Hi all, anyone bought and towed their van with the 2017/18 model Mitsubushi Triton.
Thinking of buying a new one. Currently towing with a 2011 Colorado twin cab ute which does the job but a little sluggish up hill with our 2.2 tonne Avan Jensen.
Cheers in advance
Al n Jan
Aus-Kiwi said
10:28 AM Jun 3, 2018
Had one as work vehicle. Over time I donāt think any of these under 3L turbo engines will be all that durable. Especially when you mention power ., Smaller engines give great fuel economy driving on their own . But can double fuel consumption towing .. A little depends on how YOU drive it ? Especially on hillls or head winds . Surprising how much wind is out there !! If your towing a few 100 ks up the coast ? Fine .. But as a full time towing vehicle ? Durability on these light trucks is the problem ! Plus the weight issue . The Prado etc have NOT replaced the Landcruiser or Patrol .
boab said
02:42 PM Jun 3, 2018
do a google search on tritons with bent chassis
Desert Dweller said
03:10 PM Jun 3, 2018
Our diesel mechanic has one although he wished that he hadn't. VERY thirsty when towing! Donk is quite highly tuned.
Still not a bad vehicle though. Yep, there has been a few bent chassis on the older model, the overhang at the rear to the tow ball is quite long.
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Sunday 3rd of June 2018 03:13:37 PM
Aus-Kiwi said
03:13 PM Jun 3, 2018
Yea seen a few bent chassis . Not just Triton . In most these cases . I would say its that dreaded NUT !! The nut behind the wheel !! Either driving like its Gumball rally or stiffening suspension with over pressurized air bags ., Or both .I know why people dont go for an actual TRUCK .. Isuzu,Mitsi, Hino etc . With canopy on back ? If they are too expensive ? Consider I good second hand truck ?? Imo .,Much more durable . . I have spoken to a few who have done this . All said it was the best decision !!
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 3rd of June 2018 09:45:49 PM
outlaw40 said
03:15 PM Jun 3, 2018
Had the previous model (2013 mn ) and agree the smaller sub 3 litre turbos work hard. got rid of mine for a 3.2 bt50 and find it much better and uses less fuel when towing than the triton did .Don't think the bent chassis issue is any worse than any other dual cab,although there was a glut of tritons due to a particular camper hire mob using tritons and fitting camper bodys with long heavy overhang
-- Edited by outlaw40 on Sunday 3rd of June 2018 03:16:26 PM
Ger08 said
04:27 PM Jun 3, 2018
We have a Pajero Sport which has the same engine and absolutely love it. The Triton is one of the top selling utes in the country and by all reports goes very well. Id suggest having a good look at the Pajero Sport
johnno48 said
05:43 PM Jun 3, 2018
Careful going with Triton
The Belmont Bear said
07:44 AM Jun 4, 2018
Hi Al n Jan, I also had the Pajero Sport and used it to pull a 2.7T van, it did reasonably well for it's size in terms of power and torque but as suggested the fuel consumption was 18 to 20ltr/100 and with only a 63ltr tank I didn't get that far between fills. Both have the same motor the difference between the Sport and the Triton is that the Sport has an excellent 8 speed transmission that allows you to get the most out of the smaller motor and unlike the Triton it has rear coil suspension. Pulling half a tonne less the Triton would probably do the job but from my own personal experience I would take the time to weigh up all of my options and make sure that the vehicle I opted for isn't just capable but can comfortably handle that size load. I recently replaced my Sport when it had only 7500K on the clock for something a little bigger and more suited to pulling a van over 2.5T - believe me not making the right call in the first place can be a costly exercise.
Cheers BB
-- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Monday 4th of June 2018 07:55:51 AM
Yuglamron said
09:11 AM Jun 4, 2018
Just hired the 2018 Triton Trayback from Thrifty to move a fridge and sofa. Bloody awful ride when empty as most utes are. Gearbox had a big jump between first and second. If you used low revs on take off it struggled. Needed a lot higher revs to get going. Did 180 k's around Brisbane and about half of that was on the Motorway at 100 KPH. Used $45 petrol. at $1.54 Vehicle had 11 Thousand K's.
Not for me
Ron-D said
09:24 AM Jun 4, 2018
We have a challenger tow a two ton van ,we Dont find it a gas guzzler ,pulls the van very easily,it does struggle on those huge steep up hill climbs that never end.is it worth spending many thousands of dollars on another vehicle to do the odd huge super steep climb no way.
Southern Cruizer said
02:38 PM Jun 4, 2018
Seldom post on here because of the so called "experts" but we pull a 16 1/2 ft full van. Naturally on long climbs all tow vehicles will work to an extent.
Head winds will make everything use more fuel. When we bought new van it was towed from Mildura back home via Swan Hill and along Murray river in a head wind that was nearly blowing us backwards and still got around 18 1/2 ltrs per 100 in a massive head wind. As soon as the wind dropped was back to normal and floats between 12 1/2 up to around 15 1/2 ltrs depending on how many hills.
Previously had a 2015 MN Triton that battled pulling a 15 1/2 ft poptop at times but with the new 2017/18 MQ model more torque and better motor and not the high fuel useage as before.
Brother in law recently bought a second hand 2013 model and in high wind along much the same route on a very windy day said he was up around 24 ltrs.
You won't get any more comments from me o this topic, once I post I sit back and watch, watch every day just to see what is being said.
I personally don't agree with the so called "bashers" of certain makes or models or tow vehicles or vans unless they personally try them, then they can give an honest opinion.
Off my box now so will sit back and watch lol
Desert Dweller said
03:46 PM Jun 4, 2018
That's funny, in the time we've been on this forum we've never heard anyone say that they were an expert.
Lots of people giving a wide variety of opinions, but isn't that what a forum is all about?
Al n Jan said
06:05 PM Jun 5, 2018
Thanks everyone for all your help and views, very interesting. (Being a newby here
Been out today and test drove the new Mitsubushi Triton Exceed and was going to test drive an Isuzu D-MAX but the sales lady didnt seem interested in us when I asked if any exdemos were available ... cheers Isuzu Hoppers Crossing.
Called into Holden which I wasn't going to do and drove the new Colorado. Upshot is I think we will go the Holden, felt real good to drive and it works out cheaper as an ex-demo than the Mitsubushi ex-demo ... decision almost made, should tow our 2 tonne van with ease I think after reading all reviews.
Cheers Al n Jan
Eaglemax said
07:32 PM Jun 5, 2018
So Southern Cruizer...you're going to sit back and watch (and judge others) as an armchair expert?
I dont find your attitude endearing.
RosieW said
03:00 PM Jun 6, 2018
We have a 2016 2WD single cab Triton - towed a 17ft van to Mitchell QLD from Adelaide over rough roads no worries. We had the chassis strengthened (and suspension upgraded) for the canopy which weighs 300kg on its own.
Craig1 said
04:59 PM Jun 6, 2018
Geez Dougwe, you are getting some converts
oldbloke said
07:41 PM Jun 6, 2018
We have a 3 1/2 year old Triton and it tows our 19.9" van OK. Does work hard up hills. Gets about 14 to 16 liters per 100km driving with care. At this stage I'm happy with it. I had a challenger and the rear coil springs were too soft for towing. IMO
The Belmont Bear said
10:40 AM Jun 7, 2018
You are right there oldbloke I added air bags to my Pajero Sport to stiffen it up although I only ever lightly inflated them (10/15psi) it towed very well after that.
Our diesel mechanic has one although he wished that he hadn't. VERY thirsty when towing! Donk is quite highly tuned.
Still not a bad vehicle though. Yep, there has been a few bent chassis on the older model, the overhang at the rear to the tow ball is quite long.
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Sunday 3rd of June 2018 03:13:37 PM
Yea seen a few bent chassis . Not just Triton . In most these cases . I would say its that dreaded NUT !! The nut behind the wheel !! Either driving like its Gumball rally or stiffening suspension with over pressurized air bags ., Or both .I know why people dont go for an actual TRUCK .. Isuzu,Mitsi, Hino etc . With canopy on back ? If they are too expensive ? Consider I good second hand truck ?? Imo .,Much more durable . . I have spoken to a few who have done this . All said it was the best decision !!
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 3rd of June 2018 09:45:49 PM
Had the previous model (2013 mn ) and agree the smaller sub 3 litre turbos work hard. got rid of mine for a 3.2 bt50 and find it much better and uses less fuel when towing than the triton did .Don't think the bent chassis issue is any worse than any other dual cab,although there was a glut of tritons due to a particular camper hire mob using tritons and fitting camper bodys with long heavy overhang
-- Edited by outlaw40 on Sunday 3rd of June 2018 03:16:26 PM
Hi Al n Jan, I also had the Pajero Sport and used it to pull a 2.7T van, it did reasonably well for it's size in terms of power and torque but as suggested the fuel consumption was 18 to 20ltr/100 and with only a 63ltr tank I didn't get that far between fills. Both have the same motor the difference between the Sport and the Triton is that the Sport has an excellent 8 speed transmission that allows you to get the most out of the smaller motor and unlike the Triton it has rear coil suspension. Pulling half a tonne less the Triton would probably do the job but from my own personal experience I would take the time to weigh up all of my options and make sure that the vehicle I opted for isn't just capable but can comfortably handle that size load. I recently replaced my Sport when it had only 7500K on the clock for something a little bigger and more suited to pulling a van over 2.5T - believe me not making the right call in the first place can be a costly exercise.
Cheers
BB
-- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Monday 4th of June 2018 07:55:51 AM
Just hired the 2018 Triton Trayback from Thrifty to move a fridge and sofa. Bloody awful ride when empty as most utes are. Gearbox had a big jump between first and second. If you used low revs on take off it struggled. Needed a lot higher revs to get going. Did 180 k's around Brisbane and about half of that was on the Motorway at 100 KPH. Used $45 petrol. at $1.54 Vehicle had 11 Thousand K's.
Not for me
We have a challenger tow a two ton van ,we Dont find it a gas guzzler ,pulls the van very easily,it does struggle on those huge steep up hill climbs that never end.is it worth spending many thousands of dollars on another vehicle to do the odd huge super steep climb no way.
Seldom post on here because of the so called "experts" but we pull a 16 1/2 ft full van. Naturally on long climbs all tow vehicles will work to an extent.
Head winds will make everything use more fuel. When we bought new van it was towed from Mildura back home via Swan Hill and along Murray river in a head wind that was nearly blowing us backwards and still got around 18 1/2 ltrs per 100 in a massive head wind. As soon as the wind dropped was back to normal and floats between 12 1/2 up to around 15 1/2 ltrs depending on how many hills.
Previously had a 2015 MN Triton that battled pulling a 15 1/2 ft poptop at times but with the new 2017/18 MQ model more torque and better motor and not the high fuel useage as before.
Brother in law recently bought a second hand 2013 model and in high wind along much the same route on a very windy day said he was up around 24 ltrs.
You won't get any more comments from me o this topic, once I post I sit back and watch, watch every day just to see what is being said.
I personally don't agree with the so called "bashers" of certain makes or models or tow vehicles or vans unless they personally try them, then they can give an honest opinion.
Off my box now so will sit back and watch lol
That's funny, in the time we've been on this forum we've never heard anyone say that they were an expert.
Lots of people giving a wide variety of opinions, but isn't that what a forum is all about?
We have a 2016 2WD single cab Triton - towed a 17ft van to Mitchell QLD from Adelaide over rough roads no worries. We had the chassis strengthened (and suspension upgraded) for the canopy which weighs 300kg on its own.
You are right there oldbloke I added air bags to my Pajero Sport to stiffen it up although I only ever lightly inflated them (10/15psi) it towed very well after that.
Cheers
BB