2015 Nissan Pathfinder Towing Guide - Page 23

1 Maximum Trailer Weight values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or additional optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. 2 Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is re when towing over 5,000 lbs. 3 The Maximum Trailer Weight and Gross Combined Weight ratings for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as specified for conventional trailer towing. 4 Most states require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight above a specific amount. Check local regulations where you plan to tow. 7-pin connector trailer wire harnesses are required for use with trailer brakes (available separately). 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 the trailer accidentally becomes 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 2015 NISSAN Towing Guide 22