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Hadleigh007 · * Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Location: Lake District UK

Hi All,

I'm after some advice, in the near future I will be towing a 4x4 to off roading events. I want to use the Pajero 2.5td lwb exceed as the tow vehicle and tow the modified off roader on a trailer. The gross weight of the off raoder and trailer will be 2.5-2.7 tons.

I have the same size wheels/tyres etc all round but have read about winding up the gearbox on tarmac because the 4x4 on the Pajero doesn't allow any slip, is this correct? or is it ok to put it in 4x4 high box to tow this kind of load? Don't fancy blowing a diff etc. but it would be good to spread the load over 4 wheels.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

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The procrastinator · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 22:41 Post subject:

Isnt there some rule about a 5 tonne "train" weight maximum! Confused

geodrome · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 22:49 Post subject:

If you have super select 4wd it says use 4h for towing,

venn105 · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 22:56 Post subject:

On the mk3 on its recommended to use 4h when towing due to heat etc,however this does not apply to the mk2. Being realistic and taking safety into consideration,anything over 2t i would use 4h,not only does it spread the transmission strain/weight but also more stable and suited for that weight.So 4h all the way for safety and control Wink

Loss in mpg is negligible as everything is turning anyway just not under load,better to be safe than sorry........

venn105 · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 23:02 Post subject:

v8 rick · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 23:06 Post subject:

in a nutshell ive towed with 2.5 2.8 and 3.0 pajero / shoguns loads that have far exceeded 2.5 tonne in 2wd no issues whatsoever its a case of use your loaf and dont drive like a prat Wink

, imho driving in 4wd while towing doesn`t make a kick in the ar5e difference .

rick.

Hadleigh007 · * Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Location: Lake District UK

My test is also pre 1997 which certainly makes life easier. uktow.com suggests the kerbweight is 1904kg does this sound about right? In which case should be below 5 tons. There's no luggage and at most one other passenger and a handful of tools

venn105 · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 23:13 Post subject:

venn105 · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 23:17 Post subject:

From 1st Q if in 2h or or 4h on tarmac makes no odds as super selct,no transmission wind uo will be caused,only day sports and l200 are limited on tarmac to 2h,so 4h perfectly fine Wink

mark dale · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 23:24 Post subject:

my 2.8 towed this .... edinburgh - settle - hull in 2wd

and I tow this various places .. sometimes in 2wd, sometimes in 4wd - eg in rain etc

I tow quite a few vehicles, and generally use 4wd H in rain, snow etc .... other wise 2wd

old 2.5 pulled this ...... Embarassed

mark " tug" dale

Hadleigh007 · * Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Location: Lake District UK

That's the kind of setup I'm hoping to have, nice to know the old girl will do it. If wind up isn't a problem I'll try both 2wd and 4H and see which she is most comfortable with although putting the power to all 4 wheels seems to make most sense to me, especially if you have a few steep hills to contend with.

assassin · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:51 Post subject:

If it has Super Select transmission then you can use 4H on the road, if its not super select then its 2H only, if you engage 4H you run the risk of transmission wind up and could do damage to the transmission transfer case, propshafts, UJ's, and the axles.

If you have Super Select then Mitsubishi recommends using 4H for towing weights over 1000Kg (1 tonne)

This is for several reasons; it spreads the driving force between all four wheels for reduced stress and wear, it will lock the electronic centre differential when it is needed and unlock it when it isn't needed as it uses a torque transfer system to split or proportion the driving power to each axle as it needs it; it splits engine power for braking to all four wheels for improved stability when the load pushes the vehicle when going downhill, and this prevents wheels locking or sliding as they can do easily if only 2 wheel drive is used.

Hadleigh007 · * Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Location: Lake District UK

How do you tell for certain if you have super select? It's a 91 model.

venn105 · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:31 Post subject:

venn105 · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:33 Post subject:

Mine is a MK2 1991 is it this shape