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

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

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.

Mark is a real super hero dad god bless his family

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

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

😱 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 🇿🇦

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 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽😀

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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....

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!!!!

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!

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…

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

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.

Awesome build excellent workmanship.

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.

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👌🏼

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

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

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

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

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.

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

LOVELY JOB

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

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

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

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 😃👍👍👍👍

What a thing, incredible build, congratulations.

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.

Probably the best looking tourer setup.

Very nice intro (good job on the Amarok graphics)

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??

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.

would you still use an amarok if you werent sponsored ? what would be your choice if you had to pay for the car out of your pocket ?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

spectacular.

shockingly awesome!

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

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

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

Very well thought out. Congrats

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

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...

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

how can you build the ultimate 4x4 with a vehicle that doesn't contain a low range gearbox??

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.

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.

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!

love it

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

How nice ! Can i ask where can i find that uppee control arms and the recovery points? Greatings

That would be really an expensive rig.

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

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

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

So, for those people that don't get massive discounts or better yet, free products, what was the complete build cost? I've watchedca few of these 'ultimate' builds and they're all the same, extremely heavily sponsored builds that the bloke in the street would have to mortgage his house for.

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

Mate, if i could have a ute, I'd have yours. This is a dream of mine to be able to do what you've done

Turned out awesome, does it come with transfer case?

Good onya Pat ! Nice to see something different.

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.

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👌👍

I want..... no, I NEED a keg setup in my canopy now. Guess the dogs are getting kicked out of the dog box!

Best build ever

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.

I have a 580 amarok and I cant imagine it being even longer :X

Was that the Net4x4 3.5 tonne GVM upgrade Pat ?

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

Love it. Where is it now you've gone to Ford?

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

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)

What a beast

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

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

SWEEEEET!!!

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?

Lifting it that high, don't you want to also lengthen the lower control arms in order to have more useable wheel travel and less angle binding of CVs? Are long travel IFS setups legal there?

great build mate . plz upgrade the rear diff . she may fold/ bend

Massively underestimated the battery capacity needed for all that, and running the inverter almost at capacity will lower the life expectancy of it and the batteries by years. Lucky he's getting it all free. Not to mention the fact that no one would buy an Amarok and do that, lucky it was sponsored, did it come with free bush recovery ??