Anybody out there using a Mitsi Challenger for a tow vehicle?
looking at about 2200kg GVM and ball weight about 160 kg
I guess a Mitsi Triton is about the same vehicle
Dougwe said
10:20 AM Jul 16, 2015
Hi Jade,
When I was researching tugs roughly this time last year I wanted something that would be at least 500kg GVM spare and around 100kg Tow Ball spare. The Collie can tow 3,500 Kg and my den is 2,750 so walks that in. I can hook up 350kg to the tow ball and the den is 250kg so walks that in as well. The Tug can also have 1000kg in the back but including the ball weight I am 600kg so all good there too.
I keep as much weight as I can over the axle to help out as well. I also had an extra leaf put both sides of the rear springs to assist with everything as well and that has proven a great choice. That advice was given to me by a fellow GN here on the forum when I met up with him.
Check your vehicle specs for weights allowed and go from there. IMO.
Keep Safe out there.
jade46 said
01:31 PM Jul 16, 2015
Challenger all good for weight 3000kg tow 250 ball weight Just wondering about transmission and power durability etc
Dougwe said
03:24 PM Jul 16, 2015
If as you say the Challenger is about the same as the Triton then I see no reason why not.
That said, I haven't seen any Challengers towing vans before, maybe it's just me though.
Hope you get it all sorted soon so you can get here and enjoy the playground with the rest of us.
Rock said
02:39 PM Jul 19, 2015
Hi Jade. I'm using a Challenger for a tug- my weights and measures are about the same as yours. Unfortunately, I can't advise what it's like as yet as I have been refurbing the van. Won't be long tho. We bought it after much research. It's petrol currently returning 32-37 mpg on the highway not towing. I expect that to drop quite a lot but i think it will still be acceptable. Tough if it ain't.. It is based on the Triton I understand. Pajero similarities as well. Other than that I'm in your boat- wondering.
Cheers
Ric
Spydermann said
08:51 AM Jul 20, 2015
The difference between a Challenger & Triton is what you carry in the back. If you have fuel in cans, anything smelly or dirty, or something that may leak, a ute with a canopy may be better than a wagon. However, the ute may be a bit of a bone shaker compared to the wagon.
jade46 said
01:53 PM Jul 20, 2015
That was my thoughts.like the idea of coils in the back instead cart springs
Have heard of overheat problems in the auto so looking for comments
the ginger nomad said
09:07 PM Jul 20, 2015
We have a 2011 challenger,towing 2.1t. There is now 142000k on the speedo.42000 as been towing the van. Anywhere between 12.1 and 14.3 lt/100k. Love the unit and would buy another one tomorrow! (no van can get 7.8l/100k between Bathurst and Sydney return.)
John
jade46 said
06:33 AM Jul 21, 2015
the ginger nomad wrote:
We have a 2011 challenger,towing 2.1t. There is now 142000k on the speedo.42000 as been towing the van. Anywhere between 12.1 and 14.3 lt/100k. Love the unit and would buy another one tomorrow! (no van can get 7.8l/100k between Bathurst and Sydney return.) John
Thanks John
Any overheating problems going up the range Sydney to Bathurst or others ? Is your Challenger auto or manual?
-- Edited by jade46 on Tuesday 21st of July 2015 06:37:17 AM
the ginger nomad said
08:24 AM Jul 21, 2015
Never had any o/heating problems anywhere.Ours is a manual runs up Mt Victoria,River Lett hill, Mt Wyagdon and Commissioners hill in 2nd at light throttle and at 2200 rpm.
PeterD said
04:41 PM Jul 22, 2015
jade46 wrote:
Challenger all good for weight 3000kg tow 250 ball weight Just wondering about transmission and power durability etc
Where did you get the 250 kg ball weight? My towing guides specify the 2005 an earlier models as 2270/227 kg, up to 06/2010 as 2500/250 and subsequent models as 3000/300. However the edition is May 2015.
PeterD said
04:45 PM Jul 22, 2015
The only comment I have seen in previous threads is that they are a bit agricultural compared with the Pajero (that camefrom a couple of posts by owners of both.)
PeterD said
04:50 PM Jul 22, 2015
The only comment I have seen in previous threads is that they are a bit agricultural compared with the Pajero (that camefrom a couple of posts by owners of both.)
The rougher ride with utes is mainly when they are overloaded. I keep my box of survival gear, tool box and a few other bits and pieces in the tub of my D40 at all times. This makes it ride better.
jade46 said
05:35 PM Jul 22, 2015
PeterD wrote:
jade46 wrote:
Challenger all good for weight 3000kg tow 250 ball weight Just wondering about transmission and power durability etc
Where did you get the 250 kg ball weight? My towing guides specify the 2005 an earlier models as 2270/227 kg, up to 06/2010 as 2500/250 and subsequent models as 3000/300. However the edition is May 2015.
This is a review on carsales page for a 2013 tow test on Challenger.
I don't own a Challenger was just asking for an opinion and my ball weight was conservative given they quote 300kg.
Someone on her must have owners manual to quote from
Anybody out there using a Mitsi Challenger for a tow vehicle?
looking at about 2200kg GVM and ball weight about 160 kg
I guess a Mitsi Triton is about the same vehicle
When I was researching tugs roughly this time last year I wanted something that would be at least 500kg GVM spare and around 100kg Tow Ball spare. The Collie can tow 3,500 Kg and my den is 2,750 so walks that in. I can hook up 350kg to the tow ball and the den is 250kg so walks that in as well. The Tug can also have 1000kg in the back but including the ball weight I am 600kg so all good there too.
I keep as much weight as I can over the axle to help out as well. I also had an extra leaf put both sides of the rear springs to assist with everything as well and that has proven a great choice. That advice was given to me by a fellow GN here on the forum when I met up with him.
Check your vehicle specs for weights allowed and go from there. IMO.
Keep Safe out there.
That said, I haven't seen any Challengers towing vans before, maybe it's just me though.
Hope you get it all sorted soon so you can get here and enjoy the playground with the rest of us.
Hi Jade. I'm using a Challenger for a tug- my weights and measures are about the same as yours. Unfortunately, I can't advise what it's like as yet as I have been refurbing the van. Won't be long tho. We bought it after much research. It's petrol currently returning 32-37 mpg on the highway not towing. I expect that to drop quite a lot but i think it will still be acceptable. Tough if it ain't.. It is based on the Triton I understand. Pajero similarities as well. Other than that I'm in your boat- wondering.
Cheers
Ric
Have heard of overheat problems in the auto so looking for comments
John
Thanks John
Any overheating problems going up the range Sydney to Bathurst or others ? Is your Challenger auto or manual?
-- Edited by jade46 on Tuesday 21st of July 2015 06:37:17 AM
Where did you get the 250 kg ball weight? My towing guides specify the 2005 an earlier models as 2270/227 kg, up to 06/2010 as 2500/250 and subsequent models as 3000/300. However the edition is May 2015.
The rougher ride with utes is mainly when they are overloaded. I keep my box of survival gear, tool box and a few other bits and pieces in the tub of my D40 at all times. This makes it ride better.
This is a review on carsales page for a 2013 tow test on Challenger.
I don't own a Challenger was just asking for an opinion and my ball weight was conservative given they quote 300kg.
Someone on her must have owners manual to quote from
http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/advice/2013/tow-test-2013-mitsubishi-challenger-4wd-ls-39857
MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER 4WD LS
Engine: 2.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel
Power/torque: 131kW at 4000rpm/ 350Nm at 1800rpm
Transmission: Five-speed auto
Length: 4695mm
Width: 1815mm
Height: 1840mm
Wheelbase: 2800mm
Ground clearance: 220mm
Kerb mass: 2051kg
Fuel: 70 litres
Towing cap. unbraked/braked: 750kg/3000kg
Tow ball mass maximum: 300kg
Fuel economy (claimed): 9.8L/100km
Price: from $42,490 (MRRP)
I wouldn't class the Challenger as Agricultural, most comfortable 4x4 I have driven,and towed with