towing in 4x4 or 2x4

[scorpius]

Hi can any one answer the question as to whether i should tow

in 4 wheel drive or just 2 .I have a 1996 Pajero 2.8 td lwd and

tow a 2005 Swift conqueror 630. I have been told that i should

tow in 4 wheel drive but it seems to make not differance only

on fuel.

REGARDS MARK

 

[stuart11]

Hi Mark,we tow a swift conqueror 650 lux with a isuzu double cab pickup always in 2wd,we've also had mitsi's and towed with 2wd but they've all had manual gearboxes.Iknow somes mitsi's with auto boxes must tow in 4wd as advised in the owners manual,but I think a quik call to a main dealer will sort it out for you,and i'm sure someone else here will know.Good luck,stuart1

 

[mcghee]

Most Shoguns must tow in 4wd to prevent the differential from overheating, this is stated in the handbook.

I don't think any such recommendation exists for the Pajero though. Strange as its the same car.

Although to be fair, I don't see too many Japanese towing caravans.

 

[Geordie]

Hi Mark, I dont know about your pajero, but my last two shoguns had a warning sticker on the drivers door and in the handbook stating 4wd when towing. I know on the pajero owners website this topic is raised often but the majority tow in 2wd. I do as the book says and use 4wd.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

With my Daihatsu Fourtrack I invariabley tow in two wheel drive. In over four years of use I have rarely had to use the four wheel drive whilst towing the caravan.

 

[scorpius]

hi guys thanks for the replys i normaly do tow in 2wd i have

been to camber and oxford for our home in essex 2wd. the other

day while we where away someone said to me that i should tow

in 4wd so i gave it a go. when we got back to the storage

compond after a hours trip the fan was working trying to cool the transmission downhence the reason why i asked. i think its a case of sick to the old i think.

i do know that my sister has a 2002 british shogun and there is

a sticker on her door which tells her to use 4wd when towing.

REGEARDS MARK.

 

[Rubix]

More of a question than a suggestion, but can you slect front WD or Rear WD on a 2WD Vs 4WD vehicle ?

If so, does it make a difference to towing.

Us mere mortals with front WD/2WD of course have no choice

 

[Essexeddie]

More of a question than a suggestion, but can you slect front WD or Rear WD on a 2WD Vs 4WD vehicle ?

If so, does it make a difference to towing.

Us mere mortals with front WD/2WD of course have no choice

Keh?

 

[scorpius]

hi rubix the pajero has a constant fix rear wheel drive by

switching to 4wd you are engaging the front wheels

regards mark

 

[Rubix]

Thank you Mark.

I have no experience of 4wd, and was curious.

Thanks

 

[George2]

Hi,

I've got a 3.0l Auto Shogun (Mk2.5), but I've got no handbook, and I've never noticed any stickers. I've towed my Sterling Trekker T/A to Umbria (via the hilly bits in Switzerland) and to the South of France (over the hilly bit in the middle) all in 2wd, haven't noticed any problems....yet!!!!

George