Mitsubishi Pajero Towbars
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Mitsubishi Pajero Towbars
Mitsubishi Pajero Towing Specifics
The Mitsubishi Pajero was first introduced in 1982 by the Japanese manufacturer as a full size SUV, designed with strong towing capabilities. The range currently includes a Sport, Junior, SWB and LWB model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.
Mitsubishi Pajero Towbar Electrics Kits
It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mitsubishi Pajero vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.
We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Mitsubishi Pajero vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.
Check your Mitsubishi warranty for more information.
Bypass Relays
All tow bars for the Mitsubishi Pajero models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.
A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.
Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.
Coding
This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.
All Mitsubishi Pajero models will not require coding.
Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.
Bumper Cuts
Depending on the towbar, Mitsubishi Pajero models will not require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.
All Mitsubishi Pajero Sport models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.
All the Mitsubishi Pajero Junior, LWB and SWB models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.
Nose Weight
Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.
All Mitsubishi Pajero Junior models have a nose weight of 65kg up to 75kg.
All Mitsubishi Pajero LWB models have a nose weight of 135kg up to 145kg.
All Mitsubishi Pajero Sport models have a nose weight of up to 115kg.
All Mitsubishi Pajero SWB models have a nose weight of 115kg up to 140kg.
Towing Weight
Towing weight is the weight that a Mitsubishi Pajero vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.
For Mitsubishi Pajero Junior vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1850kg.
For Mitsubishi Pajero LWB vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 3300kg up to 3500kg.
For Mitsubishi Pajero SWB vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2800kg up to 3500kg.
For Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2800kg.
You will need to check the towing limit for your Mitsubishi Pajero vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.