Nissan Patrol Y62
Our touring and towing rig
The master overview of our Y62 Patrol — what is fitted, how it is set up for full-time family touring, and links to the detailed articles across the site.
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Our vehicle setup is built around reliability, safety, and long distance comfort. Everything fitted to the Y62 supports touring, towing, and everyday family travel without overcomplicating the platform.
About Our Y62
The Y62 Patrol is the foundation of our setup. It is exceptionally comfortable over long distances, stable when towing, and has the space and payload needed for extended family touring. It handles highway kilometres with ease and remains composed on rough regional roads and remote tracks. While it is not built as a hardcore off road vehicle, as a touring and towing platform it fits our needs perfectly.
Protection & Recovery
ARB Summit Bullbar
Provides strong front end protection and integrates cleanly with the Patrol. It offers peace of mind in wildlife heavy areas and a solid mounting platform for recovery gear and driving lights, while keeping a touring focused design.
VRS 12,500lb winch
See Recovery GearA winch rated for a fully loaded touring wagon, with a wireless remote for safer operation — especially when travelling solo.
Roadsafe front recovery points
See Recovery GearProper, rated recovery points so any recovery can be carried out safely and correctly.
Lighting
Ultra Vision driving lights
Improve visibility during early starts and late finishes. Good lighting reduces fatigue and increases reaction time, which is critical when towing or travelling in regional and remote areas.
Suspension & Weight
4X4 DNA / On Track 4200kg GVM upgrade
Read GVM & WeightsAn engineered, certified 4200kg GVM upgrade using an On Track suspension setup built around the loads we actually carry.
Airbag Man rear airbags
Rear airbags to help manage changing loads between towing the caravan and running without it. They complement — but do not replace — the certified GVM upgrade.
4200kg
GVM
7700kg
GCM
1750kg
Front Axle
2450kg
Rear Axle
Our certified limits. Full detail on GVM, GCM and axle loading is in our GVM & Weights article.
Touring Setup
Full touring setup
See full setupHow the rear of the Patrol is organised and what we carry day to day.
Rhino-Rack Pioneer platform
Our roof platform for carrying bulkier gear up top.
Bushwakka 180 awning
Quick side shelter for shade and weather at camp.
RV Premium rear drawers
Keeps gear organised, secure and accessible in the rear.
Bushman DC85-X 85L fridge
Read our review85L upright compressor fridge — fresh food on the road means fewer town stops.
50L water storage and pump
Onboard water for drinking, cooking and washing up at camp.
ARB air compressor
See Recovery GearFor airing down and back up across changing terrain.
Touring tools & recovery equipment
See Recovery GearThe toolkit and recovery kit we carry.
Electrical
Enerdrive 40A DC-DC charger
Charges our auxiliary system from the alternator while driving.
Victron MPPT
Manages solar input to keep the batteries healthy.
160W slimline solar panel
Top-up power when we are parked up off-grid.
Communications & Connectivity
GME XRS 335C UHF
See Connectivity & TechOur UHF for convoy communication, calling oncoming traffic on narrow tracks and coordination around camp.
Cel-Fi mobile booster
See Connectivity & TechBoosts weak mobile reception into usable service where signal exists.
Starlink
See Connectivity & TechSatellite internet for schooling, work, navigation and safety in remote areas.
Towing
Clearview extendable towing mirrors
See TowingImprove rearward visibility and reduce blind spots when towing.
Redarc brake controller
See TowingManages trailer braking smoothly and predictably for confident towing.
Other Modifications
Pacemaker King Brown exhaust
Improves flow and adds character without being intrusive. It suits the touring nature of the vehicle and makes long days behind the wheel more enjoyable.
Ultimate9 throttle controller
Read our reviewA plug-and-play throttle controller that doesn't add power — it sharpens or softens the pedal response to suit touring, towing and off-road, with a Factory mode to revert to standard.
BlackVue front and rear dash camera
Runs continuously, providing clarity in the event of an incident, wildlife strike or unexpected situation — simple insurance that quietly does its job.
Ghost 2 vehicle security
Hidden immobiliser security for peace of mind when parked up.
Z Innovations 13.2" screen
Replacement head unit upgrading the factory display.