I've got an '01 Pathfinder with a manual transmission. I did the same 100 mile tow with my boat traile
(about 2100 pounds) four times over the four-day holiday weekend. On Saturday, the clutch slippe once, on Sunday several times, on Monday once, on Tuesday not at all. The drive is all highway, spee limits for passenger cars 55-65, mostly freeway or close to freeway. The slips were all on uphill stretches
What's interesting is that it only slipped in fifth gear. I could absolutely stand on it in other gears, no slip
On Sunday I had to featherfoot it to keep it from slipping in fifth. Other gears were fine. But I don' see what the gear would have to do with it -- the clutch is in front of the gearbox
I recognize that I'm probably due for a new clutch, and probably a new rear main seal (there's some oi
on the bottom of the trans that's thin like 5W30 from the engine and doesn't smell like trans oil
Chuck Tribole chuck since your using your truck for towing i would recommend you upgrad the original clutch and pressure plate with a more heavier duty kit. "Centerforce" makes a great stage II clutch kit that would be much more durable for you towing needs