I've had my Delica LWB Royal Exceed 12.5 years. Had 72,000km when I bought it, and now is coming up around 250,000km. It's been an amazing vehicle. It has scraped a bit off road, but still highly capable. Unfortunately, it's nearing the time to move on.
i love my Delica. had it 12 years and its 24 years old. took me and my girlfriend through 10 countries. travelled 5,700 miles in 3 weeks. Didn't miss a beat
We feel yah! It's an awesome car! We feel so lucky Vanda popped in our lives lol! What an adventure that would have been! Have you got photos? We would love to see some! Have a great day!
I’ve had an L400 3L petrol Delica for 10 years. Did an LPG dual fuel conversion not long after I bought it, which paid for itself quite quickly. I’ve driven about 135,000km around the east side of Australia. Had so many awesome adventures in it. Best thing is that it will go most reasonable places off road. Worst thing is that the engine is buried under the dash, so for a simple spark plug replacement or for a timing belt you’re up for 6 hours of labor cost. Also recently my transmission started to die so that was about $5k in overhaul. Other than that though, my Delica is my baby. I’ve done too many mods to count and in my opinion looks like the most bad a$$ van in Australia. It has been a labor of love over the years but I have no regrets! ❣️🚐💨
I have a Mitsubishi Montero gen 2.5 1999 4M40 engine and manual gearbox with superselect 8 years. I have buy it with 150.000km and It still go like new with 302.000 km on the clock, so , take care always un your oil and coolant level and have much fun traveling around the world. Regards from Chile ✌
I am riding a derica L400 long in Japan! I have bought three of the same cars so far and have been riding them for a total of 20 years. I also want to travel around the world with derica! I'll help you import! lol
cheers for the video, i had a space gear moon roof a few years ago, but she was full of rust and caused me no end of dramas so i sold it, but a month ago i just picked up a 2007 petrol D5, that im pimping out to turn into a dirt bike moving action van for muddy trails here in New Zealand. ;-)
Here in Europe, at least in Portugal, there is this model with the name L400 SpaceGear 4x4 or just L400 4x4 for the older models like yours, both short whell base. Unfortunately only with the 2.5 turbo diesel engine. I love it.
André Gonçalves in Europe you also have the hyundai satellite/starex/H1/H200, the olds have the same 2.5td (4d56, 100hp, like mine) and after 2006/2007 it comes with the 2.5crdi (commonrail and 140hp)
You Europeans are lucky! It's a shame they stopped making them though.. If there was a brand new L400 Delica I would work hard to get Vanda a sister! Lol
Fortunately they were sold in the UK but have held there value and are starting to become a future classic, with them selling for the cost of a slightly newer similar mileage land cruiser
I thought they were imported used into the UK, just like in Australia. But that's great news! That means parts and service should be available from the dealership! You lucky :)
I’m here because on Hawaii I just saw this vehicle on the road but the guy had a 6 inch lift kit on it and it was the first time I seen it. I kinda want it now
Yeah, Delica is a very capable vehicle. It's a shame it's only available with the steering wheel on the right. But I still really like it. It was definitely a good choice. Hodně štěstí. :-)
If I ain't wrong I've seen them with the steering wheel on the left hand side in Portugal. In Paraguay, Chile and El Salvador they also convert! So there is a light at the end of the tunnel hehehe
Guys!! This is perfect timing! I just bought the exact same van and am getting it ready for a camper conversion (albeit not a full blown "live-in" conversion. Can't wait to get inspired by you two!!
I Like the Delica! A Lot! It's got a lot of character not like every other sprinter out there, and 4x4. Cool little overlander for sure! And for the price of purchase compared to a new more efficient desiel vehicle its gotta be a contender. At least for us Americans. I'm working on a 1994 4×4 desiel Suburban right now for some US adventuring, and have thought about getting into a 4x4 astro van. But if the Delica was available in the US I'd be hunting one down for sure! Hard to beat van vs suv comfort with 4x4 and a desiel engine.
My brother had a delica very spacious for a family inside and capable off road however his had a overheating problem he tried to fix a few times but ended up selling it in the end
Which version did he have? The first generation didnt have an intercooler so it often overheated. The one in this video is a 2nd gen with intercooler so is not supposed to have the heating problem.
Gday from Australia,i have stripped the seats out of my Jeep Wrangler&pretend its a Delica, I loved them from the Get-Go but went for macho looks 1st. Im sorry. My next 4wd will be a Delica ! The convenience of a dedicated camper van is a winning point. Travel Safe u2
Had the L300 4wd and L400 4wd before Toyota for reliability. I have a lifted 1998 3.0 Turbo manual 4wd LWB Hiace with 31's on wide rims now with 380,00km. Also had the 2.8 and 2.4 4wd Hiaces which are slow loaded up. Current Hiace has better handling and a slightly wider body and wheel track, nicer interior plastics and general quality, easier to work on too. Better fuel economy by a small margin, but not quite as capable off road due to no diff locks. Always felt like the L400 would tip over so you have to drive them slow, the Hiace is like a Subaru WRX in comparison, I can 4 wheel drift it on gravel roads and it does good power slides on soft sand and mud. 4m40 engines are notorious for head failure, amazed yours is still going strong, and that was how mine died at 272kms. L400 is half the Hiace's cost here in NZ. Nice video tho, teamwork!
I love the hiaces too... One day I might have one hehebbe we can't 4wd drift our Delica at all. We can puff black smoke while we start to move slowly though lol
Awesome guys, Perth is pissing down with rain today so your in a much better place 😁, what's your plans with Taco and quarantine issues along the way? Keep on Delicaring along
Hi Steve, we wouldn't mind a bit of rain and cooler weather here for a break lol! Traveling with Taco through the Americas is rather easy. Most places only require a vet certificate. When we take him to Australia or Europe it will be a bit more difficult... but we will see when we get there hehehe Cheers!
Congrats on the video popping(well, by our standards). I definitely spent some time looking at delicas while on the road. Very cool, stout vans. Keep up the good work :)
Just for you to know: a brand new Hilux loaded, with 32" tires and a roof tent won't give you more than 20 mpg. Totally stock maybe 25 or 27, but once you put a small lift and 32" tires the fuel goes down fast. I own a new L200, I'm happy with it but if you are happy with the Delica don't replace it just for fuel eficiency
nice video and nice car setup ! I understand your choice and future wishes (to have some more space), but know that an overland vehicle is always too big to drive and mostly to small to live in once you stopped in a place with not so good weather. An overland vehicle is always a not so easy compromise. After 35 years of LandRover I now decided to build a Sprinter, the smallest version with Oberaigner heavy duty permanent 4x4 and diff locks. For me (I'm not tall) it's just OK, I can just stand up in it and sleep large wise in a fixed bed. Feel free to take a look at my videos. See you on the road !
Thanks for sharing your experience, mate! You are totally right! We say we would love to have something like a Sprinter, but the truth is we've been traveling in our Delica and know it's cons well.... the day we started traveling in something else we would also get to know the cons we don't think of while we don't have it! So, nothing is perfect and we love our van! Heheh Have a great day!
It is hard for a Vehicle to be everything at once, the little Deli does pretty good at wearing so many hats. But, if you had a Merc Sprinter, you would have done a fuel pump or worse by now, costing you a fortune. Im surprised at the 13L/100k's, my 13 year old 2.5 tonne 4.2L Landcruiser gets 10.5L/100ks I think you have much to be happy about, a CRD has many potential problems
We absolutely love our Delica and have hardly anything to complain about, but if we had to elect anything that could be better, those would be our picks. The 4M41 engine would be a nice upgrade... more power, more torque and more efficiency. But it doesn't mean we are unhappy at all... we love our Vanda ! :) But one thing is a fact... we know the negatives of our van as we've had it for many years... but maybe the Sprinter or Iveco Daily have many more that we just don't know about I guess... Cheers
I have a Pajero exceed 03 3.8L V6 Auto with 258000 and all I've ever replaced was the fuel pump(put a bigger one in) , all CV joints multiple times 🤣 the life of offroading, a timing belt, fan belt and I'm about to replace the spark plugs for the 2nd time. Sad they are discontinuing the Pajero tho because it's honestly the best 4x4 there is. I have max lift possible I can't remember if they did a body lift but I don't think you can on a Pajero(I could be wrong I paid for the suspension and didn't install it myself,took it to a shop early on) but the centre locking diff imo with traction control and stability control is the best there is, the amount of clearance you get underneath is more than someone with a nine inch full lift but there diff is still hanging out the back. The lowest point under my car is my tow ball. And with the ATC,ASC,4LLC the car will walk up anything without a slip, I go 4x4 with some Hilux and patrols and they are just gunning it to get up the hills wheels spinning and moving from side to side, and I just cruise up at like 10kmph like my tires are made of glue. I guess there's a reason they won Dakar 12times, got a Guinness World record and to this day no one has beaten that streak. If you want to be bored will 4x4 ing buy Pajero 😂
I believe that if the Japanese can make the same Delica you guys are driving for the North American Market in a taller and bigger version, the Japanese will have a dominance over the North American van Market. Antonio, the extreme 18 wheeler
We are very slow moving compared to others! I reckon we like staying and taking places in as much as we can. The beauty of van life is that driving costs more than staying... so we just stay at places! Lol Cheers!
Hi, can you please, pretty please show us where you mounted your heat exchanger for the hot water? I would like to add this to my delica and it would be great to see a working setup. Thanks!!
Problem with modern diesels is they don't like poor fuel quality, which you are going to find on your travels. Owner of a new Prada here in NZ stuffed his engine because he got a little bit of water in the fuel. I think it was a $NZ24k repair bill.
Totally right! We just think the D5 is not quite the offroad van the L300s and L400s once were. As it's built over the Outlander platform it's a little softer. But an awesome van indeed!
Not sure why your delica is using so much diesel. Probably the weight and tires? Our 1994 2.8 got us about 600 km with 55L on our aussie trip. We were only getting about 450 to 500km though when we first bought the car though because the wheels weren't aligned and we destroyed both our front tires!
Hi Phil! The main difference would be the roads. In Australia we could get 600 km out of a tank also, but roads aren't as straight and flat anywhere else hehehe We miss those roads! Cheers!
Hey guys, great vid. and thanks for the time you spent doing it. Just one quick question if I may... are they Western Australian number plates on your Delica per chance??? Just curious, thanks again - Peter V.
Hi, my Delica 1995 has gone over the 300,,000 ks and still going strong. Can you or whoever tell me where do you got the roof rails ? Ive got the rack just need the rails .
Hey guys, can you please tell what brand of aftermarket diff lock you installed on the front axle and how did it perform offroad compared to stock? Thank you!
I've been driving my L300 for the past 28 years around Australia. Lots of improvements, now with Central Tyre Inflation. See my fun montage at: th-cam.com/video/ei_hiEee5uk/w-d-xo.html and tyre inflaters at: th-cam.com/video/VZfWA597qC8/w-d-xo.html
What modern alternatives did you consider or had in mind? I'm from EU and there isnt much of a minivan market over here, or i just havent found the right site where they list minivans.
Hey it’s actually more like a Mitsubishi Challenger or Mitsubishi Triton. The Mitsubishi Pajero is completely different as it does not even have a chassis. It has a unibody
Hi Gav, it's a Super Select stick like the Pajero/Montero/L200. You can move from 2WD to 4WD at up to 60 mph. To engage centre diff lock or low range it needs to be stopped. LSD is option, but we have it in the read. And we've installed after market front diff lock. Regards!
I've had two long LWB and there awesome would love to know where you got the winch tray from if you can remember thanks in advance firefighter younger Northumberland England
We have raised our turbo boost a little to get better fuel numbers... but otherwise I reckon maintenance, tire pressure and they way you drive will do 95% of the job! Cheers
you always seem to be parked on beaches or hard to reach places. Are you saying you would give these locations up for a bigger van or would you still try to reach them without 4wd?
Hey Guys - I have just ordered a Japanese Import in the UK having seen your video! I want to find your shower... please can you let me know where I can find it?
@@OverlandWay - No I want to drive in Scotland, in the Middle of nowhere, hundrets of Kilometers on bad very small gravel and mud roads, that are nearly never used... There is no electric charger in the nowhere and the destination is to high without the possibility to charge. This world sucks more and more and live is making less sence!
Because our experience shows that while traveling you use it very little due to being remote and far from your "safe zone". 4WD is great, but if we had to choose between space and 4WD, we would go space next time. Cheers
You think you're economy is bad. I have the v6 and it's a shocker. I had to buy a new xv Subaru as my daily driver and only use the deli when travelling or camping etc.
I've had my Delica LWB Royal Exceed 12.5 years. Had 72,000km when I bought it, and now is coming up around 250,000km. It's been an amazing vehicle. It has scraped a bit off road, but still highly capable. Unfortunately, it's nearing the time to move on.
It's a shame they get old, ain't it? We wish Vanda would live forever hehehe
After years of experience I think this vehicle deserved to have a stamp in history! It can do anything! Lovely video explaining it guys :)
Also Taco's getting huge!
Let's vote for the Delica to have its place on the wall of fame hehehe! Taco is getting big! But I think that's about as big as he will get! Cheers!
i love my Delica. had it 12 years and its 24 years old. took me and my girlfriend through 10 countries. travelled 5,700 miles in 3 weeks. Didn't miss a beat
Forgot to mention that the deli will run on cooking oil 😊
We feel yah! It's an awesome car! We feel so lucky Vanda popped in our lives lol!
What an adventure that would have been! Have you got photos? We would love to see some!
Have a great day!
Overland Way hello. yes. got photos. it will give you ideas on what to see when you get to Europe. where do i post them ? 😊
I’ve had an L400 3L petrol Delica for 10 years. Did an LPG dual fuel conversion not long after I bought it, which paid for itself quite quickly. I’ve driven about 135,000km around the east side of Australia. Had so many awesome adventures in it. Best thing is that it will go most reasonable places off road. Worst thing is that the engine is buried under the dash, so for a simple spark plug replacement or for a timing belt you’re up for 6 hours of labor cost. Also recently my transmission started to die so that was about $5k in overhaul. Other than that though, my Delica is my baby. I’ve done too many mods to count and in my opinion looks like the most bad a$$ van in Australia. It has been a labor of love over the years but I have no regrets! ❣️🚐💨
I have a Mitsubishi Montero gen 2.5 1999 4M40 engine and manual gearbox with superselect 8 years. I have buy it with 150.000km and It still go like new with 302.000 km on the clock, so , take care always un your oil and coolant level and have much fun traveling around the world.
Regards from Chile ✌
Nice video. Not enough people know about this very capable model vehicle.
Ive had my Deli 14 yrs it's 24 yrs old L400 long wheel base 2800 turbo Diesel .... still love it 👍
I had a 2001 turbo diesel and it went everywhere I wanted to go.. sold it for a 2016 Toyota FJ cruiser and I regret it, miss my Delica
I am riding a derica L400 long in Japan! I have bought three of the same cars so far and have been riding them for a total of 20 years.
I also want to travel around the world with derica!
I'll help you import! lol
I miss my L400. I loved it. I now drive a Ford Focus, how sad is that 😢😔
Dig the video! Definitely our favorite 4x4 van, we import these in the states and still can't believe what they can do.... 🤙
cheers for the video, i had a space gear moon roof a few years ago, but she was full of rust and caused me no end of dramas so i sold it, but a month ago i just picked up a 2007 petrol D5, that im pimping out to turn into a dirt bike moving action van for muddy trails here in New Zealand. ;-)
That's awesome! The D5s look sick too!
Here in Europe, at least in Portugal, there is this model with the name L400 SpaceGear 4x4 or just L400 4x4 for the older models like yours, both short whell base.
Unfortunately only with the 2.5 turbo diesel engine.
I love it.
André Gonçalves in Europe you also have the hyundai satellite/starex/H1/H200, the olds have the same 2.5td (4d56, 100hp, like mine) and after 2006/2007 it comes with the 2.5crdi (commonrail and 140hp)
You're right, I totally forgot that model.
Hyunday's are even more common to see.
You Europeans are lucky! It's a shame they stopped making them though.. If there was a brand new L400 Delica I would work hard to get Vanda a sister! Lol
You don't know the delica D5? The "new" model ! But only un RHD... :'(
I have a 2002 L200 K74, I get about 9-10L per 100km. Extremely happy with number!
Fortunately they were sold in the UK but have held there value and are starting to become a future classic, with them selling for the cost of a slightly newer similar mileage land cruiser
I thought they were imported used into the UK, just like in Australia. But that's great news! That means parts and service should be available from the dealership! You lucky :)
UK Delica's are all grey imports only, I bought my first L400 in 2010
I have recently just imported a D5 Premium
I’m here because on Hawaii I just saw this vehicle on the road but the guy had a 6 inch lift kit on it and it was the first time I seen it. I kinda want it now
Yeah, Delica is a very capable vehicle. It's a shame it's only available with the steering wheel on the right. But I still really like it. It was definitely a good choice. Hodně štěstí. :-)
If I ain't wrong I've seen them with the steering wheel on the left hand side in Portugal. In Paraguay, Chile and El Salvador they also convert! So there is a light at the end of the tunnel hehehe
Guys!! This is perfect timing! I just bought the exact same van and am getting it ready for a camper conversion (albeit not a full blown "live-in" conversion. Can't wait to get inspired by you two!!
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Just got mine! :) let the fun begin!
That's awesome! Make the most of it! Have fun!
If you guys happened to cross Portugal during your travels make sure to say hello and i'll meet you guys for a chat! :) good luck on your adventures!
Stunning video.
Best wishes to you all. 🙏😊😊🐕☀️🌟☕️☀️🚐🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍
Thanks, Darren! Have a great day!
Nice job guys, as a Delica owner myself I think that they are great!!!!!
Delica owner and a Coffee Drinker? You are one of us! Lol! Thanks, mate! Have a great day!
Overland Way thanks guy's you too
Saved vid to my Favorites. I'm getting one of them as project. New vids are coming) tnx guys
Awesome car. This car can take u to go anywhere in the world.
I Like the Delica! A Lot! It's got a lot of character not like every other sprinter out there, and 4x4. Cool little overlander for sure! And for the price of purchase compared to a new more efficient desiel vehicle its gotta be a contender. At least for us Americans. I'm working on a 1994 4×4 desiel Suburban right now for some US adventuring, and have thought about getting into a 4x4 astro van. But if the Delica was available in the US I'd be hunting one down for sure! Hard to beat van vs suv comfort with 4x4 and a desiel engine.
Jesus! Between the last video and now Taco had a massive growth spurt lol (love the out of sequence stuff on youtube, it messes with my head)
We love getting you guys head's confused! Otherwise it would be too easy watching our channel! lol! Cheers!
gr8 honest and unbiased review.
Best wishes with your tarvels!
My brother had a delica very spacious for a family inside and capable off road however his had a overheating problem he tried to fix a few times but ended up selling it in the end
Which version did he have? The first generation didnt have an intercooler so it often overheated. The one in this video is a 2nd gen with intercooler so is not supposed to have the heating problem.
@@naturephotography8837 2nd gen top mount intercooler
Gday from Australia,i have stripped the seats out of my Jeep Wrangler&pretend its a Delica, I loved them from the Get-Go but went for macho looks 1st. Im sorry. My next 4wd will be a Delica ! The convenience of a dedicated camper van is a winning point. Travel Safe u2
That's great ! The Wrangler is an awesome car too! I bet you can go places with it! Cheers
Very nice build
Muy buena maquina Mitsubishi Delica space gear, nosotros tenemos uno 2003, es ideal para viajes saludos desde Arica - Chile.
Gracias, Emmanuel Mollo Blas ! Nos vemos en Chile logo!
Stick with the 4x4! I think it looks nice!!! And I have a Toyota Tacoma & FJ Cruiser both built up too for off roading. Good video 👍🏻
Had the L300 4wd and L400 4wd before Toyota for reliability. I have a lifted 1998 3.0 Turbo manual 4wd LWB Hiace with 31's on wide rims now with 380,00km. Also had the 2.8 and 2.4 4wd Hiaces which are slow loaded up. Current Hiace has better handling and a slightly wider body and wheel track, nicer interior plastics and general quality, easier to work on too. Better fuel economy by a small margin, but not quite as capable off road due to no diff locks. Always felt like the L400 would tip over so you have to drive them slow, the Hiace is like a Subaru WRX in comparison, I can 4 wheel drift it on gravel roads and it does good power slides on soft sand and mud. 4m40 engines are notorious for head failure, amazed yours is still going strong, and that was how mine died at 272kms. L400 is half the Hiace's cost here in NZ. Nice video tho, teamwork!
I love the hiaces too... One day I might have one hehebbe we can't 4wd drift our Delica at all. We can puff black smoke while we start to move slowly though lol
Awesome guys, Perth is pissing down with rain today so your in a much better place 😁, what's your plans with Taco and quarantine issues along the way?
Keep on Delicaring along
Hi Steve, we wouldn't mind a bit of rain and cooler weather here for a break lol! Traveling with Taco through the Americas is rather easy. Most places only require a vet certificate. When we take him to Australia or Europe it will be a bit more difficult... but we will see when we get there hehehe Cheers!
I love my delica.. Keep safe
hello guys , nice to see you , we met in tulum , hope all is well and good luck .
You will see a lot of Delicas in Chile!
That's awesome! We love seeing Delicas! And that means parts available lol
Hey guys, this is an awsome rig! I'm wanting to buy a Delica for some time n this show has me SOLD!
Beautiful people doing beautiful things :)
So true!
Congrats on the video popping(well, by our standards). I definitely spent some time looking at delicas while on the road. Very cool, stout vans. Keep up the good work :)
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Just for you to know: a brand new Hilux loaded, with 32" tires and a roof tent won't give you more than 20 mpg. Totally stock maybe 25 or 27, but once you put a small lift and 32" tires the fuel goes down fast. I own a new L200, I'm happy with it but if you are happy with the Delica don't replace it just for fuel eficiency
Thanks mate! We are happy with the Delica! Good to know the numbers. Have a great day
Loved my old one.
They would have been a bigger hit in Australia if they had been released here instead of being a grey import and they were.
It's already quite popular! Imagine if you could get one from the Mitsi dealership!
nice video and nice car setup ! I understand your choice and future wishes (to have some more space), but know that an overland vehicle is always too big to drive and mostly to small to live in once you stopped in a place with not so good weather. An overland vehicle is always a not so easy compromise. After 35 years of LandRover I now decided to build a Sprinter, the smallest version with Oberaigner heavy duty permanent 4x4 and diff locks. For me (I'm not tall) it's just OK, I can just stand up in it and sleep large wise in a fixed bed. Feel free to take a look at my videos. See you on the road !
Thanks for sharing your experience, mate! You are totally right! We say we would love to have something like a Sprinter, but the truth is we've been traveling in our Delica and know it's cons well.... the day we started traveling in something else we would also get to know the cons we don't think of while we don't have it! So, nothing is perfect and we love our van! Heheh Have a great day!
So proud of you...
Thanks, mate! Go Delica!
I like the long wheel base bit I think they should have been 6-8 inches wider
Great video guys👍
It is hard for a Vehicle to be everything at once, the little Deli does pretty good at wearing so many hats. But, if you had a Merc Sprinter, you would have done a fuel pump or worse by now, costing you a fortune.
Im surprised at the 13L/100k's, my 13 year old 2.5 tonne 4.2L Landcruiser gets 10.5L/100ks
I think you have much to be happy about, a CRD has many potential problems
they have it pretty loaded up with weight and the rooftop tent causes a whole heck of a lot of drag
Yeah, true
We absolutely love our Delica and have hardly anything to complain about, but if we had to elect anything that could be better, those would be our picks. The 4M41 engine would be a nice upgrade... more power, more torque and more efficiency. But it doesn't mean we are unhappy at all... we love our Vanda ! :)
But one thing is a fact... we know the negatives of our van as we've had it for many years... but maybe the Sprinter or Iveco Daily have many more that we just don't know about I guess... Cheers
Yup, what's not to love
Look what you are doing and have done :)
Hugh Jazz MM.
I have a Pajero exceed 03 3.8L V6 Auto with 258000 and all I've ever replaced was the fuel pump(put a bigger one in) , all CV joints multiple times 🤣 the life of offroading, a timing belt, fan belt and I'm about to replace the spark plugs for the 2nd time. Sad they are discontinuing the Pajero tho because it's honestly the best 4x4 there is. I have max lift possible I can't remember if they did a body lift but I don't think you can on a Pajero(I could be wrong I paid for the suspension and didn't install it myself,took it to a shop early on) but the centre locking diff imo with traction control and stability control is the best there is, the amount of clearance you get underneath is more than someone with a nine inch full lift but there diff is still hanging out the back. The lowest point under my car is my tow ball. And with the ATC,ASC,4LLC the car will walk up anything without a slip, I go 4x4 with some Hilux and patrols and they are just gunning it to get up the hills wheels spinning and moving from side to side, and I just cruise up at like 10kmph like my tires are made of glue. I guess there's a reason they won Dakar 12times, got a Guinness World record and to this day no one has beaten that streak. If you want to be bored will 4x4 ing buy Pajero 😂
you didn't let the ship finish.... Night Ruined!!!!!!!!! (5:58)
When you do update look at the Mitsubishi D5. It's a bit bigger with the same Mitsubishi reliability. Great video guys loved it.
Thank Stephan! We like the D5 but it's a little too soft for us. Next on the list is an L200/Triton! hehehe
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Машина - мечта, жаль что Мицубиши больше их не производит.
It is a good looking van in its ori form.
And New Zealand. Ppl always forget New Zealand.
That's true! Sorry, mate!
I wish I could get 13L/100kms in my Delica! Mine uses 16-17 unloaded...
There is definitely something wrong with it! Maybe a tune will help you? We used to get 10L/100 km before all the mods. Cheers!
I believe that if the Japanese can make the same Delica you guys are driving for the North American Market in a taller and bigger version, the Japanese will have a dominance over the North American van Market.
Antonio, the extreme 18 wheeler
What do you put under the van where the spare tire use to be? Your videos got me in to buying a delica 2.8 1996! Thanks guys. Bon voyage!
Did you ever consider the long wheelbase? I have had both and it seems like there is a lot more room in the longer one. Happy travels lovely people.
We did! But we went for the off-road capabilities of the SWB as, in the end, what we really miss is head room :/
interesting about how many km you have done. i did 52,000miles the first year. 20,000 the 2nd year.
We are very slow moving compared to others! I reckon we like staying and taking places in as much as we can. The beauty of van life is that driving costs more than staying... so we just stay at places! Lol Cheers!
Hi, can you please, pretty please show us where you mounted your heat exchanger for the hot water? I would like to add this to my delica and it would be great to see a working setup. Thanks!!
Please post how did you install rear tire swing out mount. Gracias
Hi Jimmy, we've built it our own... but I will make a run down video for you guys! Cheers
Problem with modern diesels is they don't like poor fuel quality, which you are going to find on your travels. Owner of a new Prada here in NZ stuffed his engine because he got a little bit of water in the fuel. I think it was a $NZ24k repair bill.
It is true I do consume with my 97 delica around 13l/100km, which is disappointing in a way
L400 4x4 Delica has recently been replaced with the Delica D5.
Totally right! We just think the D5 is not quite the offroad van the L300s and L400s once were. As it's built over the Outlander platform it's a little softer. But an awesome van indeed!
The D5 came out in 2007, so not really recently.
I WANT ONE........
Not sure why your delica is using so much diesel. Probably the weight and tires? Our 1994 2.8 got us about 600 km with 55L on our aussie trip. We were only getting about 450 to 500km though when we first bought the car though because the wheels weren't aligned and we destroyed both our front tires!
Hi Phil! The main difference would be the roads. In Australia we could get 600 km out of a tank also, but roads aren't as straight and flat anywhere else hehehe We miss those roads! Cheers!
Hey guys, great vid. and thanks for the time you spent doing it. Just one quick question if I may... are they Western Australian number plates on your Delica per chance??? Just curious, thanks again - Peter V.
i have a Pajero mitsubishi with 300,000 odo this things are build to last forever
Hi, my Delica 1995 has gone over the 300,,000 ks and still going strong. Can you or whoever tell me where do you got the roof rails ? Ive got the rack just need the rails .
Hey guys, can you please tell what brand of aftermarket diff lock you installed on the front axle and how did it perform offroad compared to stock? Thank you!
Hey. im from Siberia, but i got l300 ;) .
4x4 Adventure I love my l300, great turning circle, relaxing to drive, practical, feels like an old vw camper except you know it won’t break down
The L300s are just as awesome! We would have both if we could! Cheers!
im use l300 for off-road on 33''x12.5''/R15 wheels ;)
I'm looking hardcore for an l300 right now.
I've been driving my L300 for the past 28 years around Australia. Lots of improvements, now with Central Tyre Inflation. See my fun montage at: th-cam.com/video/ei_hiEee5uk/w-d-xo.html and tyre inflaters at: th-cam.com/video/VZfWA597qC8/w-d-xo.html
Best care ever made
Go Delica!
What modern alternatives did you consider or had in mind?
I'm from EU and there isnt much of a minivan market over here, or i just havent found the right site where they list minivans.
Hey it’s actually more like a Mitsubishi Challenger or Mitsubishi Triton.
The Mitsubishi Pajero is completely different as it does not even have a chassis. It has a unibody
What type of 4x4 system is it? On the fly button or stick? Do you know if it’s lsd diff or locking?
Hi Gav, it's a Super Select stick like the Pajero/Montero/L200. You can move from 2WD to 4WD at up to 60 mph. To engage centre diff lock or low range it needs to be stopped. LSD is option, but we have it in the read. And we've installed after market front diff lock. Regards!
I've had two long LWB and there awesome would love to know where you got the winch tray from if you can remember thanks in advance firefighter younger Northumberland England
Its a Starwagon on Pajero running gear
Have you done any engine mods to save fuel?
FatTraction they do great fuel economy anyway in my case I tickle 50mpg
We have raised our turbo boost a little to get better fuel numbers... but otherwise I reckon maintenance, tire pressure and they way you drive will do 95% of the job! Cheers
Wonderful channel! I hope i am not too late. Would you guys be willing to share how the hot shower is build? I happen to run a L400 too!
Pardon me what's that on the rood top? Thanks.
Is this a long wheel base or short wheel base version?
It is a short wheel base! Cheers
It's Basically a second gen Pajero so you can't go wrong with these.
tones of them in NZ
Seus vídeos são show!!! Poderiam por legendas nos que falam em inglês? Grande abraço!
huge question is 17 miles a gallon with all the stuff on it or is that 17 miles a gallon with nothing in it
you always seem to be parked on beaches or hard to reach places. Are you saying you would give these locations up for a bigger van or would you still try to reach them without 4wd?
this car what model ?
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Hey Guys - I have just ordered a Japanese Import in the UK having seen your video! I want to find your shower... please can you let me know where I can find it?
Hi Algy! It's a Glind Hot Water shower, made in Australia! Let me know if you can't find their contacts. Cheers
Overland Way - Thank you!
what is your MPG fuel consumption ?
Roughly 18 MPG including all sorts of driving in the last 2 years. Cheers!
18 MPG = 15.7 Litres/100km is that gasoline engine ?
No, Its Diesel! And I think its about 13L/100kms from memory!
thats pretty high for diesel i own a opel frontera sport 4x4 2.2 dtl on highway i get 7 l/100 in city i get 9l/100 and in 4x4 mode 12 l/100
Wait Delicas Uses Diesel? because our normal space gear uses Gasoline since it has a 4g64 engine.
Let me guess...So like everybody else 95% on the paved road or highways... nahh nobody needs delica for a world trip. - Delica owner
I have one but no-one knows what it is, shame...
It is nice, but the best is the Vanagon Syncro.
The Syncro Heresy
We love the Syncros too.. great vans!
Toyota Hiace 4x4 High Roof Long Wheel Base is much more reliable I own one and stil running.
Good on you, mate! They are great vans too!
CO2-Tax is coming to Germany on Gasoline and Diesel. So my Dream is dying! I will never have enoth money to go Offroadcamping, but I want it so bad!
Buy a Delica and convert it to EV? :)
@@OverlandWay - No I want to drive in Scotland, in the Middle of nowhere, hundrets of Kilometers on bad very small gravel and mud roads, that are nearly never used... There is no electric charger in the nowhere and the destination is to high without the possibility to charge.
This world sucks more and more and live is making less sence!
@@hanzkranz1319 I live in Scotland, it is very beautiful here and I own a Delica, Don't lose sight of your dreams.
Too top heavy, rolled one, got the Pajero, head gasket gone at 200k..only roll with Toyota now.
Cadê a legenda em português? 😥😥😥
Não tem legenda porque tem a versão em português do vídeo: th-cam.com/video/eaBEhdcZJlI/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgzrPCDjp7Xq7EoRdH94AaABAg
Abraços
Why wouldn't you not prefer a 4wd?
Because our experience shows that while traveling you use it very little due to being remote and far from your "safe zone". 4WD is great, but if we had to choose between space and 4WD, we would go space next time. Cheers
You think you're economy is bad. I have the v6 and it's a shocker. I had to buy a new xv Subaru as my daily driver and only use the deli when travelling or camping etc.