What can the 2026 Nissan Frontier tow?
Yes, up to
7,000 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 11 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 5,600 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- King Cab 4x2 S
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,005 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 16-20 ft overall: 4,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 7,000 lb. 71% used.
- Tongue weight
- 624 lb
- Payload
- 924 lb of 1,469 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 7,000 lb. 71% of the rating. Margin 2,005 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 5,600 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 1,469 lb. Left 545 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: King Cab 4x2 S.
Every trim
Yes: 9 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab 4x2 S | 7,000 lb | 71% | 1,469 lb | 545 lb | Yes |
| King Cab S 4WD | 7,000 lb | 71% | 1,430 lb | 506 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab 4x2 S | 6,960 lb | 72% | 1,546 lb | 622 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab S 4WD | 6,960 lb | 72% | 1,330 lb | 406 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab PRO-X 2WD | 6,900 lb | 72% | 1,430 lb | 506 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SV | 6,760 lb | 74% | 1,520 lb | 596 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab SV 4WD | 6,760 lb | 74% | 1,200 lb | 276 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD | 6,310 lb | 79% | 1,100 lb | 176 lb | Yes |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X R Special Edition 4WD | 6,270 lb | 80% | 1,220 lb | 296 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