Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2012 Nissan Xterra
Question:
Do you offer the Draw-Tite hitch for this vehicle that is rated at 5000 / 500 pounds? What is the availability?
asked by: Michael E
Expert Reply:
Yes, we do have the Draw-Tite hitch, # 75291, which I recommend is rated for 350/3,500 pounds but when used with weight distribution it is rated for 550/5,500 pounds.
If you plan to do some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring use # C56225 if the Xterra does NOT have a factory tow package, or # 118263 if it does. I have included links to the installation instructions for the hitch and wiring for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Wiring Harness for Tow Ready Nissan Vehicle Wiring Harness
- Accessories and Parts
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Tow Ready
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 550 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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