NT Pajero Towball weight

I think it would be very expensive to do with proper engineering compliance, the best place to ask is here Victorian Pajero Forum good luck, Rhys.

Hi Chooksta

Our 2004 NP Pajero has a factory fitted Weight Distribution towbar hitch which is stamped for 250 kg limit. Would expect the same hitch on your unit would allow you the 250 kg ball weight you seek.

Regards - Phil

This question has been raised before on this forum and others over the past 12 months.
Ball weight is 250kg up to a tow weight of 2500kg and decreases to 180kg ball weight for a tow weight of 2500 - 3000kg.
But a WDH is still required for ball weights over 130kg.
Figures from the 2009 Vehicle Towing Mass Guide.
I doubt very much if you could have it re engineered and certified.
Sounds like you'll need a vehicle with a higher specified Ball weight of a lighter van. If the van ATM (Legal Maximum Loaded Weight) is at or lower than 2500kg then by redistributing weight your should be able to get the ball weight down to 250kg.
Good luck - ozjohn.

A number of van companies recommend/design their vans to have a ball weight of less than the supposedly ideal 10% of ATM. e.g. coromal, paramount, retreat and others. One example I have been looking at is a van with an ATM of just over 2500kg but with a designed ball weight of 180kg. Not sure if this will help and am interested in reasonable comments about such an arrangement.