Nissan NV400 Towbars

All you need to know about towbars for Nissan NV400

Nissan first introduced the NV400 into their range in 2011. The Nissan NV400 is available as a Chassis cab, or Van. So you know you are installing the right towbar on your Nissan NV400, we have looked at towing capacity, electrical kits, bumper cuts and more for each variation of Nissan NV400 below.

Nissan NV400 Van Towbars

The Nissan NV400 Van was first released in 2011. To determine which variant of Nissan NV400 you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Nissan NV400 Van Nose Weight

Van models made vehicles made after 2011 have a minimum nose weight of 100 kg and a maximum nose weight of 120 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Nissan NV400 Van Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your Van to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Nissan NV400 Van

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your Van, like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your Van and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Nissan NV400 Van Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your Van requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your Van can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Nissan dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Nissan NV400 Van Bumper Cuts

Van models made vehicles made after 2011 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Nissan NV400 Van Towing Capacity

Van models made vehicles made after 2011 have a towing capacity of 3000 kg to 3000 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your Van is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the Van may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Towbars

The Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) was first released in 2011. To determine which variant of Nissan NV400 you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Nose Weight

Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) models made between 2011 and 2014 have a minimum nose weight of 120 kg and a maximum nose weight of 120 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation))

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)), like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Nissan dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Bumper Cuts

Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) models made between 2011 and 2014 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Towing Capacity

Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) models made between 2011 and 2014 have a towing capacity of 3000 kg to 3000 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the Chassis cab(Single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Towbars

The Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) was first released in 2014. To determine which variant of Nissan NV400 you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Nose Weight

Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) models made vehicles made after 2014 have a minimum nose weight of 120 kg and a maximum nose weight of 120 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation))

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)), like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Nissan dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Bumper Cuts

Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) models made vehicles made after 2014 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Nissan NV400 Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) Towing Capacity

Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) models made vehicles made after 2014 have a towing capacity of 3000 kg to 3000 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the Chassis cab(single wheel (with Trailer Preparation)) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

To find specific details for your Nissan NV400, select your vehicle below.

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