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#28 of 36 Re: Boat towing with 06 Pathfinder [dieselone] by ohioeagle May 19, 2008 (8:04 pm)
Replying to: dieselone (Apr 03, 2008 1:22 pm) Dieselone,   I've seen your reply on the forum so I thought I'd ask you this question (and anyone else who reads this). Will an older Pathy (3.0 V6) be able to comfortably pull a small boat (1,500 lbs)? I don't want to stress out the engine or tranny. I trying to decide if I need to get a vehicle with say a 3.8 or 4.0. As you can probably tell from this message, I am fairly clueless when it comes to towing requirements. -Thanks  Matt Replies to this message: twopaths (May 20, 2008 4:27 am) ohioeagle (May 20, 2008 7:49 am) kipk (May 21, 2008 2:37 am)
#29 of 36 Re: Boat towing with 06 Pathfinder [ohioeagle] by twopaths May 20, 2008 (4:27 am)
Replying to: ohioeagle (May 19, 2008 8:04 pm) Matt, I think the Paths with the 3.0L have a tow rating of 5000lbs, so you should have no issues with 1500 lbs. I have an '04 3.5L and and have towed at the 5000lb limit with no problems. If you find the tranny "hunting" for the right gear, just hit the OD off switch (shouldn't have to at only 1500 lbs) - the engine will run comfortably at the higher rpms and you'll be in a better spot in the power band.   Mike Replies to this message: ohioeagle (May 20, 2008 7:49 am) kipk (May 21, 2008 2:37 am)
#30 of 36 Re: Boat towing with 06 Pathfinder [twopaths] by ohioeagle May 20, 2008 (7:49 am)
Replying to: twopaths (May 20, 2008 4:27 am) Mike,   Thanks a lot for the reassurance. I've read great reviews on the Pathfinder, but was a little worried I'd be over working it. Thanks for bringing back to reality! -Matt Replies to this message: kipk (May 21, 2008 2:37 am)
#31 of 36 Re: Boat towing with 06 Pathfinder [ohioeagle] by kipk May 21, 2008 (2:37 am)
Replying to: ohioeagle (May 20, 2008 7:49 am) Power wise you should be able to handle that light weight boat with ease.   If you are going to be towing for long distances or hilly terrain, an auxiliary tranny cooler might be a good idea. Just a little extra insurance!   I don't know when Nissan started putting them on as standard equipment.   Kip
#32 of 36 Good towing tips. by kipk May 21, 2008 (2:54 am)
This guy has obviously done his homework Might be something to consider when purchasing a vehicle, camper, and so forth.   http://www.rvtowingtips.com/   Kip
#33 of 36 Towing experience by ckone0814 Dec 26, 2008 (10:55 am)
I'll add my $.02 since there wasn't a whole lot of info when I was looking for it...   My 2005 Pathy LE tows my 18' dual console boat/trailer approx 4k lbs just fine. Would rather have v8 truck but Pathy is more flexible for my uses.
#34 of 36 Re: Travel trailer and the 2006 Pathfinder [sphiss] by dsump Mar 14, 2009 (3:35 am)
Replying to: sphiss (Aug 09, 2007 10:54 am) I know this is an old post but how did this camper work with your pathfinder. I am looking to buy this camper this weekend and tow it with my 2005 pathfinder. If the pathfinder couldnt tow it very well I will not buy the camper. Trail-Cruiser 26QBH
#35 of 36 Towing a Jeep Liberty with our Pathfinder by jwendel123 Mar 25, 2009 (8:36 am)
We will be going down to Texas (from MN) in May and want to tow our son's Jeep Liberty back with our '06 Nissan Pathfinder. We would use a tow dolly, if that is what we need. Is this possible or is it too much for our vehicle? thanks for your help. Replies to this message: twopaths (Mar 25, 2009 4:11 pm)
#36 of 36 Re: Towing a Jeep Liberty with our Pathfinder [jwendel123] by twopaths Mar 25, 2009 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: jwendel123 (Mar 25, 2009 8:36 am) According to Edmunds, the curb weight on the Liberty is about 4300# and the rating on your PF is 6000#. So in that respect you should be ok. I've got an '06 and a boat that weighs around 5700# (including trailer). We have towed all over Florida and have never had an issue but, obviously, the terrain is very flat. I don't have any experience towing vehicles but I think you need some kind of transmission lockout device in order to avoid damage?

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