What Can I Tow With My Nissan Altima? (Capacity for Trailers, Boats, RV’s, and more)

In this Nissan Altima towing guide we look at all the common items you might want to pull behind your vehicle. Before you buy, see if you can safely haul your trailer, boat, RV and more.

Table of Contents

How Much Weight Can My Nissan Altima Tow?
Can I Tow a Boat With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a Camper With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow an RV / Motorhome With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a Motorcycle / Scooter With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a Canoe / Kayak With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a Jetski With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a UHAUL Trailer With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a Car With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow an ATV With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a Snowmobile With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow Construction Equipment With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a Horse Trailer With the Nissan Altima?
Can I Tow a Golf Cart With the Nissan Altima?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your vehicle’s towing capacity changes based on your configuration or trim level, the weight of what you're already carrying, and how you distribute the load.

The estimated weights of items in this guide are just that, estimates, so double-check your specifications and be careful not to exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle as specified by the manufacturer.

How Much Weight Can My Nissan Altima Tow?

The towing capacity of the Nissan Altima changes depending upon the configuration. Let’s look at the capacity for each trim level.


Max Towing Capacity

Can I Tow a Boat With the Nissan Altima?

Type of Boat	Average Dry Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Fishing Boat	2,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Pontoon Boat	3,150 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Ski Boat	4,900 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cuddy Cabin	5,100 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cabin Cruiser	9,950 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sailboat	10,295 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Speed Boat	13,450 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 1,500 lbs

Can I Tow a Camper With the Nissan Altima?

Type of Camper	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Truck Campers	1,500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Teardrop Trailer	1,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Pop-up Campers	2,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Small Travel Trailers	2,800 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Large Travel Trailer	6,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Toy Haulers	7,600 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Fifth-Wheel Camper	12,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow an RV / Motorhome With the Nissan Altima?

Type of RV / Motorhome	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Class B Motorhome	8,000 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Class C Motorhome	15,000 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow a Motorcycle / Scooter With the Nissan Altima?

Towing Motorcycle / Scooter on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Motorcycle / Scooter	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Moped (example: Peugeot Kisbee, Honda Vision 50)	585 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Off-Road (example: Kawasaki KX250, Honda CRF450R)	703 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Dual Sport (example: Suzuki DR-Z400, Yamaha XT250)	800 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Scooter (example: Vespa, Piaggio)	820 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Adventure (example: Ducati Multistrada, BMW R 1250 GS)	1,000 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cruiser (example: Harley Davidson Low Rider, Yamaha V-Star)	1,080 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Touring (example: Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson Road Glide)	1,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 500 lbs

Can I Tow a Canoe / Kayak With the Nissan Altima?

Towing Canoe / Kayak on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Canoe / Kayak	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Carbon Fiber Canoe	233 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Kevlar Canoe	247 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sit Inside Kayak	248 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Solo Canoe	250 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sit on Top Kayak (single paddler)	258 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Two-Person Canoe	265 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Aluminum Canoe	268 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Fiberglass Canoe	270 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Pedaling Kayak	290 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sit on Top Kayak (tandem paddlers)	292 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 200 lbs

Can I Tow a Jetski With the Nissan Altima?

Type of Jetski	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Performance	1,010 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Recreational	1,118 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sport	1,146 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sit Down	1,248 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 400 lbs

Can I Tow a UHAUL Trailer With the Nissan Altima?

Type of UHAUL Trailer	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Utility Trailer (4’ by 7’)	500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility Trailer (5’ by 8’)	500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility Trailer w/ Ramp (5’ by 9’)	750 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cargo Trailer (4’ x 8’)	850 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility Trailer (6’ by 12’)	858 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cargo Trailer (5’ by 8’)	900 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility Trailer w/ Ramp (6’ by 12’)	1,525 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cargo Trailer (6’ by 12’)	1,640 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow a Car With the Nissan Altima?

Type of Car	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Compact Car (example: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Subaru WRX)	3,050 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Midsize Car (example: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata)	3,500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Large Car (example: Nissan Maxima, Dodge Charger, Toyota Avalon)	3,630 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Compact Truck or SUV (example: Honda Ridgeline, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson	3,850 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Midsize Truck or SUV (example: Toyota Tacoma, Ford Explorer, Honda Passport)	4,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Large/Full-Size Truck or SUV (example: Ford F-150, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade)	5,500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow an ATV With the Nissan Altima?

Type of ATV	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Sport	1,467 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility	1,757 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Side by Side	2,828 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 1,050 lbs

Can I Tow a Snowmobile With the Nissan Altima?

Towing Snowmobile on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Snowmobile	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Trail	948 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Performance	998 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility	1,048 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 448 lbs

Can I Tow Construction Equipment With the Nissan Altima?

Towing Construction Equipment on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Construction Equipment	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Lawn Mower	970 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Chipper Shredder	1,250 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Dump Trailer	5,400 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Log Splitter	10,900 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 900 lbs

Can I Tow a Horse Trailer With the Nissan Altima?

Towing a Horse Trailer on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Horse Trailer	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Slant Load Trailer	4,150 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Bumper Towed Horse Trailer	4,200 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Gooseneck Horse Trailer	4,350 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Straight Load Trailer	4,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Living Quarter Horse Trailer	9,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average horse weight of 1,500 lbs

Can I Tow a Golf Cart With the Nissan Altima?

Type of Golf Cart	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	Nissan Altima Trims
Gas carts	1,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Electric carts	1,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Diesel carts	2,200 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 700 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Nissan Altima trim level?

The 2023 Nissan Altima SR trim is our recommended trim level.

What are the different trim levels for a Nissan Altima?

The Nissan Altima Sedan is available in 5 different trim level options: 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SR, 2.5 SL, and 2.0 SR.

What is the most basic Nissan Altima model?

The Nissan Altima Sedan Type starts at 25490. The 2.5 S is the base trim level option, while the 2.0 SR is the highest, most expensive configuration.

What are similar models to the Nissan Altima Trim?

Some similar models include the Honda Accord, Hyundai SONATA, Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Maxima.

What Can I Tow With My Nissan Altima?

What Can I Tow with My Nissan Altima?