Mitsubishi Triton Camper

[ChristelandChantal]

I just thought it might be nice to start a new post for a new vehicle.
We recently purchased a Mitsubishi MR Triton GLX 2.4L D 6A/T 4X4 CC CC, also known as the L200.
At the moment Australia is experiencing hefty delays in delivery of new cars, we are still working with a delivery date end of April 2022.

Before registration we have the following locked in:

• Suspension & lift by Pedders, part of GVM upgrade
• Custom built tray

More modifications will follow when we have the ute in possession.

 

[zgfiredude]

Interesting....keep us posted. We here in the US miss out on lots of interesting vehicles.

 

[ChristelandChantal]

We locked in a slide on camper with an ETA of end October '22.
It is going to be the slightly smaller version of this camper. It is going to be a long wait from now.

 

[GLOCKer]

Very cool. Consider me following! I'm a HUGE fan of 4WD 24/7 so seeing a project like this will be fun.

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Just purchased/ordered the following:
- Rockarmor GT Hoop Bull Bar (estimated delivery March/April)
- Brown Davis 138 Litre Replacement Long Range Fuel Tank (estimated delivery in 12 weeks)
- Brown Davis 2.4 litre Diesel Primary (PRE) Fuel Filter Kit
- GME UHF 5 Watt CB Radio

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Slowly the parts arrive. We have had also an update on the expected delivery date of the ute, which is delayed until June 30th.
Not great, but at least we can save some extra $$$

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Solar panels, do we need them? And if so how many? These questions which have been on our mind lately.

In our current Triton, we just run a 40L Waeco fridge, some lights and charge our mobile via the dual battery set-up which could be connected to a foldable solar panel.
This panel has never been used in the last 6 years as we never had the need to top up our 120AH RITAR deep cycle battery (AGM).

With our new build touring set-up we expect to stay 1 or 2 nights max at the same place and yes we use slightly more electronics nowadays, but still our draw will be limited.
To minimise the weight we have decided not to get solar installed onto the roof of our canopy, but we will take the same solar panel into our camper just in case if we need it.

Electrical components:
- Enerdrive 125ah Lithium battery
- Enerdrive dc-dc dual battery system with digital display
- 12V Power kit consisting of; fuse box/distributor board, voltmeter, USB outlets, 12V cig plugs, fridge plug, isolate and anderson plug for solar
- Projecta, monocrystralline 12V 120 W foldable solar panel

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Not much is happening here as we are still awaiting delivery of our car.
We did purchase a few extra items and have started to work out a rough itinerary for our 2023 trip.
The plan is to leave Melbourne in April 2023 and travel along the west coast and back to the centre of Australia.
Roughly 8 weeks to travel at least 12000km (~7500miles), we expect to travel max 20% on corrugated dirt tracks.

All the car parts will be installed once the car get is in (end of June '22). All we then have to do is wait for the slide on camper (end of Oct '22) to enjoy weekend trips camping.
We can't wait!!


Schematic of the camper, we will be getting a S4X. The X is for an an easier entrance at the back, but the dimensions will stay similar.

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Last Saturday we finally received a phone call saying that our ute has arrived in the port of Melbourne.
They expect to have it at the car dealer by June 25, after which the GVM upgrade and the tray will need to be installed.
With a bit of luck we should be able to have the car before the end of the month.

 

[Krazyjohnny]

Check out my 2017 F250 build. I did the Redarc BCDC 1240 to manage my charging of the 125 ah AGM battery. I monitor it with a Victron battery monitor with blue tooth. I am using a Blue Sea circuit breaker between the truck batteries and the BCDC 1240 and then another one between the charger and the house battery.

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Finally!

 

[ChristelandChantal]

First modifications were GVM and Payload upgrade.



Further modifications are happening as we speak;
* Rims and tyres
* Snorkel
* Long range fuel tank
* Bull bar
* Winch
* Driving lights
* CB radio

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Mods are done! Camper will be next month after which we cannot wait to hit the tracks.

 

[Aj_white]

Love the triton. I got myself a MR back in march and not done much to it so far other than 12v and fridge slide.

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Love the triton. I got myself a MR back in march and not done much to it so far other than 12v and fridge slide.

Nice car! Really a fridge and 12V is sounds perfect to me, less money on the car is more $$ for diesel to enjoy it!
That is basically all we did to our previous Triton (MQ) which we now use as a commuter car (215.000km and counting). Worked well for almost 7 years of camping trips.

Now we wanting a bit more comfort (getting old) and with a car that is just used for camping we might do it well. Hopefully this one will last just as many km's.
We have a few minor mods to complete including window tint, but nothing is in a hurry.
Camper will go on the 21st of this month and a camping trip is scheduled for the next week. Can't wait!

 

[Aj_white]

Love the triton. I got myself a MR back in march and not done much to it so far other than 12v and fridge slide.

Nice car! Really a fridge and 12V is sounds perfect to me, less money on the car is more $$ for diesel to enjoy it!
That is basically all we did to our previous Triton (MQ) which we now use as a commuter car (215.000km and counting). Worked well for almost 7 years of camping trips.

Now we wanting a bit more comfort (getting old) and with a car that is just used for camping we might do it well. Hopefully this one will last just as many km's.
We have a few minor mods to complete including window tint, but nothing is in a hurry.
Camper will go on the 21st of this month and a camping trip is scheduled for the next week. Can't wait!

Yeah that’s why we got the MR too for comfort. Have had Gen2 pajeros for the last 10 years so it’s a big jump

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Yeah that’s why we got the MR too for comfort. Have had Gen2 pajeros for the last 10 years so it’s a big jump

We are hoping that shipping fees come down so we can take our ute across the ditch ;-)
You are in a beautiful part of the world!

 

[ChristelandChantal]

All mods are done and slide-on camper install is booked for next week!

 

[ChristelandChantal]

Yesterday we got our slide-on camper and tomorrow is our first camping trip!

 

[GLOCKer]

Yesterday we got our slide-on camper and tomorrow is our first camping trip!

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AWESOME!