Best 4x4 for retirement caravan towing and outback adventuring | Auto Expert John Cadogan

Love the information as always John. If ever I need info on a subject I like to come to your channel. I'll watch, listen and chuckle then do more research based on what you've said. I often refer people to your channel as well. Always learning. Warm regards Gozzy!

As one of the “living the dream” bogans Mr C so wonderfully describes, I’d like to say this is all fabulous advice. I suspect there are more overweight rig combinations out there than we care to imagine. One point I’d love to see clarified is whether rear suspension upgrades on vehicles like the Pajero allow for the capacity to load it beyond the manufacturer’s specifications and increase the overall GCM rating.

YOU FORGOT TO MENTION how many fucken white post and bins gate post the van towers wipe out vans are near 2 feet wider than the 4x4 or car

I often see old grandpas with canes in caravan parks with big 4WDs and huge caravans and totally unable to drive these rigs safely. With age, the mind becomes calcified.

I think one thing you forgot in describing the utopian home for charging your EV is the acer of land you need to park your EV to charge up . happy trails

I own a 2014 challenger in Guatemala. The second generation oof the pajero sport which we cal Nativa. Works fine, good transmission, 150,000 kilometers. Family loves it. Enough for touring with your spouse.

Hi John, just came across your web site, love it and your humour. One question have any of the tools/ equipment you surround yourself with been used🙂

Richard Greene!!! He was Robin Hood in the old 60's television classic! Onya Richard.

Many good comments from others
BUT
The item that never gets a mention is the size of the vans versus the weight versus the hight
If you have a very large van that is built very light ( read tin can Rubbish) some vans are almost 3 m high by 6 or 7 long , the sail area is huge, add a truck going past at 100kms , the wind load is enough to cause massive swaying of the entire rig, then again add in how many wheels the van rides on (2 or 4) and how high above the road it sits , all this has very large effect on how the van will tow. No where that I can find is there any rules relating to this, but I feel that this is half the reason a lot of vans turn over in front of trucks or just after a truck goes past the other way. Short pop top van can weigh the same as a long high van but will tow way better.
What is your thoughts on this John.

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Hi John, in countries that have a decent recharging network like there in SheepShaggerStan, an EV can be contemplated as a tow vehicle for a caravan. Currently (sic) there are several Hyundai/Kia EV models capable of hauling 1500kg, which is right on the money for a mid-size single-axle caravan. The big plus is that you can stop anywhere and use the EV to power up the caravan for a minimal loss of range. A smaller plus is all that access to instant torque. An EV initially shifts a caravan much easier than any diesel. Owners of EV-towed caravans report a 20 per cent loss of range when hooked up and driving down the highway. That's hardly the 'falling off a cliff' you mention.

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Prado 180 litres of fuel capacity and no matter what you drive , you are not going anywhere without fuel, and I had a Pajero and it was very fussy on fuel, any contamination and it would stop on every corner on the way home and contamination is a big worry out back. The same with my sons Mits Magna , we would sell the fuel to his brother in law with a Hyundai used it no worries .

The totally un necessary vehicle aside, the power supply is an absolute disgrace when the majority of the general working public do their best to conform to basic OH&S practice inthe work place yet our government department put there to enforce safety have failed, its un acceptable and needs investigating , JG. Elect. Eng

Where's workcover or worksafe! They'd be all over my arse if I went 3 meters off the ground without full height safety equipment! The Premier and Commissioner of Police are liable. Just follow the chain of command and kick arse! However John, you started to talk through your arse when you attacked the Highway patrol. You have no understanding of what their duties actually are! Your ignorance was on show for all to see? Just another cheap shot!

Sir, Xpert, love u all, when I come for cousin's wetting, please let know know what Ute...or.. would be the choice for stucked in a 3 feet wet spot for 3 weeks or months in the wet lands...

Hi JC (one of my fav YTers), I have a Paj Sport 2022 loaded with accessories including myself adding up to 370kg payload. Also has a lift kit with airbags - really helps. Towing an Austrack 15ft tare weight 2.3 and payload 250 kg (includes only 50 kg water in the tanks). No problem towing at 90 to 100 km on flat or low / short rise hills. However on climbing the Main Range or Toowoomba ranges for example PS can start to over heat if you dont watch the revs. Solution to that is put the PS in 4wd high and leave it on automatic, keep the revs below where the temp gauge moves from halfway. The cost is the embarresment of chugging along at 30km per hour for a short period of time. Otherwise PS is a good choice. :(

Hi Johnny I took your advice 18 months ago and ordered a Pajero sports GLS 4x4. I’ve had the car 13 months and nothing but issues. Rear door won’t operate at times. Sensors going off for no reason slamming on the breaks not good with a car on your ass. Back to Mitsubishi next week for the 3rd time. My first Mitsubishi and last. Back to Isuzu.

Hi John, you are such a funny bugger, i was thinking of buying a 4x4 but at my age 76 i probably wouldn't live to see it delivered . Six wives !!! what perserverance !!!

You would have to be joking, every actual road test of these of these type of 4WD puts the Pajero Sports last.

Jayco has released a new braking sysrem on their shopping trolly towed shitwa, very close to EBS on truck trailer, when sway is detected, it applies it's own braking force, to anchor, all back in place, I'm thinking whilst I stroke grey beard, it will not be long before everyone has this, and with new hitches, McHitcth, for example Aussie made, and break away switches, we will see less carnage out on the road, to Dingo Piss Creek, Please consider a story on McHitch, it is local in NSW and a real MALS invemtion... There are some, beleive it or not, good Aussie 4wd inventions, all worthy of a mention.

Isuzu MUX has good value.

Hows your 5th booster going John ???? Its free & it'll keep you safe & out of hospital .

Get f*&^ed. How's that? I tried.

The LC200 and LC300 keep being touted as the best tow vehicle for 3000-3500kg. In fairness the LR Defender 110 or 130 is actually superior as a tow vehicle and the Discovery 5 isn’t any worse.

How many people who dream of serious offroading and/or caravanning actually ever do it? For most people it would just be a dream they never quite get around to.

Hi John, I always enjoy listening to your insights. Just a question, in another video of yours you recommend not buying DMax or Mux from Mitsubishi. How is buying a Pajero Sport any different?

Lot of good info here John, but it is obvious number 6 divorced you for calling her a Dude. Fuck Ya! Ha Ha, Hope that helps the burn count.

Was at a dealer the other week and they had a used Land Cruiser 300, only about 5000km and it was going for $150k!

I'm in the market for a 4x4 to get to shitsville and back, but I have a tight budget of $20k for a decent used one with only 250k on it!

@18.20 - Nice bit of Thin Blue Line gobbing off 😆

Towing in the high range 4WD with my Triton feels a lot better. Very slightly more fuel usage I've noticed, but worth the trade off

Always good to hear your opinion (Jc)
As a 2022 exceed owner and previous triton owner, the Ps is a vast improvement ,especially the 8sp box.
On the triton, the turbo lag is way more noticeable. With regard to using the PS to go to piss dingo ville-dont, forget the spare turbo intercooler hoses ( can't believe mitsi hasn't sorted this shiyt out yet??). Also for those who may consider a Roof top tent for their PS-the dynamic and static load limits are really designed for perhaps-----very very under nourished pigmeys.
Also- when servicing -watch out for those service departments that love to charge for those gold plated cabin filters ????? Peace ✌️

Hi John, I bought 2 Olights; Bloody Fantastic! I also now Recommend Olight. Malcolm, Nth Queensland, Australia. (I have the "hunting kit", telescope on top, torch underneath, "Bloody Oath"

I liked this episode mate, thanks

Towing 2T with a Pajero sport what a joke, small engine, small fuel tank combined with crap suspension, in my humble opinion serious towing anything greater than 1.5T requires at least a 3L TD as I found out the hard way in the past, exception would be a large petrol V8. I think JC must be getting a kickback from Mits. I'm not a advocating for any particular model of tow vehicle, and if you want a brand new unit there are not a lot of choices out there. I wouldn't consider any of the UTE's up to 3.5T towing, they are also a joke - fancy a dual horse float with 2 large horses behind a loaded Ranger, it's a disaster waiting to happen. look at the GCM if it's not around 6.5T or more forget it. There is also a huge range of second hand big engined luxury vehicles out there for the same money.

Hi John, there is an alternative which a few people I know have taken and that is a 4x4 truck, either Iveco or Isuzu. My son works at a dealership and says people are starting to buy rather than Landcruiser's.

as owner of an "transparent portable shit-wa" the best part about taking a dump is leaving the door open to enjoy the scenery while laying that cable

I would suggest they get a good semi tractor what ever is popular there Volvo, Mack, Freightliner etc. and a nice 45-50 foot long trailer so you have room to get away from her when you need to and if the trailer weighs 30,000 pounds it does not matter you could tow 80K or so pounds. Make sure the tractor has a sleeper so you have a place to sleep when she is really mad and you are all set. You could even teach her to drive it then she will really feel important.

My EDC does not need a battery. My finger has the proximity sensor.

How does. The Pajero stack up against the MUX?

Dear John, could you do some investigative journalism and find out exactly what wait times are for your top 10 car makes / brands. It would be so helpful rather than relying on the mushroom treatment from car yards.

2.2 ton still a huge mass to tow with an SUV I reckon , better off with a light truck , just my opinion , great video as usual , cheers

Oops hit the like button. I'm a bad boy. LOL.

When you reallly, reallly, reallly want to visit Dingo P**s creek.

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I like the pajero sport the only problem is the 2n row middle seat 15 cm