[mburbank]

Raleigh NC to San Diego CA pulling a trailer motor never got hotter then normal. I swear it is up hill all the way. That truck was working,,,,,,,,

 

[dubie2003]

I assume you towed it in 4th (ie. OD off). It appears that Nissans (well the Frontier/Xterra/Pathfinder and the Titan/Amada/QX56) like the revs on the new VQ40 and VK56 so if you see the temps start to rise, drop the gear down a notch and raise the rpm a little. This will get all the fluids pumping more and the temps will decrease quickly.

How heavy was the trailer and any issues with braking?

 

[slothrs]

I don't know what it weighs but I wouldn't expect the Frontier to have any trouble from the look of it as long as the OD is off.

I have never had the temperature gauge in the cluster even move when towing over Vail Pass or Monarch pass but I guarantee the engine temperature went through the roof. I wish there was a factory option to get the actual temperature rather than a gauge that is designed to not scare anyone until too late. Maybe a Scanguage is in my future.

 

[SDHarleydad]

Welcome to San Diego!

 

[Mainerunr]

nice but I hate to tell you, east coast to west coast is definitely a downhill trip...:nana:

 

[boom2225]

i tow a similar 6' x 12' trailer for my hardwood floor business every day. truck has never got hot or has any problem towing it. trailer weighs around 3000lbs give or take.

 

[RJB]

yeah i have a 6x12 that i pull all the time with two bikes in it to go to the races never a problem