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Thanks for sharing this. We tow with a 2010 Infiniti QX56 (basically the fancy Armada). We towed a 25ft (total length) trailer for a couple of years with no issue at all. Towed from Missouri to Oregon and back. Had really high winds in Wyoming and Montana and never had an issue. Use common sense and slow down when things get sketchy. We are now towing a 30ft (total length) and have had no issues. I think it makes a HUGE difference to have the weight distribution hitch setup right. It really keeps the tow vehicle and trailer coupled together nicely. Setting up that hitch with the vehicle off is a really smart suggestion. The air bags work so well on these that it can cover up a poorly setup weight distribution hitch. We checked all of our axle weights at the CAT scales and were within spec on all of them. It helps that the tow vehicle was almost 6,000 pounds and the weight on the trailer axles was also around 6,000 pounds. It keeps the trailer from whipping a lighter tow vehicle. Happy Towing.

How many lbs is that this loaded

I know this is old. But what do you have for trailer brake controller.

Me and my family got the same set up. We just purchased a 2023 Nissan armada, SL, midnight edition and this weekend. We will be trying it with our 28 foot Jayco trailer.

I’m looking at a 2017 Nissan armada. Does it have to have a tow package or can you add a hitch and whatever else and it will tow ?

Thank you! I own a 2010 Nissan Armada and have loved towing with it as well. We went the rental route for 2 years before purchasing a 31' Bunkhouse. We're still hesitant the Armada is capable. Only because of how short it is compared to the trailer. But we're going to try out now that we've seen your video. I know it's capable of around 9,000 lbs. And I agree, the self- leveling air ride suspension is awesome.

Really appreciate your video. Actually buying one right now and glad to see some real world experience with it. Any updates you may have would be great!

Thank you for sharing we have similar setup I've done a lot of towing with my other truck not so much with my Nissan

Curious what trailer you landed on .i have a 2011 armada w 9k capacity n 7500 gwvr n also looking for a bunkhouse trailer. This was very helpful...would live more trailer model recommendations to look into. Thanks!

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Me and my wife tow a jayco Jay flight 264 bhw no slide out. With a 2011 Armada platinum and I didn't use the sway bars just straight hitched. From Houston, TX to Missouri. No problems and took it through a storm on the way home. Granted the 2011 Armada has a 9100lb towing cap in 2wd with self leveling air suspension. Yet many other RVer's couldn't believe the 2011 could haul it.

We have a 2017 armada sl and a 2019 jayco 224bh. We tow with weight distribution, sway bar and it pulls just fine. We have towed threw Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. All I can say is be careful in the wind pulling anything longer than what we have. Oh yea let's not forget about the sway from semi trucks passing. Even though we have a sway bar I still grip the steering wheel a bit tighter when a semi passes by. I'm not looking for arguments here, this is just my opinion. Another thing, make sure your payload (weight inside and on the hitch of the Armada) weight isn't exceeded.

Seems like if you setup the hitch and then raise the rear it will defeat the hitch’s purpose? No sure

Did you need towing mirrors to see your wheels on your trailer. I'm having a hard time finding towing mirrors for my '18 Armada?

Thanks for the video. I really appreciate the testimonial.

Just bought a 2017 Armada traded my 2006 QX 56 with 258k miles on it I towed my Jako same floor plans from Texas to New York city and back no issues with the QX56 I'm sure the Armada updated with more power now can due much better.

Air suspension is not your true friend here. The problem is that it creates illusion of proper weight distribution but in fact it masks the lack of it. You have to tighten your hitch to the point that the vehicle is level WITHOUT auto leveling. You may have to use scales to make sure that you return weight to the front wheels and may be add a few more pounds from hitch weight. In addition, with well tensioned hitch your sway control will go to the max. With my Durango RT TNG and 7300 lb Imagine 2800 I don't feel 18 wheelers and winds up to 25 mph whatsoever. Armada is slightly softer sprung but still a very good vehicle.

How much was it during the black Friday sale

quick question, my armada rides way lower, is that a hitch adjustment, we are towing a 6300lbs.

Both seem to have a maximum weight capacity of 220. Would you recommend either for riders that are over this?

thanks!

We've been towing with our 12 Armada for over 7 years and we love it.

People have to stop looking at tow capacity. It’s the least important number. Cargo capacity is the most important number. You will always go over cargo capacity well before your tow capacity. The number is on the drivers side door panel. Be safe

Did you install tow mirrors? I have a 2014 Armada I would like to install tow mirrors on.

Great video… We are on the opposite side of Texas then you, we live Nort of Ft Worth. We Pull the same exact trailer 2021 287BHS with our 2018 Armada. I don’t have any issues. I have thought about some E rated tires. But not 100 percent I want to spend the money on them yet as we have had no issues.

What size trailer is that?

Hey man, thanks for the video. I got a 2019 Infiniti Qx80 ,basically the same thing, I was wondering about the weight distribution bars you put on yours. Even with the tow package did you find them to still be nessasary for the most optimal tow? My fiancé and are looking to buy a trailer exactly like the one you chose and I have hauled big stuff before but never on the road... thanks again.

This is awesome thanks for your insight.

Thank you very helpful we are getting a 36 and found no info if the armada would be fine

Thanks for the video it helps alot. We have the Nissan titan xd diesel for our rv but my wife is also considering a suv that could tow our 28 footer.

We have been towing a Keystone Springdale 298BH (6,800lbs dry) with a 2019 SV for about a year now. Curt weight distribution hitch and 2 sway bars. The Armada is a bit bouncy so we installed a set of Firestone Fir4150 Coil Rite Air Springs in the rear suspension. No noticeable difference so I'm thinking it's likely the tires (not factory installed). What tires do you have installed?

So like you I was also looking for info on towing with an armada. We have a 2018 V8 Nissan Armada with the tow package. We have a 28ft Sunline 6700GW and it tows beautifully! Took it local on highway doing no more than 65 mph. Glad I didn’t listen to all the negativity that I shouldn’t be using the armada... it handled it very well!! Have fun!!

Yeah, nah mate. Too big.

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Thanks for the comparison

We can tow our 28BHBE jay flight with our 2011 Infiniti QX56. We don’t really do that because we have a truck but we used to tow it with a 2010 Infiniti QX56

We have a jayco jayflight 245rls. We were towing it with a Silverado but are now looking at an armada, can you show how you set up the weight distribution hitch with the air suspension?

Good information. Did you lock out 6th and 7th gear or did you just leave it in drive?

Dont just go off the tow rating, look up a video on here about towing/payload for travel trailers and all the numbers you need to run. The guy made a free spreadsheet that will basically tell if if its go or no. I think that trailer it too long for the armada, wind will be a killer.

Thank you! I have a 2007 Armada, trying to determine what size travel trailer we should be looking at. I like the idea of renting before you buy, brilliant!

Hi, and thanks for posting this video! Like you and Mandinator already said, there is very little CZcams content on Armada towing. We've just purchased 2017 Armada Platinum, and a 2015 Keystone Bullet 272BHS. Like that trailer as it's 5,030lbs dry weight, so even with max payload of 2,500lbs, it will be about a thousand pounds below Armada's max towing capacity. We had a popup trailer for the past 10 years, (towed it with Kia Sorento), so I have some experience, but obviously this is going to be a different game with the high, long and heavier Hard-top trailer. How did you find the breaking with the Armada, towing that trailer with a break controller? Any tail-swaying while breaking? Did you use the Tow-mode on the Armada? Any noticeable difference with vs without it? Also curious about fuel consumption, do you have any info on how you did with the trailer on that? Thanks for anything you can share! Hope you stay safe and enjoy your Trailer!

Hey Buddy, I am currently also in the same boat as you are looking to get a travel trailer bunkhouse. I own a 2019 Infiniti Qx80, not sure if it has the same air suspension as your Armada, maybe it does? The dry weight of the trailer is approximately 7200lbs with a max cargo capacity of 2200lbs. Do you think the QX80 can tow with say 1000lbs of cargo or is that too much? BTW the total length is 37.5 feet.

Thanks for sharing this! We have also noticed a lack of info on towing with an Armada. This review is very helpful!

My question is with the app can you have to scooters connected to one account?

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Do you have the Extra battery 🔋 for es3

I did same thing and prefer the comfort of the Max but the lighter weight of the ES3 is superb for travel. If I was carrying a lot up and down stairs I'd take the lighter scooter.