Pathfinder Towing for a 2005

sgott17 · Feb 10th, 2006, 10:30 PM

has anyone been towing with a 2005 or newer pathfinder. I see it has the 6000 lb. towing capacity. I am thinking about getting a camper of average size. Maybe like a 24 ft. that weighs about 4200 lbs. Even though it has a 6000 lb capacity, with the wind drag on a camper, you think the pathfinder will be able to handle it. Even with a weight dist. kit, not having a solid rear axle will the pathfinder squat like crazy with any wieght on it. I haven't seen any pulling anything big yet. I don't want to be disappointed and buy a camper and not be able to tow it. If it comes down to it, I will just not get a camper, because I love the pathfinder. Any info will be great! The engine seems powerful, but I don't know how it would hang with a big load on the back! Heck, some V8's only have a little more HP and torque!

Xeno · Feb 11th, 2006, 12:33 AM

I tow a Casita camper with mine. It is about 3200+# loaded with about 450# on the hitch, with very little sag (though I have the OffRoad Version). I get 17MPG on highway @ 55MPH. I did 80MPH without problem (Except it starts to suck the gas!)

Make sure you get a brake controller & the 7Pin light hook up!

Triffid · Feb 11th, 2006, 10:36 AM

What Xeno said!!!!... You can see pics. of the 7 pin install below in my album.......... Triffid

Xeno · Feb 11th, 2006, 01:37 PM

Oh BTW that 7 Pin light hook up can be had at your dealer. Also the wiring harness for the brake controller can be purchised at your dealer to. Both making a clean install.

sgott17 · Feb 15th, 2006, 12:17 PM

does the camper have a high clearance? alot of wind drag? do you shut the o/d off while pulling? do you live on flat ground or in the mountains? You think it will handle climbs over the appalachians? i live in DE which is flat but may want to head to WV which requires some steep climbs even on the interstates of western MD!

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Originally Posted by Xeno

I tow a Casita camper with mine. It is about 3200+# loaded with about 450# on the hitch, with very little sag (though I have the OffRoad Version). I get 17MPG on highway @ 55MPH. I did 80MPH without problem (Except it starts to suck the gas!)

Make sure you get a brake controller & the 7Pin light hook up!

Xeno · Feb 15th, 2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sgott17

does the camper have a high clearance? alot of wind drag? do you shut the o/d off while pulling? do you live on flat ground or in the mountains? You think it will handle climbs over the appalachians? i live in DE which is flat but may want to head to WV which requires some steep climbs even on the interstates of western MD!

1. They do have a high lift axle option for the trailer.
2. Less than most.
3. I do shut off overdrive untill I engage the CC.
4. Yup pretty much flat here (NE). Though I'am heading to the rockies and do not expect any problems (7k').

http://www.casitatraveltrailers.com/home.html

sgott17 · Feb 15th, 2006, 09:09 PM

I am more interested in like a 22-24ft. lightweight terry or equivalent. Are these too big? I think they are like 3800# empty maybe 4600# loaded. With the size it may be a little big for the pathfinder. I would lile to test one of these to see how it pulls before I would purchase it! I wonder how I do that!