Is buying a Mitsubishi Triton/L200 a mistake? (Q&A) | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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I’ve been extensively researching this and the Triton is a no brainer in my books. The difference between the utes is nowhere nears as big as the reviewers would have you believe. Yeah maybe the interior is a bit plainer, not the latest digital dash etc. but functionally is the same and those things aren’t worth $20-30k extra. 4wd 24/7 rated it as the best ute in 2020, was best off-road along with the Hilux in 2022 - literally getting a Ute that is up there with the best, if not the best, and saving $10s of thousands
It's better than the hilux off road. But yeah it's the best ute for the price rn
We bought a 2016 Mitsubishi (Triton) L200 CRT 2.4 4x4 in Santiago, Chile 🇨🇱. It was a 2nd hand rental with around 70,000km. We then flogged it as hard as we could in the Atacama Desert for 18months, mainly towing a double axel trailer on rough dirt. What a superb camionetta (ute) 😎. Simple to maintain. Never complained. Did everything more than adequately. Yes the Hilux is a little more powerful and a bit flasher, but you pay for it. Our L200 / Triton was a great vehicle.
Yet you got rid of this "superb cardiometta"
You just triggered the TFBs
@@KrolKaz flogged means WHIPPED/ BEAT / THRASHED, not sold.
move to the front of the class
@@mvubu6823 Maybe it's sold because he said was a good vehicle. Krak Head still had a crack at the Triton though. Must live up to his name.
@@mvubu6823 flogged off means sold though
I absolutely love my Triton- 2019 GLS premium. I use it off-road a lot and have fitted a lift kit, larger tyres, bullbar winch and spotties. I can honestly say it handles everything I throw at it with ease. I am also pleased I saved thousands over a Hilux or Ranger etc. and put that money to good use on the upgrades I procured. Enjoy your purchase Bob!
I got an LC 79 and initially did no mods other than factory tow bar, finally settled on good set of BFG ATs, bar work, spotties (79 headlights aren’t great and needed the bar to mount them on) and UHF. Recommend Maxtrax as well as what JC suggested and agree you are best off using the vehicle first then working out what you actually need.
Mates / acquaintances are full of ideas on how you should spend all your money on unnecessary mods when you could be using that cash to get out there enjoying what you got.
Well done John. As a metal tradesman of over 40 years. I enjoy your explanations of mechanical engineering. You talk a lot of sense. Keep up the good work 👍
The most condescending, yet informative and hilarious clapback yet.....love it oh and the automotive talk was appreciated also😁
I have a 2010 MN and it still going strong with no issues at just under 500k. Well serviced and had the egr bypassed.
Thanks, John... all the video, but the last couple of minutes especially!
Hi Bob
Get the wheel hubs and rims on your camper trailer changed to the same stud patten as the Triton. This makes the trailer spare fit the Triton and vice versa. Gives you 2 spare tyres without the need to try and find a spot for a 2nd spare
Great advice as usual John. Last year we considered upgrading my loved 2010 GLX-R triton with just 100K to a new top spec Pajero Sport. We were upgrading for different reasons, but some of my lessons relate to your decision. (1) I'd love to talk to someone who has actually dust proofed the ute back which were never designed to be that way. (2) I realise I/mates frequently use the flexibility of the lockable ute with a cover that comes off when needed such as carting bulky goods or stuff you don't want in the cabin to the tip. (3) The top-spec model of Pajero Sport we were looking at only came in the 7-seat configuration that's not a simple process to get rid of, and store excess seats when there's just two of us (4) Reduced payload was mentioned as issue by a number of fully kitted out Pajero Sport owners (couples) with camper trailers we've talked to on Gibb River Road. (5) They also mentioned unexpectedly higher fuel consumption compared with their previous Triton and you get 5L less range in the Pajero Sport fuel tank than the triton which is pretty valuable when north of Dingo-piss Creek running on fumes.
As for accessories, I got my vehicle 2nd hand at 6 months old already fitted with an AR#$% bullbar, factory tow pack and tonneau cover. I went through the process of adding all the "required" things over the years and now find myself removing them. I have a snorkel, but never go through deep water and get air filters replaced regularly. At 6m+ the bullbar and towpack means my car doesn't fit in most small, modern garages. I love my current Geolander AT light truck construction tyres for off road. A UHF radio is a valuable communication tool and even a bit of entertainment. My heavy roofrack now sits in the back yard and I noticed the car drove so much better once removed. I wonder why I cart a steel bullbar around all the time and wouldn't go passed a nudge bar in future. Some LEDs to boost high beam are great if driving lots at night out of the city and an easy add-on when and if you find the need. Plus, with the camper trailer you can distribute weight around and, if you match the wheel rims and tyres, provides that second spare carried on the camper.
So, to sum up, my only dilemma would still be between buying an around-town wagon with a little more comfort in a dust free environment (Pajero Sport) where, face it, we do most of our driving, against what I lose by moving away from the capable 4WD ute in the flexibility of the ute back with an extra 5L in the tank. I believe the Triton now pretty much matches the Pajero Sport on electronics and smarts except vehicle assisted breaking and has come a long way in refinement and cabin comfort. Regardless, you're choosing between some of the same capabilities such as great turning circle for the vehicle. If you're happy to accept that you're buying a long ute to manoeuvre around town and into carparks regardless of body style, what's on order is a pretty capable and more flexible option. I'd be more worried about the next generation triton and rumoured city-car style Pajero sport than the one on order!
Love 'em and watch them, appreciate your work man.
Bob, I was in your position two years ago. I get it. I ordered a Triton (Club Cab, auto, 4x4 tray) just over two years ago through Georgie, got hit for a price increase, was tempted to do the max accessory thing while waiting. In the end the only accessory I got right away was a dealer fitted tow bar. This was to avoid any warrantee issues. I have done many trips here in WA and are in the middle of a 5 week trip. I have very slowly added things and the solution that suits me (everyone is different) is:
- I yoyo back and forward as to the club cab being the right solution for me but it seems to be
- Storage Solution: Aluminum mesh locking cage with canopy and aluminum rack (the lightest solution)
- Power: Bluetti 200P on the back seat with the Engal fridge, Solar cells (2 x 350) stored in a constructed box in rear floor of tray (they were a pain to manage when loose). 200P is backup for refrigerators when not in the car in case of blackout. Have used once for this.
Power in back canopy fed from cigarette outlet in rear seat area, swappable between Car cig and Bluetti cig.
- Sleeping: SupaPeg 180deg awning with swags on stretchers. (WA is mainly dry weather on sand - swags suit this, common in WA, not in other places). Awning is removable with a pin.
- Tires and Suspension. Stock Standard. Carry portable compressor, tire gauge and tire plug kit.
- Recovery Gear: 4 max tracks, minimum shackles and strap to do the job, one heavy gauge wire sling, and rope.
- no bull bar or driving lights. (its also my daily driver)
This is what suits me. Half the fun is in the discovery process. The best advice I ever got was to "do a bit", "think a bit" and only "buy a bit" then go again.
PS: I'm told a not so obvious must carry spare is the top intercooler hose.
Love ya Johnny always watch ya because of the enthusiasm and entertainment bro 😎
I have had a Triton for about 2 years, and I am quite pleased. The 4x4 system is the best of the bunch, as it is one of the few to have a centre differential, so it can be driven in four wheel drive on paved roads. Only knocks are the drum brakes on the rear wheels and the headlights whick are not fully LED.
Great stuff mate . Yeah I gotta get all that stuff . Still waiting for my bar . Anyway thanks for the tip mate
Hi John, love your channel and the way that you put your vids together, no BS and just the fact, keep up the great work.....Oooo BTW where can I buy that blue tee shirt???
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Hi John, great to hear that you are going to inflict yourself on us mercilessly. Keep up the good work 👍
A quick note for your worried purchaser
We purchased the premium 2020 MR Triton after test driving the Pajero sport, we found the sport to be a lot slower as the 8 speed box seamed to be not as well matched, now approaching 150,000 kms on the Triton including towing a lighter 14foot under 1800 kg caravan & 1000kg runabout boat, although on occasion I’d like my 80 series Crusier or newer for the van tow but it’s (the Triton) is less than half the newest fully equipped Toyotas price, + a tad lighter on fuel, great every day drive, good touring & shopping vehicle. Has lots of safety, surround camera & safety systems etc, + we fitted a clam shell locking lid on the tub we now have a lot more locked capacity than the sport, if you add fire extinguisher, racks along with front and back recovery points you have a light weight 4x4 that achieves close to claimed fuel consumption.
To sum up we’re exceptionally happy with our seat warming luxury 4x4 Ute, if it had adaptive cruse it would be close to perfect, although as JC stated there no such thing as a perfect vehicle.
Enjoy✋🏻
love my 2022 GSR triton best car i have owned , i have fitted easy up and easy down tailgate assist as well as central locking for the tailgate and catch can .
Hi John and all out there,
I totally agree tyres are the first mod but also recommend a bull/roobar, they add weight but can save big bucks on panel or engine damage out in the boonies.
Even a big bush chook (Emu) can ruin your day.
Stay safe everyone, get out there and enjoy it.
Dave K 😁🍻👍
Give it to 'em John, I love your channel. Keep up the good work.
I would definitely add a uhf radio.
This helps if you are traveling and wish to pass a long road train that generally travel slower, you can politely call them and let them know you'd like to pass. They can and do let you know when it's safe to do so, especially on dirt roads.
These also help if trucks come up behind you travelling faster. you can converse with them and get them to tell you when they wish to pass. You can then back off after they have moved into the passing lane (not before as it borks them, affecting their momentum) they will be greatfull as they are working not on holidays.
I'm not even interested in 4 wheel driving but you held my interest to the end. I'm glad you did because the last thing about offence culture was brilliant 👍
Your summary was spot on couldn't agree more
Thread form angles: whitworth, BSF 55 degrees, UNC, UNF and Metric threads forms 60 degrees. I recommend the Machinest Handbook as a reference to all things machinical. Cheers PS: UNC was revised from NC during the WW2 to be somewhat more compatible with British equipment except 1/2NC " where the the pitch differs from 13TPI to 12TPI for BSW.
Hark, thems were the days when I could see those angles in failing light with my young hawk eyes haha
Agree with you on getting it to ARB and fit the mall crawler special options.
2 items I always replace in a car is the jack and the wheel spanner.
1 more item to add would be a good UHF radio for the comma on some of the outback roads with trucks.
A tire pressure gauge is always handy with a repair kit. But that should be fine.
I’d ordered a Hilux 2 years ago as they were the “best”, I really wanted one. But I got jerked around on the delivery dates and was then offered money to drop my place in the que. So I did that and purchased a GLS Triton, have been super happy with it; the headlight bulbs are crap but that’s the only thing that I’ve felt the need to change + I did get a factory tow bar included + non factory floor mats and a tonneau cover.
Having since driven the newest SR5 at work have to say I’m pleased I never got one, the lack of features, comparatively it’s quite sluggish and has a terrible turning circle.
Everyone has a different opinion as everyone uses their vehicle differently.
Love your work John, nothing better than sitting down with a hot cup of English breakfast and a Cadogan Video................. ho hum, love retirement :) Also loving my Stinger, you were so right.
Awesome GT car, Martyn - good choice. Rare as, now, too.
Damn! I'm a tad jealous.
respect well-spoken and keep it up
Gotta love the font size on the letter ! 😀
I bought a new GLX + in 2021, to many comments from mates, in the 18 months that I have owned the Triton we have traveled 22k with no problems , we tow a 2.5 t offroad caravan, which is a bit heavier than John recommends and we go prospecting and stay off grid for about 2 weeks at a time . I did get a bullbar ( sorry John) and obviously a tow bar and electric brakes Mitsubishi supplied and fitted. I have owned several 4X4 vehicles over the years, and have found the Triton fits our requirement very well. Has got us to place where we've wanted to go and out again without a problem . I'm sure your new triton will do the same , just do the supplementary service.
Cheers Colin
Great video buddy 👍🍻
Re accessories for the Triton, I can recommend a decent air oil separator and changing the inter-cooler hoses for decent silicone type as the oem rubber hoses will split.
Im currently fighting with my employer about getting a satellite phone or similar due to remote work. Ive done some research, and Garmin have a product called the Inreach Mini 2. It is only a bit more expensive than a EPIRB to buy outright, but you can send out sms via the iriduim network, as well as press the sos button on the side and get updates on rescue progress via sms. There are various plans depending on if you want real time tracking sharing, or just basic use for emergencies only. its about $60 anually and 25 a month on an adhoc basis that you can switch off when not in use or 20 a month and zero annual fee for year round basic coverage.. great little device.
We bought a Pajero Sport and I love it and agree with everything John said on either vehicle. My 2c is that the Pajero Sport is great if you have a family and you want to transport them around on trips, we often take us and another family with us on trips. However, when we got the car and I loaded it up with our huge canvas tent, the boot was gone with just that. I then got a roof rack (cage) to take the rest of the camping stuff. At that point when we didnt have a kid yet, I regretted not taking the Triton instead. The wagon space is much less than a ute and in the end its also something you dont want to mess up, where a ute you can throw loads in and not have to worry. Pajero Sport is great but space is limited, ute would probably load 3 times or more stuff than the wagon. Consider this also, I wanted to add a water tank and kitchen for camping, cant do that easily in a wagon without losing a lot of packing stuff.
Either way, you gonna find a way to make it work and love the vehicle. Enjoy the camping and that moment you out in the wild with mates with a camp fire, its priceless.
Thanks for the post John.
No worries Jamie.
Hi I left my MR Triton gls stock, went on a couple off surf trips. Beach and dirt roads. Never bogged it on soft sand. Since added All terrains on 20” rims and small flare kit, then added canopy on tub and platform on canopy. Added a Ocam bat wing awning. Water tank, 1 draw and lithium battery setup to run fridge. The only issue with 250kg loaded weight added for camping was rear springs flattened. Investigated lift kits, opened a lot of doubt on warranty and steering issues, diff drops , vibration tail shaft etc. $$$$ so I upgraded rear springs and shocks. Loaded on weekend surf trip, works nicely. You’ve brought a comfortable beautiful car and more then capable 4x4. Hope this help. Enjoy ur new car🤙
So is your warranted void now since you upgraded your rear springs and suspension ?
I purchased my 2019 triton vrx ( gsr) for touring and off-roading. Gave it a lift and tuned the spring rates to suit normal loading. It got 5 m/t tires ,a winch , roof rack , locking tailgate.
This ute has gone weeks in snow ,Wet clay bush tracks , Beachs, dunes, towed my sawmill around . Never been stuck , never let me down.
In nz only the base model mr’s had rear diff lock so the winch is insurance. Never self recovered… but have dragged a few supposedly superior utes out of trouble!
Pondering a 4x2 twin cab as an option for purchase for my LSL grand fishing tour. I plan to travel light, a couple of swags, kayaks, bbq and fishing gear.
Triton makes a strong case to get to some remote beaches.
Musso and Canon are in the mix though being from central Oz, those dealers are 1,400kms or more away from where I live.
Great advice with the EPIRB John, as an ex Coastal Patrol member it's one of the things we recommended everyone on a boat has and would often tell 4WD peeps they can save your life in the outback too if something goes wrong.
Coming from a 105 series cruiser I thought I’d regret the decision but so far loving it 💪🏻
Great vid as usual
I love your videos they are funny and good advice keep it up🎾
Love your content, mate
Thanks Adam.
Your comments about taking offense were spot on JC. When you run for Prime Mincer, I'll hand out "how to vote cards" for you.
As a ve/vf Holden wagon owner with the big tailgate, an engine crane works very well vs older shorter tailgate cars. But I also have a company ute to drive and I'd rather have the wagon and an lsd instead of high riding and uncomfortable utes.
I have a manual 2012 Triton. Bought it new. Brilliant vehicle. I would buy one again tomorrow. My wife keeps telling me to get a new dual cab as the triton has done so much work it's starting to look a bit rough. But I love it and know I will miss it when gone. It's comfortable to travel in. Has never let me down and has had no mechanical issues. It tows like a boss. Carries a full cube of damp crushed granite in the back. It's carried a full tub of iron bark firewood, sitting down on its bumpers, so many times I couldn't count. And that has been out of some pretty steep rough gullys. It has gone everywhere I have pointed it, and that has been some rough spots. We have done a lot of camping, towing the jayco hawk ob into some tough spots and did it easy. If I do get a new one I'm tempted to keep the old girl as well as I love it so much. It'll be my work horse and the dogs can still drip salt water all over it when we take them to the beach. I'm waiting to see what the 2023 triton is going to be like. If it appears good I may get one.
nice comment, you get attached to trucks in a special way. They do so much work for you, like a modern horse lmfao. I just went from a beat up Navara that served me reallly well to a l200 2010 club cab version with 180 000 km. Its been a bad start for us. Ticking from engine, and some very rough idle. The rpm stays solid but it sounds like the car is starving for somehing, either fuel or air or who knows. Everything i can do has been done, fuel filter, oil filter, new oil air filter etc. Now it needs a trip to a mechanic to at least change the timing belt, and maybe it needs valves adjusted. But yeah, a sad start but im looking forward to hopefully getting it back to good working condition.
For Bob the first accessory would be a towbar and wiring kit. Also, my dog is offended you are wearing a cat shirt.
Well he is and he isn't.
What cat?
@@BradGryphonn Schrodinger's
@@SilverMe2004 No. I've seen Schrodinger's Cat. I can't see a cat in this video...
Great vid again 👍🙏
In my own case, my first car was a secondhand 2003 Mistubishi Strada G-Wagon. The benefits, for me, were being able to do the weekly market run and be able to store the groceries securely and out of the weather (our wet season in Thailand can be brutal) and the ability to carry 6 passengers for family trips. On the farm 4WD is a necessity. To overcome the limitations of heavy/oversize loads, I had a trailer hitch fitted. Sure, it doesn't have the capacity of the Triton but is suitable for my own requirements.
In 2019 I purchased a new Pajero Sport which I recently traded for the 2022 model. Around here the Toyota Forerunner is the more popular choice of SUV and many question why I didn't purchase one. The Strada G-Wagon (which I retained) sold me on the Mitsubishi brand. However, as pointed out in the video, vehicle choice is a personal decision and, whilst some advice is valid, most of the final decision is what the purchaser needs from their vehicle, cost comparisons (purchase, maintenance and repairs), availability and ease of support and, in some cases, resale value. On the last point many people joke that, when the time comes, I'll opt to be cremated in my G-Wagon.
Recovery boards, the more remote you go the better quality you want. Zoleo is a good satellite communication device however you still can’t txt to 000 so have a mate you can ask to contact and arrange help. Some rated recovery points,front and back. A good attitude and a smile on your dial.
Thanks for the info, thinking of buying a Triton.
I would would recommend two things, a prefilter/water separator to the fuel system and a EPIRP.. Do not get sucked into fitting a high lift and they throw all of the steering and drive shaft geometry beyond any corrective adjustment and also the top heavy swaying feeling as you take corners. I am retired Mechanical Engineer and I specialized in trucks and suspensions.
what is EPIRP?
2019 GLS premium, still love it
Had 3 Tritons, had no issues with any of them. Latest iteration[2018] is perfect for me, rear lockers a few creature comforts without the other sparkles. Hankook ats, Dobinsons upgrade [deals with corrigations better], 2nd spare, long-range tank, roof rack [for awning, spade, spare wheel - much more & there will be load limit probs.] Light bar [OE lights are very average]. I have a pod camper [approx 1200kgs loaded] vehicle handles that no probs. Have done many trips across Aus, including Birdsville via Innaminka, the Canning stock route, Kakado, Arnham Land, Vic. desserts and high country including Wannangatta [magic but tough track] plus many others. The Triton has been great, the only issues I've had were cosmetic and dealer fixed them with no hassle. Definitely would reccomend for your intended use.
a brake controller for the camper or is it not needed at 1200kgs
@@barrymcdonald9868
Yes any trailer over 750kgs needs one. 750 kgs is max unbraked weight limit.
Did you take the trailer along the CSR?
@@Malc664 No not on your Nellie. Southern part is through private properties who don't allow it.
@@johnhall4926 Yeah you're right.
I owned a Triton 2019 dual cab. Get a catch can and a secondary fuel fitted after the factory. Well worth the money
Hi John I have a 2019 triton gls I've installed dobinson suspension upgrade and a diesel power chip. I tow a jayco silver line 21.65 0utback witch weighs 2.9 tonnes. Found that the triton does a great job even up big hills the power chip gives great low end grunt and egts havnt changed with mod. Triton feels very stable with the new suspension I think in stock form triton is good for towing but with a few small mods it's very good what's your thoughts John.
I love my Triton and I love your show 👍🏼
Bob stick with your convictions and take on board JC’s practical and experienced advice - research does not cost anything and can save you a lot of grief & $’s later on - I’ve owned many Subarus through several lifestyle changes/geographic locations and now retired in a rural SA town - my choice pivoted between a Toyota Hilux and Prado - I settled on the Hilux because it’s practically three vehicles in one - 1. Great for garden/domestic projects 2. Great for touring with my lift-on aluminium canopy/camper/RFT 3. Great as a once-a-fortnight commute - only added rooftop basket and awning because it came with factory bull bar but would love the Triton’s Super Select - enjoy your Triton
Bought a Triton in early 2020. Dealer tow bar and harness, extra lighting, roof rack, awning, bash plate, solar panel and second battery in the tub; and mud terrain tyres on factory 16" rims.
No bull bar, winch, lift or canopy. And I don't how the vehicle is still running after 50000km without a catch can. Been through outback SA, QLD, NT and NSW without a problem.
John, never change 😂
Add a small spares kit. Alternator belt, coolant, oils, fuses, a selection of nuts, bolts, zip-ties, hose clamps etc. Some basic tools as well.
Don’t forget to change your suspension with a lift kit,like every one suggests, without ever driving the vehicle and finding out the standard suspension is of good quality and completely adequate for your needs……
And be sure to do it yourself because suspension and steering specialists don't know anything about lifts...
How do you know peoples needs ?
@@alexfrankl7861 How do you not understand sarcasm? Or is Australian not your native language?
Standard suspension (Like standard tyres) is a compromise due to cost and road orientation.
An aftermarket kit usually has more capacity for heat and weight offroad. The onroad handling and ride usually improve as well.
Its a big suck of the sauce in terms of expense but In my experience is absolutely worthwhile. Onesize does not fit all though.
@@juliangraziani7299 It should still be last upgrade, as you want to have the weight and it's distribution settled first
Hello Johnboy, love the way you drivel by the way, it’s hilarious and usually has a good point at the end.
We are looking to buy a Pajero Sport early next year as 90% of the use will be highway drives and school runs. The other 10% will likely be beach sand camping or low level off roading. We have been told from a few well meaning know-it-alls to wait another 6 months for the inevitable economic crash that will see an influx of camper trailers and cars on the market people bought mid covid. At the moment dealerships for cars and campers arnt open to negotiations as someone else will inevitably buy it. Any truth to this?
Bought a Cub camper off second hand marketplace saved $2500 off any dealer equivalent. Be prepared to travel and hunt. The cooling of the market is happening, and fuel prices and mortgage payments are starting hit. Most prices can be asked for but not what they are necessarily getting. 👍🏻
I’ve done some basic up grades on my 2021GSR nothing to extensive, rear bar with tow hitch and recovery points. Ute master load lid, probably the best up grade I’ve done to date. There’s a shit load more I could do to the mitsy, but for towing, which I do (camper trailer), I think a tune probably the best thing . Not interested in massive front end bull bar and endless array of LED’s, everyone to there own, but there’s a shit load of stuff hanging off utes which is just mind boggling literally tons of extras just more weight to carry
I have a L200 Barbarian (top spec here in UK) Of all the pick up's (Utes) it drives the best and is quietest inside the cab. I test drove Hilux and the Ranger, the ranger sounded like a 1960's tractor in the cab and did not drive much better. The Nissan was ruled out as I had a Nissan in the past and that had one ambition in life to return to its basic constituent (iron ore) as fast as possible.
A decent hi mount (on vehicle) reverse or general area light helps much with a trailer.
I agree that snatch straps can be dangerous and have seen one fail and damage the snatcher severely. However the drag chain is usually quite short and bogs are usually quite long so the tower will often get bogged trying to recover a vehicle only a few feet away. It is quite possible to give a gentle tug with a snatch strap quite safely which will usually be enough to dislodge a stuck vehicle. If this is unsuccessful a bit more can be attemped. For sill (really) stuck vehicles usually 2 methods are needed. I have used an airbag under the front of a vehicle to lift it and break suction. Alternatively this is where a long handled spade is useful . Note spade not shovel.
The other point I would make about your Triton dissertation is that often buyers will quote the tare of their camper not the GTM. If the said camper had a tare of 1500KG which is quite common with Chinese campers, once you load water gas and crap then the GTM is usually way over 2tonnes.
Correct Philip. Just remember John is a desk engineer and knows his stuff regarding kinetic and stored energy, but I doubt he has ever been four wheel driving and had to participate in a recovery. Classic example of where theory and practice spear off on a tangent.
If you want some spare parts just look in the skip outside ARB or similar. It's full of new suspension parts etc taken off brand new vehicles that have been "Pimped" just after delivery.
EPIRB for marine use only. Personal locator beacon (PLB) for land based use. 🙂
I bought a 2019 gls triton brand new when they were running them out to make way for new model , 38k , it's bloody fantastic. Put a front bar , canopy and rail rack system on from iron Man. Total spend 45 k and it will go anywhere a hilux or ranger will go . Super select 4wd system is awsome. What I will say is that I drove it for 3 months with no accessories and struggled to get their advertised fuel consumption
Recommend your reader also carries spare air, oil and fuel filters and oils for engine, gearbox and diffs.
Hi mate, thanks for your input, I have a Triton and love it. I need to clean my Engine bay?? Could I just hose it down? Just normal garden hose pressure. Cheers
John. I suggest you try a bogged car recovery on soft sand with a chain.
I totally agree with your assessment on buying a vehicle (of any type) it is a case of working out how your intend to use the vehicle. Mates will tell you what you are better off getting but they don't necessarily have the same usage requirements as yourself.
I've been viewing your videos relating to snatch straps, and I agree that there is a potential problem when they are used as a stored energy device to recover a stuck vehicle. Can they not be used as a simple tow device? I was involved with Camp Quality Escarpade a few years ago, and it was (probably still is), a requirement to carry a snatch strap, and have front and rear towball recovery points on our cars, which were a road registerable vehicle over 20 yrs old (not a van such as a Combi). The attachment to the car of the square receiver tube (front or rear), was inspected, but not required to be engineered. Luckily, I don't think ballistic recovery was ever needed, but it's certainly not out of the question. They were used as simple tow/recovery points, and if the vehicle ever needed a flat tow with a double ended towhitch bar between cars. I hope a ballistic recovery is never needed with these backyard engineered recovery points.
Love it keep up
I particularly enjoyed today's T-shirt John
Lovely kitty!
I did. And I didn't....
I saw a previous Video of yours about Snatch Straps and now this one.
I also saw a video from the U.S.of.A. and they had Soft Shackles made of rope.
Also - what's your take on metal cable for recovery/winching and it's safety.
Loving your T shirt John.
Huh looking at leasing one through the vic teachers company. Good timing
I come to your channel for the common sense advice but I stay for the sarcasm. Love ya work .
Love this guy
Definitely recovery tracks, front end bar work and UHF 6.6👍
As someone who has recently purchased a new MR GLS here is my honest opinion. John is right re tyres, the standard are as slippery as a federal politician. I did fit driving lights because frankly the standard mr lights are as bright as extinguished candle. I got a spray in tub liner to save it from damage and also fited piak front and rear bars. The front just protects the quite plastic front end and the rear bar gets rid of the STD towbar hanging down so gives you better clearance. Other than that it's a great rig.
UHF CB should be number 1 on the list. Especially when driving in northern Western Australia.
yes m12 1.25 holds the blades on my Kubota ride on. Probably so you have to go to Kubota to buy replacements unless you have a Boltmaster store nearby.
I’d recommend a jump starter. Saved me once.
Oh man, you really made me smile today! Wish you would do more feedback on the rediculous comments. 👏🏻
I've bought the Triton Premium. (It's called premium here in Malaysia, not sure whats the equivalent in Australia) The one with the halogen lamp. I find the lamp lacking in brightness even in high beam. Is an LED upgrade a worthwhile investment or am i better off with the original lamp?
If you are planning some long road trips around Australia would strongly recommend a long range fuel tank. Queensland, were I live and work can quickly become remote and one can easily become 300km away from nearest fuel supply. Will save the need to carry lots of jerry cans, for work I needed to carry 40L as I only had a standard tank, and the only fuel station for 600km was closed when I passed it a 8pm. Always carry at least 20L of fuel in case you puncher you fuel tank.
*puncture
@@labourlawact7826 I dunno, he might be a boxer....
@@davidnobular9220 LOL! He could punch me in the face for correcting him.
I had to punch a fuel tank once, to get the electric fuel pump to work., so there's that 😅
@@labourlawact7826 Yeah...lots of possibilities.....cheers.
Hope the Peri-Peri sauce is good this time of year.
Thanks John, please keep this up. I just picked up a new MR, it’s my 3rd Triton as I just can’t fault them… well not enough to warrant forking out the coin for the “others” . Please keep doing what you do . Cheers
How many km are you getting out of them with reliability? I'm disappointed my v6 Accord had VCM issues below 200,000km...
@@davidnobular9220 Pacific Rail puts 5,000km a week on their Tritons. A yard nearby has three of them and they are all over 400,000km.
@@madmick3794 Nice !! I had been thinking about a Pajero Sport to replace my Honda Accord, but given the GLS is around $60k I'm starting to think it's not worthwhile.
And there is the ever present threat of the greenies shutting down diesel for non commercial users too.
Preference for my mate in order he installed things on his 2017 Triton:
Tinted windows
All terrain tyres
Sound deadening
Upgraded stereo
Driving lights
Roof rack/awning combo
And just because he could, dual pump centralised air inflation/deflation kit.
Long range tank and maybe airbags is all I'd add to your list🤷🏻♂️
Always great John…great channel and mostly I think a good audience apart from clearly the child of a lesser God as in Mr.James.
Hey Bob the Triton would pay back ticks sooner rather than later on your pros and cons list mate.
Shagsten you’re a legend 😅
I Received my Pajero Sport in February and I couldn’t be happier. The Pajero Sports is good for storing my expensive survey equipment. The bloke above got it for me. I
Was impressed with power and acceleration while overtaking a road train. Never possible in my 2007 Navara
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I got a Sport as I wanted something a bit more car like so that my missus would like it a bit more, fkd that up on some reasonable 4wd stuff a while back and now she won't go off road again.
I can get enough in it for my camping needs but sometimes a tray would be nice as well.
Also in our state Utes are classed as commercial vehicles so rego is higher and also I have seen from anecdotal evidence out of the US that aliens usually probe Ute drivers which I saw as a decent reason for my decision.
I'm sure if I had bought the Triton I would be equally happy with that as well.
I've owned and driven some real crapheaps over the years so anything that's reliable, comfortable and reasonably efficient is fine by me.
Second guessing just gives you a headache or stress.
Toll ways are more expensive for utes too why I would get a wagon instead of utes.
my 2014 triton still rocking during heavy lod plan to remap see if it change something
whats your opinion of the Triton Xtreme (Mitsi Aus and Walkinshaw build) thats due for June/July Release this year (2023) gets forged 18" x 8.5 ET 17 bf goodrich 265/60R18 K02s upgraded "premium suspension" eg upgraded 46mm monotube dampers with 20mm rod design with canisters and rear running a piggyback system chassis upgrade body control and ride comfort improvements increased handling dynamics? plus a lightbar and decals :S from what i know it will be around $74k ish drive away. Been debating been triton and navara warrior and ranger but need your input John thanks in advance