Gideon

Also, NOT certain, but believe Nissan NV200 CANNOT tow any trailer due to CVR transmission. My older 2016 and present 2018 XLT wagons rated for 2000 lbs gross trailer weight.

Nissan NV200 is nice BUT you must be VERY careful about the CVR transmission. It uses special [read $$$] oil.

I'm no expert but believe that changeing all fluids seems a good idea (they can and do degrade with time). Best to have a trusted mechanic inspect van and let you know for sure.

If it's any help, the "park assist" on 2018 is separate from the rear camera. It works off the 2 sensors in the bumper facing straight back. Not the sensors at the ends of the bumper which are for "blind-spot warning". I did have trouble on my old 2016 van with the park assist switch, but just ignored it as too expensive to bother fixing. You can try to clean the sensors exterior surface, it may help.

Could it be suspension, not alignment, problems ?? Weak springs perhaps? IMHO (and I'm no mechanic), if springs are weak and van leans more than usual in turns, that may be the reason.

Tonight's temperature -31C with wind-chill factor of -40C. Obviously wind-chill doesn't affect cars, only humans and animals. BTW, although I don't generally care for overseas travel, I WOULD love to be able to visit Finland and the other Scandinavian countries [preferably in warmer times].

Hi all, I don't have a garage, nor carport nor shelter. Overnight it was -27C and my 2018 fired on first crank. Warm air from heater in under 2 min, but mianly directed to defrost windshield, so took more time to get comfy. Considering the van's volume, very good performance! BTW, over the past couple weeks, many overnight (and some daytime) temps were around -25C to -28C In the Ottawa, Canada area [colder than Helsinki, Finland even]. And "Wind Chill" factors were -30C to -43C.

Absolutely correct for hitch load and braking !! Although I never had trouble with my tent-trailer (about 1700lbs loaded, no trailer brakes), was/am careful to not "stomp" on brakes. Allow distance and time for stopping.

No active grille on my old 2016 nor on this 2018. Was it standard or an option?? If an option, I'm happy NOT to have it [one less 'gimmick']. FYI: In the late "50's", my father had a used MB-180 Diesel that had a curtain [in tracks] in front of radiator operated by a pull-chain below the dash. You could adjust as required, 0 to 100% coverage. That diesel was very reliable.

Had the bushing done under RECALL on my former 2016 XLT AND on my present 2018. The new bushings was/is white. Mechanic said the problem was mainly caused by spilled oil [when oilchanges were done] which corroded the older rubber bushings.

Personally, I would not do it if you have a turbo engine. But with the 2.5 the TC can tow "up to" 2000 lbs, so should not be any worry. I topw a 1700 +/- lbs tent-trailer in summer [true - only about 250Km each way] with no problem at all. And without "factory" towing pkg. With the factory pkg you can rest easy. But watch your TOTAL load => van + trailer, as it may affect handling & braking.

Same problem with my 2018 - driver side was worst. I just glued strong button magnets - 1 on visor (centered on edge), 1 on shelf - and job's done. I wanted strong attraction as I like to use those extra flip-down tinted visors and they do add a bit of weight.

As I usually do only short trips [especially with all the pandemic restrictions we have], I use the old trick of blocking the grille to keep cold air from directly hitting the radiator and engine. It really helps the engine to reach and maintain operating temps.

I live midway between Ottawa,Ont. and Montreal, Que. I mentioned the heated washer jets only because I noticed them. This van [as my previous one] was bought used. I'd never bother with asking for [pay extra for] the heated jets nor the heated windsheild - not worth the cost IMHO. Use quality washer fluid rated -40C and good to go. Also this 2018 van doesn't have a block-heater as my 2016 had. No big deal. I've a homemade "trickle charger" to keep battery OK and that's all I really need. I do however try to keep fuel at 1/2 or more to help keep out condensation and do occasionally use gas-line 'anti-freeze' [when temps go up/down like a yo-yo].

Yesterday it was -16'C (about 4'F) all night and in morning. My 2018 wagon started-up no problem and engine reached operating temp in about 5 minutes. I have the electrically heated front windshield, but could not see any difference over 'normal' windshield for defrosting. Love the heated outside mirrors though. Also noticed wires going to the front washer jets under the hood. Seems they have some sort of heater that works with the electrical wind shield. Nothing in the owner's manual about it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL, Please stay healthy and safe!!