The essential Mitsubishi Pajero accessories depend on how you use it, but a practical core list covers protection, breathing, power and storage: a snorkel, a bull bar and bash plates, upgraded suspension, a dual-battery system and a roof rack. Fit those well and you have a capable, comfortable tourer. Load the roof with everything and you’ll blunt the very ability you paid for — so choose with your payload in mind.
The practical core
- Snorkel: feeds cleaner, cooler air from roof height in dust and adds margin at shallow crossings — a South African favourite for gravel travel.
- Bull bar and bash plates: animal-strike protection up front and underbody armour for the sump, transfer case and fuel tank.
- Suspension upgrade: quality springs and shocks (Old Man Emu, Dobinsons, Tough Dog, Ironman) restore ride height and control once you add weight.
- Dual-battery system: a DC-DC charger keeps your starter battery isolated while running a fridge, lights and comms.
- Roof rack: from a South African brand like Front Runner, for light, bulky items — mount an awning, recovery boards or a rooftop tent.
For serious travel and touring
If you head further afield, add a long-range fuel tank (options run well past 140 litres on some models) to stretch your range between remote fills, all-terrain tyres for grip and sidewall strength, a set of drawers with a flat sleeping platform, a fridge, and recovery gear — a compressor, recovery tracks and a proper kinetic strap. A rooftop tent from a local maker such as Howling Moon turns the Pajero into a weekend base in minutes.
Watch your weight and roof loads
This is the honest part most accessory lists skip. Steel armour, a winch, a full fridge-and-drawer fit-out, water and roof gear add up fast, and payload on a loaded Pajero gets tight. Keep heavy items low and at floor level, reserve the roof for light gear, and respect the roof’s dynamic load rating — on many Pajero systems that’s around a light rooftop tent or a couple of bikes, not a stack of heavy boxes. A vehicle that’s over its limits doesn’t handle, brake or last the way it should.
Nice-to-haves
- LED driving lights aimed where you need them, not everywhere at once.
- A tow bar rated to the Pajero’s ~3,000 kg braked capacity.
- Seat covers and rubberised mats for family and dog duty.
- A UHF radio or comms for convoy travel in remote areas.
Building for the bush? Pair this with our guide to using a Pajero for off-road camping.
Frequently asked questions
What accessories should every Pajero owner fit first?
Start with the practical core: a snorkel, bull bar and bash plates, an upgraded suspension, a dual-battery system and a roof rack. These cover protection, breathing, power and storage for most owners.
Is a snorkel worth it on a Pajero in South Africa?
Yes, especially for gravel and dusty travel. A snorkel draws cleaner, cooler air from roof height and adds a safety margin at shallow water crossings. It’s one of the most popular Pajero upgrades locally.
Which suspension brands suit the Pajero?
Established 4×4 brands such as Old Man Emu, Dobinsons, Tough Dog and Ironman are popular choices. Upgraded springs and shocks restore ride height and control once you add bars, drawers and touring weight.
How much weight can I put on a Pajero roof?
Less than most owners expect. Dynamic roof-load ratings on many Pajero systems suit a light rooftop tent or a couple of bikes — not heavy boxes. Keep heavy gear low in the vehicle and the roof for light items.
What accessories help turn a Pajero into a tourer?
A long-range fuel tank, all-terrain tyres, a dual-battery and fridge setup, a drawer system with a sleeping platform, recovery gear and a rooftop tent are the key additions for extended travel.