Trailer Recommendation

[Cobalt262]

Thanks! I just checked my Pathfinder towing capacity. I'm going to need a bigger truck.

[ajcampen]

How much does 262 weigh on trailer with gear gas?

[cmattj]

The previous owner of ours had it boat house to rack storage. No trailer???

He ordered a brand new 2017 from Cobalt. EZ Loader... very nice and good for me.. well now I'm stuck with a trailer that I almost want to store inside.. haha..

So I cover the trailer now for 8 months... geeeze right??

It is common in a lot of mid lakes and communities if the service is available... why deal with a trailer that just eats tires and bunks..

Used is looking good.. that one in tx if he has vin proof to call the builder and maybe proof of boat on trailer may be the ticket.. fresh rubber.. fresh wood plus never.. ever rust

[AsLan7]

Thanks! I just checked my Pathfinder towing capacity. I'm going to need a bigger truck.

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Yes; Nissan Pathfinder is outmatched by a 262.
Now the Nissan Armada will do the job!

Dry weight of a 262 is 4,700 pounds. Add engine; fuels, trailer and gear and you’re closer to 7,000 pounds.

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[Driller]

That’s a nice part of Austin so I would think the ad is creditable. Especially if it is parked at his house which it appears to be. The trailer is about 30 minutes from my home.

If you need help, or want me to look at it, pm me. I can’t get to it before the weekend, but then I’m available.

McClains are considered a top of the line trailer in Texas. My buddy has one which he pulls his 262 with and thinks it’s the best thing since sliced bread. I just don’t know about the surge brakes.

[ajcampen]

I have an armada for my 5800# boat/trailer. Double check stats on it before u buy bc not every set up of armada is 8200 lbs.

[AsLan7]

I have an armada for my 5800# boat/trailer. Double check stats on it before u buy bc not every set up of armada is 8200 lbs.

If buying a used Armada, when set up with the 5.6 liter V8, all 320 horses and 385 ft-pounds of torque will pull 9,000 pounds with the tow package. My brother owns two. They are a beast of an SUV for towing.

Here are the 7 best towing SUV’s for under $20,000 according to AT:

https://www.autotrader.com/car-deals/7- ... 000-191978



The 2017/18 tow rating drops to 8,500 pounds but power goes to 390 horses/394 ft lbs of torque. Still a beast. Not many 8 passenger SUV’s with fold flat third row seats out there. Armada is one of them. She will pull a 262 with ease with that tow package.

https://www.nissanusa.com/suvs/armada/v ... on.sl.html

[ajcampen]

I have an armada for my 5800# boat/trailer. Double check stats on it before u buy bc not every set up of armada is 8200 lbs.

If buying a used Armada, when set up with the 5.6 liter V8, all 320 horses and 385 ft-pounds of torque will pull 9,000pounds with the tow package. My brother owns two. They are a beast of an SUV for towing.

The 2017/18 tow rating drops to 8,500 pounds but power goes to 390 horses/394 ft lbs of torque. Still a beast. Not many 8 passenger SUV’s with fold flat third row seats out there. Armada is one of them. She will pull a 262 with ease with that tow package.

https://www.nissanusa.com/suvs/armada/v ... on.sl.html

The 2015 4x4 sv tows 6500. The 2 wheel drive which I own tows 8200 lbs. I didn’t know about the diff until after my purchase. Was very glad I didn’t buy the 4x4

[AsLan7]

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“The 2015 4x4 sv tows 6500. The 2 wheel drive which I own tows 8200 lbs. I didn’t know about the diff until after my purchase. Was very glad I didn’t buy the 4x4“


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Many times the 2x2 is lower AJC. Here is the 4x4 2015/Armada tow ratings: Do you own any of these? My brother has the platinum model. Maybe you have different model. SV?

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[NautiGirl]

Cobalts are just big heavy boats.... I have a 2017 Chevy Colorado for a work vehicle that sorta towed the 222...on level ground... I never had the guts to try it up our pretty steep hills this summer... Even with 7000lb towing capacity, we were right at the limit when all was accounted for and i didn't think it had what it takes. I also didn't want to call up my boss and say I killed the nice truck you have given me to do my job!! Thanks for my husband for sacrificing his new BMW for the new truck to pull the boat!

[AsLan7]

Cobalts are just big heavy boats.... I have a 2017 Chevy Colorado for a work vehicle that sorta towed the 222...on level ground... I never had the guts to try it up our pretty steep hills this summer... Even with 7000lb towing capacity, we were right at the limit when all was accounted for and i didn't think it had what it takes. I also didn't want to call up my boss and say I killed the nice truck you have given me to do my job!! Thanks for my husband for sacrificing his new BMW for the new truck to pull the boat!

Nothing beats V8 muscle for towing. Your Colorado with a 7,000 pound tow rating from your 2:5L four cylinder or 3.6L six is a stretch at best.
Great to see you both in a new truck!

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[ajcampen]

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“The 2015 4x4 sv tows 6500. The 2 wheel drive which I own tows 8200 lbs. I didn’t know about the diff until after my purchase. Was very glad I didn’t buy the 4x4“

https://cdn.dealereprocess.net/cdn/broc ... armada.pdf
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Many times the 2x2 is lower AJC. Here is the 4x4 2015/Armada tow ratings: Do you own any of these? My brother has the platinum model. Maybe you have different model. SV?

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https://cdn.dealereprocess.net/cdn/broc ... armada.pdf

This is from 2015 Armada brochure. See link above. I took a screen shot of the max towing chart. See chart below for SV 4x4....6500 lbs

[NautiGirl]

Cobalts are just big heavy boats.... I have a 2017 Chevy Colorado for a work vehicle that sorta towed the 222...on level ground... I never had the guts to try it up our pretty steep hills this summer... Even with 7000lb towing capacity, we were right at the limit when all was accounted for and i didn't think it had what it takes. I also didn't want to call up my boss and say I killed the nice truck you have given me to do my job!! Thanks for my husband for sacrificing his new BMW for the new truck to pull the boat!

Nothing beats V8 muscle for towing. Your Colorado with a 7,000 pound tow rating from your 2:5L four cylinder or 3.6L six is a stretch at best.
Great to see you both in a new truck!

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Yeah we knew the Colorado wasn't going to work... Was lucky enough to have a 2500 to use this summer... The boat was nothing for that truck as we rolled up the hills with ease! Super fun!

[AsLan7]

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This is from 2015 Armada brochure. See link above. I took a screen shot of the max towing chart. See chart below for SV 4x4....6500 lbs

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Yes...that’s what I mentioned above as base —The SV model.
I’m talking about the 4x4 SL or Platinum models... not base model SUV’s. Btw, that second tow rating line in the brochure is a mis-print. Should say “ SL and Platinum” not “SV and Platinum”

Bottom line, stay away from SV model’s for heavy duty.

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[ajcampen]

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This is from 2015 Armada brochure. See link above. I took a screen shot of the max towing chart. See chart below for SV 4x4....6500 lbs

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Yes...that’s what I mentioned above as base —The SV model.
I’m talking about the 4x4 SL or Platinum models... not base model SUV’s. Btw, that second tow rating line in the brochure is a mis-print. Should say “ SL and Platinum” not “SV and Platinum”

Bottom line, stay away from SV model’s for heavy duty.

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I have the sv 2 wheel drive. Tows my boat amazingly well