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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: PWE on October 03, 2016, 02:54:47 PM
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Will be in Sydney over the weekend of the show.
Did read the 2015 post but is was more about visiting on a Friday.
So, is it worthwhile or should I skip if.
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So
A= is it worthwhile
B = should I skip it.
B
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It should be better than the Rosehill caravan camping show
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Well, in that case, I'll visit Bondi in the morning.
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I think it depends what you are after? There is lots to see and buy if you have the $$$. There are a few cheap items but you need an idea of prices. Plenty of discounts to be had with the big three letter companies.
2 yrs ago I got the Kaymar twin carrier to suit Landcruiser 100 for under $3k
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B
Ever been??
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I think it depends what you are after? There is lots to see and buy if you have the $$$. There are a few cheap items but you need an idea of prices. Plenty of discounts to be had with the big three letter companies.
2 yrs ago I got the Kaymar twin carrier to suit Landcruiser 100 for under $3k
Just looking, since I am only visiting Sydney for the day. Will be difficult taking a Kaymar with me on the plane.
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Just looking, since I am only visiting Sydney for the day. Will be difficult taking a Kaymar with me on the plane.
so do the deal and pick it up down home where it's built ;D
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Not sure if I read the web-site for the show correctly, but there are no public transport options to the show - like Brisbane or Melbourne shows.
I'll be in Sydney on foot, I have to take the train to Blacktown and then the bus. Bus stop is not near the show and the times is not 'show-friendly'
Sydney need to learn from Brisbane and Melbourne whom both have trains to their shows.
Anyway, will skip the show and go to Bondi or Cronulla
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Not sure if I read the web-site for the show correctly, but there are no public transport options to the show - like Brisbane or Melbourne shows.
I'll be in Sydney on foot, I have to take the train to Blacktown and then the bus. Bus stop is not near the show and the times is not 'show-friendly'
Sydney need to learn from Brisbane and Melbourne whom both have trains to their shows.
Anyway, will skip the show and go to Bondi or Cronulla
It's a 4wd show. They assume you have transport ;D
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So arriving on my electric power hover board will not be acceptable ;D
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So arriving on my electric power hover board will not be acceptable ;D
Just put fake, blinged up wheels and muddies on the side and the knuckle draggers will never know :cup:
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I have to take the train to Blacktown <snip>
nobody would wish that on you...
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Not sure if I read the web-site for the show correctly, but there are no public transport options to the show - like Brisbane or Melbourne shows.
I'll be in Sydney on foot, I have to take the train to Blacktown and then the bus. Bus stop is not near the show and the times is not 'show-friendly'
Sydney need to learn from Brisbane and Melbourne whom both have trains to their shows.
Anyway, will skip the show and go to Bondi or Cronulla
I have been to this type of show at the 3 states. Victoria venue at the horse track venue was good. Brisbane the only thing good about the venue is you can get the train. Otherwise it is all over the place in chook sheds, easy to miss displays if you take a wrong turn. Then when you buy the cheap engel fridge. The cheap side awning and the fishing rod you didn't need you can then easily get the train back home carrying all that gear.
But for me the standout venue is eastern creek raceway Sydney. For those that need a public transport fix you drive to the venue and park up the back and get the free shuttle bus up to the site!! I'll leave the train ride for getting to work thanks I want to drive to the venue and park amongst all those 4wds.
The Sydney venue includes the purpose built 4wd test track as used for training purposes by NSW 4WD association, well laid out in grid format displays, large marques and usually as a bonus some groups practicing on the race track or drag strip. Overall it is a most suitable venue located in the geographical centre adjacent to an east west motorway M4 and the north south motorway M7 so real easy access by car.
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I want to drive to the venue and park amongst all those 4wds.
Walking through that carpark is almost as interesting as the show itself.
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Not sure if I read the web-site for the show correctly, but there are no public transport options to the show - like Brisbane or Melbourne shows.
I'll be in Sydney on foot, I have to take the train to Blacktown and then the bus. Bus stop is not near the show and the times is not 'show-friendly'
Sydney need to learn from Brisbane and Melbourne whom both have trains to their shows.
Anyway, will skip the show and go to Bondi or Cronulla
What area are you staying in? Maybe a swagger might pick you up and give you a lift there? If your nice, he/she might even give you a lift back.
I am going on the Friday....
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...easy to miss displays if you take a wrong turn.
I find that at nearly every show I go to... Me and Brett found that out this year at the Show Grounds.
I guess they have to just shove people in where they can to get the money out of exhibitors... the drones will just have to put up with it.
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Thanks but I am going skip the show.
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Walking through that carpark is almost as interesting as the show itself.
I reckon those car Parks should require that there's an explanation of Vehicle Mods, listed or displayed on the vehicle.
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I reckon those car Parks should require that there's an explanation of Vehicle Mods, listed or displayed on the vehicle.
you get the whole spectrum of mods in those car parks; from the ingenious to the positively absurd
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I reckon those car Parks should require that there's an explanation of Vehicle Mods, listed or displayed on the vehicle.
For theft it would be nice, would act like a shopping list....
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For theft it would be nice, would act like a shopping list....
I was thinking the other way, RTA inspectors walking up and down the car park noting number plates for future harassment.
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For theft it would be nice, would act like a shopping list....
its quite common...
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Will be heading down to have a look at a few CTs. Just need to make sure I don't get too carried away, must do more research before I purchase!
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Purchased a few items, ARB twin compressor $90 off, Tow Pro Elite $50 off and a few other items....
Not too many there on Friday morning".......
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Went today, spur of the moment thing, have never been to this event before, thought it wasn't to bad as its pointed more at the 4wd/Camping side of things as the caravan/camping have there shows though there was a few caravans and boats there.
Roothy had his own stand with Milo parked up on it ,he also went to the Opposite Lock stand, funny though he wasn't featured in any of the pictures on the Low Range stand, (Does he still do that?)
Jumped into the MUX on the Summit Ramp, that was a bit freaky, didn't here any screams from the other half in the back seat >:D
Jumped the queue for the test track buy booking in for a test drive with the Holden people, in the new colorado probably get nagged to death from Holden now ::)
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Was planning to go and get me some Lightforce LED 215's and was hoping that there would be some discounts offered
Any one see anything?
CHEERS
ROSIFUMI
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Sorry, didn't see your posting sooner... Penrith off-road warehouse stand.
I went over the top and bought the HTXs. Wiring loom was the freebie thrown in.
I'm still married for the moment (after also picking up a winch at the tjm stand)
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Took the easy path and ducked into ARB and said I could go to the show to get a deal on a kaymar bar or you could just do the same deal now? :cheers:
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our first time at the Eastern Creek show. Been to Rosehill too many time to count and the Penrith show is just down the hill so been there many times too...
*NO DOGS ALLOWED* ... so (unhappily) left Tucker at home and took the wife's Xtrail down to the 'creek. (it was parked at the top of the driveway and the cruiser was down the bottom...)
The wife kept grilling me on what I specifically wanted to see as she didn't want to spend the entire day wandering around for nothing (in her words)
I had three things on my list.
Mission Trailers, Metalian Trailers and Vista RV (never seen one live at a show before)
One the way in we stumbled across the locally built (made in South Windsor now), Teardrop Camper Companies new Maverick off road model with ALKO Enduro suspension. Spent some time checking that out and talking to the designer/manufacturer. Wife was quite impressed with what you get for the $$$
Next we checked out the Mission campers. Basically an expedition style trailer with a tent on top. South African made. Nice features. Wife also liked this one. Now this confused the hell out of me as previous discussions had been around the concept of minimal canvas.
Then... the Vista RV. Spent a long time there chatting to Tony who was most helpful (and patient). Kyria asked many questions and he answered with much information. But in our world $61k is just a teeny tiny bit out of our budget...
Couldn't find the Metalian campers, no matter how hard we looked... was tired and getting more and more sunburnt and hot... in the end we gave up. Turns out that they were right beside Patriot. (who we had seen many times before and so didn't even look at).
Still keep coming back to the same problem though... The Teardrop was $31k, the Mission was $28k, the Metalian is around $29k. (all of which... for us, is stretching our minor budget)
But a used Tvan would be mid 20's... ranging from $23k to $27k. And I'm well confident as to the manufacturing quality of a Tvan. (even one that is 14 years old and been used to its fullest...)
So much to think about...
Meanwhile... I got some cool ideas for the Half an 80 Series camper.
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Took the easy path and ducked into ARB and said I could go to the show to get a deal on a kaymar bar or you could just do the same deal now? :cheers:
Out of interest did they move much on pricing? I am looking at one at the moment as I reversed into a wall over the weekend and so need to replace the stock bumper - so Kaymar will only be another $1200 or so over the standard bumper.
I have spoken to ARB and they would move, but not much for me.
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Roothy had his own stand with Milo parked up on it ,he also went to the Opposite Lock stand, funny though he wasn't featured in any of the pictures on the Low Range stand, (Does he still do that?)
Nah Roothy left Low Range to run in the election again, Ernie Dingo took his place. Though he may come back as a guest in later episodes.
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In what election did Roothy ran?
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In what election did Roothy ran?
The QLD senate in the last federal election, not sure what seat though
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
BUCKLEY Gabe Liberal Democrats
ROOTH John Liberal Democrats
http://www.abc.net.au/news/federal-election-2016/guide/sqld/ (http://www.abc.net.au/news/federal-election-2016/guide/sqld/)
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He also ran for the senate in the 2013 election with the 'Stop the Greens' party.
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I actually think someone like Roothy will do well in the senate.
He should ran as an independent and his base should be outdoor Australian living.
Anyway, I'll vote for him.
Just image Roothy arriving at Parliament with shorts and tongs!