L200 - Tow Vehicle

[Vipermax80]

Looking at getting a new tow vehicle, had a go in an L200 last week and it seemed pretty good. Just wondering if anyone has first had experience of using them for towing, pros / cons etc.

I know they are not a VW Amarock, which seems to be at the top of every ones list at present and on the comfort front I can see why, L200 seats and ride somewhat harder. But you pays the money for the VW etc.

Thanks

[willk]

Originally Posted by Vipermax80

Looking at getting a new tow vehicle, had a go in an L200 last week and it seemed pretty good. Just wondering if anyone has first had experience of using them for towing, pros / cons etc.

No experience with the L200, although that mechanically they take a lot of beating. Another budget alternative worth considering is the Isuzu D-max.

[kerny]

I got the Barbarian model in July to replace my beloved Terrano 3ltr. So far I am happy with it and it tows very well and also more economical than the Terrano. Just be aware that the L200 is classed as a light goods vehicle so you have to take out van insurance which is no problem but technically speed restrictions apply such as 50mph on a 60mph duel carriageway 😕

[kerny]

Nice looking trucks though 😎👍

[Vipermax80]

That does look smart. Unfortunately black seems to be out of fashion now with Mitsubishi as its all chrome,


Did you go for the manual or auto box?

[JimRib]

If your buying new, look at the new navara np300, great truck 5 year warranty, 3.5 ton towing capacity tows great and the refinement and ride is loads better ! I'm on my 4th navara now and never had any problems.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Vipermax80

That does look smart. Unfortunately black seems to be out of fashion now with Mitsubishi as its all chrome,


Did you go for the manual or auto box?

Manual.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by JimRib

If your buying new, look at the new navara np300, great truck 5 year warranty, 3.5 ton towing capacity tows great and the refinement and ride is loads better ! I'm on my 4th navara now and never had any problems.

Not sure about the new models but the later models chassis have been snapping in half. Not good

http://www.europe4x4mag.com/2016/03/...check-chassis/

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by kerny

Nice looking trucks though 😎👍Attachment 117279Attachment 117280Attachment 117281

Looks smart with the back on kerny

[CJL]

We borrowed an Izuzu and it was a pretty tidy machine.

It's built to a price and for that I thought you got good value for money.

Chris

[kerny]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Looks smart with the back on kerny

Thanks Jeff, got the canopy for Bosun the dog. He's somewhat spoilt 😉

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by kerny

Thanks Jeff, got the canopy for Bosun the dog. He's somewhat spoilt 😉Attachment 117285

yep changed my boat round couldnt get harry in

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

yep changed my boat round couldnt get harry in

Two lovely first mates[emoji106]. Sadly I loss my beautiful big boy in October. There's a big space everywhere at present

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by jambo

Two lovely first mates[emoji106]. Sadly I loss my beautiful big boy in October. There's a big space everywhere at present

sorry to hear that billy their a big part of your life gutted for you mate.

cheers

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

sorry to hear that billy their a big part of your life gutted for you mate.



cheers

Thanks Jeff appreciated. Worst of it was we were in USA when he passed!

[kerny]

Yep I agree with Jeff they do become a big part of your life.

Sorry to hear that Billy.... feel for you mate 😯

[willk]

Originally Posted by kerny

Sorry to hear that Billy.... feel for you mate ��

Same as that. He was a big softy - he even let ME into the van!

[jambo]

Originally Posted by willk

Same as that. He was a big softy - he even let ME into the van!

Yep he sure was!! thanks Mate

[HDAV]

Waant the shogun sport an l200 with a car/suv body?

A mates got an older one and has it up to the doors in breaking surf to launch on a flat beach really good tool it worked on a farm prior to that and just keeps going if it was a D40 it would have snapped long ago!

[Rib Martin]

I have had two Barbarians and the older shape... always towed with them never changed a clutch never a spanner in anger... [emoji817]... the MPG is great also .. 30-35 [emoji106]