Posted: Jul 11 2008 at 10:24am | IP Logged

Hello,

I have a 2008 Frontier SE 4x4 Crew Cab and towing a 19' camper with a dry weight of 3600 lbs.  Manuel doesn't indicate when towing whether OD should be left on or off. 

I have heard so many opinions, not sure what to do?  Dont' want to have tranny problems.

What to you guys do?

Thanks 

Posted: Jul 22 2008 at 3:32pm | IP Logged

Thank you for your advice.  Went to Hershey, PA, hit some mountains and took the OD off.  Seemed to do better that way.  So I guess that is where it will stay when towing.  Gas milage was terrible.  Only got 9-10 miles per gallon.  Must of been those mountains.  Go figure. 

Posted: Jul 25 2008 at 6:49am | IP Logged

Sherrie, I live in PA in Lancaster and routinely drive to State Copllege in the middle of the state.  You NEVER want to tow in OD on those mountains and hills. It is interesting to know that some of the grades in PA are steeper than those encountered in the Rockies.

Hope you enjoyed your time in Hershey.  If you ever go back, try lunch at the Hershey Hotel.  Strictly coat and tie but what an experience.

Posted: Jul 25 2008 at 1:06pm | IP Logged

Thanks Boomer,

Had a great time at Hershey, always do.  Just love it there.  May just have to check out Hershey Hotel.  I heard so many things about it. 

We have been to Lancaster and Hershey quite a few times, but this was the first time we pulled the camper and really noticed those mountains.  Wow - what a difference. The truck pulled it ok, but thought it would do better in the mountains.  On flat ground, we didn't even know it was there. 

We are pretty new to the whole RV thing and learning as we go along.  Our Nissan dealer said to keep it in OD unless we feel it searching for gears, then take it out.    We did fine in OD until we hit those mountains, then it had to come out of OD.  Hope we didn't do no damage keeping it in for a short time.  Now we know to tow with OD OFF!!  Temp stayed the same the enitre drive.

Thanks again for your advice.

Sherrie