[butterbean]

I have a 2006 Titan CC LE. According to what I've read on here I have the big tow package, mirrors and trans temp gauge. However my tag on the door only shows my GVWR at 6522. How much can I tow? I thought the big tow package went up to 9500. Thanks for any info.

 

[Quartz]

IIRC a 2006 2WD CC LE with the tow package is rated at 9,300 or 9,400 lbs.

 

[butterbean]

So is the door sticker just generic for all Titans and then they up the capacity based on packages. My truck is 4x4. Does that lower the tow rating? I'm getting prepared to tow my fathers 26 foot camping trailer and want to find out all I can. I just purchased a prodigy brake controller and will get it installed this week.

 

[Carbeaux]

Install the Prodigy yourself with one of these:

Nissan Brake Control Wiring Harness for Prodigy Brake Control - 3050 - RVWholesalers.com RV Parts

As for your tow rating, Quick is right.

 

[loufish]

So is the door sticker just generic for all Titans and then they up the capacity based on packages.

You have no idea what you are reading on that door sticker do you?....The GVWR is the max weight the truck can weigh fully loaded....it has NOTHING to do with how much weight it can pull.....

With a factory tow package, the max trailer weight that can be pulled bounces between 9300-9500 lbs depending on what year, King cab, Crew Cab and 2wd vs 4wd....You should be at least 9300 lbs...plenty of rating...

 

[butterbean]

Lou, you would be correct. I'm pretty new to the towing game and just wanting to learn as much as I can. Thanks for the information. Carbeaux, I have a cable coming with the prodigy. The hookup should be easy. Just need to do some research and learn how to set it up. I admit a pretty good amount of ignorance on these matters, that's why I'm asking questions and trying to learn as much as I can. Thanks for the information.

 

[Carbeaux]

The Prodigy is an easy EBC to set up. It's self leveling, so it really is pretty much a plug and play. You have two controls on the top that will need tweaking. The "gain" knob and the preset. The gain controls how much braking power is being sent to the trailer brakes. The preset controls how much power the EBC is sending immediately when you touch the brake pedal. I like my preset on the middle setting. That means when I tap the brakes I can immediately feel the trailer brakes engaging and beginning to slow the vehicle down. I like the trailer to do as much of the braking as is comfortable without the trailer giving a feel of it's brakes being slammed on. Once you get the preset you like, adjust the gain by feel to give a linear progression to the trailer brakes.

 

[Quartz]

Install the Prodigy yourself with one of these:

Nissan Brake Control Wiring Harness for Prodigy Brake Control - 3050 - RVWholesalers.com RV Parts

As for your tow rating, Quick is right.

Quartz? .........

 

[Carbeaux]

Quartz? .........

Quick, Quartz...whatever it takes. :teethmast

 

[butterbean]

Thanks for all the help/information. I just located my plug under the dash today and waiting for the prodigy to arrive in the mail. Probably tomorrow. Then I'm gonna try and do some heavy towing the middle of July. It's my fathers trailer but will be mine in a few years. What about adjustments to the hitch setup. He has the equalizer weight distribution hitch with anti-sway set up and is towing with a 2010 Silverado 2 wheel drive. Should I need to reset the heighth adjustment on the hitch or should it be about the same. Are air bags or active suspension a requirement or simply a luxury (sp?)? I won't be towing really often now so don't want to spend too much extra money on the truck. I do plan on adding some suspension help when I do more regular towing. Also plan on replacing the rear shackles sometime this year as I've read that they are pretty crappy on a 2006 Titan.

 

[Quartz]

I have no experience towing a TT. I will defer to loufish and Carbeaux and others who have about the air bags and weight distribution setup. I would put shackle replacement pretty high on my list of things to do though.

 

[desertruner09]

Thanks for all the help/information. I just located my plug under the dash today and waiting for the prodigy to arrive in the mail. Probably tomorrow. Then I'm gonna try and do some heavy towing the middle of July. It's my fathers trailer but will be mine in a few years. What about adjustments to the hitch setup. He has the equalizer weight distribution hitch with anti-sway set up and is towing with a 2010 Silverado 2 wheel drive. Should I need to reset the heighth adjustment on the hitch or should it be about the same. Are air bags or active suspension a requirement or simply a luxury (sp?)? I won't be towing really often now so don't want to spend too much extra money on the truck. I do plan on adding some suspension help when I do more regular towing. Also plan on replacing the rear shackles sometime this year as I've read that they are pretty crappy on a 2006 Titan.

Shackles should be first on the list of things to do. The 08+ shackles are much improved and relatively cheap while the PRG shackles are bullet proof and adjustable but significantly more.

Air bags are more of a luxury on a stock Titan that is pulling within its limits, but they are really nice to have. I run air bags because my truck is leveled, otherwise the nose would be sky high with a trailer on it. They really firm up the rear end so that there isn't nearly as much bouncing after a large bump is hit and it feels more stable. I don't have any experience with the active suspension, but I've heard good things.

Also, LT tires would help with stability but they aren't required on a truck towing within it's capacities. Just be aware, if you do switch to LT tires, your gas mileage will generally decrease (heavier built tires) and your ride quality will generally decrease (stiffer tires).

You might have to reset the hitch height for your truck, but it shouldn't be a huge deal. Your goal is to get the trailer as level as possible while also keeping the truck somewhat level. Hope that helps a little.

 

[smithmdsmith]

I just set up my 2008 Pro-4x for towing my 24 foot TT with an Equalizer hitch.

Download and read the setup instructions for the hitch from the manufacturer website. They are good.

Measure the height of the truck's wheel wells before you hook up the trailer. Also measure the height of the trailer's hitch with the trailer level (relative to the ground).

When you're done hooking up and leveling out with the Equalizer, your front wheel wells should be at the same height as unhitched. You're back wheel wells will be down some. Your trailer's hitch should be at the height that keeps it level.

Good luck and be patient. It can be tedious, but once its right, it'll tow great. You won't need air bags or anything for that load.

Matt

Sent from my ADR6300 using AutoGuide App

 

[Quartz]

Shackles should be first on the list of things to do. The 08+ shackles are much improved and relatively cheap while the PRG shackles are bullet proof and adjustable but significantly more.

Air bags are more of a luxury on a stock Titan that is pulling within its limits, but they are really nice to have. I run air bags because my truck is leveled, otherwise the nose would be sky high with a trailer on it. They really firm up the rear end so that there isn't nearly as much bouncing after a large bump is hit and it feels more stable. I don't have any experience with the active suspension, but I've heard good things.

Also, LT tires would help with stability but they aren't required on a truck towing within it's capacities. Just be aware, if you do switch to LT tires, your gas mileage will generally decrease (heavier built tires) and your ride quality will generally decrease (stiffer tires).

You might have to reset the hitch height for your truck, but it shouldn't be a huge deal. Your goal is to get the trailer as level as possible while also keeping the truck somewhat level. Hope that helps a little.

I don't tow more than 6,000 lbs with my Titan. I used to have active suspension and it worked well. The main benefit was stiffening the rear suspension while virtually eliminating axle wrap. The biggest problem was adjusting it was a PITA. You have to jack the truck up, remove the wheels, and get cranking with an allen wrench and open end wrench. It is not a system that you adjust for towing and readjust when you get back home from your trip.

I agree that the air bags are not needed but are convenient. I will be installing them on my new T more for load hauling than trailer hauling.

 

[desertruner09]

I don't tow more than 6,000 lbs with my Titan. I used to have active suspension and it worked well. The main benefit was stiffening the rear suspension while virtually eliminating axle wrap. The biggest problem was adjusting it was a PITA. You have to jack the truck up, remove the wheels, and get cranking with an allen wrench and open end wrench. It is not a system that you adjust for towing and readjust when you get back home from your trip.

I agree that the air bags are not needed but are convenient. I will be installing them on my new T more for load hauling than trailer hauling.

The travel trailer I tow is only 3500lbs fully loaded, but once I add my dirtbike in the bed, fuel, tools, extra parts, extra water, fire wood and a few people I am pretty close, if not over, my payload limit for a common desert trip. So air bags are most definitely for payload rather than trailer weight.

I didn't realize that the active suspension was so hard to adjust. It looks like I went the right way going with air bags. I have a bicycle pump behind the back seat that I can use to pump up the bags (small volume so very easy) and I have the air chucks inside the rear side compartment so they are protected. It is very easy to adjust the height and an ideal set up for anyone that hauls (especially those of use who are leveled).

 

[butterbean]

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I want to make sure that I'm as informed as possible before undertaking towing this big of a trailer. I will definitely update to some 08 shackles, don't want something shooting up through my bed. All the information I get from here is great. This site has saved me a couple hundred bucks in the 3 months I've had my Titan.

 

[Quartz]

The travel trailer I tow is only 3500lbs fully loaded, but once I add my dirtbike in the bed, fuel, tools, extra parts, extra water, fire wood and a few people I am pretty close, if not over, my payload limit for a common desert trip. So air bags are most definitely for payload rather than trailer weight.

I didn't realize that the active suspension was so hard to adjust. It looks like I went the right way going with air bags. I have a bicycle pump behind the back seat that I can use to pump up the bags (small volume so very easy) and I have the air chucks inside the rear side compartment so they are protected. It is very easy to adjust the height and an ideal set up for anyone that hauls (especially those of use who are leveled).

I'm lazy so I intend to use this.

 

[desertruner09]

I'm lazy so I intend to use this. http://www.amazon.com/Industries-HV...TF8&coliid=I3IA3ZMG9OK02P&colid=3BK92B5UJAS9H

That thing is perfect, you can plug it in the outlet in the bed. You got me thinking now...

To the OP, the money you save with this site will go towards mods once you start digging into more threads. Once you start modding, its really hard to stop.

 

[HRTKD]

Going back to the original question posted, you can find the Titan Towing Capacities Chart over at CT using this link:
Towing Capacities Chart - Nissan Titan Forum: Club Titan Forums. It's the first post in the thread so you don't have to dig for it.

 

[loufish]

It's a darn shame that a overall nice truck like the Titan needs brand new parts replaced....Yes I'm talking about replacing the shackles(Titans under 2008)