What Do I Need To Tow a Car Hauler Trailer With My 2012 Nissan NV 2500?

Question:

Will this be appropriate to haul a VW Passat on a U-Haul car trailer? 75715 2012 Nissan NV 2500 - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch 7500 lbs GTW Visible Cross Tube 1125 lbs TW Custom Fit Hitch 10000 lbs WD GTW 1000 lbs WD TW Also, the wiring kit I put in the cart is back ordered. Can you recommend a replacement? 118553

asked by: Brady D

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75715 will work for your 2012 Nissan NV 2500. Your Nissan will have a tow rating between 7000lbs and 9500lbs. You can contact Nissan for your exact tow rating by VIN number. The Draw-tite will allow for up to 7,000lbs towing and 1,125lbs of tongue weight. If you are using a weight distribution hitch the ratings are 10,000lbs towing and 1,000lbs of tongue weight.

You will want to verify the weights of both your VW Passat and U-Haul trailer but I saw an average Passat to be around 3,500lbs and the trailer to be 2,210lbs. These are well below your towing limits of the vehicle and the hitch.

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56148 will give you a 4-way trailer connector on your Nissan.

For towing the car hauler trailer you will need a 7-way with brake controller. The Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 will allow you to install a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. This proportional brake controller is very user friendly as it will automatically adjust for light or heavy braking. It also has diagnostic features to help you if there are any issues with the trailer brakes.