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    Posted: 05 Jul 2017 at 12:32am
Thank you for the VERY info-packed reply. I'm now pulling my r-pod with a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. Now it'll pass everything but a gas station!
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Originally posted by rmcdiarmid1

Thank you for the VERY info-packed reply. I'm now pulling my r-pod with a 2003 Toyota Sequoia. Now it'll pass everything but a gas station!

Slow down and keep your speed to 60 mph or lower. It will help. Also, on climbs, keep your engine RPMs to 3000 rpm or lower if possible. You may not be the fastest going uphill, but your wallet will appreciate having more in it at the end of the trip.
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Good advice! Out here in California the max speed for towing a trailer is 55mph (which I adhere to). Most others seem to think it's merely a suggestion, however.
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Originally posted by rmcdiarmid1

Good advice! Out here in California the max speed for towing a trailer is 55mph (which I adhere to). Most others seem to think it's merely a suggestion, however.
Including truckers it seems. There are stretches of some freeways where a higher limit is posted. Otherwise it's the double nickel. Helps with the gas mileage though.
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I plan to tow with a 2010 Nissan Armada (5.6 V8).   Has anyone in the forum towed with an Armada before?
My mechanic said it should do fine, but I would like to hear what the experience of others has been.
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Nissan Towing Guide for 2010
You should be just fine. Even if it did not come with the towing package, it is rated for both 2wd and 4wd at 6,500 lbs. With the towing package, it is rated fat 9,100 lbs for 2wd or 9,000 lbs for 4wd.
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