Maximum Tongue Weight for 2011 Nissan Maxima
Question:
Hello, what is the load capacity in the trunk of a 2011 Nissan Maximum?
asked by: Robert S
Expert Reply:
I believe you are asking about the maximum tongue weight for your 2011 Nissan Maxima and according to the owner's manual it has a maximum tongue weight of 100 lbs and maximum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs.
This would be the max even though the trailer hitches available for your '11 Maxima such as the Curt # C11352 have a capacity of 2,000 lbs for towing and 200 lbs tongue weight; you always need to go by the lowest-rated component, which in this case is your vehicle.
You will be able to use a bike rack so long as the total weight of the rack and bikes is less than 100 lbs. The best bike rack to use for this is the Kuat Beta # B202-114 because it weighs just 12.6 lbs and is compatible with Class I hitches like the Curt # C11352.
If you plan on towing a small trailer and need a 4-way harness you will need T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118470 and the ball mount that you will need for this hitch is the Curt # C45521. It will require Pin and Clip # F-4 as well as a hitch ball that matches your trailer's coupler, either the 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # A-80 or 2" Hitch Ball # A-82.
I have added links to video installs of the hitch and wiring harness for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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