2013 Nissan Pathfinder Towing Guide - Page 23

Other Recommendations and Information - Towing performance and speed are affected by vehicle payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions, including high temperatures. See your vehicle owner's manual for details. TOWING GLOSSARY 5TH WHEEL HITCH BALL MOUNT Located just forward of the rear axle centerline, this hitch uses a king pin to serve as the pivot point for the trailer. A bar that holds the hitch ball and is inserted into the hitch receiver. Also commonly called a drawbar. A safety device using a trailer battery that automatically applies the trailer's brakes if it should accidentally become separated from the tow vehicle. A breakaway switch may be used with both electric or surge trailer brake systems. A reinforced bumper designed to accommodate a hitch ball. When the brakes on a tow vehicle are applied, an electric current is sent to an actuator which applies the trailer's brakes. A device that controls the electric trailer brakes. Located just forward of the rear axle centerline, this hitch uses a ball to serve as the pivot point for the trailer. The maximum amount of weight each vehicle axle (front and rear) is designed to safely carry. The maximum allowable combined weight of the vehicle and trailer, including passengers and all cargo. The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue load, and any optional equipment. The amount of trailer (5th wheel or gooseneck) weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch. BREAKAWAY SWITCH BUMPER HITCH ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOOSENECK HITCH GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22