NISSAN 2009 Versa Hatchback - Towing Guide - Manual (Page 7)

2009 Nissan Towing Guide 6
5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch –
Mounted in the bed of a pick-up and
designed for heavy-duty applications,
these types of hitches are not available
from Nissan but can be purchased from a
professional supplier of towing
equipment.*
A 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch is
usually installed and adjusted to meet the
requirements of a particular trailer, but two
basic rules hold true in every case. First,
the hitch should be mounted a minimum
2 inches forward of the rear axle
centerline. Second, it should be securely
attached directly to the truck frame. This
installation should be done by
professionals only, as it is very important
to mount the hitch correctly to distribute
the king pin load for the proper load
carrying and sway control performance.
BALL MOUNT
A ball mount (also known as a drawbar) is a bar that holds a hitch ball and is inserted into a
receiver-type hitch. Ball mounts come in a number of weight capacities (3,500 lbs., 5,000
lbs., etc.) and sizes (1
1 /
4
”, 2”, etc.), and can be
weight-distributing or non-weight-distributing.
HITCH BALL
A hitch ball is bolted through a ball mount or
a hitch hole in the tow vehicle’s rear bumper.
The coupler on the trailer tongue attaches
over the hitch ball.
* At this time, Titan is the only Nissan vehicle approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer
towing. See your vehicle owner’s manual for details.
5th Wheel Hitch
Gooseneck Hitch
Hitch
Mount
Ball
Ball