Who's pulling what with a NS or NT Pajero

psproule posted:

A bit more research will turn up that there are options for a snorkel on an NT DID. Several owners on the Pajeroclub forums have had them fitted and the noise is not that bad.

Pat

Member - Oldplodder (QLD) posted:

Also think it was the auto with the problem, not the manual.
Something about Mitsu reckon the auto is on boost more and the snorkel makes more noise.

Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW posted:

Hi John, haven't got the magazine in front of me right now, but the way they were talking, new models are all auto, and that was the problem. Last years model they tested a manual, with a snorkle.

Guess the thing is, if Dene is towing a van of that size, he's likely to be on the blacktop, not deep river crossings, so maybe not required?

Cheers, Dave

TravelinAround posted:

Thanks Jess,
The van fully loaded with 2 full water tanks and a full toilet is 2400kg with a ball weight of 207kg, after some asking at dealerships I found that when Pajero's pulling a load over 2500kg the ball weight is reduced to 200kg, so its right on the limit. Though after talking to Jayco, they have advised me that their are many NS Pajero's pulling the same size vans and the NS had the reduced towing capacity and there has been no recorded incidences. The NT has far more power than the NS and is much much quieter inside while driving.
It seems you get way more car for your buck when I compared it to the new 200 Landcruiser, which comes with no luxury items bar a V8 twin turbo motor for just on $100K drive away and you still need to put all the fruit on it, I can get the Pajero Exceed with everything in the options list for $72K.
It makes it hard to change, when I have had every Landcruiser since the 70series and they were expensive but not out of reach, but now they seem to be aiming at a whole different class of owner.

Member - Graham H (QLD) posted:

Just be aware that should any of the weights be exceeded at the time of an accident it may cost you more than the differnce between a Paj and a Croozer.

Insurance companies are well aware that many vehicles tow overweight vans and so they weigh them before allowing a claim.

Not worth the risk I reckon but in looking around in the parks Ive been i recently I cant believe what I see pulling what and cant possibly be under the ATM of the van or the tow capacity of the tug.

Some dont know and some just dont care Load her up away we go.

Davo_60 posted:

Dene,

Have you considered a T/D 100 series? Great vehicle and amazing (and relatively simple) engine. There is a reason why they hold their value however they offer good value now when compared with the new ones.

Dave

TravelinAround posted:

Hi Terry D, might look into that. Thanks for your insight.
Just to clarify price, don’t want any trouble from the higher powers.
As quoted by Toyota Perth WA 10/07/09, 2009 Landcruiser 200 GXL 4.5lt twin turbo diesel, $86 990.00 plus lux car tax, plus delivery, plus stampduty, plus licence = $102K.

Also here is a link to carsales with simular info.

http://www.carsales.com.au/new-cars/results.aspx?Ns=p_NewPrice_Decimal%7C0%7C%7Cp_Make_String%7C0%7C%7Cp_Family_String%7C0%7C%7Cp_Badge_String%7C0%7C%7Cp_Series_String%7C0&N=2994+2951+4294942755+4294842768+4294909496&tabid=2207633&keywords=&Nne=15


Thanks.