Whoah, c’mon now, he looked like he put rubber chair feet on either end of that bad boy. That has to have cost at least $1.00 so to not damage the $10k pneumatic poptop.
@@Riky996 The majority of people are not comfortable being on camera, especially for the first time. Even go compare Ronny's early videos to new ones, quite the difference.
This guy has thought of just about everything. The only thing that’s missing is solar panels on the roof . This guy can go to remote places for months on end with this impressive set up . Well done mate , a truely awesome build👍
Did anyone notice the drive shafts are protected inside torque tubes and the trailing arms conect to those tubes for axle articulation. The ultimate non binding geometry.
@@kazykamakaze131 either you misread my comment or missed something from the video. But anyways it was a joke about him welding his rim instead of changing his spare out...
@@will4real58 There is no "misread" nor misunderstood as you said very little, this is why I pointed out the crane at the back. No one can read your mind and can only read the information that is provided.
It's in the video, he said the only time he really used the welder was to weld the rim, so he took the extra time to weld the rim instead of just using the spare, which is what I jokingly lined out, didn't think I'd have to spell it out. Lol usually indicates a joke
@@will4real58 I never said he didn't say that, again read what is being said as I am questioning your reading capability now. Have you ever thought that your comment could have been taken in a different tone of humor or does your intelligence only stretch in one dimension? Do you not understand that since there is no emotions portrayed in comments that there is multiple ways then to read a comment?
That was an awesome modified! Whilst it has the aerodynamic capability of a double garage, I bet you the list of people that would love to own it would be almost as long as the mod list. The owner seems like a real level headed kinda bloke... Nice truck all round!
The showed a clip of him backing it into his “shop” which was a commercial sized enormous storage shop ;..I paused and. Noticed not only the new KTM 690 on the back of the rig but the amount of toys and equipment in thst shop!!?? 😳 yeah he does well.
It's fun seeing Ronny get all excited. "How much does this winch weigh?!" "You have a desalination plant...on board??" "Did you say a 6,000 inverter??"
He says it’s to run his stick welder but there are far better and cheaper options in my opinion , like Ready Welder ( this would/will be my choice) or Premier Power Welder.....
Swedish viewer here. Started watching your channel for the "modified" episodes, and stayed for them and the rest. Please don't stop making them. It's the only way to see peoples rigs in detail that would otherwise not be possible.
The best thing about this clip Ronny - you’ve finally featured a truck - that is actually a truck - that can be called a truck !! 😆 Now this, for all those others who call their Patrol, their Cruiser, their Hilux or their Navara a truck - THIS is a truck. Well done Ronny, great clip mate and great touring setup. Only 1 thing though Ronny, please stop calling it a ‘hood’, it’s a bonnet mate here in Oz 😆😉👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
As Tatra is from where this wehicle got some ideas
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@@altergreenhorn I doubt that really. Unimog's performance is based on extremely flexible frame while Tatra trucks are just the opposite, even back in the days when those were the similar weight range as the Unimog (Tatra 805)
What many always forget to mention is that the Unimog can be used as an actual workshop at any time and anywhere. You can use all air pressure power tools (they are even cheaper to buy than the electricity-based ones). So you can restore your car in the middle of nowhere if you want and you don't run out of fuel :)
The 1300/1700 is just the horsepower, the 1700 runs a turbo und intercooler setup. The 1300 L with the 3250mm wheelbase is by far the most common, because that is the one the german military uses. I live about 40km from where these where build and about 10km from where the current model is build. If you are in the area, you should check out the unimog museum in Gaggenau. But don´t expect much offroading in Germany, expect for designated offroad parks.
A U1500 and U1700 are similar and older agricultural versions. The U1300L and U1700L are off road chassis. Also older but the U1300L is a 7.5T normally with 6 bolt axles and the U1700L is about 11t with 10 bolt axles. Sooooo many different versions. His engines basically changes his model to a U1550L37-240. The OM 366 LA is actually a 5.9L turbo intercooled engine which for fire service had up to 240hp and about 660lbft but tuning can get a bit more. First gear is 13:1 and low range is 5.76:1. Axle is probably 5.31:1 but could be 6.53 also.
U 1700 is by far and away the most common in Oz cos the Oz Army is offloading nearly their entire fleet of some 1800 vehicles and there weren't many Mogs in Oz on the road before these auctions.
Wow! What a truck. Yep, we can call it a truck, officially without concern. I used to build expensive toys for rich people - they would either never get used or they'd be abused. This is clearly different - a total passion project for sure, used and loved. I could always tell a lot about my customers based on how they cared for their stuff. All the comments about him being a spoiled rich kid - well, looks like he's a Hospitality exec - if you've ever managed anyone or anything - well, he's earned it. I'd love to have such a capable vehicle - my only fear is that the threshold for trouble is so high, once you are IN TROUBLE - you're doomed! A unimog is on my list - but a 78 series once we can get em here in the states will probably come first unless just the right one comes along :D Thanks for another great episode Ronny!
On the upside, you can easily just tow another vehicle as a spare. Or a house, and just decide you want to live wherever you get into trouble. I used to live in New Guinea, and there's a story there of trying to connect two villages by road. The problem was that one of the villages was full of folks who had never seen a Jeep. Each village started cutting a track towards the other, with the distant one using only a description of a Jeep, and a description of the kind of track it used. The end result was a trail with each wheel line taking different paths. Sometimes one wheel track was twenty feet higher than the other. Sometimes a little further apart. Now the story goes that they solved the problem by just cutting two poles and carrying a Jeep to the next village to drive it around for a bit so everyone could see what they were dealing with. But I'm an Australian, and any story like that can be taken with a grain of salt but I always wonder why people don't consider pulling things apart and moving them in more manageable chunks when they become inconsolably stuck. But then, I'm an Australian, so that might be bullshit as well :)
@@freedomrider266 Seriously... U can not believe he said 'budget', as if this is a simple rig. There is a thoughtful variety of practicality in this rig, in place of comfort, that there is not many like it.
Ive watched a heap of these modified eps and they are good BUT this episode absolutely blew me away. Each part of the truck was amazing. I really love the projector, the welder, the slide through cabin, the twin queens beds. i think this is the climax of touring trucks. this is amazing.
Yep, a dream vehicle. I had an old unimog when I lived in Germany. Now I live in Utah and drive a very civilized LR4 (disco4) luxury. Unimogs are in a league of their own.
Awesome Ronny, I drove these in the Army and we went everywhere, only the softest deepest mud gave reason to use the winch. Nothing ever broke, and the off road capabilities were great. Weak point always was the tyres.
That's why as soon as I got my Mog I changed out the tyres to Michelins with the Hutcheson run flats with bead locks. I am rather jealous of the CTIS and tractor tyres though. Best thing I ever did was add the low range box. 8 speeds below about second gear.
@@philbox4566 the overdrive option would be handy to I imagine, giving u a little more topend fort he highway... Would these trucks do over 100...?? I imagine the portals wouldn't like it...?? Cheers for any info
@@jesusiskingamen1026 Portals can handle it. Just have to make sure that the correct oil is used and the levels are always topped up. Keep the moisture out of the portals and you'll be fine. Mind you, the portals are pressurised so that's a plus when going deep through the water. Reminds me, I have to raise those breathers of mine.
Great video Ronny its always good to give folks a peek at just what a Unimog is capable of! I have a German Military 1300L and I collect a restore M series US military trucks and we have gone on trail rides with other members of our club, lots of military Jeeps and other M series 6x6 trucks dueces etc. We were driving up this small mountain on a road that was still all there it had a couple very small holes in it but really nothing when we got to the top you would have thought we climbed Mt Everest lots of the guys with the American trucks were locked in 6 wheel drive and the jeeps were in low range 4x4 and they were hoping that we never went anything as rough as that was. One of the guys asked me what gear I ran my Unimog in through the "rough" stuff and I told him I stayed in 3rd gear and never even thought about using 4 wheel drive. One word of advice is that if YOU own a Unimog and you go 4 wheeling with other people (Unless there is another Mog there) you will be on your own in case you ever do get stuck, because there is not another vehicle that will ever get close to you!
Thanks Ronny, I really enjoyed checking out this epic rig. The reverse Osmosis water system would be a game changer. It would be rad to see a similar on the fly tyre inflation kit made for the average 4WD....
@@jarradmaate7883 If i had the need right now id sell the house and travel, in the future maybe, but its good to see other options apart from landcruisers/patrol and caravans.
The winch alone probably cost more than I spent for my 1st gen 4runner when I started my build. This guy might have benefited from watching Ronny’s segment on what you actually need to go 4 wheel driving. That being said the thing is pretty awesome he definitely thought of all the possibilities and has the cash flow to keep it operating.
This guy is for sure an engineer, a really good one who makes a killing. The bit at 31:30 is hilarious, casually mention having a welder, host pauses on that thought and has to know
Wow what an amazing machine, set up for rear passengers as well for a family. This has to be the best Mog I've ever seen, extremely well thought out. Amazing and beautiful!
For many, many years, my mantra has been ' If in doubt, Walk It Out'! Don't try an be a 'hero' and say 'Yeah, I should be able to do this.'. Thank you for sharing this Awsome Mog-mod!
This is the best overlander / camper vehicle I've ever seen. And trust me I've watched a shit ton of youtube videos. So far this is my favorite. What a rig....
Awesome work as usual, great rig Matt. Some really fantastic ideas, would be super cool for some ultra remote touring. Can certainly tell you were jealous of the rig Ronny
Ronno when we spoke in Moab I told you next time you came to the states I would take you to the Rockies I just put up a 30 minute video on my channel to show you exactly the track I was speaking of
Like that you went through everything and pulled out/ opened everything, very thorough. Thank for another great vid. Love this beast. For all those complaining. Get off your butts and go build or buy what you want.
Now THIS is the definition of NOT FUCKING AROUND! I was laughing throughout the whole video by how impressed i am with this rig! What an absolute weapon! Ronny, this thing makes our 79's look like fuckin Hyundai Excels mate! Best modified yet!
The presenter is ridiculous awkward and I kept thinking I’d switch off, but the vehicle is so interesting it’s got me completely hooked. The dude has thought of literally EVERYTHING. Absolutely every eventuality has been catered for.
I saw your comment the presenter probably thought he was just going to answer questions and wasn't in the mood to make a whole video by himself and perform
The best demonstration ever of how to cancel any "risk" that usually comes with an adventurous journey. Full control comes with a high grade of loneliness.
A old 4wd solid axle Toyota truck with a 22RE is the best doomsday/apocalypse truck. It's one of the easiest engines to work on, has minimal moving parts compared to a 6 or 8 cylinder, can run without water cooling, can run off of 83 octane equivalent fuels, can run on 2 cylinders, still very reliable over 300K miles.
And where is the proof that the Toyota truck can do what the Unimog can do? As long as nothing breaks and the Unimog runs, it is the better choice. Of course it is much more expensive to use, but also more comfortable than a real old truck.
Shtf you stand correct. But me, I'm a rich cut throat thief/robber/businessman/crony capitalist then I need to show me pissing power, and how else to do it best than to roll into town in a metallic red overlander setup costing half a mil or more.
I’d be interested to know more about the owner’s educational background & what previous technical experience he has. He appears to have a beautiful natural curiosity & intuition and has an endearing, humble personality. Obviously, he’s passionate about his incredible rig. He should be profoundly proud. My son graduated from The New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island. He’s a total car geek (In an adorable & impressive manner. He’s really a genius. ). This vehicle will blow his mind. My son’s future is bright & beautiful. I just wish he would let me into it. Don’t even get me started on his lego building skills. No kits needed. His imagination & spatial reasoning skills are exceptional & ever expanding. Some of his Lego creations were museum quality. I am super impressed with this man’s innovation, dedication & joy of life. He imagined it. He built it. Now, he is enjoying the fruits of his labor. Well done, sir. Well done.
That truck is like wearing animal print leggings and leather, it screams "NO I DON'T HAVE A DAYJOB AND I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK!". and on a deeply primal level we all envy his freedom.
From my view since early childhood (proudly owning some SIKU- and Matchbox-Models of a Unimog), the proportions of this version are p-e-r-f-e-c-t :) Too many people think `offroad` in the beginning, but then they totally overload their `Little Mog` by installing giant cabins with nonsense luxury inside... Ej ! This car is quite different, well done, Sir... I wish you a lot of miles, full of joy and fun !
Congratulations Matt. A superb effort and project. I see you and your Missus look to be sharing wonderful experiences together and I’m hopeful you bring some decent kids into the world because we sure need them right now. A question. I’m wondering if this is a lifelong type hobby like some or is it genuinely an insurance policy considering what appears to be an ever increasingly unpredictable and untenable world. Do you work in the typical daily grind or have you gone into your own business venture to afford what is a solid bit of kit amongst other things. Obviously generally speaking. I’m a little older but questions of adventure always arise when I see UNIMOGS. They are always associated with success in my mind and what part did the Unimog play in your own development. Well done for bringing us this fine chap and remarkably capable, any mission ready vehicle. Favourite video for quite some years.
When i seen this unimog, i made the Home Improvement Man-Grunt ""Har har har" All forms of the Tim Allen include: "UUUEEGGHH?!?!" "EELREEEE?!?!" "EELLROOO?!?!" "AAARRGHHROOO?!?!" "AAARRGHHREEE?!?!"
My favourite mods on my Mog are the Working group gears, tail gate lifter Air conditioning. I am very jealous of the CTIS though. Oh yes, my Michelin Tyres on the Hutcheson rims. I do like the tractor tyres on this one though. I gotta say that this truck is a magnificent machine. Score.
I just want a television series where they bring these fully modified American trucks, especially this UNIMOG, and bring it to the toughest roads in the world, such as Africa or the Jungle of Asia. Those are the places that can really test these modified monsters to the limit. We have seen 4x4 cars done that. But, what happens if we brought in a fully modified trucks such as the UNIMOG? Can it survive the muddy terrain, the harshness of the jungle and the steep climb? That's what I wanted to know. If there is one television series dedicated to doing that, I bet the ratings will be on the roof.
I did a 2 week solo hiking trip in the desert of Mexico and relied on my desalinator. I had a pump system which is a pain. I also brought a distilling pot I made for the campfire. Both systems produced about 1/2 liter per hour, and required almost continuous attention. A bit of a pain in the ass but do-able.
Pretty handy to have this thing as an apocalypse escape rig. So right about now lol. Awesome review on a very well awesome rig. Great job to the whole team.
Hey Ronny, have been binge watching your channel as I'd like to tour Australia as apart of my bucket list. Thank you for all the help and info for the newbies out there like me. I purchased an Isuzu Dmax and would love to see one on your Modified Episodes. Once again thanks mate for making all this info free and available to anyone!
Considering how much this cost, you could just rent a helicopter to get you there, and with the money left, you can ask them to build a small house on location. On each location :)
Good Lord! What a technological monster! Give me a 2 horsepower 1876 Studebaker all wheel wagon with roof canvas top tent & awning outfitted with the proper storage. No Bluetooth, no computers, no radios. No noisy petroleum powered smoke belching tank. Just two horses & a modified Conestoga wagon. I’d be perfect happy.
@blob blob Maybe because it's highly unusual for someone so young to own something so expensive that is generally used a plaything. I get your point, though...there are young and very successful people out there...just not that many.
@@TedKidd Almost all the work is done by UniDan in QLD. No cheap, but they know what they are doing. With that said, you can get a bare bone mog for around $20K thats onl done a few hundred Ks. So its a good project vehicle if you want to do it yourself...
@@TedKidd For sure, so much you can do with the platform. Have a quick look at www.unidan.com it's pretty impressive what they do with those trucks. I met the owner on Fraser Island at the start of the year, top bloke and he works on some huge trucks (8x8 oshkosh was there at the time).
Ronny... desalination, wow! 6k inverter, wow! Air columns, wow! Talk about a bugout rig! Well considered for sure... a midwestern guy living the AU dream it sounds?
I know if won the lotto i would be getting 2 of these hahaha. Definitely has a lot of money, i mean fuck he built a shed big enough to park it in with a 4m roller door.
I just sat here for 50mins straight shaking my head in disbelief at how awesome this thing is. Absolutely unbelievable! Thanks for sharing Ronny 👌
Imagine this but with tracks instead of wheels
Aye, with 4 mattracks. It'd be insane . . . . Well, more insane. A spectacular machine for sure 👌
Damn! I didn't realize it was 50 mins.. That's what happens with quality content
unimog!
Done a great neck workout there 🤙🏻
My kinda guy. $300k truck with a .10c wooden stick to hold up the bonnet.
Alan Livingston
And a 20c stick to hold up the pop up tent...
Whoah, c’mon now, he looked like he put rubber chair feet on either end of that bad boy. That has to have cost at least $1.00 so to not damage the $10k pneumatic poptop.
lmao, i thought i was the only one that noticed that. Truck is insane.
It did have duct tape on the ends though
Just got my channel started where I take trucks to the mountains and bag on em. Just wanna make some folks laugh.
I can't remember if I've been more jealous of a man before. What a project. Unbelievable
It's sick AF
True
Not a man till you've had a man
The guy has the personality of a potato tho...
@@Riky996 The majority of people are not comfortable being on camera, especially for the first time. Even go compare Ronny's early videos to new ones, quite the difference.
This guy has thought of just about everything. The only thing that’s missing is solar panels on the roof . This guy can go to remote places for months on end with this impressive set up . Well done mate , a truely awesome build👍
Just started my channel where I take trucks into the mountains and break em. I wanna make some people laugh.
@ Bush Truck Thanks mate I’ll subscribe to your channel.
So long as he doesn't run the engine for months on end---700km range won't last too long...
Maybe solar panels don´t work, for real, outside subtropic areas!!!!!
@@rolfbremberg5846 Nah, solar all through Germany and England. Not quite as much power per panel, but still fine
Did anyone notice the drive shafts are protected inside torque tubes and the trailing arms conect to those tubes for axle articulation. The ultimate non binding geometry.
Tatra run fully Independant torque tube spined suspension. Crazy stuff
I have no idea what this means but it sounds like I want it.
All Dakar trucks favor them.
@@Devourer221 Or Puch Pinzgauer (the same man behind)
@@Devourer221 exactly, Tatra was making backbone independent suspension all in tubes since 1923, but obviously swing axles weren't good for tire wear
Speechless and JEALOUS...that is a Swiss army knife on wheels...unbelievable
Thanks Ronny for pointing this video out in the livestream! I have a 1965 Unimog 404 myself :D Total rebuild with a diesel engine instead of petrol
You know your spare is heavy when it's easier to weld up the rim than using the spare lol.
He's got a crane at the back to lift it up and down, it's the same one he uses to load his bikes.
@@kazykamakaze131 either you misread my comment or missed something from the video. But anyways it was a joke about him welding his rim instead of changing his spare out...
@@will4real58 There is no "misread" nor misunderstood as you said very little, this is why I pointed out the crane at the back. No one can read your mind and can only read the information that is provided.
It's in the video, he said the only time he really used the welder was to weld the rim, so he took the extra time to weld the rim instead of just using the spare, which is what I jokingly lined out, didn't think I'd have to spell it out. Lol usually indicates a joke
@@will4real58 I never said he didn't say that, again read what is being said as I am questioning your reading capability now. Have you ever thought that your comment could have been taken in a different tone of humor or does your intelligence only stretch in one dimension? Do you not understand that since there is no emotions portrayed in comments that there is multiple ways then to read a comment?
That was an awesome modified! Whilst it has the aerodynamic capability of a double garage, I bet you the list of people that would love to own it would be almost as long as the mod list. The owner seems like a real level headed kinda bloke... Nice truck all round!
Hey bud how wealthy are you?
"Yes."
The showed a clip of him backing it into his “shop” which was a commercial sized enormous storage shop ;..I paused and. Noticed not only the new KTM 690 on the back of the rig but the amount of toys and equipment in thst shop!!?? 😳 yeah he does well.
It's fun seeing Ronny get all excited. "How much does this winch weigh?!" "You have a desalination plant...on board??" "Did you say a 6,000 inverter??"
Hoovestol I think 6k inverter is a bit much but hey if you have $ and want it......
He says it’s to run his stick welder but there are far better and cheaper options in my opinion , like Ready Welder ( this would/will be my choice) or Premier Power Welder.....
@@1966cambo I think the street-legal tractor tires are my favorite part.
Hoovestol I hear ya!
A lot of mog guys run ag tires, I am not sure how they wear on road though....would be interested to know.
@@1966cambo Not ware much at such low speeds
Swedish viewer here. Started watching your channel for the "modified" episodes, and stayed for them and the rest.
Please don't stop making them. It's the only way to see peoples rigs in detail that would otherwise not be possible.
What's surprising is that he actually drives it offroad it's not just for looks
The best thing about this clip Ronny - you’ve finally featured a truck - that is actually a truck - that can be called a truck !! 😆
Now this, for all those others who call their Patrol, their Cruiser, their Hilux or their Navara a truck - THIS is a truck.
Well done Ronny, great clip mate and great touring setup.
Only 1 thing though Ronny, please stop calling it a ‘hood’, it’s a bonnet mate here in Oz 😆😉👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I thought he sounded like a yank....I'm a yank lol
Maitre Mark I’ll let that one slide, you can have that ..... just 😆👍
@Maitre Mark No mate it's a 4by
💯 agree a ute is a ute
Hi guys, Mitas tires are from our country. We're glad to see it in Australia. Greetings from Czech Republic 😊
Glad to see they made it all the way to opposite side of the globe! Greetings from CZ too!
As Tatra is from where this wehicle got some ideas
@@altergreenhorn I doubt that really. Unimog's performance is based on extremely flexible frame while Tatra trucks are just the opposite, even back in the days when those were the similar weight range as the Unimog (Tatra 805)
@ Exactly, Tatra chasis is absolutely not flexing or stretching, thanks independent axles and central pipe
And the Unimog comes from Germany and has been built by Mercedes since 1950.
Greetings from Canada.
What many always forget to mention is that the Unimog can be used as an actual workshop at any time and anywhere. You can use all air pressure power tools (they are even cheaper to buy than the electricity-based ones). So you can restore your car in the middle of nowhere if you want and you don't run out of fuel :)
The 1300/1700 is just the horsepower, the 1700 runs a turbo und intercooler setup.
The 1300 L with the 3250mm wheelbase is by far the most common, because that is the one the german military uses.
I live about 40km from where these where build and about 10km from where the current model is build.
If you are in the area, you should check out the unimog museum in Gaggenau.
But don´t expect much offroading in Germany, expect for designated offroad parks.
1300L 129HP, 1700L - 166HP.
Sort but this is incorrect. There’s a lot of differences between a U1300 and U1700
@@unidanengineering Good to know, but are you talking 435 U1700 or 437 U1700?
A U1500 and U1700 are similar and older agricultural versions. The U1300L and U1700L are off road chassis. Also older but the U1300L is a 7.5T normally with 6 bolt axles and the U1700L is about 11t with 10 bolt axles. Sooooo many different versions. His engines basically changes his model to a U1550L37-240. The OM 366 LA is actually a 5.9L turbo intercooled engine which for fire service had up to 240hp and about 660lbft but tuning can get a bit more. First gear is 13:1 and low range is 5.76:1. Axle is probably 5.31:1 but could be 6.53 also.
U 1700 is by far and away the most common in Oz cos the Oz Army is offloading nearly their entire fleet of some 1800 vehicles and there weren't many Mogs in Oz on the road before these auctions.
Wow! What a truck. Yep, we can call it a truck, officially without concern. I used to build expensive toys for rich people - they would either never get used or they'd be abused. This is clearly different - a total passion project for sure, used and loved. I could always tell a lot about my customers based on how they cared for their stuff. All the comments about him being a spoiled rich kid - well, looks like he's a Hospitality exec - if you've ever managed anyone or anything - well, he's earned it. I'd love to have such a capable vehicle - my only fear is that the threshold for trouble is so high, once you are IN TROUBLE - you're doomed! A unimog is on my list - but a 78 series once we can get em here in the states will probably come first unless just the right one comes along :D Thanks for another great episode Ronny!
On the upside, you can easily just tow another vehicle as a spare. Or a house, and just decide you want to live wherever you get into trouble. I used to live in New Guinea, and there's a story there of trying to connect two villages by road. The problem was that one of the villages was full of folks who had never seen a Jeep. Each village started cutting a track towards the other, with the distant one using only a description of a Jeep, and a description of the kind of track it used. The end result was a trail with each wheel line taking different paths. Sometimes one wheel track was twenty feet higher than the other. Sometimes a little further apart. Now the story goes that they solved the problem by just cutting two poles and carrying a Jeep to the next village to drive it around for a bit so everyone could see what they were dealing with. But I'm an Australian, and any story like that can be taken with a grain of salt but I always wonder why people don't consider pulling things apart and moving them in more manageable chunks when they become inconsolably stuck. But then, I'm an Australian, so that might be bullshit as well :)
@@craigkirby9202 very nicely put :)
“... driving over to Tassie”. I’m sure he meant that literally... 😳😳😳
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Beep beep.
I’m sure he pumps the psi up for that trip. 300 outta do’er.
The level of knowledge is intimidating! This is an awesome truck.
I have never wanted something more in my entire life
Great to see more of these low budget builds 😉
Sure...We could do this same rig in a weekend with a case of beer and only cost $ 5,000.00....
@@freedomrider266 Seriously... U can not believe he said 'budget', as if this is a simple rig. There is a thoughtful variety of practicality in this rig, in place of comfort, that there is not many like it.
@@freedomrider266 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ive watched a heap of these modified eps and they are good BUT this episode absolutely blew me away. Each part of the truck was amazing. I really love the projector, the welder, the slide through cabin, the twin queens beds. i think this is the climax of touring trucks. this is amazing.
When I win the lottery...
Ronnie, I would love to see an hour of this truck going through and over every kind of terrain. Regards from 🇨🇦
Yep, a dream vehicle. I had an old unimog when I lived in Germany. Now I live in Utah and drive a very civilized LR4 (disco4) luxury. Unimogs are in a league of their own.
Awesome Ronny, I drove these in the Army and we went everywhere, only the softest deepest mud gave reason to use the winch. Nothing ever broke, and the off road capabilities were great. Weak point always was the tyres.
That's why as soon as I got my Mog I changed out the tyres to Michelins with the Hutcheson run flats with bead locks. I am rather jealous of the CTIS and tractor tyres though. Best thing I ever did was add the low range box. 8 speeds below about second gear.
@@philbox4566 the overdrive option would be handy to I imagine, giving u a little more topend fort he highway... Would these trucks do over 100...?? I imagine the portals wouldn't like it...?? Cheers for any info
@@jesusiskingamen1026 With overdrive and fast axles you can get them to do over 100.
@@philbox4566 would it be worth it do u think or asking for trouble with the portals overheating...??
@@jesusiskingamen1026 Portals can handle it. Just have to make sure that the correct oil is used and the levels are always topped up. Keep the moisture out of the portals and you'll be fine. Mind you, the portals are pressurised so that's a plus when going deep through the water. Reminds me, I have to raise those breathers of mine.
Great video Ronny its always good to give folks a peek at just what a Unimog is capable of! I have a German Military 1300L and I collect a restore M series US military trucks and we have gone on trail rides with other members of our club, lots of military Jeeps and other M series 6x6 trucks dueces etc. We were driving up this small mountain on a road that was still all there it had a couple very small holes in it but really nothing when we got to the top you would have thought we climbed Mt Everest lots of the guys with the American trucks were locked in 6 wheel drive and the jeeps were in low range 4x4 and they were hoping that we never went anything as rough as that was. One of the guys asked me what gear I ran my Unimog in through the "rough" stuff and I told him I stayed in 3rd gear and never even thought about using 4 wheel drive. One word of advice is that if YOU own a Unimog and you go 4 wheeling with other people (Unless there is another Mog there) you will be on your own in case you ever do get stuck, because there is not another vehicle that will ever get close to you!
Thanks Ronny, I really enjoyed checking out this epic rig. The reverse Osmosis water system would be a game changer. It would be rad to see a similar on the fly tyre inflation kit made for the average 4WD....
Hands down the most impressive setup I’ve ever seen! What a beast! There’s not much out there that could stop it that’s for sure sure.
This rig should be mid 300k or higher, cost more than my actual house 😂 but still wouldn't hesitate to get one if I had the means for it.
Id pay 300k for it if i had the need.
Its forsalw on gumtree for 350 thousand
@@jarradmaate7883 If i had the need right now id sell the house and travel, in the future maybe, but its good to see other options apart from landcruisers/patrol and caravans.
Its for sale for 350k on unidans website
Yeah thats the way mate. Id do it on the future forsure. Ill stick to the patrol now
The winch alone probably cost more than I spent for my 1st gen 4runner when I started my build. This guy might have benefited from watching Ronny’s segment on what you actually need to go 4 wheel driving. That being said the thing is pretty awesome he definitely thought of all the possibilities and has the cash flow to keep it operating.
This has to be the most badass personal use vehicle I've ever seen.
This guy is for sure an engineer, a really good one who makes a killing.
The bit at 31:30 is hilarious, casually mention having a welder, host pauses on that thought and has to know
Ronny is really shocked by this unimog. Some of his face reactions are priceless
Wow what an amazing machine, set up for rear passengers as well for a family. This has to be the best Mog I've ever seen, extremely well thought out. Amazing and beautiful!
For many, many years, my mantra has been ' If in doubt, Walk It Out'!
Don't try an be a 'hero' and say 'Yeah, I should be able to do this.'.
Thank you for sharing this Awsome Mog-mod!
Sounds like a good engine pulling 8-9 ton fully loaded only using 25l per 100km,not much more than a LS Patrol..haha
This is the best overlander / camper vehicle I've ever seen. And trust me I've watched a shit ton of youtube videos. So far this is my favorite. What a rig....
Danm jaw almost hit the floor when he roiled out the old $25 kitchen cooker! Very cool build tho great vid Ronnie keep it up fella!
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Greetings from Germany! Those Unimogs have one major myth: they never get stuck!! Happy offroading!
$300k rig and a $25 watch. What a legend.
I’ve never seen Ronnie taken aback so many times. This is a great video. This is the coolest truck I’ve seen, but even Ronnie seems impressed.
Awesome work as usual, great rig Matt. Some really fantastic ideas, would be super cool for some ultra remote touring. Can certainly tell you were jealous of the rig Ronny
The Unimog is such a cool truck. I just like that there are enough scratches in the paint to show that it does get used like it is built for.
Ronno when we spoke in Moab I told you next time you came to the states I would take you to the Rockies
I just put up a 30 minute video on my channel to show you exactly the track I was speaking of
Wow, hats off to that fellow, its a whole lot of everything he wanted in a truck.
Unimog is the best 4X4 at least since 1951! And it will continue to be..
Like that you went through everything and pulled out/ opened everything, very thorough. Thank for another great vid. Love this beast. For all those complaining. Get off your butts and go build or buy what you want.
ISC Rigging pulley, will definitely be strong enough for your needs. Light enough as well!
Out of the stuff on this truck. The projector for movies made me the most jealous.
Now THIS is the definition of NOT FUCKING AROUND! I was laughing throughout the whole video by how impressed i am with this rig! What an absolute weapon! Ronny, this thing makes our 79's look like fuckin Hyundai Excels mate! Best modified yet!
The presenter is ridiculous awkward and I kept thinking I’d switch off, but the vehicle is so interesting it’s got me completely hooked. The dude has thought of literally EVERYTHING. Absolutely every eventuality has been catered for.
I saw your comment the presenter probably thought he was just going to answer questions and wasn't in the mood to make a whole video by himself and perform
Wow, Wow! This by far exceeded my expectations when I clicked on the video.
I'm a New Yorker. This is perfect for a night out on the town
Unimog's rule, OK. What a beast!
The best demonstration ever of how to cancel any "risk" that usually comes with an adventurous journey. Full control comes with a high grade of loneliness.
getting the spare tire down will be the easy part getting the old tire up will be the challenge
Not too bad, if does have a crane on the rear for loading/lifting the motorcycles onto the carrier.
Has a winch front and back, you can pull it up or rig it to a tree with the winch.
@@willtricks9432 And when you're nowhere near a tree?
I assume he'd use the crane we saw on the back...
@@koitorob Pull it up on to the winch.
What a weapon. Ronny looked very envious of all the luxuries in it.
this is not really necessary to have, but damn I want it so bad haha
it is absolutely necessary to have.
@@juniorarcher no shit right
you could not possibly be more wrong, bud - i've never seen anything more necessary in my entire life.
I have wanted to convert a unimog for about 20 years. This guy has fulfilled my dream. Lucky bastard.
This guy needs to be on the next trip you do!
When the Zombie Apocalypse comes I'm Hitching a Ride with this Guy
The brute force approach to camping :)
A old 4wd solid axle Toyota truck with a 22RE is the best doomsday/apocalypse truck. It's one of the easiest engines to work on, has minimal moving parts compared to a 6 or 8 cylinder, can run without water cooling, can run off of 83 octane equivalent fuels, can run on 2 cylinders, still very reliable over 300K miles.
And where is the proof that the Toyota truck can do what the Unimog can do? As long as nothing breaks and the Unimog runs, it is the better choice. Of course it is much more expensive to use, but also more comfortable than a real old truck.
@@wallerwolf6930 your response to my original comment doesn't even make sense. I guarantee you're going to struggle in life.
Shtf you stand correct.
But me, I'm a rich cut throat thief/robber/businessman/crony capitalist then I need to show me pissing power, and how else to do it best than to roll into town in a metallic red overlander setup costing half a mil or more.
Ok. This is by far my ultimate rig. Watched every second. Thanks Ronnie! SUBSCRIBED!!
I’d be interested to know more about the owner’s educational background & what previous technical experience he has. He appears to have a beautiful natural curiosity & intuition and has an endearing, humble personality. Obviously, he’s passionate about his incredible rig. He should be profoundly proud. My son graduated from The New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island. He’s a total car geek (In an adorable & impressive manner. He’s really a genius. ). This vehicle will blow his mind. My son’s future is bright & beautiful. I just wish he would let me into it. Don’t even get me started on his lego building skills. No kits needed. His imagination & spatial reasoning skills are exceptional & ever expanding. Some of his Lego creations were museum quality. I am super impressed with this man’s innovation, dedication & joy of life. He imagined it. He built it. Now, he is enjoying the fruits of his labor. Well done, sir. Well done.
That truck is like wearing animal print leggings and leather, it screams "NO I DON'T HAVE A DAYJOB AND I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK!". and on a deeply primal level we all envy his freedom.
Love the Unimog fellas. Probably the best set up so far. Well done! 🤠
I am so impressed! You can be off the grid for a really long time, diesel limited.
From my view since early childhood (proudly owning some SIKU- and Matchbox-Models of a Unimog), the proportions of this version are p-e-r-f-e-c-t :) Too many people think `offroad` in the beginning, but then they totally overload their `Little Mog` by installing giant cabins with nonsense luxury inside... Ej ! This car is quite different, well done, Sir... I wish you a lot of miles, full of joy and fun !
Congratulations Matt. A superb effort and project. I see you and your Missus look to be sharing wonderful experiences together and I’m hopeful you bring some decent kids into the world because we sure need them right now. A question. I’m wondering if this is a lifelong type hobby like some or is it genuinely an insurance policy considering what appears to be an ever increasingly unpredictable and untenable world. Do you work in the typical daily grind or have you gone into your own business venture to afford what is a solid bit of kit amongst other things. Obviously generally speaking. I’m a little older but questions of adventure always arise when I see UNIMOGS. They are always associated with success in my mind and what part did the Unimog play in your own development. Well done for bringing us this fine chap and remarkably capable, any mission ready vehicle. Favourite video for quite some years.
Only live once Matt. Thats the real deal for gettin out n especially gettin back! Beautiful custom idea'd Machine. The lounge chairs r sweet!
So the only question thats yet unanswered: whats the price of this custom setup?
Did a quick google, this very mog is for sale (350k) on unidan
more than you can afford pal
Sorry mate I am just having a laugh i thought the fast and furious line was applicable here
@@asadkhan-qm1my ferrari!!!
350k get stuffed you could buy 15 decent Patrols for that
@@steinar.offroad yep, i remember seeing it as well about a month or so ago. i have a feeling this guy recently purchased it
This is the ultimate vehicle by far for extended travel around Australia. Well setup and thought out. Lots of water compared to fuel storage tho.
But for a $300K overland vehicle, I would want AC in the living compartment.
There is ac in the living compartment it's controlled from the cab tho.
True ancestor of today RVs, the legendary Unimog 💪💪💪
When i seen this unimog, i made the Home Improvement Man-Grunt ""Har har har"
All forms of the Tim Allen include:
"UUUEEGGHH?!?!"
"EELREEEE?!?!"
"EELLROOO?!?!"
"AAARRGHHROOO?!?!"
"AAARRGHHREEE?!?!"
Hahahahaha! This is such an underrated comment! Very funny
My favourite mods on my Mog are the Working group gears, tail gate lifter Air conditioning. I am very jealous of the CTIS though. Oh yes, my Michelin Tyres on the Hutcheson rims. I do like the tractor tyres on this one though. I gotta say that this truck is a magnificent machine. Score.
Noah would of chose this over the arch. When the red sea split, it was just the uni clearing out the puddle.
Put simply...... Best Mog I've ever seen - not a single thing I'd do better or differently ❤❤❤
Doomsday will most probably come along with oil shortage. So there's that
If you’re a top tier prepper, you can make your own bio diesel.
If you are savvy you can make a reactor to crack plastic back to a gas and then distill it back to diesel as well
A doomsday get away vehicle is about getting to a DESIGNATED spot, not roaming the earth for years on end....
I just want a television series where they bring these fully modified American trucks, especially this UNIMOG, and bring it to the toughest roads in the world, such as Africa or the Jungle of Asia. Those are the places that can really test these modified monsters to the limit. We have seen 4x4 cars done that. But, what happens if we brought in a fully modified trucks such as the UNIMOG? Can it survive the muddy terrain, the harshness of the jungle and the steep climb? That's what I wanted to know. If there is one television series dedicated to doing that, I bet the ratings will be on the roof.
I love it, it's perfect for my life💖 I started to weep a little when it got to the desalination system👍
I did a 2 week solo hiking trip in the desert of Mexico and relied on my desalinator. I had a pump system which is a pain. I also brought a distilling pot I made for the campfire. Both systems produced about 1/2 liter per hour, and required almost continuous attention. A bit of a pain in the ass but do-able.
I work at 450$/month and I can't even afford the iPad on the dash to watch this video with. You guys in the first world are lucky.
where you from?
@@g.b.5125 Iran
First world but still can’t afford a basic 4WD!
Hey Bud don't feel bad this is not the average American guy at all we paid taxes and our slaves and give away all our military equipment
Most Americans in California or ride a bicycle and most don't have $500 in the bank
Pretty handy to have this thing as an apocalypse escape rig. So right about now lol. Awesome review on a very well awesome rig. Great job to the whole team.
Beast of a truck. Thanks for the walk around.
The difflock dial definitely confused them both there for an uncomfortable seconds or two😂. Great truck!
7 people actually can sleep there. The passage at the back sit can be a space for sleeping
Hey Ronny, have been binge watching your channel as I'd like to tour Australia as apart of my bucket list. Thank you for all the help and info for the newbies out there like me. I purchased an Isuzu Dmax and would love to see one on your Modified Episodes. Once again thanks mate for making all this info free and available to anyone!
No problem mate thanks for the feedback 👍
Considering how much this cost, you could just rent a helicopter to get you there, and with the money left, you can ask them to build a small house on location. On each location :)
You could BUY a helicopter too
In doomsday scenario, YOU will never have a helicopter to rent--the rich and powerful will see to that!
pretty sure if this guy wants a helicopter, he will buy one.
Unimog a German made truck is very powerful and suitable for rough roads.
Thank you for sharing the video.
enjoyed it ronny mate, really liked the live concept too, laughed my ass off, id really be interested, in you doing a live modified episode .
Good Lord! What a technological monster! Give me a 2 horsepower 1876 Studebaker all wheel wagon with roof canvas top tent & awning outfitted with the proper storage. No Bluetooth, no computers, no radios. No noisy petroleum powered smoke belching tank. Just two horses & a modified Conestoga wagon. I’d be perfect happy.
The millionaires RV....when your family is rich.
Even with money, that was a LOT of work!
@blob blob Maybe because it's highly unusual for someone so young to own something so expensive that is generally used a plaything. I get your point, though...there are young and very successful people out there...just not that many.
@@TedKidd Almost all the work is done by UniDan in QLD. No cheap, but they know what they are doing. With that said, you can get a bare bone mog for around $20K thats onl done a few hundred Ks. So its a good project vehicle if you want to do it yourself...
@@Sethjxl even just thinking about the DESIGN part of the work is exhausting...
@@TedKidd For sure, so much you can do with the platform.
Have a quick look at www.unidan.com it's pretty impressive what they do with those trucks. I met the owner on Fraser Island at the start of the year, top bloke and he works on some huge trucks (8x8 oshkosh was there at the time).
Ronny... desalination, wow! 6k inverter, wow! Air columns, wow! Talk about a bugout rig! Well considered for sure... a midwestern guy living the AU dream it sounds?
So dude's a millionaire?
I know if won the lotto i would be getting 2 of these hahaha. Definitely has a lot of money, i mean fuck he built a shed big enough to park it in with a 4m roller door.
Spent the whole video wondering what this guy does for a living 😂
Well, he was...
right
All we can be sure of is that he was a millionaire before he started that truck project...
Was in the army when we had these in service, obviously they were older and I can tell you one thing.
There is not anywhere these bad boys will go!
Do you mean not anywhere they won't go?
Best off-road vehicle I have ever seen thought of everything
Awesome.. I drove these with NZ Army... nice toy!... thanks from across the ditch👍🇳🇿