Jayco-noslide
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Sounds like you would be cuting it close. When considering this question, I add from 1000 to 1500 lbs to the unloaded or dry weight of the trailer and I would like that to be no more than 80-90% of the tow rating of the tow vehicle. Not real precise and it would be better to actually weigh the loaded trailer but then its too late if you already have the tow vehicle. I think you could end up overloaded or too close to it.
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goducks10
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cpaharley2008 wrote:I towed with a 2006 Frontier v-6 4x4 a 3500 lb trailer. You knew it was behind you. The tongue weight was 440lbs. I upgraded when I got a 4500 lb trailer. I would not tow anything in excess of 4000lbs with the Frontier. It is the load carry capacity that limits you. With 4 passengers, fuel and firewood in the bed, you only have about 500 lbs for the tongue weight before you ar near the limit. It would not be pleasant if you got anything bigger.
Ditto, had an06 and towed 3650# TT 22'11" overall lentgh. You will be killing the truck if you tow the trailer you are looking at. Plus it's not going to be very enjoyable either. We did ok, but there was know power left after 60-65mph. which means we were at our limit. Handling wise it was just fine, it was the pulling part that sucked.
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roadkilt
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Thank you so much for all the advice. i am so glad that I joined this forum. I am a motorcyclist as well and the best info and link to community I have gotten is from the forums I belong to
Anyway, as it seems that my eyes have been seriously larger than my stomach - or my truck  - any of you have a recommendation for a TT with bunks that would be a better choice for my Frontier? Would it make more sense to look at hybrid trailers?
Thanks again!!
David
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SteveRankin
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skipnchar wrote:MOST of the published weights on trailers are the UVW which means no optional equpment (like patio awning, LP in the tanks, spare tire, stabilizer jacks and many other items considered options (or forced options) on RVs. Your ACTUAL trailer weight will be quite a bit more than those UVW figures. Your safest bet to consider if you can tow them or not is to use the GVWR of the trailer. If you can't tow them FULL you should probably be looking for less trailer or more tow vehicle. Good luck / Skip
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We have a '05 Xterra which has the same 4.0L V6 engine. We tow our jet ski's with it which is 3k lbs loaded. The truck does well with it, but I do notice the rear suspension is soft with the load. I don't know if you've considered how much you'll be filling up with the added load and relatively small gas tank, so you'll be making lots of stops.
If you don't have the factory installed tow package you will need the relay's in order to get the turn signals and brake lights to work when you add the pigtail. Send me a PM if you need this info.
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highlife4me
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My 19' Trail-lite hybrid slept 8 adults in it on a number of occasions and would be much more enjoyable to tow with your Nissan. Pulled it with a V8 Explorer. I have since moved on to a 19' Toy hauler and a Ram 1500 so I can take my cycle with. So much nicer towing at 80% or less than at near capacity. Plus at near capacity it feels like you are beating you vehicle to death. Good luck
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TXiceman
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Same answer I gave you on iRV2.
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TexasBorn
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Sounds like you are cutting it too close. Expect to go 50mph on the flats and 35 up any hills. I once again think you can never have enough TV. Mainly for comfort and safety.
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eric james
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roadkilt wrote:Thank you so much for all the advice. i am so glad that I joined this forum. I am a motorcyclist as well and the best info and link to community I have gotten is from the forums I belong to
Anyway, as it seems that my eyes have been seriously larger than my stomach - or my truck - any of you have a recommendation for a TT with bunks that would be a better choice for my Frontier? Would it make more sense to look at hybrid trailers?
Thanks again!!
David
Yes Hybrids are your best option at this point.
Rockwood Roo has some great floorplans like the 21BH. 4700 lbs GVWR too.
You want to be under 4800 lbs loaded with your Frontier.
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roadkilt
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Just came acroos a Jay Feather EXP 213 (GVWR 550), and a forest river Rockwood 2306 (GVWR 4569) - still too much do you think? Some of the hybrids seem close to these figures. Has anyone ever gone CRAZY trying to find the right TT?
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