have always felt that the mi...
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Road Ruler wrote:Melanie83103 wrote:
Road Ruler - what speed did you drive towing with your quest? And what gas mileage did you get? Did you ever drive in mountains? It feels like the van is working so hard....
Thanks for the info!
Melanie... We averages 16MPG (Imperial gals) towing the 23'. It was the same since moving to the 3.5 in the car.
Our Quest would cruise all day at 60MPH. Never a problem. We towed up some good sized hills here in Ontario but not out west. It did however tow a 2,200lb pop up through the Rockies.
Your issue is not engine power or capabilites. My thoughts are leading to the performance of your CVT transmission which I have limited knowledge. Sorry.
There are many examples of V6 Mini Vans towing trailers without issues.
