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2012 Nissan Armada SL Towing 2017 Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 23dbh

This build shows the 2012 Nissan Armada SL (8,200 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2017 Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 23dbh (5,385 lbs dry weight). With 112 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.

Half-Ton Pickup
2012 Nissan
Armada SL
5.6L V8 · RWD
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2017 Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 23dbh
Travel Trailer
2017 Forest
River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 23dbh
29' 2" Length · Sleeps 8
Towing Capacity
8,200 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
5,671 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
2,529 lbs
Remaining Capacity
80% Safe
5,385 lbs
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 5,671 lbs
RV Dry Weight
5,385 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
7 lbs
16% capacity
RV Cargo
112 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 28 lbs In Trailer: 112 lbs
Fresh Water 50% (167 lbs)
Propane 16% (7 lbs)
In Truck Bed 28 lbs
Ice 20 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
Estimated Fuel Economy
15
Solo MPG
12.9
Towing MPG
-14%
$27.13
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal

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2012 Nissan Armada SL

Max Towing 8,200 lbs
80% Guideline 6,560 lbs
MPG 15 combined
Engine 5.6L V8

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2017 Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 23dbh

Dry Weight 5,385 lbs
GVWR 7,619 lbs
Length 29' 2"
Sleeps 8

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