Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Brake Controller for a 2017 Nissan Murano w/1500 Pound Towing Capacity

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Thinking about buying the best hitch for Murano 2017. I would like to tow 2300 lbs. Nissan now says the Murano can only tow 1500. With the Curt or Draw Tire, would one tow a heavier weight than the other? The 2014 Murano towed 3500 pounds, but the newer Muranos only show 1500 lbs. Someone said that it was a suspension change and some said it didnt change, but its including the passenger weight. I may also need Trailer Brake wiring harness if I can tow more. Thanks

asked by: Vivian B

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According to the owner's manual for the 2017 Nissan Murano the vehicle is rated for a maximum of 1,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 150 pounds tongue weight so that is what you would be limited to.

The manual also states that "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."

Even though the available trailer hitches such as # 75952 are rated for more weight you are still limited to the maximum capacity of the vehicle. If you still want to tow with this vehicle then I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

In order to add a brake controller you will need to install a 7-Way trailer connector on the vehicle. For that you would start with installing a 4-Way harness, # 118660. Then you will need installation kit # ETBC7 to add the 7-Way and for the parts needed to hardwire in a brake controller. A brake controller cannot be plugged into this vehicle so that is why it has to be hardwired. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you.

For a brake controller I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 2

A 4-way or 7-way trailer connector is labeled as such based on the number of pins it has. The pictures I've attached show the two. You can see the 7-way has 7 pins, 6 of them in a circle pattern and one more in the center. A 4-way has 4…

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Answer 3

The trailer hitch options for a 2018 Nissan Murano all feature a visible crosstube. That said, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98907 has a matte finish compered to the glossy finish on the Curt and Draw-Tite options. The matte finish…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

The tire should be mounted so the yellow dot is next to the valve stem. The yellow dot indicates the low, or lightest point of the tire. It's placed next to the valve stem because the valve stem adds weight, so aligning these two points…

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Answer 6

For a trailer wiring harness for your 2017 Nissan Murano you'll want the Tekonsha kit part #118660 that is sold separately from the hitches like the part #75952 that you referenced. Not everyone who installs a hitch plans to tow (or needs…

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Answer 7

The Sure Lube system should be lubed by applying enough grease to push out all of the old dirty grease through the front of the dust cover until all of the grease coming out is clean. You will want to rotate the wheel a few times while doing so.…

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Answer 8

Because a trailer hitch receiver opening has to be slightly larger than the shank on the cargo carrier there can be some up and down and/or side to side movement. This is true for any trailer hitch. To limit, and in some cases eliminate, movement…

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Answer 9

Hitch accessories tend to wobble, especially those that use a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch adapter. The threaded hitch pin can only do so much to combat the movement. The issue is that the shank of the accessory has to be slightly smaller than the opening…

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