Can V6 Pathfinder pull '11 Supra 21v?

Pop Addict · Criminal Joined: 25 Jun 2010 Posts: 79

About to buy a '08 Pathfinder, V6. Rated at 6000LB towing capacity.

Anyone see any issues with this rig launching my soon-to-be new boat ('11 Launch 21v) ? The 21v is 3800LB + about 1000LB for the trailer = 4800LB. I'm sure the pathfinder can pull it on the road just fine, but is there any concern about dropping it in the water (potential sliding??) or pulling it out?

Or should I bite the bullet and get a V8? I'd really rather not...

kartman · Posted: Oct 17, 2011 2:18 pm Post subject:

bite the bullet and get a bigger truck for a boat that heavy. if you ever have to pull hills you will be thankfull you did.

fish6942 · Addict Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 603

The more important question is whether it will be able to STOP the boat/trailer in a panic situation.

OneMoreSet · Newbie Joined: 26 Aug 2011 Posts: 5

I have an '05 pathfinder (V6) and towed an '05 supra 22ssv - which weight was ~3400 + trailer + goods. Also I believe the weight quoted is "dry" - no fuel - figure a few hundred pounds there too. I figure I was close to 5k lbs all in.

I trailer through rocky mountains so its not just flat and straight so it was working. I think that was pretty much max weight I felt comfortable with. Engine could pull it but you could really feel the weight behind the truck.

I also used the airride springs which helped leveling and handling alot.

Cheers

TnR6Rida · Posted: Oct 18, 2011 9:37 am Post subject:

Yes it will, but you will be able to tell the boat is back there big time. I would go with a bigger vehicle.

Since you are looking at Nissan...Armada maybe?

ridininmd · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 1231

It'll pull it, how much trailering do you do? If it's a few miles I wouldn't be scared of it, if you do long distances or a lot of hills I'd look for something bigger.

Unless the ramp is really steep or slick I wouldn't think you'd have any problems on a ramp as long as you take it easy.

Pop Addict · Criminal Joined: 25 Jun 2010 Posts: 79

Hmm Armada? We want an SUV that will tow the boat and has 3rd row fold-down seating. From what I've found, a Pathfinder or a Commander is the only choice (trying to stay around $22k).

I've trailered a boat for the past 2 years and had no issues. Was pulling a 21' Aztec Sunstar (dry weight incl trailer = 4000 LB) with a '06 4Runner (V6). Never had any problems with it.

I trailer the boat only from my house to the lake - about 12-15 miles on relatively flat streets (Atlanta area). The boat ramps are right off a main street and I would consider them to be average concrete boat ramps. Never mossy...sometimes wet if lots of people are loading and unloading.

Any further input given all of this?