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SUVs Nissan Pathfinder Real World Towing with the Pathfinder
36 messages, Last post on Mar 25, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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I have a 2005 Pathfinder LE and want to tow a travel trailer (I already tow one at 2800 lbs.). Does anyone have any real world experience (including the Rocky Mountains) pulling 4000-4500 lbs. loads for long distance and periods (yes, I know the manual says it will pull 6000!)? Also does anyone know of a good, sturdy set of extension mirrors that can be had for this thing? |
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I have a 2006 Pathfinder and would like recommendations for a travel trailer that matches its ability.
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Replying to: prof2 (Nov 18, 2006 7:32 pm) I suspect the 2006 capacity is the same as 2005 (max of 11110lbs or 6000 lbs tow). I will try to post something once I have tried it for a while.
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Replying to: trailerguy (Nov 19, 2006 4:23 pm)
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Replying to: boda47 (Jan 23, 2007 8:40 pm) Our Surveyor is 4100 lbs. unloaded and proably pushing 5000 lbs. loaded ( we seem to empty the house into the trailer since it has so much room compared to our last TT, a Casita - a great trailer but too small for us!). The Pathfinder does not like this much but if you keep your speed to about 60 mph you can still get almost 12 mpg. Besides, if you watch all of the other things passing you on the interstate, you get some idea what everyone else has! I do not think we are going to cause any damage pulling at this 80-90 % of the towing limit and prefer to try to leave a 1000 lbs. margin. We also chose a low profile TT to stay within the 60 Sq. Ft. front area limit. We had high head winds going west this past week and it really causes a lot of problems. I recommend a combination anti-sway and equalizer hitch. I am using the Equal-I-Zer brand it seems to work well. While I would really like more capacity I have problems driving a something called and "Armada!" (and besides, it won't fit in my garage!). Check if if you have more questions. TG
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Replying to: trailerguy (Jan 26, 2007 5:06 pm) Please let me know how you feel about pulling your new TT. I am on the verge of purchasing a surveyor sv291 which is a 29 footer. Weighs 4800lbs dry. I have a 2006 pathfinder. In theory, it should be okay but I would love your feedback.
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Replying to: richkarl (Feb 07, 2007 6:45 am) If I may, I would like to comment on Forest River product quality. While I don't think they are worse than others in the industry for these light weight trailers they do have some room for improvement. I would be happy to share details but suggest you contact me directly at johnt  indra.com and avoid all this web site login business. John T |
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Replying to: trailerguy (Jan 26, 2007 5:06 pm)
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Replying to: boda47 (Feb 07, 2007 8:20 pm) On wiring harnesses: The dealer is all wet! You need six wires or the seven pin harness to tow even a Casita 17 ft TT let alone some thing like the Surveyor you mentioned - one for ground, one each for left and right turn signals, one for tail and running lights, one for battery charging, and one for the electric brakes. So, you will not be able to use the Pathfinder until you run and extra two wires from the engine compartment. I recommend a good RV service dealer to do this when you have the electric brake controller installer. Good luck. TG
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Replying to: trailerguy (Feb 08, 2007 4:15 pm)
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