I'm loving your videos. Seeing all your outdoor adventures from way over here in South Africa makes me really looking forward to my next 4X4 adventure in my V6! Would love to do a trip or 2 through Australia on day. I also like how you educate on the history of the places you visit. 👍
Guys, I see pat is using the Drifta camp oven/ charcoal setup, I bought similar from the Drifta site (hence the name on the bag), they have everything including the kitchen sink.
Err, the Patrol has a transmission brake as the park brake. IF you are in 4WD, then applying the park brake, which is a drum and shoe system on the rear of the transfer case, and so clamps the tailshaft from turning. Because of 4WD the rear and front shafts are connected or locked. Therefore both front and rear wheels are clamped. Assuming, you ARE in 4WD AND front hubs are LOCKED!
Hi Pat great videos Just a couple of questions I was on Hill bit wet and found the only I could stop going backwards was put against the bank And also can you pull backwards on wiinch rope without spoiling in like a drag chain What would you recommend
You should never tow with the winch rope. You are only relying on the working condition of the brake mechanism in the winch, which do not like to be shock loaded or jerked. Even positive stop worm and wheel style winches can suffer mechanical failure from shock/jerk loads. Similarly, when winching OUT under load, ie lowering back down a hill, it is only the brake mechanism that is stopping you from run away free spool.
The one i the video doesn't - but it does have an eight speed box and Hill Descent Control. But VW has just released a V6 with low range in the past few months, which has lower gearing than any other dual cab on the market. BTW the manual 4-cylinder has always had low range
Nice video series. You do know that placing a bag on the winch cable has no effect at all. If that cable lets go it’s very very scary and that little bag will make absolutely no difference.
What's the story with those wanker (ahhh, sorry, I mean "fog") lights? They seem to have a mind of their own!!! Sometimes the left one comes on at a random time...other times it's the right hand one. Also, at around the 33 minute mark......why are those Patrol jockeys not bothering with seatbelts???
They're directional lights Bill, so they follow where you point the steering wheel. Would I like them to be on permanently? Ahh, yes. You're only person number 400000044 who has commented on them. ;)
It's all good running through the bush on the tracks but I see you don't care really about the bush and I don't see anybody fixing those tracks you lot wreck four-wheel drives now for a lot of people can't get through think about it a little bit
So much to see and do. Great video, Thanks
I'm loving your videos. Seeing all your outdoor adventures from way over here in South Africa makes me really looking forward to my next 4X4 adventure in my V6! Would love to do a trip or 2 through Australia on day. I also like how you educate on the history of the places you visit. 👍
Thanks Herman, much-appreciated mate. We'd love to have you visit when the world gets back on its wheels again!
A great vid and location. Thanks for sharing. Steve 🇦🇺
Nice trucks, I love the Amarok!!
Guys, I see pat is using the Drifta camp oven/ charcoal setup, I bought similar from the Drifta site (hence the name on the bag), they have everything including the kitchen sink.
Another magnificent video Pat!!!! keep up the magnificent work
Thanks mate!
Err, the Patrol has a transmission brake as the park brake. IF you are in 4WD, then applying the park brake, which is a drum and shoe system on the rear of the transfer case, and so clamps the tailshaft from turning. Because of 4WD the rear and front shafts are connected or locked. Therefore both front and rear wheels are clamped. Assuming, you ARE in 4WD AND front hubs are LOCKED!
awesome video mate!
Thanks a lot!
Love the video.. but I thought that the Amarok doesn't have low-range. I believe that is one of the things that separates it from the other Utes.
All manual models have low range, just not the auto's
Hi Pat great videos
Just a couple of questions
I was on Hill bit wet and found the only I could stop going backwards was put against the bank
And also can you pull backwards on wiinch rope without spoiling in like a drag chain
What would you recommend
You should never tow with the winch rope. You are only relying on the working condition of the brake mechanism in the winch, which do not like to be shock loaded or jerked. Even positive stop worm and wheel style winches can suffer mechanical failure from shock/jerk loads. Similarly, when winching OUT under load, ie lowering back down a hill, it is only the brake mechanism that is stopping you from run away free spool.
Hey Pat, will you be going back to Amarok with the new one coming out at end 2022?
I wonder if that wreck of a recovery would have been covered for your average Joe by Club 4X4?
Yep, I'd say so
I thought the v6 Amarok doesn't have a low range
I don't think it does. It seemed to do admirably on those tracks without it though.
It has a very low geared first gear.
The one i the video doesn't - but it does have an eight speed box and Hill Descent Control. But VW has just released a V6 with low range in the past few months, which has lower gearing than any other dual cab on the market. BTW the manual 4-cylinder has always had low range
Is that hilux that had a tree on it from your show? Apparently it was
No mate, but we published it on our magazine socials Unsealed 4X4
Nice video series. You do know that placing a bag on the winch cable has no effect at all. If that cable lets go it’s very very scary and that little bag will make absolutely no difference.
My 4wd life would be so much different if instead of my spending every dollar if I can get everything sponsored barring my own excreta of course!
Fix ya fog lights haha
They're directional and point to where you're going
What's the story with those wanker (ahhh, sorry, I mean "fog") lights? They seem to have a mind of their own!!! Sometimes the left one comes on at a random time...other times it's the right hand one.
Also, at around the 33 minute mark......why are those Patrol jockeys not bothering with seatbelts???
They're directional lights Bill, so they follow where you point the steering wheel. Would I like them to be on permanently? Ahh, yes. You're only person number 400000044 who has commented on them. ;)
@@PatCallinans4X4Adventures Cheers Pat. Dunno why I didn't think of that.......
Farquhar camp it's a great spot don't tell to many Pat shhhh
I'll keep it on the down-low Paul ;)
It's all good running through the bush on the tracks but I see you don't care really about the bush and I don't see anybody fixing those tracks you lot wreck four-wheel drives now for a lot of people can't get through think about it a little bit
Stop talkin shit about Nissans.....