Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club UK™

Dave · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 11:48 Post subject:

May be a bit late, but here's my outfit, the van's an Elddis Crusader Sirocco and it weighs in at 1900kg laden!
The photo was taken prior to upgrading my rear springs, so the van now sits perfectly level whilst towing, it's very stable on the move and the car flies up hills since the turbo mod was done.

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jennysteve · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 346 Location: WIRRAL

that's a nice set up you got there dave Wink

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Dave · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 17:08 Post subject:

Yep, getting on a bit now as it's over 5 years old, but we've extended the warranty as it's such a nice van and nothing new offers any more than this one. Just sutck some lovells springs under the Deli as the h/d landrover (britpart ones) were starting to sag, should keep us happy for a few more years Laughing

Celebrating now cos Stoke City are in the Premiership Laughing

Welsh Delicgon · Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 204 Location: Carmarthen Wales

Dave,
Springs on my Deli are beging to sag when towing my caravan, do you have the item/part number fo the springs you fitted and cost??

Cheers Mike.

Laughing

martinwf5 · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 20:28 Post subject:

well the pictures have put my mind at ease, after looking at the twin axle crusader, and they seem to be a variety of pics posted,
we have just had our new 'van delivered last Monday (i was at work),looking forward to loading the Delica up and going away for the weekend.

Dave · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 22:19 Post subject:

swizZer · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 0:07 Post subject:

Anyone around here who's pulled a caravan with an L300? Do they go okay with the smaller (than the L400) engine? If so any pics please?
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Welsh Delicgon · Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 204 Location: Carmarthen Wales

Thanks For the Info Dave, cheers

Mike

ACE DELI · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 23:12 Post subject:

:D Here is our outfit last year

The Deli has new rear springs fitted (via Bruce) and is level when hitched.

This was a try out trip before 3 weeks in France in June 2007. A good time was had by all :D :D

HTH

Cheers

David
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ACE DELI · Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 23:58 Post subject:

Just to add to what David has said, we've also fitted shocks to the caravan, you can notice the difference when being overtaken by really large lorries, no 'sway' at all :D

Ann
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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 18:54 Post subject:

Nice outfit you got there Mike
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Welsh Delicgon · Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 204 Location: Carmarthen Wales

Yep got to admit I am pleased with the Delica and the Caravan. Tows well, would just like to stiffen up the rear suspension. One of those jobs I need to get around to.

Auto box on the Delica and the Power Touch mover fitted make manoeuvring a doddle. I can recommend a caravan mover. Have class 1 (C+E) but the still a god send in tight spaces.

The Delica tow’s well the only thing is, we cannot seem to pass fuel stations!!!!! On the upside, drive there in comfort and when we arrive we can stay in comfort so it is well worth it.

Cheers Mike

martinwf5 · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 20:57 Post subject:

Thought I'd better thank you all for your posts,

And post my own , new caravan eventually arrived, so here's a pic !!

jennysteve · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 346 Location: WIRRAL

and i'll bet you don't even know it's on the back do you. Wink

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marcel · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 15 Location: Netherlands

Yes i can say i had my worries to , but mainly for the autobox . but owning my Deli for a half a year now , proved a to be wonderful piece of machinery , i towed my race car on a heavy trailer to the UK in februari to santa pod race way. (trailer weight is 700 kilo plus lancer evo on it ) i use it also for my shop to bring cars to the car painter , and last month we went from Holland to Luxembourg true the ardenne (you really have to climb , lorries have max speed of 30 km/h)
The Delica was towing a 1300 kilo caravan easy into the hills. even 100km /h is no problem (only forbidden) yust don,t overdo it . there was also a vw camper witch past us on the straights of the motorway but when the first hills arrived it had to take it,s place behind the lorries while the Delica was doing 80 km/h hill up whit out problems . So go for it

rabb_uk · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:58 Post subject:

Hi, I've used a frontera for many years and after admiring the Deli for many more, went and bought one for towing, comfort and all the other good bits...And after wondering how it would tow as I wasn't sure about the auto box have found it to be great, handles well and cruises really well forever at 55-60mph,

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jennysteve · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 346 Location: WIRRAL

rabb_uk, we stay at a farm near swaddie, at a place called ashby when we visit relatives there. small world init. he he. Laughing

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strangerover · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 22:05 Post subject: Re: picture required please.

johnboy6 · Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 21:54 Post subject:

Earlier in the thread, you asked about a bike rack for the Deli. I have just fitted a Witter on mine which still allows the use of the towball for towing. I fitted the 2 hole plate first, then a spacer, then the towball.
The main support bar slots into the plate, then the top carry forks slot on top of the support bar. It is very strongly made bit of kit. I only carry 1 bike, but the paperwork says it carries up to 4.
Best about it is you do not need any tools to dismantle it, and a simple bike lock makes it theft proof when your having a cuppa. Wink