What can the 2023 Nissan Frontier tow?
Yes, up to
6,720 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 11 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 5,376 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- S King Cab RWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 1,725 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 16-20 ft overall: 4,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 6,720 lb. 74% used.
- Tongue weight
- 624 lb
- Payload
- 924 lb of 1,600 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 4,995 lb loaded. Rating 6,720 lb. 74% of the rating. Margin 1,725 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 5,376 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 1,600 lb. Left 676 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: S King Cab RWD.
Every trim
Yes: 15 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S King Cab RWD | 6,720 lb | 74% | 1,600 lb | 676 lb | Yes |
| King Cab S (2023.25) 6 ft 2WD | 6,720 lb | 74% | 1,600 lb | 676 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X (2023.25) 5 ft 4WD | 6,720 lb | 74% | 1,230 lb | 306 lb | Yes |
| SV King Cab RWD | 6,670 lb | 75% | 1,610 lb | 686 lb | Yes |
| King Cab SV (2023.25) 6 ft 2WD | 6,670 lb | 75% | 1,610 lb | 686 lb | Yes |
| S Crew Cab RWD | 6,580 lb | 76% | 1,539 lb | 615 lb | Yes |
| S King Cab 4WD | 6,550 lb | 76% | 1,508 lb | 584 lb | Yes |
| SV Crew Cab RWD | 6,530 lb | 76% | 1,542 lb | 618 lb | Yes |
| SV King Cab 4WD | 6,500 lb | 77% | 1,531 lb | 607 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab PRO-X (2023.25) 5 ft 2WD | 6,470 lb | 77% | 1,430 lb | 506 lb | Yes |
| SV Crew Cab LB RWD | 6,460 lb | 77% | 1,374 lb | 450 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab S (2023.25) 5 ft 4WD | 6,370 lb | 78% | 1,260 lb | 336 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab SV (2023.25) 5 ft 4WD | 6,330 lb | 79% | 1,290 lb | 366 lb | Yes |
| SV Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6,260 lb | 80% | 1,160 lb | 236 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab SV (2023.25) 6 ft 4WD | 6,260 lb | 80% | 1,160 lb | 236 lb | Yes |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ