Newbie Question - Towing with the Rogue

coffenut

I apologize for the newbie question here .... but I don't even have a T@B yet <G> and I am trying to prepare. I have a 2015 Nissan Rogue and I see by the specs that it can only tow 1000 lbs. Like an idiot, I didn't check the towing specs when I bought the Rogue after my previous vehicle was totaled. I have had nothing but issues with the Rogue but I am really hoping to hold on to it for another couple of years but I know that the T@B weighs significantly more than $1000 lbs. 

So I guess my question is has anyone here had any issues pulling with the Rogue or does anyone know if there is a way to increase the towing capacity oram I going to have to wait until I can afford to purchase a vehicle that can actually pull the T@B?

Sharon_is_SAM

@coffenut, sorry, but you can’t tow a TaB with your Rogue.  Most members prefer a minimum 6 cylinder vehicle with a 3500# tow capacity as a minimum.  

DougH

Sadly, you know the answer already.  The 320 or T@B starts at 1700-2000lbs, but once you add a couple sacks of green beans, a roaster, two grinders and a three group 24k Slayer espresso machine you're up to 2500lbs.

There are a few cars that can pull 4000lbs, and many mid-sized SUVs that can handle the 200-250lb tongue weight and 2000lb pulling weight...  but not the Rogue.

Not sure if you've stopped by CarMax or equivalent to see what a trade to something heftier would cost you yet..  

coffenut

Thank you all .... :::grumble mumble grumble ... sigh .... putting on my big girl pants:::: OK .... I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and buy a new SUV .... because I AM GOING TO GET A T@B darn it. :-) Seriously. Thank you for the answer. I was hoping against hope but since I am the person that Murphy interviewed for his laws, I was pretty sure the answer was no.

GibW

You'll be much happier and more confident towing with a vehicle with heavier tow specs. We upgraded from a Subaru Outback to a V-6 Kia Sorento and found it very worthwhile  

morey000

The smallest, reasonably priced SUV that has the highest towing capacity might be the Jeep Cheerokee, at 4500lbs (with the larger engine).  But- you will be more than fine with anything rated at 3500lb.

Roamey

Wooleybear anyone?

Homebodyatheart

@coffenut we traded our Subaru Outback for a used Toyota Highlander 6 cyl after we ordered our 2017 Tab 320S. It was a really good decision for us. Personally I wouldn’t tow with less than 6 cyl although many do. I read enough on this forum to learn that 1) it’s not only pulling a trailer it’s your ability to control and stop, 2) because you can doesn’t mean you should! Good luck and have fun figuring out which Tab to make yours! I haven’t regretted getting mine for a moment! I’ve got new friends and great memories!