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@@michaelking7495 thanks mate, glad you got something out of it 👌

@@buster_1972 terrain tamer were great, they covered the cost of the leafs as they were causing so many issues and within warranty, we paid for the original leafs and all necessary parts to install.

@@Allwasahome thanks so much for your comment, good luck with the set up mate! Really appreciate the support!

@@johnsambar2658 I get what you mean, try the Dobinson’s mra we have in there as we are on a lower spring rate and it still sits very nice around 2 inch 👌

@@nvdxr81 yeah awesome, we didn’t touch on airbags or helper leafs as we have no experience with them, definitely something you need if you have fluctuating loads. Thanks for your comment 👌

@@TheLongWayDownTheShortTrack love to test the friendship sometimes 😇

@@rickypiggott9634 thanks for your comment, the mirror camera is a wolfbox 850 they have a couple later model ones with more features now. It’s very easy to install you can do it yourself if you have the time we recommend a hard wire kit as it will fuse tap in to the original fuse box.

Also interested as it looks like you removed the original mirror? Cheers!

@@claudyboulaye286 yeah mate removed the factory mirror, bought the mount kit for the wolfbox and installed that instead, looks factory but better vision than ever.

@@Wilbargosh thanks for your comment! Sounds like a good outcome in the end, very interesting that the gvm upgrade and rated suspension didn’t last long, considering that’s what you upgrade the gvm for to increase the load capacity. We dont think you should have paid any extra as the product didn’t handle the weights that are the upped gvm rating. Glad it’s sorted though as it’s frustrating, we are hearing a lot of similar stories where issues like this occur whether it be parabolics or constants it makes no difference, issues apply to all set ups it seems.

@@allywood96 thanks mate it’s annoying but all part of it, we learned so much from this experience, terrain tamer also didn’t rest until the issue was resolved absolutely brilliant to deal with.

@@JakeSDN thanks for your comment, I’ve seen and have first hand experienced these cheap headunits you have described and they are always better specs than what you actually receive, a good mate of ours did it the cheap way and bought a cheaper unit for around $300, it looked exactly the same as the unit we have. However, it was very laggy, it couldn’t talk to the canbus module, the rear cam and steering wheel buttons don’t work and he has no support from the trusty Chinese supplier. (What a surprise) You also have no Australian law standards for returns or support, the specs of these units are what they say they are and the performance proves that. With ongoing support from Vhedia and warranty here in Australia I’d choose Vhedia every time. If these units from aliexpress are any good, we encourage you to ship them over and start a business. We were not paid or sponsored for the video, we have the right to tell the truth about this product and it’s simply one of the best mods we have done to our ute as it makes our lives easier.

@@rayclements1891 thanks mate, the suspension upgrade made our triton significantly made it more compliant, one of the best mods to make the triton more premium.

@@18glennmendoza yeah mate it works just with the factory 360 camera, the front cam button on the wheel works perfectly as you expect from the factory unit.

@@landrover1155 yeah for sure, we had a Pajero sport prior to the triton and the unit was much better, the unit in the triton for us would have been perfect if the car was a weekender but as we plan to do a lap it would have been way to unreliable. The factory unit used to freeze which if we weren’t paying attention would keep driving for kms only to realise we missed a turn off kms back haha, by the third time this happened we were discussing new headunit options 😂 this unit isn’t for everyone but we swear by it as it’s transformed our adventures.

@@landrover1155 great question I run the supplied mic in the kit and ran it up towards the stock location so it should be fine. However, I’ll do a test and come back to you with audio levels from the Vhedia unit, stay tuned I’ll report back tomorrow. 👌

@@landrover1155 we tested it this morning and the audio was nice and clear, unsure how the mic on the unit would be but didn’t want to risk it so that’s why we ran the external mic so we recommend you run that if you decide to get one in the future. 👌

@@yan_stewi_travels nice work thanks mate.

@@harpersneil yeah it does still work, we have had TH-cam playing in the background for live music etc, you can just have the display screen off while driving so it’s not distracting. Pretty much what ever functionality a tablet has the unit has overall. It’s a massive upgrade it’s the best mod we have done to the ute so far, wish we did it earlier.

@@yan_stewi_travels Thanks for the quick response. Just so I understand, you can choose to have the screen off, or it's off and you can't have it on?

@@harpersneil it’s completely your choice if you have the screen on or off.

@@yan_stewi_travels I've reviewed a LOT of these head units and this is by FAR the best I've seen. Thanks for responding, I've got a few mates who are keen also.

And does it also come with digital speedo?

@@celodominic8704 it sure does this was a feature that’s very important to us to. The unit responds to the button on the steering wheel just like factory, the only thing I do find is as the screen is bigger and higher definition than factory the oem cameras lack quality but a major step forward over oem.

@@celodominic8704 it does when the obd2 is up on screen. 👌

Thanks mate got me sold. Pretty much same as the new triton now😂

@@celodominic8704 😂😂 Mr-v

@@ryanharland1987 yeah mate, sure does it’s Apple car play and Android auto! 👌

@@KickStandUp. Vhedia is the headunit they should have came with from factory, the factory one is so dated it’s not even funny.

We would recommend it for sure, the audio sounds significantly better than the OEM unit and you can modify the sound and run a sub direct plug in from the rear for that added bass. Yeah mate obd2 displays speed and all your temps, like exhaust, engine boost pressure everything that the ecu talks to the obd2 will display. All steering wheel buttons and everything is retained, legit feels like an oem unit but better With internet the unit itself needs it to run apps but Apple CarPlay will use the internet off your phone, you can tether your phone or do what we do and have a mobile broadband sim in the unit. Let us know if you have any other questions we are happy to help.

@yan_stewi_travels thanks for the info. Can you run the obd2 and use the Bluetooth of ya phone at the same time or haven't yous tried that yet

@@bigles4545 yeah mate you sure can, we run CarPlay and run the obd2 while driving also to monitor temps. 👌

@yan_stewi_travels hey mate sorry to be a pain but could you do a quick vidio om how it fits in the dash as in how hi it it to the top of the dash and how close it sites to the ac controls and would you be able to show us all what it's like out in the sun from in the driver's seat ect ect. Thanks mate

@@bigles4545I can send you a video directly reach out to us on instagram and I’ll flick you a video mate.

@@user-gk1nt6sm2z we are working through the suspension due to having issues we will post this in the next 12 month update. As it’s been a battle.

@@user-gk1nt6sm2z thanks so much

@@user-gk1nt6sm2z cheers!

@@tyzon00800 Been awesome so far does everything we need it to, we shall see how the lap goes in it 👍

Should have got a Prado

Had both and prefer the triton

I would not tuch a ranger with a 10 foot pole as I know someone that had one and not even 6 months after getting it new it blew up due to the turbo hoses as Ford can not work them out. About 3 months ago work got 3 for work cars and one is already leaking oil so they contacted Ford and Ford said it will be ok and just keep topping it up even tho it's brand new. I have the mr trion and yes there is issue but it's noting serious like leaking oil.

@@bigles4545 Ford said it will be on? What does that mean?

@@jamesaustralian9829 cheers for the reply, we have a mate that has a work car he hates and it’s not good for the sanity, it becomes more of a passion to hate the car or ute. Can I ask what series you had? We agree it’s not the most powerful ute getting around but felt it was pretty punchy stock and new, with our set up now we probably won’t be overtaking much anytime soon haha. Agreed Headunit in them is rubbish we recently upgraded and feel it’s the first thing you should do for sanity. Where was you working to have so many issues with heat, we are yet to experience these issues as live in Tassie and have only really been as far as SA we haven’t experienced extreme heat as yet, but will likely experience this when in the top end next year. Our reality was the triton was the best priced, cost us a fraction of the price to set up, we aren’t as stressed if we scratch it or have damage etc due to the costs vs a 300/ y62 set up, we can use it as the work ute instead of being obsessed and worrying about damage etc all the time. For now it’s fit for our purpose and we haven’t experienced a lot of the issues you found with the work ute,but who knows in time we might live to hate it to time will tell.

You can't go wrong with a good Hilux

@@johnnumbat9782 Thanks so much for your reply! How good is Bruny in summer 👌 Yeah lag on acceleration is annoying but we have adapted to it now, throttle controllers seem to make them more punchy as the issue is with the unresponsive throttle, the new gen has two modes now, eco/ normal and makes a world of difference. We are starting to realise not going the tamer was a wise decision they have so many issues already. On paper they look incredible it’s a bit of a shame. We agree if you are handy on the tools or exceptionally qualified in your case it’s better to do all the mods yourself as others don’t seem to care much. We are looking to install a water tank for a built in shower as well, was legit planning it all last night, we will post up a video ones the car is fully tour ready. We have gone through multiple set ups with suspension so if you need any tips reach out, just weigh your car and then choose your suspension accordingly. We went with terrain tamer and they were awesome to deal with they didn’t give up until the set up was right.

@@jamesaustralian9829 yes you’re absolutely correct James and this is my second one because I changed to an automatic - yes you pay the ‘Toyota tax’ but other than the DPF workaround this car has been fantastic with conventional low tech handbrake and analogue dials, dash cup holders and actual knobs on the infotainment system - most of the other makes use buttons etc which can be dangerously distracting when your not looking at the road ahead.

@@yan_stewi_travels yes guys the unfortunate thing with marketing is the money spent on fancy commercials with ‘model’ ‘home and away’ looking drivers suggesting that particular car is a good choice until you own one - for example Ford Ranger, Jeep or Rsnge Rover/Land Rover because they might have nice aesthetics but people will suffer financially for what they chose - your rig does look good but is actually functional and gets you there - I now live on the mainland but have been visiting over a dozen Tassie family members for forty years with two of them nurses who work very hard - also having a mechanical/financial background Stewi gives you a better informed path for decision making than most and not easily conned - enjoy your hot water showers - I chose the industry proven Sureflo pump (not cheap and nasty imitator Seaflo) with a backup Sureflo pressurised accumulator tank which means you’re not always turning on the pump for short fills like a cup’s worth - also chose an under tray 50l Dunn & Watson plastic tank but your setup may be inside the canopy if your trundle tray is already in place.

@@johnnumbat9782 thanks so much John, I agree with the marketing and the specs of the ranger, funny enough the rangers v6 is inherited from the land rovers and has a tendency to snap cranks as well as many other issues. That’s epic advice about the water tank, 50 L would be the sweet spot we still have enough gvm for that to. I’ll look in to them and take your recommendations in to consideration. Can’t wait to start working on the water tank as it’s one of the final things to do to the ute. As well as an upgrade to 300ah and an inverter for coffees of a morning otherwise we will go broke buying them while traveling around Aus haha!

@@wayno8867 correct, they are to assessed every 30,000 kms. From experience our previous Pajero sport was done at 60,000 kms we didn’t have the history of if it was carried out at 30k, they were out quite considerably. Then on the other hand we had an MQ triton was perfect at 120k some need the adjustment some don’t.

@@johnobrien6869 that’s awesome, glad you’re enjoying the triton. The steering takes a while to get used to as it’s quite rugged, bumpy through the steering, the new model addresses this with an electronic rack over hydraulic, you’ll just adapt though. I feel that the paddles in the MR are the best thing for it as you can elect what gear it needs to be in, once you learn where the sweet spots are rev and gearbox wise, you’ll enjoy it more. They do actually handle very well for what they are and are the lightest in the segment. If you do mod it make sure they are very conservative mods, we have probably gone a bit far and are still chasing issues with the rear end parabolic leaf set up, but hope to have them resolved in the next month. We will do an updated video eventually of how it’s all going.

@@yan_stewi_travels Thanks for the reply. I haven't tried the paddles yet. Will let you know after I put some more miles on it and I get to know it 😀

@@AhTanBaeeStan we don’t use the car everyday personally, but the canopy doors are really easy to deal with even with parked cars they tend to not have a big foot print as they open upwards. Our biggest enemy atm is underground car parks as the car is tall as with a roof top tent on top haha!

thanks for the quick reply. Understand of the height limit at certain places. Looking for a setup for daily use that can use for weekend camping with rooftop tent and awning

if it’s just a weekender, a swag was perfect for us as we could pack it under our place when not using, but if you need a roof top tent that’s super slim go the sabre super lite, they are thin as on the roof would be better for daily driving. As for awning I suggest a good quality 270 degree is super useful, personally I don’t think I could go back to a standard awning after the 270.

@@lrzetec we finally cracked it with them, we removed the sensors out then re installed them and haven’t had an issue since, I think the fitters installed them on a bad angle causing them to malfunction. We only had about 1000kms on the car before the bar was installed so didn’t have it long enough for the sensors to play up on the oem bar.

I did have it written somewhere, but can’t locate it atm sorry, just check the MR triton brochure: www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/content/dam/mmal/pdfs/vehicle-brochures/23MY%20Triton%20Brochure.pdf

@@JaseBakes thanks bro 👌

Thanks for your reply, if the MV was the same price as the MR then it would be an excellent buy just to close to the others in the segment.

Kia and Hyundai were grilled about overly intrusive and sensitive "safety" systems a few months back and their response was "It's for Euro NCAP, not the Australian market which is only 3% of sales, don't like it? 🖕 Buy something else." So forget the Tasman. You might want to look at the Hilux, where you can switch most of the crap off and it'll stay off. But get it while it's hot though, because when the next gen one comes out you probably won't be able to.

We tried to focus more on the differences between the Mr and mv not focus on the negatives or faults, Mitsubishi stated they were aware and it will be patched in the first service, but we think it’s a dangerous feature as we spent more time looking down trying to clear it and been alarmed by a constant noise/ code on screen. If it doesn’t work efficiently then don’t implement it. The rumour going around is the Tasman will have the 2.2 diesel engine, but not official.

Yeah absolutely, you can turn it off in the settings but as soon as you turn the car off and back on it returns. It contradicts its purpose it’s meant to keep you focused on the road yet it distracts you notifying when it can’t see your face, we are hoping Mitsubishi fix it, but they don’t have the best track record of fixing problems in their utes. Eg. intercooler hoses, turbo manifolds, manual gearbox synchros and the list goes on.

Software upgrade doesn't fix for anyone wondering.

@@davconelectric that’s annoying, I really hope Mitsubishi actually fix the issue on this ute as they have a long history of not fixing issues during the entire generation, for example the turbo manifold or the induction pipes.

@yan_stewi_travels likewise, I can live with the driver monitoring during daylight hrs, it's the night/early morning driving that is the issue. The monitor can't see anything so just constantly goes off. Funny considering it's these hrs that most people are fatigued and would actually need monitoring, but being faulty the system needs to be turned off. The start stop system is a whole other issue, it's just down right dangerous. Try pulling up to a round about or intersection and not noticing the car has turned off....

@@davconelectric a feel a lot of refinement is needed, a mate of mine has a ranger and doesn’t have these issues with the driver monitor system and start stop. Just like emission standards, the stop start is just a side step and realistically does nothing like if you’re towing a van at 17L/100kms regardless of the car turns off on traffic it’s still using 17L/100kms, it’s all about dodging to increase ratings these days.

Yeah we believe you’re right, although looking at sales data here in Aus is already hurting the dealers as they aren’t selling many based off May 24’ sales data, Triton didn’t even make it in the top ten. We feel there will be a few price drops on the MV as currently it’s very close to a v6 ford ranger, dmax and hilux. Here in Australia the ranger is the number one selling car not just ute. We have included a few price points below based of (new and in stock) mid spec models in AUD. Ranger V6 XLT white: $73,990 Hilux SR5 white: $67,656 Dmax LS-U white: $64,500 Triton GLS white: $66,950 We feel the ranger is worth the price with the v6 and significantly more tech, it’s a true next gen with a completely updated chassis and body as well as a complete revision of engine and driveline.

@yan_stewi_travels the ranger is probably more unreliable than a Chinese ute, ford also tanks badly in the US for reliability. Their engines are the worse. To each his own, I think the only advantage the ranger has Is its car like ride from its suspension. Car expert Paul has a v6 ranger, he is a huge advocate for ford claiming the ranger is the best value ute, yet he had to replace the transfer case on his ranger in less than 50k miles. For some the problems are even worse. Everyone wants a v6 in a ute for 3.5 tonne towing but the reality is most people with utes don't tow that amount. I'll also point out that the triton has drum brakes in the back and still manages to stop before a v6 ranger which has disc brakes from 100km - 0. This really shouldn't be considering how much disc brakes are hyped in utes.

@@warcrabcyber9908 yeah at the end of the day the reason we didn’t buy a ranger was due to it being untested and unsure of reliability being so new, time will tell if it’s any good as we to have read a few horror stories already it seems all the car makers have their faults some worse than others. Interesting that’s the triton stops quicker than the ranger, where did you see this? Could be down to the weights of each as Ranger is heavier, I’d rely on disks when towing as they can be vented efficiently and won’t over heat as quick as drums. Also interesting that Ranger doesn’t actually show the size of the disks in their spec sheet either to compare size.

@yan_stewi_travels I saw this on car expert stop test they do the stop test for every ute from 100km -0 , the ranger takes longer to stop than both versions of the triton old and new. Can't you drive in manual mode when towing and also use engine braking? I also never heard of brakes in a triton overheating while towing. Maybe if you are going downhill for a long period of time? I can see a problem.

@@warcrabcyber9908 never overheated our drums on the rear but it’s been proven for disks to be more efficient and to heat up less, otherwise you’d seen drum brakes on f1 cars, the drums are a cost effective solution at the end of the day which is what it comes down to when manufacturing.

Interesting point, its only required every service so it’s a very limited amount that the ute requires over it’s lifespan, time will tell how able will effect modern diesel’s 🤔

@@yan_stewi_travels True. It might be a limited amount, but lots of big transport trucks use it as well. There was a shortage last year or there abouts. The main ingredient is urea, of which I think we buy from China...

Considering it’s a synthetically manufactured urea in de-mineralized water Australia could manufacture it for sure, hopefully we don’t see a shortage like that again considering now every new ute utilises adblue. Mitsubishi told us that it will only need to be filled on service, 17L per 15,000kms isn’t to bad when you look at it like that.

Thanks for your detailed reply, when you convert currency it’s even cheaper right on $50,000 aud. 🤯 Hope you’re enjoying your new triton!

You are so damn right. Here in the Philippines, we can't even have the rear air circulator, parking sensors, active yaw control and a 4x4 automatic transmission unless we buy the top of the line Athlete or called GSR in Australia. The jump from the GLS to the Athlete is so big that many wanted a variant in the middle of it like a 4x4 GLS.

@@extremederpz4270 thats annoying, hopefully they decide to make a mid spec as they are the best of both worlds, usually providing the customer lots of value for money.

Thanks so much for your reply. We feel the ranger is in a class of its own on paper and it’s the number one selling ute due to how much it offers the market. Time will tell how reliable the v6 ranger will be, it’s pretty much the reason we decided on an MR as the new gen ranger hadn’t been on the market long enough at the time to prove reliability and no spare parts around just yet for a quick fix when touring. Again, price point isn’t far off the ranger that offers so much more, they will be forced to drop the price, if you have a look at the sales data they aren’t selling well at all. If Mitsubishi sold them at the same price point as the MR they would sell like hot cakes haha!

Does your ute have a lift kit? I’d try another dealer or be pushing for them to cover under warranty as it’s not normal or fit for purpose with a fault like that. Also reach out on the triton Facebook page and see if anyone else is having the issue.

@yan_stewi_travels yeah it has a lift and had one since new but this has only just started. I would as the Facebook page but I'm one othe fue that don't have Facebook

@@bigles4545 I’d try and put a tail shaft spacer in, Dobinson’s do a 25mm spacer which should stop the shutter. We had to do it to ours when we installed the lift and it made a massive difference. The diff is out of alignment when you lift the car up by two inches, your centre bearing may be on the way out also which is why there is vibration noticeable now where it wasn’t there before. Really hope this helps 💪

Yeah absolutely, you can feel a difference in the way the ute handles and feels more planted on the road with the extended wheelbase, we didn’t touch on the start stop as most utes and new cars have this as a way to side step emissions. Yeah agreed, the MV lacks quite a lot of wow factor in comparison to the V6 Ranger. We expect a few price drops on the MV to come.

Thanks so much 😊 glad you found it informative.

Thanks mate, you won’t regret going a chassis mount, lighter and makes it practical. Wolfbox also do a replacement mount instead of the straps, way neater and looks oem spec 👌

Hey there, we have done another video about the actual triton which is the good bad and ugly, check out channel as it pretty much gives you all the details you’re asking about 💪

@yan_stewi_travels how does the canopy width work out? The fabrication guys are telling me 1850. Your rig has sold me on 1500 long.

@@jamesandchloe4954 the canopy is perfect for us at 1500mm it depends on what you are using it for, there are so many smart fit out options. I personally wouldn’t go 1800mm, unless you’re bracing the chassis it’s just to risky, the fabricator should know better as that’s a lot of overhang not only would it look weird but also risks bending your chassis once it’s loaded up with gear.

Thanks, sorry meant the width. You have 1775 and it looks about right. We are having one fabricated from scratch and seems that everyone heads towards 1850 wide. We have settled on 1500 long, looks perfect. Do uou have a part number for the hayman reece bar?

@@jamesandchloe4954 ah yep, so width is fine, it sits out probably about 3 cm but lines up with the body in sections looks fine and not out of proportion. Try this when you search for the towbar: HAYMAN REESE Tow Bar + Wiring Kit MITSUBISHI TRITON MR 18-23 NO-STEP 03268RW Sits up nicely but need a drop hitch for a caravan or trailer.

We ran them through the fire wall at the rear with a up rated fitting, then did the same on the canopy underside and ran the wires up the wall. Message us on Instagram and we can flick you some photos of you need 💪

Very lucky that you wasn’t hurt, a lot of this safety tech is more of a hinderance than anything. I pulled them out and have adjusted them instead of dealing with Ironman, haven’t had an issue for a month now.

Appreciate the sub, We used Flux3D for the BMS and the rear parking sensors. $1300 is pretty steep, you only need to drill out holes to fit the sensors and the blind spot adaptors fit directly to your chassis and are adjustable to suit the length of your tray set up.

@@yan_stewi_travels awesome, thank you! $409 for the BSM brackets is a lot more reasonable! Are there any warranty or insurance concerns when doing that kind of relocation work yourself?

@@johnsambar2658 the reason we kept the BMS system was to retain the safety feature, so based on an insured event that particular safety feature still exists and is effective, fitment was conducted as per the specs and bolts were all torqued to spec as they fit where the tow bar is. I can’t see a reason how or why insurance would deny a claim, I have informed them of the aftermarket aluminium canopy and surrounding mods, I would strongly suggest contacting them and disclosing your mods. Directly from Mitsubishi for warranty, if there is a modification done to the car, Mitsubishi must prove that the modification or relocation has created a fault if there is one. We haven’t had an issue with the BMS, rear park sensors are great but they sometimes pick up our tyre and jerry holder on the rear due to their location.

They are on the list to get 😉

Yeah absolutely, we had an paj sport previously and never had an issue with the headunit.

I have a 2921 mr and the head unit has been replaced 3 times under warranty