Nissan Titan I 1 owners manual page 385

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Swaycontrol device Class IV hitch The weight of the trailer should not exceed the Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffetingClass IV trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ballmaximum towing capacity for the vehicle, see caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-mountandhitch ball) can be used to tow trailers“Towing Load/Specification” chart earlier in this dling. Sway control devices may be used to helpof a maximum weight of 10,000 lb (4,535 kg). Asection. control these affects. If you choose to use one,weight distributing hitch should be used to towMakesurethetrailerdesignallowsforthecorrect contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to maketrailers that weigh over 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).vehicle to trailer clearances before purchasing a sure the sway control device will work with theYour vehicle may be equipped with Class IV5th wheel trailer. vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake sys-trailer hitch equipment that has a 10,000 lb tem. Follow the instructions provided by the(4,535 kg) maximum weight rating, but your ve-CAUTION manufacturer for installing and using the swayhicle is only capable of towing the maximum● Specialhitcheswhichincludeframere- control device. trailerweightsshowninthe“Towinginforcements are required for towing Class I hitch Load/Specification”chart earlier in this section.above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Suitable genu- 5th wheel/gooseneck ine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts and Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ballhitch balls for pickup trucks and sport mountandhitch ball) can be used to tow trailersA5thwheelorgoosenecktrailercanbetowedbyutilityvehicles are available at a of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (907 kg).installing a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch.NISSANdealer. Class II hitch Thesetypesofhitchesaremountedinthebedof● The hitch should not be attached to or thepick-up.Aprofessionaltrailerequipmentsup-affect the operation of the impact- Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ballplier should install these hitches as it is veryabsorbing bumper. mountandhitch ball) can be used to tow trailersimportant to mount the hitch correctly to distrib-● Donotuseaxle-mountedhitches. of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,587 kg).ute the king pin weight for the proper load carry- ing and sway control performance.● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust sys- Class III hitch Thekingpinweightshouldbe15to25percentoftem, brake system, etc. to install a Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ballthe fully loaded trailer. Make sure the king pintrailer hitch. mountandhitch ball) can be used to tow trailersweight does not cause the gross vehicle weight● To reduce the possibility of additional of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).to exceed the Gross Maximum Weight Rating ordamage if your vehicle is struck from the rear axle weight to exceed the Rear Grossthe rear, where practical, remove the Axle Weight rating, see “Maximum load limits”receiver when not in use. earlier in this section. 9-32 Technical and consumer information

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