Mitsubishi Shogun Towbars

Mitsubishi Shogun Towing Specifics

The Mitsubishi Shogun was first introduced in 1982 by the Japanese manufacturer as a full size SUV, designed with impressive towing capabilities. The range currently includes a Challenger, Sport, SWB, Pinin and LWB model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Mitsubishi Shogun Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mitsubishi Shogun 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 Shogun 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 Shogun models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models will 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 Shogun 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 Shogun models will 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 Shogun models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 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 Shogun and LWB models have a nose weight of up to 135kg.

All Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger models have a nose weight of up to 115kg.

All Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models have a nose weight of 65kg up to 75kg.

All Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models have a nose weight of 115kg up to 170kg.

All Mitsubishi Shogun SWB 2000-2007 models have a nose weight of 115kg up to 135kg.

All Mitsubishi Shogun SWB 2007 onwards models have a nose weight of 120kg up to 140kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mitsubishi Shogun vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 3500kg.

For Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2800kg.

For Mitsubishi Shogun LWB vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 3300kg up to 3400kg.

For Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1850kg.

For Mitsubishi Shogun Sport vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2800kg up to 3100kg.

For Mitsubishi Shogun SWB 2000-2007 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2800kg up to 2900kg.

For Mitsubishi Shogun SWB 2007 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2800kg up to 3500kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Mitsubishi Shogun vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.