What are the Towing Capabilities of a 2016 Nissan Altima SR
Question:
I have a question. Would my car be able to tow a Pontiac Vibe 2009 with the correct car dolly? What would be the maximum weight I can handle? Im thinking about getting a pull behind camper but need to know what I can get away with pulling weight wise. Thank you!
asked by: Dan B
Expert Reply:
From my research on your 2016 Nissan Altima, it is not recommended to tow a trailer or vehicle dolly. The trailer hitch receivers made for your vehicle like the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24796 you referenced are light duty Class I trailer hitch receivers designed for carrying accessories such as a cargo carrier or bike rack.
If you do decide to tow with your vehicle you will need a custom vehicle wiring harness like the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118731, a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip like the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 1-1/4" Hitches # C45147.
I recommend using a different tow vehicle that is better suited to towing the 2009 Pontiac Vibe and pull behind camper you mentioned.
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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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 1-1/4" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 1 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
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Draw-Tite Sportframe 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
- Draw-Tite
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