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As a former Nissan tech i would not pull with one. the axles, trans, and cooling system have enough trouble without the extra weight. I replaced a lot of the related parts compared to the number of them we sold. Armada is not a true 1/2 ton vehicle comparatively. they use lighter drivetrains and shorter wheelbases. a real 1/2 ton truck will tow a lot better than those and probably get better fuel economy. it will also handle the weight much better. and it will live a long life.
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Terryallan
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I also believe you will need more TV. IF you need a SUV TV. A used Excursion, would be your best choice, or at the very least a 2500 series Burban
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MitchF150
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I wouldn't do it with the specs you listed.
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You should Be looking in the new 1/2 ton range at a minimum. If i were you though I would be looking at a3/4 ton as it will tow much easier.
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eric james wrote:According to the numbers you provided, you'll be over your Armada's tongue weight capacity (900) before adding any gear to your Cougar (950).
Typically you'd want to shop around 6200 dry max for your 9000lb towing capacity. That will keep the tongue weight down too thus keeping you from exceeding your payload.
That Cougar has a very heavy tongue weight!
x2!! too much tongue weight for the Armada. you're already over with the base version of that trailer.
and are you sure you mean the Explorer and not the Excursion?
the current Explorer has a tow max of only 5000lbs.!
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There's a search mechanism on here that's fairly simple to use. You will find weeks of reading on this issue. WHY is it here again!
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Don't do it.. Get a 3/4-ton or 1-ton for that TT
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retired-tech wrote:As a former Nissan tech i would not pull with one. the axles, trans, and cooling system have enough trouble without the extra weight. I replaced a lot of the related parts compared to the number of them we sold. Armada is not a true 1/2 ton vehicle comparatively. they use lighter drivetrains and shorter wheelbases. a real 1/2 ton truck will tow a lot better than those and probably get better fuel economy. it will also handle the weight much better. and it will live a long life.
Interesting... Over 105k miles w/ quite a bit of towing on big offroad tires, lots of "Jeep Trail" offroading and have had nothing of the sort.. Quite a few other owners can say the same.. Pinion seals do leave some to be desired for more offroad use though...
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halibutman214 wrote:There's a search mechanism on here that's fairly simple to use. You will find weeks of reading on this issue. WHY is it here again!
I would think it is here again because someone wanted to ask the opinion of other campers!
Why look through old stuff when there are lots of members willing to offer up fresh comments!
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