2008 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 290

later in this section. 2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GCWR. The remaining amount is the available maximum towing capacity. To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh your trailer on a scale with all equipment and cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating shown on the trailer and is not more than the calculated available maximum towing capacity. Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale to make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to be moved or removed to meet the specified ratings. Example: . Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed on a scale - including passengers, cargo and hitch - 4,133 lb. (1,874 kg). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label 4,233 lb. (1,920 kg). Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) from "Towing Load/Specification" chart 5,136 lb. (2,329 kg). Maximum Trailer towing capacity from "Towing Load/Specification" chart - 1,000 lb. (453 kg). 4,233 lb. (1,920 kg) − 4,133 lb. (1,874 kg) = 100 lb. (45 kg) 5,136 lb. (2,329 kg) − 4,133 lb. (1,874 kg) = 1,003 lb. (455 kg) 100 lb. (45 kg) / 1,003 lb. (455 kg) GVWR GVW Available for tongue weight GCWR GVW Capacity available for towing Available tongue weight Available capacity = 10 % tongue weight The available towing capacity may be less than the maximum towing capacity due to the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle. Remember to keep trailer tongue weight between 10 to 15% of the trailer weight. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to obtain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the 10 to 15% tongue weight specification even if the calculated available tongue weight is greater than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less than 10%, reduce the total trailer weight to match the available tongue weight. Always verify that available capacities are within the required ratings. . . . Technical and consumer information 9-19