L200 Warrior, Mitsubishi for towing

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I am looking at a 05 plate of one of these for towing, what do you reckon guys? as can get a very good deal on it. thanks.
 
That's what we tow with, it's very good
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Great for towing I have one. Do put some weight like a bale of shavings in the back over the back axel and fill the diesel tank up, then they tow much better. This is just because they are designed for a 1 tonne payload, the back suspension is softer and there is otherwise no wieght on the back wheels.
 
not bad at all for towing, BUT, they have a terrible turning circle (think like turning a ferry round). makes it very difficult to reverse the trailer etc.

IMO Navara's are the better pickup.

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I borrow my brother's towing and it goes no problem. It is thirsty tho - he switched his for the petrol version and converted it to LPG. Tows great still just cheaper to run. He does use it for work tho and covers a lot of miles.
 
I'd heard this (bad turning circle) about the old style Mitsubishi's not sure if the new 'boat' shaped ones are any better?
We also have a newish Navara, and it's great for towing, fairly economical (average 32 mpg on diesel, but not sure about whilst actually towing cos I've never been that far!) I think my only gripe with these type of vehicles is they are so bloomin big! A pig to park at the supermarket and not very easy to manouver with the trailer on as it's so long. But I usually drive a regular car so maybe that's just me!!
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I loved mine, I had an 03 plate and towed a HB510 with 2 klarge horses, it is thirsty and it has a large turning circle and it makes a long towing combination, I drive a lot of pick ups and 4x4's through my work as I'm in Agriculture, the pick up in it's design is light behind and can be a bit 'swimmy' when it's not loaded. If you don't need a pick up (remember there would also be VAT to pay if your not VAT registered or it hasn't been paid already), I would consider looking at the Nissan Terrano or similar types instead,
 
we had one and the turning circle was awful on it. we now tow with the new nissan aventura it is fantastic. had engine chipped and we get about 38mpg
 
Friend has one & it does have trouble with the heavy trailer (richardson). An ifor williams should be fine as they weigh nothing, but make sure its not a heavy like an equitrek. They have had a lot of recalls on hers, so make sure all the work/faults have been done.
 
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