2014 Nissan 370Z Towing Guide - Page 7

5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - Mounted in the bed of a pick-up and designed for heavyduty applications, these types of hitches are not available from NISSAN but can be purchased from a professional supplier of towing equipment. At this time, Titan is the only NISSAN vehicle approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. A 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch is usually installed and adjusted to meet the requirements of a particular trailer, but two basic rules hold true in every case. First, the hitch should be mounted a minimum 2 inches forward of the rear axle centerline. Second, it should be securely attached directly to the truck frame. Only, professionals should do this installation. WARNING- It's very important to mount the hitch correctly to distribute the king pin load for the proper load carrying and sway control performance. If the trailer sway control performance is not correct, it could lead to a crash. BALL MOUNT A ball mount (also known as a drawbar) is a bar that holds a hitch ball and is inserted into a receiver-type hitch. Ball mounts come in a number of weight capacities (3,500 lbs., 5,000 lbs., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be weight distributing or non-weight-distributing. Choose a proper class ball mount based on the trailer weight. HITCH BALL A hitch ball is bolted through a ball mount or a hitch hole in the tow vehicle's rear bumper. The coupler on the trailer tongue attaches over the hitch ball. Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in a number of weight capacities and sizes. Most hitch balls have the size stamped on the top of the ball. The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer Ball Mount Hitch Ball 1 5th Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 6