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    Towing a Trailer

    Each ski is ~1100lbs. ready to ride w/full tank of fuel etc. I'd say the trailer is 300lbs. or so... Maybe 2500lbs. total weight? Josh
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    Towing a Trailer

    Truthful...
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    Towing a Trailer

    Here's a combined 500HP of watercraft behind my '13 LEAF... Pulls them out of the water just fine... even on a wet boat ramp. :D Josh
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    Towing a Trailer

    Bolt in... Part number: x7221 (2") is the version I have. **************************************** Completely concealed design - only receiver is visible 100 percent bolt-on installation - no drilling required Engineered to meet stringent national SAE J684 towing safety standards Rated for 200...
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    Towing a Trailer

    This hitch is built as well or better than a Class III It's obviously de-rated for this vehicle, which isn't factory rated to tow anything anywho... my two cents Josh
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    Towing a Trailer

    Here's the hitch I installed... It's VERY heavily built. http://torkliftcentral.com/rving-and-towing/ecohitch/nissan/2013-2015-nissan-leaf-ecohitch-stealth Range definitely takes a hit as everyone expects. Empty 4x8 trailer is not that noticeable. Towing a 2001 VW jetta TDI I lost 10-20%...
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    Towing a Trailer

    Yes.... even towing that 5x10 empty - if you leave the rear ramp/gate up - it's noticable. :) Josh
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    Towing a Trailer

    Stepped up to a 5x10 - hauling new range, refrigerator, and microwave.
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    Towing a Trailer

    ^Just read the entire post "Nissan Leaf - 861 Mile Trip + Towing Trailer" What a fun journey... thanks for keeping such detailed notes! Josh
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    Towing a Trailer

    Getting ready to roll over 30k miles. No issues thus far... Seem to still tow/haul something in the trailer weekly. Josh
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    DC, MD, VA, WV EV Owners Gather here!

    I'm still here... no issues or complaints with my LEAF. Getting ready to roll over 30k miles! Josh
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    Towing a Trailer

    Wow - I just saw that deal - that was a sweet discount!!! Josh
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    Towing a Trailer

    Thank you... it works quite well. I've easily paid for the hitch hauling stuff to/fro work/storage/stores vs. driving one of my trucks. I probably use the hitch with trailer or cargo carrier once/week on avg. for something, even if it's local. The hitch is quite snug to the body... I'll...
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