2016 NISSAN TITAN load capacity

King pin load
When using a 5th wheel hitch, keep the tongue
load between 15 - 25% of the total trailer load
within the maximum king pin load limits shown in
the following “Towing Load/Specification” chart.
If the king pin load becomes excessive, rearrange
cargo to allow for proper king pin load.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight
(GAW)
The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label. The GVW equals the combined weight of
the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment. In addition, front or rear GAW must
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label.Towing with Weight Distributing Class 4
Hitch
The Class 4 towing capacities shown in the
towing load specification charts are calculated
per the SAE J2807 standards. Additional pas-
sengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such
as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle
and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing ca-
pacity and trailer tongue load.
The vehicle and trailer need to be weighed to
confirm the vehicle is within the GVWR, Front
GAWR, Rear GAWR, Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) and Towing capacity.
All vehicle and trailer weights can be measured
using platform type scales commonly found at
truck stops, highway weigh stations, building
supply centers or salvage yards.
Towing with Gooseneck Hitch
The gooseneck towing capacities are calculated
assuming a base vehicle with driver and any
options required to achieve the rating. Additional
passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment,
such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the
vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum tow-
ing capacity and trailer tongue load.
The vehicle and trailer need to be weighed to
confirm the vehicle is within the GVWR, Front
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GAWR, Rear GAWR, Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) and Towing capacity.
All vehicle and trailer weights can be measured
using platform type scales commonly found at
truck stops, highway weigh stations, building
supply centers or salvage yards.
To determine the available payload capacity for
tongue/king pin load, use the following proce-
dure.1. Locate the GVWR on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
2. Weigh your vehicle on the scale with all of the passengers and cargo that are normally
in the vehicle when towing a trailer.
3. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GVWR. The remaining amount is the avail-
able maximum tongue/king pin load.
To determine the available towing capacity, use
the following procedure. 1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the Towing Load/Specification chart found in
this section.
2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GCWR. The remaining amount is the avail-
able maximum towing capacity. To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh
your trailer on a scale with all equipment and
cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is
towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not
more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating shown
on the trailer and is not more than the calculated
available maximum towing capacity.
Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale to
make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear
Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front
Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight
on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
The cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to
be moved or removed to meet the specified rat-
ings.
Example:
● Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed
on a scale - including passengers, cargo and
hitch - 7,804 lb. (3,540 kg).
● Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label -
7,804 lb. (3,540 kg).
● Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
from “Towing Load/Specification chart -
19,450 lb. (8,822 kg).
● Maximum Trailer towing capacity from “Tow-
ing Load/Specification chart - 9,200 lb.
(4,173 kg).8,990 lb. (4,078 kg) GVWR
– 7,804 lb. (3,540 kg) GVW
= 1,186 lb. (538 kg) Available for tongue/ king pin weight
19,450 lb. (8,822 kg) GCWR
– 7,804 lb. (3,540 kg) GVW
= 11,644 lb. (5,282 kg) Capacity available for towing
1,186 lb. (538 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 11,644 lb. (5,282 kg) Available capacity
= 10 % tongue weight
The available towing capacity may be less than
the maximum towing capacity due to the passen-
ger and cargo load in the vehicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-
tween 10% of the trailer weight or within the
trailer tongue load specification recommended
by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load
becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to ob-
tain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the
maximum tongue weight specification shown in
the “Towing load/specification” chart even if the
calculated available tongue weight is greater
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than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less
than 10% , reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATIONDiesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 4WD
Model SSV SLPlatinumPro4X
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 12,313.1 lb
(5,585.1 kg) 12,036.7 lb
(5,459.8 kg) 12,164.4 lb
(5,517.7 kg) 11,888.0 lb
(5,392.3 kg) 11,928.5 lb
(5,410.7 kg) 11,652.1 lb
(5,285.3 kg) 11,837.9 lb
(5,369.6 kg) 10,623.4 lb
(4,818.7 kg) 11,783.5 lb
(5,344.9 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,231.3 lb
(558.5 kg) 1,203.7 lb
(546.0 kg) 1,216.5 lb
(551.8 kg) 1,188.7 lb
(539.2 kg) 1,192.9 lb
(541.1 kg) 1,165.1 lb
(528.5 kg) 1,183.9 lb
(537.0 kg) 1,062.4 lb
(481.9 kg) 1,178.4 lb
(534.5 kg)
Maximum King pin load – ––––––––
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 19,450 lb (8,822 kg)
Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 4WD
Model SSV SLPlatinumPro4X
Maximum Towing capacity*1, *3 ––11,827.8 lb
(5,365.0 kg) 11,252.2 lb
(5,103.9 kg) 10,255.9 lb
(4,652.0 kg) 9,678.3 lb
(4,390.0 kg) 9,651.8 lb
(4,378.0 kg) 8,807.5 lb
(3,995.0 kg) 10,555.7 lb
(4,788.0 kg)
Maximum Tongue load ––––– – –– –
Maximum King pin load ––1,774.3 lb
(804.8 kg) 1,687.8 lb
(765.6 kg) 1,538.4 lb
(697.8 kg) 1,451.7 lb
(658.5 kg) 1,447.8 lb
(656.7 kg) 1,321.2 lb
(599.3 kg) 1,553.4 lb
(718.2 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 19,450 lb. (8,822 kg)
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Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD2WD 4WD 4WD
Model SSV SLPlatinumPro4X
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,269.8 lb
(5,111.9 kg) 10,998.7 lb
(4,988.9 kg) 11,121.1 lb
(5,044.4 kg) 10,850 lb
(4,921.5 kg) 10,088 lb
(4,575.8 kg) 9,812.5 lb (4,
450.9kg) 10,004.7 lb
(4,538.0 kg) 9,721.9 lb
(4,409.8 kg) 10,746.2 lb
(4,874.4 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,127 lb (511.
2 kg) 1,099.9 lb
(498.9 kg) 1,112 lb (504.
4 kg) 1,184.9 lb
(492.1 kg) 1,008.8 lb
(457.6 kg) 981.3 lb (445.
1 kg) 1,000.5 lb
(453.8 kg) 972.2 lb (441.
0 kg) 1,074.5 lb
(487.4 kg)
M axim um Kin g pin lo ad––––– – –––
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 17,700 lb
(8,029 kg) 17,700 lb
(8,029 kg) 17,700 lb
(8,029 kg) 17,700 lb
(8,029 kg) 16,900 lb
(7,666 kg) 16,900 lb
(7,666 kg) 16,900 lb
(7,666 kg)16,900 lb
(7,666 kg)17,700 lb
(8,029 kg)
Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 4WD
Model SSV SLPlatinumPro4X
Maximum Towing capacity*1, *3 ––11,380 lb
(5,161.9kg) 11,109 lb
(5,039.0 kg) 10,347 lb
(4,693.3 kg) 10,071.5 lb
(4,568.4 kg) 10,263.6 lb
(4,655.5 kg) 9,980.9 lb
(4,527.3 kg) 11,005.1 lb
(4,991.9 kg)
Maximum Tongue load ––––– – –– –
Maximum King pin load ––1,707 lb
(774.3 kg) 1,666.3 lb
(755.8 kg) 1,552.1 lb
(704.0 kg) 1,510.8 lb
(685.3 kg) 1,539.5 lb
(698.3 kg) 1,497.2 lb
(679.1 kg) 1,650.8 lb
(748.8 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating – –17,700 lb
(8,029 kg) 17,700 lb
(8,029 kg) 16,900 lb
(7,666 kg) 16,900 lb
(7,666 kg) 16,900 lb
(7,666 kg)16,900 lb
(7,666 kg)17,700 lb
(8,029 kg)
*1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers,
cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.
*2: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg).
*3: The maximum towing capacity when using the Genuine NISSAN step bumper as a ball mount is 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) and 500 lb. (227 kg) tongue load.
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WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-
dling. Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work with the
vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake sys-
tem. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (907 kg) .
Class II hitch
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,587 kg).
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).
Class IV hitch
Class IV trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 10,000 lb (4,535 kg). A
weight distributing hitch should be used to tow
trailers that weigh over 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
trailer hitch equipment that has a 10,000 lb
(4,535 kg) maximum weight rating, but your ve-
hicle is only capable of towing the maximum
trailer weights shown in the “Towing
Load/Specification” chart in this section.
5th wheel/gooseneck
A 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer can be towed by
installing a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch.
These types of hitches are mounted in the bed of
the pick-up. A professional trailer equipment sup-
plier should install these hitches as it is veryimportant to mount the hitch correctly to distrib-
ute the king pin weight for the proper load carry-
ing and sway control performance.
The king pin weight should be 15% of the fully
loaded trailer. Make sure the king pin weight does
not cause the gross vehicle weight to exceed the
Gross Maximum Weight Rating or the rear axle
weight to exceed the Rear Gross Axle Weight
rating. For additional information, refer to “Maxi-
mum load limits” in this section.
The weight of the trailer should not exceed the
maximum towing capacity for the vehicle. For
additional information, refer to “Towing
Load/Specification” chart in this section.
Make sure the trailer design allows for the correct
vehicle to trailer clearances before purchasing a
5th wheel trailer.
WARNING
●
The hitch should not be attached to or
affect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust sys-
tem, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
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