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#1 of 12 Nissan Armada GVWR Vehicle Specifications by mikesr403 Jul 05, 2006 (4:26 pm)
Can anyone help me with this..The GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) For the LE Armada is about 7000 lbs, it's curb weight is 5623 lbs, that leaves about 1400 lbs that the armada can be loaded up with to meet specs. With a towing capacity of 9000 lbs, trailers that are 7000 lbs and up have hitch weights of 900 to 1200 lbs. That leaves about 200 lbs. I weigh 250 lbs, does that mean my wife goes on vocation without me and the dogs. I can't believe that nissan would design the Armada without at least GVWR of 7500 lbs for a 9000 lb tow capacity...Somebody please explain. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jul 29, 2006 10:24 pm) riverone (Aug 11, 2006 9:12 pm)
#2 of 12 Re: Nissan Armada GVWR Vehicle Specifications [mikesr403] by steve_ HOST Jul 29, 2006 (10:24 pm)
Replying to: mikesr403 (Jul 05, 2006 4:26 pm) Maybe if we tweak the title, some Armada owners will find your question.
#3 of 12 Re: Nissan Armada GVWR Vehicle Specifications [mikesr403] by riverone Aug 11, 2006 (9:12 pm)
Replying to: mikesr403 (Jul 05, 2006 4:26 pm) In order to tow this much weight requires you use a weight distributing hitch. Without a weight distributing hitch the Armada is only rated to tow 5,000lbs. With a weight distributing hitch up to 33% of the tongue weight will be distributed away from the tow vehicle and onto the trailer axles.   Also, you should maintain a tongue weight of 10%-15% of the trailer weight. So, with a 7,000lb trailer you would maintain a tongue weight of 700 - 1,050lbs. Assuming your weight distributing hitch redistributes approximately 30% of the 700lbs, or 210lbs to the trailer axles this leaves you with about 490lbs added to the Armada. Taking away the 490lbs from your 1,400lbs available leaves you about 900lbs for other cargo.   Maintaining proper tongue weight, and properly setting up and using a quality weight distributing hitch is essential when towing with an Armada or any other 1/2 ton vehicle.
#4 of 12 Towing by paisan Nov 23, 2006 (9:27 pm)
10% is the max allowed tounge weight, that's 900lbs on the tounge weight at 9000lbs towing capacity. I've towed up to 6000lbs on my car trailer w/o a weight distributing hitch w/o any problems. I plan to be towing a 9000lb boat next summer with a tounge weight of around 600 or 700lbs w/o much issue either.   -mike
#5 of 12 Brake Controller - Towing U-Haul 6x12 trailer by harop Sep 26, 2007 (6:51 pm)
In a few weeks I will be towing U-Haul 6x12 trailer for about 1500 miles. It is listed as 1800lb empty and 2600lb for load. I also found this at uhaul.com :    "All U-Haul braked trailers use a surge brake system."   I assume I don't need brake controller. Please correct me if I am wrong.   Related to this also I am not able to locate brake controller plug under the dash. Actually I found the white tag which reads "brake controller" or something but I cannot pull it out and I don't see the head. It is also possible it was already used by previous owner.   And lastly I am planning to change transmission, transaxle and transfer case fluids. Any thoughts for this would be very much appreciated.   Thanks, -haro Replies to this message: rshe (Sep 27, 2007 4:10 am) paisan (Sep 27, 2007 4:52 am) harop (Sep 27, 2007 6:08 am)
#6 of 12 Re: Brake Controller - Towing U-Haul 6x12 trailer [harop] by rshe Sep 27, 2007 (4:10 am)
Replying to: harop (Sep 26, 2007 6:51 pm) Surge brakes don't require a brake controller. They sense the centrifugal force when the tow vehicle starts to stop and applies the brakes automatically. They can sometimes cause issues on downhill slopes, as the controller senses this as the tow vehicle applying the brakes. Replies to this message: paisan (Sep 27, 2007 4:52 am) harop (Sep 27, 2007 6:08 am)
#7 of 12 Re: Brake Controller - Towing U-Haul 6x12 trailer [rshe] by paisan Sep 27, 2007 (4:52 am)
Replying to: rshe (Sep 27, 2007 4:10 am) You won't even feel a 6x12 box trailer on the Armada. I regularly tow my 35' Cig. boat which is about a 39' trailer with triple axles and surge brakes.   As for the brake controller, none is needed on a trailer with surge brakes so you are good there. If you were to hook up a brake controller at some point you will need the harness that plugs into the trailer harness under the dash. Essentially there is a harness with bare ends that you connect your controller to and then plug that in under the dash.   -mike Replies to this message: harop (Sep 27, 2007 6:08 am)
#8 of 12 Re: Brake Controller - Towing U-Haul 6x12 trailer [paisan] by harop Sep 27, 2007 (6:08 am)
Replying to: paisan (Sep 27, 2007 4:52 am) Thanks All,   I feel good and safe now I have the harness and it was left in the glove box when I bought the truck. Hence I think someone must have used it before me. Anyway I don't need it now. I have around 34+K on odometer (it is a 2006 model) and am planning to have all gear oils changed before moving. Does anyone knows any details, like transmission oil filter change is needed, or any gasgets, etc.   Thanks, -haro
#9 of 12 Farm Towing by crustyroads Jun 08, 2008 (3:24 am)
My 06' turns out to be the perfect tower for our farm.  We regurlarly tow a 4horse trailer with 2 horses on board and load the Armada with saddles and gear.  We also tow hay(4 horse trailer fully loaded)frequently from the North Ga mtns to Ocala,Fl.About 6500LBS without a Load leveler with NO swaying problems(99% interstate).  We now have 40K miles on it and it is a great SUV to run these mountain curves with (25mph-many).  I HIGHLY recommend the Armada and that's said after my 400 races I've driven(retired).  The trailer has electric brakes and my controler is easily adjusted.  This is the one if your looking PS:No service problems,perfect mechanical record. Replies to this message: paisan (Jun 08, 2008 4:25 am)
#10 of 12 Re: Farm Towing [crustyroads] by paisan Jun 08, 2008 (4:25 am)
Replying to: crustyroads (Jun 08, 2008 3:24 am) Crusty, glad to hear someone else finds the towing to be outstanding with the Armada. So many times I get crap from the folks who are die hard American-badged truck fans that say "You need an F350 Dually Diesel or 2500HD to tow anything"   -mike

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