How to set your Patrol up for different uses

[lorrieandjas]

I'm currently writing up a doc for how to set your Patrol up for different uses. I am thinking of the following categories:

1. Daily driver
2. Touring
3. Towing
4. General off-road
5. Extreme off-road

I want to post this up as a general guide for all so need your help. Firstly - should I include any more categories? Second - what's your thoughts on mods/equipment commonly used in each category? I know there is no one size fits all but there is a certain baseline for each category. If you post or PM me your thoughts I'll compile it with pics to post back to the NP community.

Jas

Jas

[Rustyboner81]

Good one. Be an Interesting read.

4x4
lift, tyres , duel battery, bar work / protection

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[wildgu6]

Nice one Jas, top idea.
Couple that come to mind, recovery points, exhaust, roof cage, cargo barrier, leave it to you to sort into which category lol


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[Rustyboner81]

Are we talking like minimum recommended requirements and then add the a list of other extras to bring it up to spec?

Caz as im finding out the list is endless

[lorrieandjas]

Are we talking like minimum recommended requirements and then add the a list of other extras to bring it up to spec?

Caz as im finding out the list is endless

More thinking the standard stuff. Seems to be a lot of questions from new people about what should I do to my Patrol if I want to use it for.......

Jas

[growler2058]

4"lift, lockers, 35" muddies,bars front n rear, winch for starters in extreme
2"lift front locker front bar roof racks rear drawer system,spotties, winch for tourer


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[Maxhead]

Towing - exhaust is a must with a 3.0l,possibly a chip, polyair or similar in the back, coil tower brace just for starters

[lorrieandjas]

Hey guys - thanks for the responses so far. Do you think the 5 categories I have listed cover it? Don't want to make it bigger than Ben Hur but I think that would cover 99% of people?

Jas

[Rustyboner81]

I think that should do.
The only thing that comes to mind is maybe a sub heading to do with terrain :thumbup:

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[lorrieandjas]

I think that should do.
The only thing that comes to mind is maybe a sub heading to do with terrain :thumbup:

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Hi mate - yeah that makes sense. Different wheels, tyres, setup, etc for different terrain types. Hmm - it's coming together now.

Jas

[Winnie]

Mine is daily/general-extreme. 3" lift, bar work, winch, a set of daily tyres and a set of offroad tyres.

DIAL-A-TAP

[lorrieandjas]

Thanks Winnie - exactly the kind of info I am looking for. To be fair people could find all this info already on the forum but looking to consolidate it into a single source.

Jas

[wildgu6]

Snorkel for all categories, awning for touring and general 4x4


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[threedogs]

Heres some options for rear recovery for both the GQ and GU. IMO very affordable
I also have options for the front for safe recoveries.

[lorrieandjas]

Thanks threedogs. Are you happy for me to include your pics in my write-up when I post it? I assume so since you have posted them on the forum anyway - but best to ask first! :)

Jas

[threedogs]

Mine is set up as a Daily driver, moderate off road /tourer, after I fit twin Pro lockers soon that will change.
Basic 2" lift , running 305 x 16 muddies, winch, chip, 3" zorst, Goes where I point it ATM

[Sir Roofy]

Dont forget about survival in the out back,tools, filters ect


THE GREAT OUTDOORS SECTION IN THE FORUM PAGE
WILL HELP YOU WITH A LOT OF WHAT YOU NEED

[dads tractor]

Hand held epirb for those lost away from the vehicle ,rolled on a bush road ,heart attack moments and would fit in all category,s I reckon as would a good first aid kit for burns snake bite dirt in eye moments. water not in 1 large container in case it gets holed and a sense of humour for those pear shaped times .

[lorrieandjas]

Hand held epirb for those lost away from the vehicle ,rolled on a bush road ,heart attack moments and would fit in all category,s I reckon as would a good first aid kit for burns snake bite dirt in eye moments. water not in 1 large container in case it gets holed and a sense of humour for those pear shaped times .

And a pack of cards for when you get lost to play solitaire! :)

Jas

[dads tractor]

Lorrieandjas funny you say that I always carried a cricket bat tennis ball a 2 decks of cards when traveling up and down between Alice and the top end as you could be caught at a creek at the drop of a hat. Had a mob of truckies and kids playing cricket on the banks of the Attack Ck and a big game of 21 was happening in the back of a furniture pan we were stuck there for 36 hrs.

[DX grunt]

New Category....... Camping


You're gunna get a fair bit of info from the Podologist's thread lol.

There's a few of us with camping set ups on the back of our utes. Knock yourself our with ideas/pics. lol

I'm sure there's lots of other ideas/set ups that people can contribute. I don't fully set mine up just for overnight. I chuck a swag in the back, ect.....

Rossco

[lorrieandjas]

Thanks Rossco. I'll add that in. Was also thinking a travelling/camping with kids category too!

[oncedisturbed]

good thread.

Mine is setup as a daily driver / tourer / basic playmobile.

2" lift, 33" AT's, barwork allround, winch, 3" zorst, spotties / lightbar, awning etc as per my signature line.

I am not interested in extreme / rock hopping etc so what I have suits me fine and will admittedly change things as time goes by.

[BigRAWesty]

Club trips could be another one. It would sit just below daily driver imo. When your starting in a (friendly) club, everyone is willing to help you on your feet so minimal gear is required.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[DX grunt]

New Category........Communications

Include, CB radios, HF Radios, EPIRBs, Satphones, GPS's, reversing cameras, ect

Rossco

[dads tractor]

Interesting thread to watch everyones priorities and what they put where for their list .Keep the input going gang love it.

[lorrieandjas]

Thanks guys. OK - going to get bigger now. I think sub-categories - ie recovery, comms, suspension, tyres, etc will be applicable under each of the categories.

Jas

[lorrieandjas]

I'm surprise though no one has mentioned power and more importantly fridges! And beer!

Jas

[dads tractor]

Oops thought that was standard nissan not an extra OK engel 2 x 40lt for me

[DX grunt]

Solar set ups.

And the list goes on.... lol

[lorrieandjas]

Hey guys - a couple of questions on this thread:

1. Do you see value in me compiling a "bible" of setups for various uses?
2. Who would be happy to check it over?
3. Would some of you guys with knowledge in particular areas (Cuppa, Threedogs come to mind for solar) be happy to write some of it up if I provide the outline?

I personally think this would be a valuable resource - but I could be biased!

Jas

[MQ MAD]

Something perhaps overlooked, maybe keepin it within legal road law limits
That alone can be hard as each state ATM is different to the next
Not saying what people do is right or wrong,but no point recomending say 35 " tyres when they arent legal,or massive lifts that arent legal

[lorrieandjas]

Hi MQ - happy to add something in there but I'm not a lawyer and would hate some poor soul to take something I've written as gospel and then get done for it. That said, the regs should be public so if they are something that can be referenced happy to do so. Also - big disclaimer to be added! :)

Jas

[lorrieandjas]

Going to start on this on the weekend - so if anyone has more ideas, post 'em up!

Jas

[Bradie]

I was getting keen for this info as I was flicking through the previous pages :049:. Was it finished...? I will continue searching but if it is in existence can someone please throw the link at me? Thanks.

[BigRAWesty]

Unfortunately jas hasn't been back for quite some time.

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[Bradie]

Unfortunately jas hasn't been back for quite some time.

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Well that's a bummer. Something like would have helped me a lot. I was hoping that the resource had just been moved or posted somewhere else... Aw well.

Thanks.

[threedogs]

Well that's a bummer. Something like would have helped me a lot. I was hoping that the resource had just been moved or posted somewhere else... Aw well.

Thanks.

@ Bradie what do you have in mind?

[BigRAWesty]

Well that's a bummer. Something like would have helped me a lot. I was hoping that the resource had just been moved or posted somewhere else... Aw well.

Thanks.
Ask away buddy. We have a wide range of vehicles here with endless setups.
You'll get so many answers you'll be able to pick what bests suit you

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[Bradie]

Hi guys, I've never had a 4wd before. My wife and I have just had our second child and I would like a bigger car that we can all go on some great trips.

I'm planning getting front bar, side rails and steps as dealer, cargo barrier and snorkel from the dealer.

The other things that I have come up with from my research are;
- Rated recovery point
- Air compressor
- Snatch strap and rated shackles
- Diff breather extension
- Duel battery system

I want to chuck this stuff on and get out there.

And a bit later when funds allow;
- Suspension
- RTT & rack
- Rear drawers
- Fridge freezer
- Winch

Because I'm a newb I don't know if these are things that I need or just want, if you know what I mean.

I love close to the Vic high country so I'm thinking that's where I will cut my teeth (I will be going with others for a while while I learn and gain confidence.)

Is there anything I am missing or don't need or need to add as essential.

Thanks, Bradie.

[4bye4]

Hi guys, I've never had a 4wd before. My wife and I have just had our second child and I would like a bigger car that we can all go on some great trips.

I'm planning getting front bar, side rails and steps as dealer, cargo barrier and snorkel from the dealer.

The other things that I have come up with from my research are;
- Rated recovery point
- Air compressor
- Snatch strap and rated shackles
- Diff breather extension
- Duel battery system

I want to chuck this stuff on and get out there.

And a bit later when funds allow;
- Suspension
- RTT & rack
- Rear drawers
- Fridge freezer
- Winch

Because I'm a newb I don't know if these are things that I need or just want, if you know what I mean.

I love close to the Vic high country so I'm thinking that's where I will cut my teeth (I will be going with others for a while while I learn and gain confidence.)

Is there anything I am missing or don't need or need to add as essential.

Thanks, Bradie.

I would suggest that you join a club where you have a mixture of experience in driving and recovery. This will help you learn the ropes as it were for recovery without buying your own recovery gear and winch for example, and you will get advice from experienced off roaders about tyre pressures which may mean you won't need to be recovered. i agree get ratyed recovery points and a compresser as minimum. UHF is also necessary for off raod , but once again a club or club member may be able to "lend" a newby one for a few trips.

[Winnie]

Hi guys, I've never had a 4wd before. My wife and I have just had our second child and I would like a bigger car that we can all go on some great trips.

I'm planning getting front bar, side rails and steps as dealer, cargo barrier and snorkel from the dealer.

The other things that I have come up with from my research are;
- Rated recovery point
- Air compressor
- Snatch strap and rated shackles
- Diff breather extension
- Duel battery system

I want to chuck this stuff on and get out there.

And a bit later when funds allow;
- Suspension
- RTT & rack
- Rear drawers
- Fridge freezer
- Winch

Because I'm a newb I don't know if these are things that I need or just want, if you know what I mean.

I love close to the Vic high country so I'm thinking that's where I will cut my teeth (I will be going with others for a while while I learn and gain confidence.)

Is there anything I am missing or don't need or need to add as essential.

Thanks, Bradie.

We do heaps of forum trips through the High Country, in fact we are all going to Licola for a long weekend next month.
When you get your car mate keep an eye out for trip threads and come along for a ride, we can walk you through everything. It's good to go out with experienced people to begin with.

[threedogs]

Join a club that way you wont pick up any bad habits.
Then you can go and start to tackle different terrain and startr build some
confidence.
I think the RTT will be a pitb plus thats a bit of weight to carry up top,
and weight is your enemy it will put too much pressure one suspension components.
Think your accessories through and as some do go away and if they use it they put a red dot sticker on it.lol
You need to try and pack things that have more than one use when out camping.
But you get the picture.

[Winnie]

Join a club that way you wont pick up any bad habits.

There is no fee to come on a Nissanpatrol.com.au forum trip and we won't teach you any bad habits :biggrin:
Anything you would learn from a club can be learned here.

[TPC]

There is no fee to come on a Nissanpatrol.com.au forum trip and we won't teach you any bad habits :biggrin:
Anything you would learn from a club can be learned here.

I think there are several members on here that would teach plenty of bad habits (me included), nothing to do with driving though.

[threedogs]

There is no fee to come on a Nissanpatrol.com.au forum trip and we won't teach you any bad habits :biggrin:
Anything you would learn from a club can be learned here.

Never said you would but by joining a club at least you learn slowly
not just pointed at Zeka spur and say low 2 ,and keep the revs up.
A very quick learning curve if you ask me.
not the way I would like to learn

[Winnie]

Never said you would but by joining a club at least you learn slowly
not just pointed at Zeka spur and say low 2 ,and keep the revs up.
A very quick learning curve if you ask me.
not the way I would like to learn

John you should know better than to think we would do that to a complete newbie...

[threedogs]

Not saying any more on it but it even caught out an experienced member
last trip.
Every one can make their own mind up on Training

[Bradie]

Thanks guys, I will definitely take you up on that offer. A few trips and I'm sure that I will have a better idea of what I will need.

[threedogs]

@ Bradie now would be a great time to go on a Forum trip if you dont have much confidence/experience.
There are some very experienced drivers here and most of the knarly tracks are closed till 2nd Nov.
At the end of the day its your decision to tackle a hill or not if you dont feel right dont do it.
Most have a for want of a word a chicken track to avoid the nasty stuff.
You can also check out what others are using for camping , cooking, etc
Its the old story buy quality when funds allows it will last a life time.
and travel as light as you can, less wear and tear on everyone.lol
K.I.S.S.

[Clunk]

@ Bradie now would be a great time to go on a Forum trip if you dont have much confidence/experience.
There are some very experienced drivers here and most of the knarly tracks are closed till 2nd Nov.
At the end of the day its your decision to tackle a hill or not if you dont feel right dont do it.
Most have a for want of a word a chicken track to avoid the nasty stuff.
You can also check out what others are using for camping , cooking, etc
Its the old story buy quality when funds allows it will last a life time.
and travel as light as you can, less wear and tear on everyone.lol
K.I.S.S.
Thought you said you weren't saying another word.

[threedogs]

Thought you said you weren't saying another word.

A few PM were exchanged, all good now

[Bradie]

That's the go. I'll just sit back and save up for that first trip. :D

I'll post up pics when I get the wagon.

Cheers Bradie.