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Can I tow my 4x4 2002 pathfinder with a U-Haul auto transporter?

I want to tow my 2002 4x4 pathfinder behind a U-Haul truck and auto transporter. U-Haul says the 4x4 Pathfinder is too heavy but the 4x2 Pathfinder is not. Understanding that the weight difference between the two is about 250 pounds, can I tow the 4x4 safely?

Public Comments

1. the tow companies always insist on using a flat bed for a 4x4 tow because of the chance for problems.
2. i believe you will be ok. at the most you are 100 pounds over weight limit rating. but actually you are probably under the weight limit of the trailer. find a scale and weigh your pathfinder to know for sure.
3. Please don't listen to the first answer. All weight should be considered. There is a lot of information you don't give. Keep in mind that going forward is 1/2 of the problem. The other 1/2 is stopping. First off don't even consider a tow bar unless its a short move, 25 miles and low speed and no hills. If you can't do this you need a trailer to carry the car. Your U-Haul truck must be big enough to take that weight in both moving and stopping. And believe me its the stopping that counts. If your unsure, than have the Pathfinder transported by a car carrier. In the end, a lot of luck needs to be on your side. Look at the big mobile home/campers. Many tow their own transportation behind them and its most often a small car, they must have a reason. In the end use your own brain to come up with the right answer. I can't tell anyone what to do, I can only try to show you the path to follow. Think and good luck. Mark
4. Yes you can, its just you are not to use the lighter 6k trailer. The 7k and 7.5k are just fine.
5. It also may depend on how far you are going. That is not an easy thing to do going 400-2000 miles. You can always hire a car carrier. I used one last summer. Paragon Car Shipping. Call them or check out their site. Hope this helps.