The Trader Feedback

Hi all. We're just starting out, about to take 3 mths off (May-July) doing part of WA and NT (if we get that far in the time we have). Total newbies and a family of 5 - kids 11 down to 4. It seems from all we've read that the 2 vehicles of choice - we're towing a Jayco Swan - for off road in particular and outback in general, would be the Nissan Patrol (cheaper) and the Toyota Landcruiser, both diesel. We will probably sell the thing on our return (unless Julia falls in love with camping and the vehicle itself), as it seems wasteful to use such a specialised vehicle for dropping the kids off at school and doing the shopping. Given the price difference, is there any reason we shouldn't go with a Nissan Patrol, and if a Patrol, what recommendations around the 35K? Many thanks in advance, Michael and Julia.