2005 Nissan Armada Owner's Manual - Page 327

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART US & CAN 2WD Towing Capacity*1 4WD w/o tow 6,500 lb. 6,500 lb. package (2,948 kg) (2,948 kg) with tow 9,100 lb. 9,100 lb. package*2 (4,128 kg) (4,128 kg) w/o tow 650 lb. package (295 kg) with tow 910 lb. package*2 (413 kg) 650 lb. (295 kg) 910 lb. (413 kg) TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional trailer tow package. The trailer tow package includes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball that is rated for the trailer to be towed. Genuine Nissan ball mounts and hitch balls are available from your NISSAN dealer. If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional trailer tow package, check the towing capacity of your bumper hitch or receiver-type frame mounted hitch. Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. A genuine Nissan trailer hitch is available from your NISSAN dealer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks. WARNING ● Trailer hitch components have specific weight ratings. Your vehicle may be capable of towing a trailer heavier than the weight rating of the hitch components. Never exceed the weight rating of the hitch components. Doing so can cause serious personal injury or property damage Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight rating for your trailer: ● The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also have the size printed on the top of the ball. ● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight. ● The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should be no more than 1/16" smaller than the hole in the ball mount. ● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly secured to the ball mount. There should be at least 2 threads showing beyond the lock washer and nut. Tongue Load Gross Combined Weight Rating w/o tow 12,800 lb. 13,000 lb. package (5,806 kg) (5,897 kg) with tow 14,600 lb. 14,822 lb. package*2 (6,622 kg) (6,722 kg) *1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle's maximum towing capacity. *2: Requires weight distribution hitch. Technical and consumer information 9-17