Towing

[Weiry]

Nissan X-Trail

Edited December 2, 2005 by Weiry

[Guest bluecod]

Weiry,

Haven't driven one yet but the Specs below are taken off the Nissan website. I was also thinking of one for a replacement to tow around a 4.3 metre Quintrex Fishrunner, so I'll be interested to hear other people's opinions as well. Its a pity it doesn't come with a small V8 option

 

It features 132kW of power and 245Nm of torque. Outstanding low and mid-range torque combined with plenty of high end power

Towing capacity

- with trailer brakes (kg) 2000

- without trailer brakes (kg) 750

- towball download (kg) 150

[jewnut]

trailer boat did a test some months ago and gave it a great review. They said its best suited to midweght towing (1200-1600kgs) so im sure it will pull the hornet no probs

[Guest fishrunner]

Hi Weiry,

I think you would be fine the lil c/console or hornet behind an Xtrail, as bout 2 weeks ago saw one on the road at rockdale towin a 5 1/2 mtr fiberglass cuddy, seemed to be going well and still had acceleration, I was quite impressed.

Good to do your homework though.

cheers

Edited September 19, 2005 by fishrunner

[jewnut]

im pretty sure Byron bought one not so long ago, maybe he can give some first hand input.

[Byron]

See PM response Weiry.

Thanks JewNut you are spot on mate!

[Guest Target]

Weiry

Ive got the X-Trail and tow my little tub behind it no worries at all. Mind you I'm only talking about a 4.1 at around 400kg all up. However I have had it all loaded up with camping gear and a few people on longer trips and done alot of towing up and down the F3 freeway. With my boat you hardly even slow down on the big hills - it has plenty in reserve. Ive also towed a 750kg boat for very short trips but it has no problems there either. If youve got a hornet I am sure you will have no problems at all.

Adrian

[Martin]

I had a Honda CRV with a 1.8 litre engine which towed a Stejcraft 4.7 fiberglass cuddy cabin boat no problems. It had to go up some very steep hills also.

The X-Trail should be fine. I assume your boat is alloy to say 5m

Edited September 19, 2005 by Martin

[Bashir]

Weiry what boat do you have. Towing 2000kg with an xtrail is simply stupid.

[The Rabbit]

Just to give you a comparison , I've got a Mazda Tribute, 3ltr V6 150Kw and have towed my brother's old 5.2mtr GRP with no problems.

[Guest Target]

Weiry what boat do you have.  Towing 2000kg with an xtrail is simply stupid.

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Might be stupid with 0 to 100km/h in 3 days, but the compliance plate says you can tow 2000kg Just dont hit the brakes too hard either - the x-trail only weighs 1400kg.

For a Hornet though - no probs

[Bashir]

Thats my point, its never the ability to move a certain weight, stopping is by far the more important thing to consider.

[Guest Target]

Its tossing up between that and everyday to and from work use of your car ...trying to find a happy medium $$$.

Wiery

I wasnt able to go up in car size when I got my X-Trail - company car and the budget allowed was taken to the hilt on the X-Trail. If you want a happy medium I find the X-Trail perfect. I drive lots of K's for work (50,000 a year), drive onto construction sites which are not always nice and flat, tow the boat, seats fold flat and you can sleep in the back easily - and all in a vehicle that drives like a car not like a truck. Due for a new car in about 12 months and will seriously be looking at a new x-trail unless my budget is extendedand I get the pathfinder.

Adrian

[Guest Jocool]

Weiry, bear in mind that the Patrol is a lot bigger physically. As well as the added fuel cost you would be looking at access dramas if your driveway/carport is tight.

My sister has the Patrol 3.0 turbo deisel. Awesome car to drive. Plenty of grunt, and the fuel burn is suprisingly low. It uses a lot less fuel than her 3.2 Musso was using. Plenty of tourque with the 3.0L so towing is not a problem!