If you own or are considering a Nissan Murano and you’re looking to pull your rig, you’re probably wondering: can a Nissan Murano pull a trailer?
Yes, a Nissan Murano can pull a trailer or camper up to 1500 pounds.
There are additional factors you’ll need to consider when pulling a trailer camper with your Nissan Murano which we’ll cover below.
Pulling A Trailer With A Nissan Murano
So, can a Nissan Murano pull a trailer? Yes: the Nissan Murano towing capacity is 1,500 pounds, so as long as your trailer, camper, toy hauler, travel trailer, or pop-up camper is under 1,500 lbs your Nissan Murano can successfully tow it.
Now we need to explore the additional factors you’ll need to keep in mind when pulling a trailer with your Nissan Murano.
Nissan Murano Tow Package Details
Does The Nissan Murano Come With A Tow Package?
The Nissan Murano does not come with a tow package included, so you will need to add one yourself or have one installed professionally if it wasn’t selected as an option when the vehicle was originally purchased.
Nissan Murano Trailer Towing: What Do I Need?
At minimum you’ll need a trailer hitch and wiring harness to pull a trailer behind your Nissan Murano.
Do I Need A Brake Controller To Pull A Camper With A Nissan Murano?
If your travel trailer or camper has electronic brakes then you’ll also need a brake controller to send a signal from your vehicle to the brakes on your trailer.
Most states have laws stating that any trailer over 3,000 pounds must have a brake controller, but check with your state for specifics.
You should not need a brake controller since the Nissan Murano can only tow up to 1,500 pounds.
Nissan Murano Tow Package Cost
Nissan Murano Trailer Hitch & Wiring Harness Cost
Nissan Murano trailer hitches run between $150-$200.
Take a look at this recommended Nissan Murano Hitch Kit:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Nissan Murano
A Nissan Murano trailer hitch wiring harness runs between $50-$75.
- EASY TO INSTALL. No cutting! No splicing! This trailer wiring harness kit plugs into existing factory wiring on your vehicle and equips it with a standard, rear 4-pin trailer wiring connector for plugging in and towing a trailer
- STANDARD CONNECTOR. This plug-in 4-flat trailer wiring can be used to connect trailer tail lights, brake signal lights and turn signals. 4-way trailer light wiring is popular on a variety of trailers, adding versatile towing options for your vehicle
- VEHICLE-SPECIFIC. This aftermarket, vehicle-trailer wiring harness is designed for select years of the Nissan Murano
- RELIABLE POWER. This 4-way trailer wiring harness is built with surface mount technology. This type of circuitry generates less heat, optimal light intensity and durable performance
- DUST COVER. To promote long-lasting use and weather resistance, this 4-pole trailer lighting wire harness comes with a rubber dust cover. It easily fits onto the 4-way flat connector when not in use, protecting it against the outdoor elements
Nissan Murano Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
Expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed on your Nissan Murano (including the hitch and wiring harness).
Nissan Murano Brake Controller Cost
Nissan Murano brake controllers cost between $100-200 for the part, and up to $250 for the installation of the brake controller.
Can You Put A Trailer Hitch On A Nissan Murano? Nissan Murano Tow Package Installation
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Nissan Murano trailer hitch installation:
What Else Will I Need To Pull A Trailer With My Nissan Murano?
Depending on what trailer or camper you’ll be pulling with your Nissan Murano, you may opt for a suspension enhancement kit to reduce rear-end sag and to improve your ride quality and stability.
Additionally, if your trailer or camper has electric brakes then you’ll need a 7-way connector and brake controller kit.
What Trailers And Campers Can A Nissan Murano Pull?
Your Nissan Murano can pull a trailer, camper, or pop-up camper under 1,500 pounds which is going to be most ultra lightweight campers.
The Nissan Murano can safely tow the following travel trailer and camper models under 1,500 lbs:
- Forest River Flagstaff E-Pro E12RK
- Scamp 13 Standard Camper
- Timberleaf Pika Camper
- Coachmen Clipper 9.0TD
- TAXA Outdoors TigerMoth
- NuCamp Tag
- InTech Flyer Pursue
- Go Little Guy MyPod
This is by no means a full list, but the above are some popular examples of campers and trailers that can be towed by a Nissan Murano.
When determining what travel trailers you can pull behind your Nissan Murano, you’ll want to know the following specs:
- UVM (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) aka Dry Weight: This is the weight of a trailer as it’s manufactured at the factory. This figure includes all the weight including the axles and hitch of your trailer or camper.
- Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): This is the maximum weight of your personal belongings that can be added. This is the GVWR minus the UVM, full fresh water tank weight, and full LP (liquid propane) gas weight. In other words, CCC = GWVR – (UVM + water + gas).
- Tongue Weight aka Hitch Weight: This is the amount of weight that’s pressing down on your vehicle’s hitch or 5th wheel connection when your travel trailer or camper is fully loaded for travel.
The most important factor to look for is the dry weight or UVM of your travel trailer or camper and making sure it’s below 1500 lbs so your Nissan Murano can safely tow it.
Understand that if it’s close to that number, you must also factor in any additional weight added to your trailer via cargo, water, or propane tanks and make sure the total does not exceed 1500 pounds.
Nissan Murano Towing Capacity
So, how much can a Nissan Murano tow?
The Nissan Murano can tow up to 1,500 pounds.
Nissan Murano Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs
Nissan Murano GVWR: 5,110 lbs
You’ll want to pay attention to the following specs to make sure your Nissan Murano can tow your camper or travel trailer:
- CGWR (Combined Gross Weight Rating): This is the max allowable weight including your vehicle, cargo, passengers, and the trailer.
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): This is the maximum weight capacity of your vehicle including the vehicle itself, passengers, and cargo without a trailer or camper attached. Exceeding either or both of the Nissan Murano GVWR or Nissan Murano towing capacity can damage the vehicle.
Can A Nissan Murano Tow A Travel Trailer? Wrapping Things Up
Hopefully this guide helped you to understand that yes, you can pull a trailer with a Nissan Murano as long as you pay close attention to the total weight (the camper or travel trailer must be under 1500 pounds).
Nissan Murano models don’t automatically come with a towing package installed, so you may need to add one to the vehicle. Once that’s done, you’re ready to hit the road and get camping!
What hitch and wiring harness did you choose for your Nissan Murano, and what camper or trailer are you towing with it? How did the hitch installation go? Let your fellow campers know in the comments below.
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