What Is the Tongue Weight Capacity For a 2012 Nissan Armada and What WDH Should I Use

Question:

I have e a 2012 armada and just bought a travel trailer. Has a hitch weight of 930lbs have a hitch rated for 10k will the armada handle it. Plan on adding air bag helpers also.

asked by: David C

Expert Reply:

I took a look in the owner's manual for your 2012 Nissan Armada and on page 9-22 it states that this vehicle has a 900 lb - 910 lb tongue weight capacity therefore I cannot recommend you go over this. That said you would most likely be okay if the hitch weight you are referring to is wet and not dry but again I cannot recommend this.

The amount of tongue weight your trailer has is going to require the use of a weight distribution system per the manual and it will also be good to get some added protection from trailer sway as well. For this, I highly recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System part # EQ37120ET which is largely considered to be the best on the market. The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F4150 can still be used with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System and they will work great together.

expert reply by: Conner L