Paul

Hi guys I just notice the new patrol we got has one reversing light (passenger) side works. I checked the drive side light and there is nothing, no bulb or wiring go the light housing WTF is this normal and is it hard to wire up. Ive never had a new car with one reversing light. Ok for get this post, I just found out its a ADR think in Australia were the light on the drivers side is illegal which is a load of crap to me as it would help the driver when reversing. Some NOOB made a rule which does no make sense. Looks light a light pole going in threw a switch for when we want to revers in dark spots. paul

Thank you for your observation and wisdom on this matter now I under stand more why you call them hand grenades all I can to is hope mine a good one and I have no issues. On a happy note me Dual battery holder from Off Road Down under has arrived. Waiting on REDARC SBI12 solenoid to arrive and Baintech BTCP0001R Multi Socket & Voltmeter to arrive. Going to put a Century N70t battery in then Happy Days.

Finished putting the Redarc Toe Pro in for the camper trailer, have to tune it in still.

Just had it 1000km inspection all good, next ones at 10,000km which I thought was abit long between servicing. You guys bag the ZD30 engine abit witch I don't under stand as all the forums I read out side of this forum, say it was up to 2003 models had problems and current patrols are fine with minor problems. I get the factory warranty then another 10yrs warranty after that, witch we payed for so the car runs out of warranty in 2025.. it will probably be sold before this. Yes I looked a extended warranty witch covers all major parts but not normal wear and tear so I got it. If I got a bought hand grenade as you so call it , then I can only hope it does not blow up as the warranty will get good use. A car runs as good as you drive it., drive it hard and your going to have problems simple. cheers

This is true I just looked at mine.

Don't no skid but I will have a look at 2015 model.

Thanks for that info man of wisdom Rumcajs , I agree with you changing just the tyre size as long as it doesn't rub of full lock under compression,its a nasty way to wipe flares out. I did it on the prado that I use to own, went up to 32" dam things rub on front mub flaps full lock. But gained 20mm more dif drain plug hight and 5km per hr on speedo. Paul.

I got a after market one for my GQ when I had it,goes straight in. Got it from Auto- Barn. Pump stop working.

Just for curiosity what is the lift kits vs tyre size>?

I had white smoke on my old 2.8td GQ. There goes the head. Had to but a new recon head on it. Happen 100km short off Mount Isa

The wife goes to me your from the NT you had dual battery system in both the 4.2d and the 2.8td and I used NZ70 batteries and ran them in parallel threw a solenoid and never had a problem with charging or the heat up there. So funny you should say the Century N70T deep Cycle cause that's what I was just looking at. We had to run Bridgestone tyres only on our work utes and duellers on 4wd as they could handle the road temps. You no the old rule stick to what you no..think I got side track with all the different stuff out there know. Thanxs again

Yup its 6 unscrewable caps.

Holly cow..this is why I join a patrol forum..thaxs mate for that info ..the battery tray has a heat shield and the floor is raied so air can flow around battery getting from > Off Road Down Under. The battery in the new 2015 patrol is encased in a plastic shield which has a air duct which connects into it, draws air from under the front guard. The car has done only 700km, so iam trying to get it right 1st time I have to investigate some more to see what type of battery the put in. Thank a mil

Thanks for the input there we will only be using the 2nd battery when the car is running as I never leave the Engels running over night on 12v. I will be getting the Redarc SBI12kit, which seems to have great reviews from what I have read and supporting aussie made product. The battery I thought I might get would be a Optima Yellow Top as they recharge quickly and has 700cca if I need it. One day I might head back up to my old stomping grounds N.T were the roads dirt roads are rough so this battery should work fine. I want to mount the isolator under the car bonnet to so the Redarc can handle the heat from what ive read. I use a Redarc tow-pro which has never let me down so I hope the solenoids as the same. thanks paul.

Hi guys, iam going to put a dual battery systems in my 2015 Gu Patrol but there are so many Battery Isolator out there I don't no witch on to use. Can you recommend any proven types that you guys are using. Ive had a dual battery set up in GQ patrol that was just a solenoid witch ran the batterys in parrell this worked fine for yrs but iam not sure about doing this with the newer patrols. Ill be running 75ltr Engel fridge,x2 12volt outlets. Found a good battery tray with a heat shield to help keep battery temp down from turbo heat from Off Road Down under Dual Battery Trays, as I have cooked a battery in my old GQ patrol once from the Engine/turbo heat, fixed this buy installing a bonnet scoop. Any help would be appreciated Cheers Paul

Just purchased new 2015 Nissan patrol ST Y61 with the N-trek kit and added a Nissan snorkel, this is my 3rd patrol so I thought I would join a patrol forum. From the N.T originally but now based in QLD/ Brisbane,like fishing, 4wd,camping, married with kids. Just thought I would say hi.