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Re: Towing 5200lbs with a 06 Nissan Pathfinder
I want to say thank you to all for the great tips ideas and information that was given. I purchased a brand new Venture Sonic 170. We just got back from a six week trip from south Florida to New York and back. My Pathfinder averaged 12.5 mpg when flat and 11.6 whith elevation changes. My speeds where consintently between 55 and 65mph. At 60mph im turnings 1800rpms with a locked tq converter in 5th gear on flat road. When not in locked 55mph is about 2500 rpms. According to the bullydog programmer my transmission temperature at 60mph was about 175. When climbing the temperature would climb to the 220s but once you level out it quickly cools back down. The ware no hints of sway and felt secure at the speeds speeds I kept. With the rear air bags at 25psi it rode level and never bottomed out. Im reporting this to help anyone else that has a car similar to mine and is considering buys a travel trailer. Ill try to post a photo soon752Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing 5200lbs with a 06 Nissan Pathfinder
Agreed, they all share platforms but have their differences Just the clarify for other readers. Pathfinder: 4 wheel independent suspension and longer wheel base than the Xterra Xterra: Solid rear axle, Frontier: Solid rear axle longer wheel base (depending on cab and bed configurations) All share the same 4.0L V6 . Xtera and Frontier can be had with a 6 speed manual but the Auto is the only transmission on the Pathfinder752Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing 5200lbs with a 06 Nissan Pathfinder
That was my original question when I started shopping for TT. I wanted a Kodiak 200qb or a Sonic 220vbh. Both TT were under 4500lbs dry with the Kodiak being under 4000lbs dry. When you take into consideration all the other factors I was able to narrow the trailer that best fits my wants and my cars capabilities. 620lbs hitch weight is at the absolute max (and over my cars hitch rating). That is 200lbs over the TT GVWR. I will def. be checking the hitch weight and shift the weight as needed inside the TT. GMW Photos what model is your trailer?814Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing 5200lbs with a 06 Nissan Pathfinder
I agree with GMW PHotos, but it is hard to get exact weights when buying a new TT. I can only go with what info is available to me. The sticker on the side of this trailer said it is 3,628lbs shipping weight. I was working with gross weight since that will be the max I should ever tow with that trailer. What dealership would let me load all my camping gear, food, clothes etc and then take it to a scale to see if it is ok? If the pathfinder was ever offered with a manual I would of been first in line. In fact this is my first automatic car that is mine. (The Murano that we used to tow with was my wife's) My uncle has a Turbo Diesel Nissan Nevara with a 6 speed manual in Colombia (where I am from) I drool over it. They sell the same Turbo diesel manual configuration in my version of the pathfinder too. I'm not worried about running 3500rpms all day if need be. I had a Miata that at 75mph in fifth gear would run at 4200rpms. I'm concerned with the transmissions temperatures. I plan to get a Bullydog triple GT tuner to monitor the trans temps and keep it below 200deg.814Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing 5200lbs with a 06 Nissan Pathfinder
Update: After seeing many campers this weekend we have decided to negotiate a Sonic 170VBH. It has the bunks for an occasional guest but more importantly the weight is all well below specs. GVWR is 4000lbs, Hitch weight is 350lbs and it is 21' in length. We are currently between dealerships for the same unit. The closest dealership is with in a 20 min drive. That is also the dealership where we purchased our first TT. They are more expensive than the second dealer but they keep pointing out a lifetime warranty. I have been researching the lifetime warranty and came to the conclusion that it is useless to me since I do the maintenance my self. In order to keep the warranty I have to have it annually inspected by a certified dealer for $250 plus pay for the maintenance that needs to be done. any thoughts? Thanks again to every one who posted.814Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing 5200lbs with a 06 Nissan Pathfinder
Thanks kvangil, This is great read from first hand experience from someone with the same type of vehicle. Peak tq on our cars is at 4K so 3500rpms is not bad with a locked TQ converter. What do you guys think about the Kodiak 200qb?814Views0likes0Comments
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