Posted: Jul 20 2007 at 4:49pm | IP Logged

Absolutely!  I tow a '72 Datsun 240Z... car weighs 2300 lbs + trailer.  Last I checked, a type one was in the neighborhood of 1600 lbs, depending on year. 

Just use a Class 3 hitch or higher... a Class 3 is good to 5000 lbs.  If you go with the weight distributing hitch you can take it to the max Nissan states... which I think yours is 6300... check your manual.

As far as payload for dirt and what not... I recently hauled 1.5 cubic yards of mulch in the bed which fills it just about level.  The truck sat about level.  Make no mistake about it, these trucks are indeed trucks and will take pretty much anything you can throw at 'em.  Remember... Nissan brought the first compact truck to America, they've pretty much perfected it in the last 45+ years!

Nate

Posted: Jul 20 2007 at 5:30pm | IP Logged

Awesome! I do have the factory installed hitch with a class III setup. It may not be able to tow a bus, though, as it weighs 3500 - unless I use a tow dolly?

I am glad to hear the truck can handle the job. I feel as I made the right choice - I didn't want to buy a full size, but needed some of the capabilities.

Posted: Jul 21 2007 at 10:06am | IP Logged

Are you intending to flat tow the Type 2?  You probably could do it for a short distance, but you really should use a dolly or trailer equiped with either surge brakes or electric brakes.  Your Class 3 hitch will limit you to 5,000 lbs but at that weight you could put a Type 2 on a dolly and tow cross country and back without the Frontier breaking a sweat.  If you go with a weight distributing hitch your Class 3 is good for 6,000 lbs, I believe.?.  U-Haul's double axle car carrier tips the scales at 2000 lbs, a little over built really, plus a Type 2 equals 5,500 lbs.  The benefit of the weight distribution hitch will allow you to not only bump up the combined weight but also level out the rearend of the truck... a big bonus, especially if you have an extra pancake motor and a transaxle hanging out in the bed.

Here's a little info on the WD Hitches... http://www.etrailer.com/faq_weightdistribution.aspx  .

Nate

Edit:  Also here is a link to the Nissan Tow Guide, 2006 but it still applies...

http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-manual/pdf/2006NissanTow ingGuide.pdf