so much negativity jeez. definitly not the most raw or affordable build, but that's the point. Nowhere in the title does it say budget or affordable, so dont treat it as anything like that. It's a culmination of years of offroading and colaboration between many companies. Although having a beer keg and a projector is way over the top, who cares. its his choice and if you got offered this opportunity there's no way you'd say no lol. Instead of commenting negativly out of spite or envy or just disgust at how expensive/over the top it is, just be happy for him lol. it's a pretty sick rig and who cares if the Amarok isnt the most capable, or affordable. at least its not another bloody 79 build. I think pat would be just as keen to go camping in a 1986 MQ with an old swag, as he would be with this. Get off your high horse and just let people enjoy this country how they want to. it's not your concern and it never was. Pat's just taken the time to share his build, which sounds pretty good to me. Just my 2 cents :P

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will, you read my mind mate. Pretty funny you said I'd be just as happy in an 86 MQ with a swag. I've actually got a 1975 G60 Patrol and get just as much joy from that! Appreciate your comments. Cheers, Pat

@frenchys_prospecting

Жыл бұрын

Right? It’s a dream build. Not a budget wrecker conversion

this guy seems like a great dad, his young fella looked so stoked when he was recalling his old mans previous cars

Mark is a real super hero dad god bless his family

You know someone loves what he see’s when he can’t stop giggling 👍good stuff

Mark is freakingly unbelievable! I hope he and his family will have a wonderful life.

Great build, not because it was the perfect vehicle, but rather it was what you wanted. I read comments about no low range, not being a monster competition rock crawler, etc, however, those are other people's dream vehicle. This was about you and your desire. That is what makes it so great. My guess is that negative comments stem from a touch of envy. Congratulations and well done! Great video as well, not too much fluff and full of important details.

Great Build mate, all will be envious but happy with your Build. Nice to see the Great People behind the Build, Hats off to the Gentleman from Melbourne with His Family and taking His Daughter everywhere They Go, Such and Inspiring Family Doing a Fantastic Job.

What a beast. It takes vision (not just $$$) to push the envelope of what's possible with a platform in a coherent way (Amarok in this case). It's clear you've built it just the way you want so congratulations! (also really liked seeing the stories and people behind the build).

Mark, so much admiration brother in many ways. Stay strong.

What an incredible build! I'm pretty much speechless. What an amazing achievement, and testament to the engineers, fabricators, designers etc. in the Aussie 4x4 industry (Okay the Germans did a bit). Everyone involved can be incredibly proud.

😱 OMGEEEEEEEE what a superb project!!! Thank goodness not another archaic 79 build wow this is just beautifully done. V6 Amarok over anything else any day! Thanks Pat! You’re awesome! 😎 From 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇦

Top video Pat, very interesting as always listening to someone reminiscing about their earlier years and adventures 👍 Thanks for sharing champ.

It's a dream coming true. As long as it is making you happy , than that's wonderful. Very creative on all the levels.I highly appreciated your recognition to every person who supported you and specially their story. This human touch took your video to the next level. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy it to the MAX ! Sincerely

One of the best rigs i've seen. Not to mention the beautifully narrated build history and cinematography. Just amazing!

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc! Much appreciated

So many negative comments... I just liked watching it for the unique build.. who cares if it isn’t your ultimate 4x4... everyone has different tastes and likes...good job Pat... done well mate

Wow wow wow, That is the ultimate Aussie original 4wd that has the best features and set up that anyone would never dream of. good onya mate, pure awesome.

Wow! Geez Pat, that is without a doubt THE best set up Amarok I've ever laid eyes on! Congrats on achieving your ultimate rig 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽😀

Congrats on a super build, enjoy! Amarok offers the best ride as well.

Have owned a few Amaroks, but this made me drool. What a great build! Can’t wait to see it perform in the Bush.

Awesome build excellent workmanship.

you sir have given us so much of your time n this build is clearly unbeleiuvable congratulattions big time

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

Truly the best I have seen till date...🍻 from 🇮🇳

Great episode Pat...what a beast! I think the compromise with a touring trucks is weight against comfort, its such a personal thing. You have nailled this one!!!!

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vik! I've also been to the town named after you in Iceland. Bet you've never heard that before ;)

makes sense, the Amarok is the best tourer for comfort and power thats for sure, good place to start

Graham very impressed with this series and really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work looking forward to your next series....

What an beautifull rig Pat some really cool features love the coffee and beer ser up

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane! Appreciate it mate

I love this one, what a car Pat. You are an inspiration

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Azza!

@rubiconazza

4 жыл бұрын

@@PatCallinans4X4Adventures 👍

This is a really cool build. Special mention to Camp King, who smashed it out of the park with the canopy build and fit out. You should be very proud of what you have achieved. I am now aware of your company/brand and philosphy.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

Жыл бұрын

Indeed they did!

Bet you can't operate the app to see how much beer is in the keg after a hot, hard day. :) Thanks for opting for Australian manufacture where possible.

Awesome video I really enjoyed it. One of the best rigs I ever seen 👌🏾

A Yank here from out West, Wyoming to be exact. I was in Oz for 6 months a few years ago. Saving up to go back. I didn't get a chance to do any exploring, as I was busy helping a mate move things out to a second station on the Darling river, 20 miles below Tilpa. I was also up at Brewarnia, on a station there. Wonderful people, and a great country!

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

Жыл бұрын

It's a small world! I'm the builder of the Amarok, and I went to primary school in Brewarrina, and my dad was the school principal. Or perhaps Headmaster in US speak. Beautiful country indeed

@wildmongols

Жыл бұрын

@@PatCallinans4X4Adventures I was working for Don Macdonald, of Macdonald Wool. His building is just on the edge of town, as you're leaving Dubbo, on the right, before the airport. He was over here shearing sheep in the 80s, and I had an extra bedroom. 35 years later, he calls me up, and wants to know if I'd like to come to Australia, and help him move. He has a place between Dubbo and Orange. Put me in a 24 ft flatbed truck, and I had never driven through a round a bout before! Other driver's got a little excited! I'm driving on the wrong side of the road, in a 24 ft truck. Lots of good memories.

Now I know what real jealousy feels like! I drive the same Amarok, but none of the extras. I want this when I grow up…

Very well thought out. Congrats

What a thing, incredible build, congratulations.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee!

@lukeasher179

3 жыл бұрын

@@PatCallinans4X4Adventures What a great looking rig Pat. Give us a ball park figure of the final build price including the vehicle too. Can't wait to see where you take this thing

shockingly awesome!

Mate,, I could feel your excitement through the whole vid!!! Your a bloody legend mate haha.. Am Absolutely in love with your Ultimate 4x4!!! Bloody Fantastic!!! Though I would hate to think of the cost of the build!! For interest sake I and I reckon every other 4x4 enthusiast on the planet would love to see an itemised cost tally of the build so we can also dream big 😃😃😃👍👍👍 Well done mate!! You are surely proud as punch!! Haha 😃👍👍👍👍

This is so much more pleasing then the good ol 79 series tourer spec dream builds.

Love all these comments about the no low range from people who clearly have never driven an amarok. I have come from patrols all my life and can still do everything in my no low range Amarok I did in my patrol it's all about line choice. Awesome build mate also people are forgetting your creating a touring 4x4 not a comp spec winch truck.

@nickwebb6810

4 жыл бұрын

Try towing 3.5 ton off road without low range....sorry forgot the "anorak" cant tow that much on level tarmac

@viktorb9022

3 жыл бұрын

​@@nickwebb6810 You can have AWD or 4WD in the Amarok. When its the 4WD with low-range and rear-diff-locker, the "4" in "4Motion" is red. The auto-transmission Amaroks, like the one in the video, always have the AWD system, so I dont understand why he choosed this instead of manual with low-range & diff-lock. However, I think you can tow 3.5 tons easily with all Amaroks. Its just a safety restriction and also I guess they want you to buy the auto...

LOVELY JOB

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

The keg! That’s the coolest thing I’ve seen on a 4x4 🤣

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha - it's a thing of beauty

Very nice intro (good job on the Amarok graphics)

If only we had this level of custom modification available in Fiji. I’ve got a 550 Amarok and this has inspired me to get some mods done when things get back to normal. Nothing up to this level but I definitely want to do it once and do it right here and get the details done properly as you have done here. Cheers from F1J1 Pat, all the best to all the other 4WD’ers doing it tough out there at the moment. Things will get better we just have to be willing to guts it out. God bless mate.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks champion! I'll have to float it over to your beautiful island some day!

@noworriesimfijian

4 жыл бұрын

Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures.... cheers Pat. yeah that would be great if you ever made it over. would show you around some of the beautiful mountain treks we have inland. There are number of Rok owners here but not in the same numbers as your Hiluxes, Rangers, Prada’s, Landcruisers 79 series, 100 series, 200 series, Navarras, D Maxes and BT 50s. Amarok probably have the smallest segment of the market. But everyone who has one wouldn’t trade them for love or money.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the Aussies don’t mess around when building their 4x4’s. Fingers crossed I win the Euromillions tonight 😆 straight back down under❤️ beautiful build mate👌🏼

love it

Love it.

Good onya Pat ! Nice to see something different.

spectacular.

Probably the best looking tourer setup.

That’s an awesome ride mate !! Keen to build one like that now.

The V6 580 is a fantastic product. By far the best to drive and makes so much power. If you have one look after it they won't be made anymore as VW's next Amarok will be Ford based. Full time 4WD is also a bonus.

What a beast, hopefully see more of these on the road. Do you still have it and will we see it in any of your TV shows??

man itd be so nice to have an unlimited budget to play with hehe 😎😎 love the build!

Coffee & beer, first time jealous of a set up !! Great stuff 🍻🍻🍻

@davidharden8469

4 жыл бұрын

I honestly couldn't care less about beer and coffee. What a waste of space and money on a 4WD vehicle.

Guy walks into the VW dealership and says 'I'll have the Pat Callinan thanks'.

What a beast

I have the same coffee maker in my kitchen but in UK it is not breville but sage barista in silver :)

oo, i get it..so all you need to do to the VW truck is toss all the stock parts in the bin, except the badge. then simply lengthen the the frame and drive shaft and add a heap of custom parts.

@boymeetsbush8232

3 жыл бұрын

You got it. And drop a load full of cash.

So that's where my insurance money goes lmao. Lol this is ridiculous, ridiculously awesomely nuts. Wait till I show the misses the coffee machine idea and hhhmmm I wonder can I get Bundy in a keg? Bloody amazing what can be done, well done Pat Callaghan and everyone who worked on ur 4wd.

thank you for great dream detail tour thank you for detail video if win lotto can have dream tour take around Australia

fucking epic, don't know how I missed this at the show or haven't heard of it until now!

Tried the keg setup on a recent trip and learnt the hard way. Unpasteurised beer does not like the hot temps under a canopy.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Ouch, that's nasty. Love the taste of unpastuerised, but definitely want to kill the bugs with the commercial stuff in this application

SWEEEEET!!!

Wish you’d made a vid like this back when you had the 550

Fresh beer and coffee are an amazing idea. Not sure I've ever fantasized about having a heater in Australia though. Maybe air conditioning would be nice. I can definitely see the European influence on this idea.

good to see the Amarok requires less mods than a 79 series........

@tommyinoz2100

4 жыл бұрын

I think a 79 will go strong in 15-20 years, while the amarok is on the scrapyard. these things are braking down after a few years in Europe, without this abusive driving, so what would you expect in this environment?

@elix9099

3 жыл бұрын

@@tommyinoz2100 prove that the majority of them are braking down after 10 years

@blaedhunter-carter4148

3 жыл бұрын

@@elix9099 this guy is full of it I know plenty of people with old high k’s amaroks and my amarok is a 2012 had her since new and never had an issue, been all well abused and still going strong

Good to see something different and soo much better than the farm trucks people seem to love for some reason.

Interesting watch Pat, some great inspiration there. You have managed to change my mind on the whole #DualCabUte scene. Will still keep my old 1HZ minimalist approach and keep it simple... Thanks for sharing, get to see some great Aussie companies there too.

Looking forward to see the Bushwakka awning and your thoughts on it !

"The problem with Landcruser 79s is you need to modify them" ...... Then he goes and builds a whole new chassis on his VW

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't have to change the wheel track though , or put in coils or Apple Carplay or an auto transmission for $25K...

@michaeldemasi1984

3 жыл бұрын

Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures why would you need an auto transmission? It’s an overland vehicle, not a daily city driver

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeldemasi1984 I agree, a manual would have been my preference. At the time of the build, the V6 was only available in auto. Not anymore though

@markcottierkw950

3 жыл бұрын

@@PatCallinans4X4Adventures Changing it to a manual is the next project 😄😄👍👍

Good job. Congrats Mate!!!!!!!!!! 👌👌😎👍👍😍😍

Nice Work!

Ahhh otis one of the original 4wd action rigs. A lengend in its own right. It should be put the museum next to milo. Btw mark is a top bloke i hope he gets a lot of work and recognition his way. And congratulations on the new truck I'm a Hilux fan but I'm loving that Rok👌👍

@colinevans3285

4 жыл бұрын

Hazardbone 4wd monthly it was back then

Australia is weird; many things are illegal yet modifying the chassis is allowed!

I remember when that Unimog was for sale in Darwin, that was a while back.

I would really like to see the full retail cost of the build, parts and materials, value for money is still a key criteria for most, that said i would really like to win this truck

Insane! Now imagine you would add Seikel Portals Axles :D

You know what I would love to see someone (a 4WD builder) do, just once? Is put together a build and make the fullest effort to explain things in a way that someone with no experience can actually learn from it, they could always edit the video twice and release two videos, one including breakdown of all the jargon and acronyms and the other one excluding all that for the experienced 4WD owners / mechanics to enjoy.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Good point. being in the industry for the past 20 years, you tend to do this as second nature. My apologies, because my who reason for being is to inform, and to not scare people off with weird 'industry only' jargon. I'll keep this in mind

@BushmanAOD

4 жыл бұрын

@@PatCallinans4X4Adventures cool thanks, it was just a generalisation across all of information platforms not just your channel, as I often find ''for beginners'' type posts / videos where the narrator etc still doesnt break it down for newbies like myself. cheers

great build, from Sedona Arizona, Have fun, safe travels

Best build ever

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@nathanvalentine7071

3 жыл бұрын

@@PatCallinans4X4Adventures will you be doing a breakdown on set up cost from each supplier?

Turned out awesome, does it come with transfer case?

Just awesome, unfortunately I’ll have to win the lotto as this set up wouldn’t be cheap.

Nice

This video made me want to move to Australia just because of the pricing of 4x4s and accessories compared to here in South Africa

Looks good as a show vehicle, waste of money to use it as 4x4. Wondering where will camping gear will fit.

I'd love to upgrade to a v6 amarok one day. Dead right about the strong chassis and large frame. Hence being one of the most popular sprint cars for the SA ambulance service.

I love what you’ve done. I’m going to go against the tide and say what the hell is a coffee machine and beer keg doing in a 4WD. Are you intending to do trips Vaucluse or Toorak? That aside it looks great. Of course a bigger roof top tent for two would be nice as well but otherwise WOW what a machine. Now how much is all this worth ?

My old farm bus the gu td42 ute (stock standard) has taken me around aussie a few times and just recently a trip for pt headland to Brisbane (WA to QLD)

In South Carolina, I don't have any inspections let alone an engineer inspection. That's wild.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

I'm moving over tomorrow. Shame Donald just banned immigration, like today! ;)

That would be really an expensive rig.

That kegerator is out of control. This guy is too old for that! Awesome build. Life goals

Hang on, you added a 650mm extension of the chassis, with all of the compromises on manuverability, handling and weight, to fit a beer keg in? Very cool build in lots of ways, but you've gone a solid step down in my books. And I'd be impressed if you got any change out of $100,000 for the build, after the Amarok...

@LVNITUPM8

4 жыл бұрын

Try over 150k last I heard the canopy alone was 60k

@davvidsm

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, wow....

God bless his family and him

I enjoyed watching this build thanks Pat 👊🏼. If I have to build one, what cost are we talking about pls? Let’s say just the basics - with empty canopy but same mechanical mods as yours.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

I think around $30K could have you sorted, plus the vehicle cost

What’s the point of going away? you’re bringing your home with you. A good 4wd trip in my opinion is swags set up around a campfire and fold out chairs enjoy a few beverages with your mates but hey if it makes you sleep at night why not. The point is that you don’t have to spent fancy money on a fancy car to get you to the bush and back.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree that this project is massively unnecessary and incredibly fun at the same time. This wasn't me telling everyone that they should want to do this, it was more of an experiment to try and build something resembling 'my' Ultimate 4X4. And as someone who is just as happy to roll out a swag out the back of my stock 1975 G60, it's nice to have both extremes. It's kind of like going to your favourite greasy burger joint one week, and going to a 5 star restaurant the next.

@deifor

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you're jealous of the beer bar.

@loganfishing2959

4 жыл бұрын

Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures i understand this wasn’t meant to backlash anyone here i was just presenting my opinion on the matter haha, you’ve got your self an extreme road rig however anyone could do the same with a 2nd hand car

@loganfishing2959

4 жыл бұрын

Hatuey McFarland that beer bar is a mint idea

@jasonwetere5631

3 жыл бұрын

@@PatCallinans4X4Adventures on the money bloke 👍😎

Great to see something a bit different and full points for actually engineering and showing a bit of the process, noone does that, they throw 35's on a GU as a "budget build" an worry that the flares may not be legal! How the trans temps though? Did you add a cooler? I imagine the torque converter builds up a bit of heat on sand with all that weight and no low range?

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, appreciate your thoughts mate. A trans cooler is definitely on the cards as we continue to modify the rig.

Pat, i hope you arent taking all the negative comments to heart. There are so many wankers on here giving you shit for what?! You bloody earned that 4wd, you enjoy it!

Wow Mate one impressed that is a weapon

A amarok for off-roading? Can’t wait to overheat on that transmission

@peterbarber7613

4 жыл бұрын

Thirdy Edano.It's proberbly got an external transmission cooler

@peixinho1973

4 жыл бұрын

Here in Germany the Amaroks spent more time in workshop than on the road. So many issues.... not only trans or engine, but the smaller things that really bother. Window motors or better said the small plastic pieces on the mechanism that brake and leave you without a electric window, the electric seat adjusters etc. . It is built with a VW Golf Spirit. And that doesn´t combine with offload reliability. Sorry, but Toyota or Nissan is the way to go.

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

@@peixinho1973 there in Germany, you don't actually have deserts to drive across, and thousands of miles of corrugations. I've never had window or plastics issues on my seven Amarok's, but have driven them cross-country. The chassis on an Amarok eats any other dual cab for breakfast, so to compare it with a monocoque Golf shows a lack of engineering and off-road knowledge

@davidharden8469

4 жыл бұрын

@@peixinho1973 28:07: he's clearly biased against Toyotas. For a Golf 4x4? (smh)

@viktorb9022

3 жыл бұрын

I dont get these comments. You can have the Amarok with manual transmission and traditional 4WD with a diff-locker in the rear. So your choice... of course you dont want the auto with AWD for offroading.

Great video Pat and an absolute beast you have built. Wouldnt mind a drive of it, fancy lending it out? Haha

@PatCallinans4X4Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

I would, but that's probably not legal at the moment ;)

It would appear Pat is very busy or doesn't read this forum as he has not responded to any comments. I have a few questions. What is the GVM and GCM before and after the mods? What is the build price? as I am looking at a chopped 200 series and would like to compare my options. Is Adelaide the only place that can convert the Amaroks? Can you put a boat loader and tiny on top after the conversion? It is a beautiful build and some great ideas. I just think there could of been better use of space in the back.