2013 Nissan Frontier King Cab Owner's Manual - Page 422

1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the ЉTowing Load/SpecificationЉ chart found 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 - 5,185 lb. (2352 kg). ● Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label 5,815 lb. (2638 kg). ● Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) from "Towing Load/SpecificationЉ chart 11,133 lb. (5050 kg). ● Maximum Trailer towing capacity from "Towing Load/SpecificationЉ chart - 6,100 lb. (2767 kg). 5,815 lb. (2638 kg) - 5,185 lb. (2352 kg) = 630 lb. (286 kg) GVWR GVW Available for tongue weight GCWR GVW Capacity available for towing trailer tongue load specification recommended by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to obtain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight specification shown in the "Towing load/specification" chart 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. Trailer frontal area 11,133 lb. (5050 kg) - 5,185 lb. (2352 kg) = 5,948 lb. (2698 kg) CAUTION Exceeding the maximum trailer frontal area specification may exceed the towing capacity of the vehicle. This may affect the towing performance and lead to vehicle damage. The trailer frontal area affects the towing load of a trailer. The frontal area is the total area of the vehicle and trailer that is affected by air resistance while towing. Do not exceed the maximum trailer frontal area specification shown in the ЉTowing Load/Specification" chart. The frontal area can be determined by multiplying the width of the trailer by the height of the trailer. For example, a trailer that is 8 feet wide by 6 feet tall has a trailer frontal area of 48 square feet. 630 lb. (286 kg) Available tongue weight / 5,948 lb. (2698 kg) = 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 - 15% of the trailer weight or within the Technical and consumer information 9-27