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seaotter,

2air is on the right track. It is necesary to weigh the tongue, weigh the axles if necessary and really evaluate your tow vehicle capability. I know your Infiniti is a big vehicle - somebody I know at work has one. However, size and towing capability are not the same thing.

Be sure to weigh the tongue yourself. Your AS owners manual will tell you how to do this. Double-check the ratings of your tow vehicle. If everything is truly OK you will have the peace of mind knowing you understand the ratings.

Don't simply trust the salesman/installer to say everything is OK. Over the years I've come across many people who simply want to sell you something and move on. They use any amount of double-speak to convince you what they are saying is true. Don't take their word for it. It's your safety - not theirs.

I have only towed one trailer - our 29' Excella. And, I've only used one tow vehicle - our '96 C2500 Suburban. We also have a W/D (twin-cam weight distribution) hitch. I cannot imagine pulling a trailer of this size (anything 25' or more) with anything less than a long wheelbase, heavy duty (3/4 ton) vehicle and a W/D hitch. I guess I'm old school but I find it hard to believe that some of the newer "full-size" vehicles are really suitable to the towing demands of a fully loaded trailer.

Safe Travels, Lucius