Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring, and Weight Distribution for 2013 Nissan Armada 4x4

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Thank you for the very detailed information. My armada came with the tow package including the 7 way connector, so it seems I won’t need the hitch receiver, not the parts to make it a 7 way. So it seems that I would still need the a Brake controller and the #3050-P, along with the flex weight distribution system. I still have one more question, since the Armada has the brake controller, does it still need the brake controller? It would seem that is part of the package. One more thing... not sure why, but I wrote the question I mentioned Armada 2013, when it really is 2008. Does anything change giving the model year?

asked by: Rafael

Expert Reply:

For your 2013 Nissan Armada, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13188. This will be able to tow your trailer with 1 horse without weight distribution, but you will most likely need the weight distribution system for 2 or 3 horses. It will also help with sway control, so I would use it no matter the number of horses.

For your wiring, if you don't have the factory 7 way, I recommend the Vehicle Wiring Harness Kit with 4 Pole Trailer Connector # C59236 along with the # ETBC7 to give you the 7-way functions. For your brake controller, I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195. This can install with # 3050-P if you have the factory 7-way, or it can be hardwired with the # ETBC7 kit mentioned earlier if you don't have the factory 7-way.

For your weight distribution system, I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66559 which will account for all the different weight capacities. It will need to be installed by drilling through the frame or cutting into the tongue cover to allow the brackets to install. Personally, I'd keep the clean look and drill through the frame. You will also need hitch ball # 19286 for this application. The Blue Ox Sway Pro # BXW1006 won't allow for the lighter weight of the clean application of the brackets.

Let me know if you have further questions.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Rafael

3/20/2018

Jason S.

3/20/2018

For your 2008 Nissan Armada with tow package, you are correct in that you still need a brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 recommended as well as the wiring harness # 3050-P. This will allow you to easily connect your brake controller and be able to utilize the brakes on your trailer. The brake controller output will send the signal to your already connected 7-way which otherwise will not receive that braking signal. I do still recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66559 for your trailer and the 2008 Nissan Armada. Let me know if you have further questions.