HEMA Map Patrols

Hema started with the Discoveries and then went to the Nissan Patrols, which Hema have stuck to. When asked about that Hema Maps Managing Director and former Production Manager, Rob Boegheim says " the Nissan Patrols are simple, robust and because they are so popular, aftermarket products are readily available and relatively inexpensive." Well the latest Hema Map Patrol has hit the tracks and it is by far the most high tech, safest and complete of any Hema Map Patrol to date.

To quote Rob again " ...we learn all the time and this is our third Nissan Map Patrol and as we cover about 250,000 kms in each, we learn pretty quickly what works and what we need to fix next time." The list of alterations and ad-ons is extensive and the best way to communicate that is to simply list them out, as I have below, but when you see this list and realise the cost and the investment, one gets an entirely new perspective on those Hema maps that we all depend on so much when we are miles from anywhere.

This Map Patrol is the vehicle by which the Hema Maps field checkers travel every track and road in Australia, recording, real time, the location, condition, physical features and facilities in and around all these roads and tracks and it is that information that goes directly into making the maps we see and use.

The stuff!
- 4.2L turbo diesel Nissan ST manual
- ARB deluxe winch bar
- IPF fog lamps to suit above
- Warn 12,000lb electric winch
- IPF Xtreme Sports 900XS driving/spot combo
- IPF clear acrylic covers
- IPF replacement headlight globes
- Work light kit (fitted to rear tyre carrier and with internal switch)
- ARB side rails and steps
- ARB rear step tow bar (colour coded) with twin pivot wheel carriers
- Safari snorkel
- Old Man Emu suspension system including HD coil springs, steering stabiliser, caster kit and shock absorbers(Nitrochargers in front, LTRs in rear)
- ARB Air Lockers (front and rear) and under-bonnet air compressor and airline
- ARB dual battery system with manual override plus ARB 2200 x 1250mm roof rack with mesh floor, wind deflector and rack cage to accommodate rooftop tent, side awning and high-lift jack holder
- ARB Hi-Lift jack
-ARB Recovery Gear including snatch strap, winch extension strap, load-rated shackles, snatch-block and carry bag
- Outback roof console
- TX4400 UHF Radio - fitted into roof console
- AE4705 Aerial mounted on front bar
- ARB Simpson Rooftop tent - side fold out with zip on annexe
- ARB side awning (attached to roof rack)
- Kaymar roof-rack Hi-lift Jack and shovel holder
- Out of Town 145L Main replacement fuel tank
- Out of Town 70L Sub replacement fuel tank
- ARB swag
- Cooper tyres
- 6 x 285/70 R17 STT's
- Mickey Thompson Classic II alloy wheels
- Autron SmartTire system with six sensors (monitors pressure and temperature)
- Autron battery monitoring system and gauge
- Special gauge housing to fit driver's pillar
- Black Widow roller drawers and cargo barrier
- Black Widow internal shelf and additional cargo barrier behind front seats
- Drawer-top lid/table
- Rear door drop-down table
- Clip-on extension table

Communications Gear:
- Telstra NextG phone, car kit and external aerial
- Telstra NextG broadband card for laptop
- Iridium Satellite phone, car kit and external aerial
- Backup GlobalStar Satellite phone and car charger
- GME TX4400 UHF Radio - fitted into roof console with AE4705 Aerial mounted on front bar

Engine, brake & chassis modifications:
- Motson's Stage II 40% power upgrade
- Aftermarket fuel filter with sediment bowl and re-useable filters
- DBA front rotors and HD 4WD pads
- On Track 4WD (Brisbane) steel fabrication work to reinforce spring towers and chassis plus steel bash plates for steering and gear box

Mapping Gear:
- Magellan Explorist XL GPS with Hema Outback Tourer mapping data
- CSI DGPS Max Differential GPS using Omnistar differential corrections (0.5m accuracy for mapping)
- Terratrip rally computer (for tyre calibrated distance measuring)
- ASUS 635n PDA (www.gpsoz.com.au) running TravRoute Copilot GPS navigation software with NAVTEQ data plus OziExplorer CE coupled with Hema's own Australia 4WD Raster Map Collection
- Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 tablet PC swivel-mounted on dash (work done by Global Satellite Phones and Data Communications
- Trimble TrimTrac GPS unit with GPS tracking via Phantomeye website and Google Earth, for head office ID of vehicle location and asset security

Other:
- Waeco 80L Fridge/Freeze
- Two fire extinguishers mounted next to rear seat
- 50L water bladder
- MaxTrax vehicle recovery ramps
- Tools, spares, first aid kit etc etc.