Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring, and Ball Mount For Towing a U-Haul Trailer With a 2018 Nissan Rogue

Updated 07/28/2021 | Published 07/26/2021

Question:

Hi there, Moving with a uhaul 6x12 cargo trailer on July 31 I need to have a hitch installed on my Black 2018 Nissan Rouge this week. It has a back up camera and the trunk that opens with sensors. Can you please list alllllll the products I need to make this happen?

asked by: Briana C

Expert Reply:

I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98846 for your 2018 Nissan Rogue. This receiver is rated for 525lbs of tongue weight and 3,500lbs of total trailer weight. Be sure to verify your maximum towing capacity with your Nissan dealer.

The etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 will provide you will 2 ball mounts and a 2" or 1-7/8" ball. Either ball will fit the U-haul trailer you intend to haul but the ball mounts have different amounts of rise(1"or3") to allow you to best level the trailer.

For the trailer lighting I recommend the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM11143645. This will plug into you factory wiring so that you will not have too cut or splice any wires. It uses a powered converter that will pull power from your battery rather than adding additional strain on the factory wiring.

expert reply by: Bud M