Posted: Nov 26 2012 at 4:38am | IP Logged

New owner of 2012 Nissan Frontier 4wd SV crew cab and one of the main reasons I went to the Frontier is so I could eventually purchase a Travel Trailer.  I've done some research and I'm a little confused about max rates and all.   Even though it's towing rate is 6100 lbs seems that I should stick to a TT no larger than 3500 lbs.  Any suggestions or helpful tips & recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Posted: Nov 26 2012 at 6:51am | IP Logged

1. Don't tow in OD.

2.  Make sure if you have a heavier trailer that you have trailer brakes and a weight distributing hitch.  Don't depend on just the truck brakes.

3. To avoid a lot of work on the part of the tranny, try to avoid stop/starts.  Tow as much on the Interstate as possible.

4.  ALWAYS use premium gas when towing. And I would recommend using a syn oil like Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum/ Ultra.

5.  Personally, I think that towing at the max rating is not a good idea.  If you need to be routinely towing at 6000 pounds, get a Titan.

Posted: Nov 26 2012 at 4:27pm | IP Logged

Thanks for the tips Boomer.  I really don't intend towing the max and my thoughts were to keep TT Dry weight between 2800 - 3500.   I need to find a TT that has (2) separate sleep areas, preferably @ either ends.  Any thoughts

thanks again for your input

Posted: Dec 01 2012 at 9:51am | IP Logged

Yeah, at age 65 I understand the golden years quite well.  I love motels more than camping at my age.  Love that hot morning shower, breakfast where I can read the paper and watch the news.

So now I am going to tell you to get one of those 45 foot V-10 motor homes with the side pullout, king size beds, large screen LED television, surround sound stereo, full kitchen (granite counter tops) and two baths.  Tow the Frontier behind it!!!!

Seriously, let us know what you end up doing.  That is always helpful to others on the board.  Reviews of the product and the performance of your Frontier towing it would be most appreciated.  Thanks in advance!

Posted: Dec 01 2012 at 5:06pm | IP Logged

Glad you enjoyed the posts and found them helpful.  I am always quite interested in product reviews and performance reviews.  I see too few sometimes on boards like this.

One other thing I would recommend.  Drain and fill your diffs with synthetic oils.  Your rear diff will take either 75W-90 or 75W-140, depending on whether you have the 200 diff or the other.  Fill the front diff as well with the syn fluid.  This will give you better thermal and spalling protection when towing.  I do this and also use Mobil 1 ATF in my transfer case.