Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
Question:
We have a travel trailer that is about 4500 pounds, we have a 2020 nissan that can tow 6500 pounds. Other than this part what other parts should we purchase. We used to tow with an explorer with a 5000 max.
asked by: Emily
Expert Reply:
In order to tow a trailer with a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder you'll need at the very least a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. If the trailer has brakes, you'll also need a trailer brake controller. I'd also probably recommend a set of towing mirrors to help with visibility as well. I have attached for you below a full list of these parts.
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98908
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118670
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118273 + Mounting Bracket part # PK12711U (Needed for Trailer Brakes)
Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part # C51180 (Needed for Trailer Brakes)
Curt Towing Starter Kit part # C45534
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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Mounting Bracket and Installation Hardware - Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Vehicle End
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 7 Round
- Pollak
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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