Nissan Patrol Rooftop Tent Fitment Guide

Yes. A Nissan Patrol takes a hard shell rooftop tent, as long as there is a rack on it.

Start with the owner's manual for your exact model, then check what your roof rack or platform is rated to carry. All series are covered. The older Patrols carry rain gutters, which suit gutter mounted racks, while the Y62 runs rails or a bare roof depending on the variant. Check which one you have before you pick a rack.

What the roof has to carry

Two figures matter, and the one to use is what the roof can carry while you are driving. It is lower than the figure for a parked vehicle. The rack has a rating of its own, so follow the lower of the two, and count the tent, the mounting hardware, the rack itself and anything sitting on top of the tent.

On The Horizon hard shell tents run from 80kg to 120kg depending on the model. Use the published weight of the exact tent you are looking at rather than the range.

Choose the tent around how you camp

The 1.4, 1.4X, 1.4Z and 1.5 Pro are two-person tents. The 1.9 Penthouse adds sleeping width for a family. Compare packed length, width and height with the vehicle and the space available at home. Opening direction and campsite clearance matter as well.

All five models use a hard shell and a single-person setup measured at about 30 to 60 seconds. Browse the rooftop tent range and compare the verified dimensions on each product page.

Before ordering

1. Confirm the exact vehicle model, year and variant.
2. Find what the roof is rated to carry while you are driving.
3. Confirm what the rack or canopy is rated to carry.
4. Add up everything that goes on top, not just the tent.
5. Check the packed height against your garage and carport.

Vehicle and rack manufacturer limits govern fitment. On The Horizon can help check the information, but it cannot replace the manufacturer's rating or approve an unverified mounting system.

Common Nissan Patrol rooftop tent questions

Can a Nissan Patrol carry a rooftop tent?

Yes. A Nissan Patrol takes a hard shell rooftop tent once it has a rack on it. Check the owner's manual and the rack instructions so the rack, the tent and anything else on top are all inside what the vehicle allows.

Which number matters while driving?

What the roof can carry on the move, which is lower than the figure for a parked vehicle. Compare it with the rack or canopy rating and follow the lower of the two.

What weight must be included?

The tent, the rack, the mounting hardware and anything carried on the tent's crossbars. Not only the tent shell.

How do I get a fitment check?

Send On The Horizon the Nissan Patrol model year, variant, what you have on the roof now, and a clear photo. We will tell you before you order.