What is the Maximum Capacity of Curt Trailer Hitch 13515 for a 2012 Nissan Xterra  

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The Curt trailer hitch, # 13514, is rated for up to 6,000 pounds when used with weight distribution. When not using weight distribution it is rated for up to 4,000 pounds like you said. All of the trailer hitches for the 2012 Nissan Xterra are rated for 3,500 pounds to 4,000 pounds weight carrying capacity.

From the information I could find, all the trim levels of the 2012 Nissan Xterra have a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. But if your owners manual says different then you will want to go by that.

If you go with Curt trailer hitch # 13514 then the maximum it is capable of is 6,000 pounds if using weight distribution. If the maximum vehicle towing capacity is lower then that is the capacity you will need to go by. For weight distribution you will need to go by the total tongue weight.

Total tongue weight is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow and adding to that the weight of any cargo loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

On a trailer weighing 4,000 pounds the tongue weight would typically be 400 to 600 pounds (10 to 15 percent of gross trailer weight). A system rated for 400 to 800 pounds would work well for this range such as # RP66541. You will just need to add a ball to this system, # A-90 for a 2 inch or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch.

I have included links to our help articles on weight distribution and determining tongue weight for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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