Hidden Hitch Recommendation for a 2009 Nissan Frontier Towing a 16-1/2 ft Boat

Updated 06/04/2012 | Published 06/01/2012

Question:

Will this fit my truck and can I pull my 16 1/2 foot boat and trailer with this product. Thanks,

asked by: Gil T

Expert Reply:

For a hitch for your 2009 Nissan Frontier I would recommend you get a Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75282. This hitch will install onto the frame of your vehicle which will provide a much stronger attachment point then what the Curt Hitch # E-3S, which you may not need for your 16-1/2 foot boat, but in the future if you ever wanted to pull something heavier.

You will need to know your vehicles towing capacities (listed in the owners manual) and the weight of your trailer to know if your vehicle is capable of towing your boat. Either hitch should have plenty of towing capacity, but the bumper mounted # E-3S will install in a location that is much weaker than the frame of your vehicle like the # 75282 would.

To complete your tow setup you may be interested in the following products:

Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118525 if you do not have the tow package
Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118263 if you do have the tow package
etrailer Ball Mounts # 989900

expert reply by: Jameson C