Can a 2012 Nissan Quest Tow 2017 154BH Jay Flight SLX
Question:
I am considering to purchase a 2017 154BH Jay Flight SLX made by Jayco. My tow vehicle is a 2012 Nissan Quest 3.5 liter V6. 1 Do you think the Nissan can handle this travel trailer towing and braking? 2 Ground clearance on the Quest is not very high. Should I be concerned about this? 3 Would installing a weight distribution hitch help with towing or ground clearance? I am new to travel trailer and would appreciate your expert feedback. Thank you
asked by: Al
Expert Reply:
I looked up the weight of the 2017 154BH Jay Flight SLX and found it to be at 3,200 lbs when loaded to it's max. We have a Draw Tite hitch part # 75714 that is rated for 3,500 lbs total trailer weight so in that regard it would be fine. This hitch is not rated for weight distribution so that is not an option.
I also looked up the towing capacity of your vehicle and it is also 3,500 lbs so you should be fine to tow the trailer.
For trailer wiring you then would want the # 118547.
Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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- 7500 lbs GTW
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- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
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- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
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