Видео

Can Mitibushi actually prove that the firmware upgrade was the cause of the issue, sounds a bit suspect to me. You don't look like that type that redlines the motor every second of the day.

We have just bought the Amarok Style v6, after looking at the Ranger also. Awesome tow vehicle.

Just happened upon your channel today. Very sorry to see what happened to your triton. Good luck with your adventures.

Your experience has saved countless others. Good on yas for hanging it all out. I knew the manager at an Isuzu dealership and you guys aren’t the first and won’t be the last. Keep smilin and enjoy your future travels✊✊

Hey guys what was your experience blowing it up cheers

Some 7 years ago I fitted the chip from Berrima Diesel and suddenly towing 4t I’m our LC200 engine died. Removed the chip and gone well ever since. A friend of mine used to do engine remapping but stopped when they got sued and he said to me NEVER do a remap. There are plenty of comments on RUclips advising against it.

Interesting seen fair few on RUclips now engine problems not long after filling up

What inflatable matress are you using?

Have look at the GWM ,I have one and cannot fault it I also tow a van same size as yours. Also have a look at Wheels by the Ocean he towed a van round Oz for a year and did not have a fault with the GWM.

I always thought you were a tease... when do you get it

I reckon to be reliable you have to go back to an old car , pre common rail deisel and larger litre engine,problem is most people would want to be seen in a new car ,I guess that makes them feel good , you don’t seem like one of those sorts , a patrol 4.2 or 100 series cruiser would tow that van all day long

Why is it such a secret this is an adult channel isn’t it not kindergarten really,

G'day mate found you 👌

Good onya, happy new year.

Happy New Year 🎉 look forward to 2025, your adventures and our adventures.😅

Happy New Year legends. All the best for 2025. Can't wait to see what you guys get up too. I can't vote because I already know 🤫

Happy New Year to you both.

Congratulations great choice I’m not going to guess 😂😂 as I know the Ram is a good decision Happy New Year 🎆🎆

Unfortunately not everyone knows or understands the remifications of modifying their brand new 4wd to travel and tow around Australia. Most if not all bands will knockback warranty claims on vehicles that have been modifyed from standard unless it has been approved by the manufacturer. Mods like GVM increases, Coil deletes, Heaver Springs/Coils and the list goes on, take your vehicle away from what the manufacturer has specified what the vehicle is rated at. There has been other instances of engines and transmissions ect, letting go with less than 5000km been done by the vehicle and when a warranty has been claimed they have been denied becacuse of the mods that have been done to the vehicles. So I guess pass the word along to anyone who is looking to do mods to check first to make sure that the warranty will not be voided by said mods. Good luck with your repairs and I hope that you continue your travels.

Lots of modern diesels are blowing up because manufacturers are specifying thin 0W oils with extended 10-15,000km 12month service intervals. This is what is killing motors. The only reason a manufacturer is specifying this oil is to meet the extremely stringent CAFE and Emissions standards that are being placed on them, which includes "oil consumption" over the life of the vehicle, that includes servicing, hence they have pushed it to the maximum limit with regards to getting that engine through the warranty period. Additionally the thin 0w oils edge out better fuel economy in testing, which is the only reason they use it, it's the completely wrong oil for our climate and for a heavy use diesel 4wd that is off-road or towing. Make no mistake, DO NOT go by the book on your new diesel and just service it every 5-7500kms, and go to a suitable 5w30 oil minimum! It's not hard, and will safe your motor. This is the same issue Toyota is having with the 300 series, and they are cooking bottom ends.

I had one of these and absolutely loved it. When I couldn't be bothered loading up my sea kayak this was just the ticket. It was so light (14kg) that I took it to England on a recent holiday and spent days paddling the rivers and canals round London. I left it with my nephew in England who is a keen fisherman. I'm buying another one from Kings after Xmas.

Touch wood, my 2008 hilux d4d with 340,000 km is going strong. Simple motor, no emissions controls, it's the new motors with all the electrics and emissions that die

I have a 2014 isuzu and tow a 2.5T van, it has 200000km on it now still pulls up hills well, I will buying another, they don't put isuzu engines in trucks for no reason. Good luck with your car hunting, I hope whatever you get is good to you.

Guys please do not go anywhere near a Ford as they’re unreliable and the Ford dealership culture is very very bad - no1 choice is Toyota, Toyota or Toyota - no 2 would be an Isuzu DMAX but be aware of body tearing in the engine bay of this brand and its cousin Mazda BT50 that use two piece aluminium tail shafts - as I mentioned in your part 1 of this journey check out Redriven for second hand advice and I’m sure you learning a lot on your journey of discovery - it’s good that you’re only towing 2.6 tonnes because the industry lies about the 3.5 tonne towing capacity of 4WDs is misleading and downright dangerous - talk to as many private owners as possible and you’ll discover that Toyota is a good safe choice to get you out there and back - I owned 12 Subarus for this very reason and now drive a Toyota Hilux - leave the vehicle in stock because as soon as you start pushing the limits especially when towing you’re playing Russian roulette - pls do not buy Chinese as they come with many issues and ‘factory rust’ - they’re cheap for a reason and do not buy an Amarok as they’re built in Argentina now South Africa (rebadged Ford) - all the best and safe travels.

Some tough life lessons guys but your back home in our wonderful state - Just watched two Q&A sessions with ‘Redriven’ Jim Hull (auto mechanic business in Newcastle /Adam who presents the stories & Auto Expert ex motoring journey and engineering guru John Cadogan (Sydney) - this trio are one of the few honest auto industry professionals I’ve seen here in Australia and they know there stuff and then some - Jim was very strong about the mavericks out there pushing for ECU remapping etc the stresses that can put on the engine and drive train and unable to claim due to a void warranty - if you feel you have to do this your driving the wrong vehicle for towing safely you really need a diesel three litre or v6 minimum and never even with a GVM upgrade tow something heavier than you vehicle - a NSW chap is currently serving 6 years for killing his wife and another family member due to overloaded Prado & caravan - all the best for your next steps.

If you’re after a wagon there’s the Toyota Fortuner to consider - like a Prado but way cheaper - depends on your budget, suitability etc - but like most things of this nature it’s research, research, research - plenty of owners clubs to visit too for their feedback.

Great to see you back on the road. I never took you as a tree hugger Gibbo but hey, who am I to Judge. Loved your footage of Lake Maraboon, what a cracking site you had as well. Would have been perfect if a little cooler and you could sit out of a night and have a fire there as well. Have a great christmas and all the best for next year.

I feel for you both, sadly these little engines often give in. Towing a big van needs a big car, not an air rammed Little four cylinder. I went with the v8 Patrol for the bigger motor and more weight in the tow car. Hope all works out for you.

Hi guys just a through make sure you change your Engine number with the rego and insurance company. We have a 2005 100series v8 petrol yes you did say about running cost but much cheaper to service than diesels our has 440000 on it they know to get to 1 million klms if there services are done and use quality oil & filters we get 17ltrs per 100 klms towing 2.8 tonne semi off road 25ltrs per 100 klms running on premium fuel.

OMG, why did you throw out all that food, how long was the fridge off for? eggs can be stored in a cupboard for 10 days at least. Also, sorry to hear about your car, I did think the Triton is a good around car, but also had concerns about that little engine towing a caravan. Now, I'm not saying go down this route, I did have a Prado, love that car, but same, was not a good tow car. The power was hopeless, barely able to pass a truck on flat road, and big hills, terrible. I'm in the same boat, very low budget, 200 LC, Y62, Rams etc, way out of my budget. So went down the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, absolutely fantastic car, 2015 model 100k on the clock for 29k. Mine is the petrol V6 as I only tow a 2T hybrid and does it easily. The car has had it's first breakdown in 138k's headlight globe went. Now you can get a 2014/5 Grand Cherokee V6 diesel Overland with very low k's say 50,000klms for say under $30k, check this one out, if it is what they say, amazing value don't discount these cars, they are one of the best tow cars around. I did have a Mazda BT50 for a while now they are a great tow car with the 3.2L diesel, my was the freestyle cab which I didn't want, so have the Jeep now. www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-auto-4x4-my14/OAG-AD-23852042/

Not keen myself on the utes- longer overhang from axle to the hitch equals greater stress multiplier on the car. We chose the new Everest. The Lovells suspension guy we used thinks we made the right choice even above the new Cruiser.

I thought my Ranger PX111 was nice to drive until I bought a Next Gen Ford Ranger V6. They're not the biggest selling vehicle by luck, the Ranger is a great vehicle to drive day to day and when it comes to towing it does it with ease. Yep everybody knows someone with a story about every car out there so take a Ranger for a test drive, I reckon you'll love it.

Hey Gibbo, we all need to win lotto and get the Patrol and decent van and money to have time to use it! . Good job getting it back together 😊

I came across a bloke stalled 3 weeks ago near a roundabout with a decent sized van on the back..Ranger V6 not even 12months old...it just stopped..no power, nada..nothing. We checked under the bonnet no smells, build leaking..nothing unusual. Then I asked him to start the car..there was nothing on the dash..dead black as a dead dingo's dongga....no warning lights, no radio, no hazards, no lights...nothing...but the engine was still cranking and wanting to start. It seemed to be a "electronics issue"..so he called for backup..luckliy he had top roadside cover... Nuff said....

Started off towing my 18ft road owl with a 2022 GLXR Triton after 6 months on the road we realised it wasn’t handling the job so we up graded to ford ranger XLT V6 we have just finished 7 months on the road doing about 20,000klms with no issues I not saying it’s the perfect vehicle it tows well and averages about 18 litres per 100

Where were the life jackets as required.

Looking good mate. I remember you saying your warranty was voided because of the mods. All mods are covered under ford/ARB when ordered with vehicle. Give it a look see mate.👍

Have a dmax towing 20ft van with no problems so far uses more fuel which is to be expected all in all a ripper of a car in my opinion but everyone to there own cheers Craig

Need a ford ranger

I know what you are talking about re the vehicles ie Landcruisers, Patrols etc - they are really holding their values. I have a 1992 80 series land cruiser - 4.1 litre diesel none turbo plus a 2001 land cruiser GXL 100 series 4.1 turbo diesel. I would not sell them and although I don't tow a van either but those types of vehicles would be ideal and reliable for your needs.

Great to see you back. Have missed you.

Thank you for the few minutes of the accident. ✔️✔️✔️ Appreciated!

Bit of disaster mate, but at least you're breathing You really have to be careful modifying these late model cars And the dealers know , find out when they scan the car any excuse not to pay out

Excellent video, thank you

How many klms on the car? And was the tune a plug and play or was it a mafless tune done on a dyno?

I feel your pain guys. I have a stock standard 2020 79 series ute. I purchased it new and in the first year asked Toyota if they could install a pre-filter in the fuel line. They said no and said if I did it would void the warranty on the engine. I suggested that it would actually be beneficial for the fuel system but they were adamant it would enable them to walk away from any warranty claim that could be linked back to anything to do with the fuel. It may be possible to challenge them on it, but they've got a bit more money than me. Consequently I have left everything absolutely stock in every way. I hate not having the benefit of a pre filter, but I don't want to lose the 7 year warranty it came with. Best of luck with whatever decision you make.

Thats gut wrenching guys, there should be a law-against these types of aftermarket alterations.

2$ fuel is cheap mate. Wait till you get to Alice.

Love your attitude guys !!! So sorry that happened..

We used to have a Mq. We had a scan gauge so I could see the water and oil temps etc. We towed 2300kg. Frightened me so sold and bought something more suitable.