Extreme Recovery Towbar & Direct Fit Wiring for Nissan Patrol Chopped Utes (12/2012 - on) by TAG
The TAG Extreme Recovery Towbar & Direct Fit Wiring Kit for Nissan Patrol Chopped Utes pairs the same heavy-duty towbar used across the TAG XR range with a plug-and-play wiring harness, so the tow point and the trailer electrics are sorted in one purchase. It's built for Y62 wagons that have been converted into a ute-style tray, and it's rated to 3500kg towing capacity with a 350kg ball weight.
The 89mm x 89mm reinforced crossbar sits flush against the chassis, and two integrated recovery points carry a 4500kg working load limit, giving you a properly rated snatch point alongside the towing capacity. Bevelled side-arms suit soft shackles, and the whole unit is finished in a textured, extreme-duty powder coat.
The included direct-fit harness connects into the vehicle's factory wiring via its own plugs and sockets, and outputs to a standard 7 pin flat socket for trailer and caravan lighting.
This kit is engineered specifically for the chopped Y62 ute conversion and will not suit a standard factory Patrol wagon, so check your vehicle's configuration against the fitment table below before ordering.
Features
- 89mm x 89mm Extreme Duty Reinforced Crossbar
- Two 4500kg WLL-rated recovery points built into the 3-piece side-arm design, bevelled to suit soft shackles
- Flush chassis-mounted profile for improved departure angle off-road
- Highly durable, textured Extreme Duty Powder Coated finish
- Dual top-mounted Trailer & Anderson Plug Mounts
- Class 4 Towbar with 50mm Square Hitch Receiver
- TAG Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Includes Zinc Tow Ball & Extreme Duty Drop Hitch rated at 3500kg towing capacity / 350kg ball weight, Pin & Clip and D-Shackles
A towbar is a safety critical item and fitment isn't always straightforward due to vehicle manufacturing variation. We strongly recommend having your towbar and wiring harness installed by a professional towbar or vehicle accessory fitting workshop.
Towbar Specifications
- Fitting Time: 120 min (TXR799)
- Towbar Class: Heavy Duty (4x4 Recovery)
- Towbar Capacity: 3500kg
- Ball Weight: 350kg
- Recovery Load-tested: 4500kg WLL
- Recovery Points: 2
- Coating: Textured Powder Coated
- Hitch Type: 50mm Square Hitch Receiver
- Bumper Removed During Fitment: No
- Bumper Cut Out Required: No
- Exposure: Exposed
Wiring Specifications
- Style: 7 Pin Flat
- Type: Plugs & Sockets
- Wiring Option: Direct Fit ECU
- Fitting Time: 45 min (UNT353)
What's Included
- TAG 4x4 Recovery Towbar (Ute Chopped Y62 Only)
- TAG Direct Fit Wiring Harness
- TAG 7 Pin Flat Socket - Vehicle Side
Already have a compatible wiring harness fitted? The towbar-only TAG 4x4 Recovery Towbar for Ute Chopped Y62 Nissan Patrol Wagons uses the same TXR799 towbar without the wiring kit.
Vehicle Applications
This towbar is listed against the following 1 vehicle record on the supplier's fitment guide. Always confirm exact fitment for your specific vehicle before ordering.
| Make |
Model |
From |
To |
Body |
Series |
Engine |
Variant |
Drivetrain |
| NISSAN |
PATROL |
12/2012 |
- |
Wagon |
Y62 |
VK56VD | 5.6L | Petrol |
– |
AWD |
Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this kit fit a standard Nissan Patrol Y62 wagon?
No. This kit is built specifically for Y62 wagons that have been converted to a ute-style chopped tray and will not suit a standard factory Patrol wagon.
What's included in this kit?
You get the TAG 4x4 Recovery Towbar for the chopped Y62, the TAG Direct Fit Wiring Harness, and the 7 Pin Flat Socket on the vehicle side, so towing and trailer lighting are covered in one box.
Does the wiring harness need any cutting or splicing?
It's a Direct Fit ECU harness that connects into the vehicle's factory wiring through its own plugs and sockets, rather than a universal harness you'd need to splice in.
Already have a wiring harness fitted, do I need this kit?
No. If your vehicle already has compatible trailer wiring, the towbar-only version above uses the same TXR799 towbar without the wiring kit.
How much can this towbar tow?
It's rated to 3500kg towing capacity with a 350kg ball weight. Always confirm your vehicle's own GCM and compliance plate figures aren't the limiting factor before loading up to that rating.
Which is better, 13 pin or 7 pin towbar electrics?
This kit uses the 7 pin flat plug, the standard fitting for trailer and caravan lighting on Australian tow vehicles. 13 pin sockets are more common on European-spec vehicles and can carry extra circuits, but for standard trailer lighting in Australia 7 pin flat is the norm.
Does this towbar have rated recovery points?
Yes. It has two recovery points integrated into the side-arms, each rated to a 4500kg working load limit.
Can I fit this kit myself?
It's possible for an experienced installer, but a towbar and wiring harness are safety critical items and fitment can vary with vehicle manufacturing tolerances. We recommend professional installation by a qualified towbar or vehicle accessory fitting workshop.
