Obviously, your first concern should be safety. Towing has a significant impact on the dynamics, handling, and braking of your vehicle. Therefore, be certain that your vehicle can meet the demands of the towing application you have in mind. Rent or purchase only the highest-quality towing and safety equipment you can find. Reinforced tow hitches designed especially for certain Nissan vehicles* are available from your Nissan dealer. Hitches for the other Nissan models should be bought from and installed by a professional supplier of towing equipment. Finally, it is important to follow the towing capacity limit set for your specific vehicle, and to ensure that your vehicle is in top mechanical condition; especially the tires, brakes, suspension, and engine cooling system. See your owner’s manual for details.
NEVER EXCEED THE ESTABLISHED TOWING CAPACITY
Only the following Nissan vehicles can tow over 1,000 lbs.: Armada, Frontier, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Titan, Xterra
However, actual capacities vary from vehicle to vehicle. See the SPECIFICATIONS section of this guide to view the towing capacities of all 2004 Nissan vehicles. Use this data to help select the proper Nissan vehicle to meet your anticipated needs, and refer to it when renting a trailer or other piece of towing equipment.
EQUIP YOUR NISSAN FOR TOWING
The frequency and type of towing should also influence the manner in which you equip your vehicle. If you plan to tow often, either for recreation or work, select the engine size, transmission type, suspension, and towing capacity that are best suited to your requirements. This guide can help you select that equipment. If, on the other hand, your towing will be infrequent, choose the Nissan vehicle and equipment that best meets your day-to-day needs. Then, be careful not to exceed the towing capacity on those few occasions when you do tow.
READ THIS GUIDE BEFORE YOU TOW
This guide was designed to provide an overview of safe towing practices. In it you’ll find information on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. It is also a good idea to discuss your towing requirements with either your Nissan dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment before you equip your Nissan vehicle for towing. Finally, there are state and local laws on towing that you should review to ensure you comply with all regulations.

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