[DaveS]

Well, I just got back from taking my boat over California's Cajon summit on I-15 (my home is at sea level and the summit is 4,400 ft) and my SE 4x4 Crew performed perfectly - in fact, better than the Excursion diesel I previously used to tow it with.

I pulled the 8,400 lb load up the steepest parts of the grade at 50 mph in third, and even could pass a couple of semis and motorhomes. A/C was blasting the whole time, and my engine and tranny temp guages didn't budge. Tow Mode held the gears just right, and I could easily maintain 65-70 mph on the flats.

The truck was quiet and stable - no sway or loose steering with the 700 lb tongue load.

My only complaint - the tranny really doesn't like being pulled out of park when on a incline - like a boat ramp - with the boat behind. It takes a good tug to get it out of park, and then a loud whack. I'm not sure what's going on, but I bought the Gold Preferred + service plan for 100K miles - so it's on Nissan if anything goes out!

For those of you out there considering a Titan as a tow vehicle, go for it!