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05-24-2016, 10:14 AM
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Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Well, the holes are different. Not that it matters any, they're both awesome looking wheels.
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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05-24-2016, 11:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 4,234
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Looks like a great time, hopefully I'll be able to make it next year. Enjoy......
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Arctic Traveller
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2001 GTRV
Advanced 4wd
Agile Ride improvement package
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05-24-2016, 03:48 PM
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#53
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Flagstaff
Posts: 194
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I went on Sunday, with a buddy from work. I didn't see any forum members, just waved at a Silver SMB passing by... guy with a beard. Much better weather Sunday, the wind on Saturday was rough. One of the vendors reported their canopy was sucked up into a dust devil and went flying.... I guess better than snow and mud...
Anyway I just took some photos of some of the stuff that interested me.
These chairs looked cool, but the sales person wasn't around...
I really liked this solar hot water heater... It gave me an idea to make one out of black ABS drain pipe though.. a lot cheaper than $270...
Not sure what the story was with these space tents..... Maybe for Mars Overlanding...
These 4x4 guide books from Funtrek.com looked really cool.... And the sales person said they will be offering them in an iPad (iBooks) and Amazon formats in a couple of weeks. They have hard copies, and GPS cards available now.
And in a moment of weakness, the only thing I bought was this 30 watt solar panel from Goal Zero. $200 for the whole enchilada..
I stopped by the Alumniness display, and spoke to the sales person there. I was interested in a spare tire carrier. I asked if there were any deals to be had, he said no, that there was an agreement with the other vendors that no deals were to be had. No coupons? No free shipping? NOPE. Nothing, nada. Sayonara.
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1995 Econoline E-150 Custom Campmobile "Jupiter I" RB, 4wd Dana 60s, 93 Eurovan poptop.
1976 VW Type II Transporter Westfalia Campmobile.
1994 Toyota 4Runner,2001 Ford Escape,1970 Chevy El Camino,2 Cargo Trailers, 5 bikes, 4 Kayaks, 1 Canoe
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05-24-2016, 04:13 PM
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#54
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Francisco/Nevada City
Posts: 3,769
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Originally Posted by wadewaydo
I stopped by the Alumniness display, and spoke to the sales person there. I was interested in a spare tire carrier. I asked if there were any deals to be had, he said no, that there was an agreement with the other vendors that no deals were to be had. No coupons? No free shipping? NOPE. Nothing, nada. Sayonara.
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They sell a LOT of bumpers through SMB. SMB doesn't want Aluminess to undercut them, so Aluminess is pretty strict selling direct as well as with their other vendors.
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05-24-2016, 10:33 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Flagstaff
Posts: 56
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Those chairs were nice. I sat in them and chatted with the owner. Not cheap though, $260 / chair. Very well built, american materials, and american made.
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05-25-2016, 07:39 AM
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#56
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Rancho Nuevo (Cabo/Todos Santos) B.C.S. and San Diego, CA
Posts: 1,952
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Originally Posted by JoeH
Well, the holes are different. Not that it matters any, they're both awesome looking wheels.
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You are correct. Check the Grid and Mesh wheels - small differences.
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4-Wheeling since 1972, Desert Racing since 1989.
AgileOffRoad.com
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05-26-2016, 12:46 PM
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#57
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Posts: 1,202
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Originally Posted by JoeH
Rionapo we will ride next time for sure.
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Roger that, Joe.
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Originally Posted by B350
En route from Minneapolis. We, my girlfriend and I, would love to meet fellow forum members. And check out your vans of course. Gathering layout ideas for our build...
If you see us at our van, please stop by and say hi.
Boris and Christi
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Boris & Christi, I think we talked about our 1Up bike rack but I didn't connect you with your forum post -- some many people from Minneapolis, you know. It was a pleasure meeting you. Best wishes with your build. Looking forward to seeing the final product (if there is such a thing) on the road one day.
A shout out to Gooseberry, too. Nice meeting you finally.
Don
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Life and baseball both sometimes are not fair, but it is how you play the hops that counts. —Scott Miller, NYT Sports
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05-26-2016, 12:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CA
Posts: 23
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Two shots, The Sportsmobile Coral and the area we camped.
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05-26-2016, 11:18 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Covina
Posts: 1,317
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rionapo
Roger that, Joe.
Boris & Christi, I think we talked about our 1Up bike rack but I didn't connect you with your forum post -- some many people from Minneapolis, you know. It was a pleasure meeting you. Best wishes with your build. Looking forward to seeing the final product (if there is such a thing) on the road one day.
A shout out to Gooseberry, too. Nice meeting you finally.
Don
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I have to say this was one of the best expos I have attended and was able to meet great people.
I just made it home and need to relax a few days to absorb everything.
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Kelly, Claudine, Sophie dog, Bell the redheaded step child and Gooseberry RIP.
Most the time the Copilot is Now Sophie dog the noise maker.
2000 7.3 PS Quigley/RB30 with a 6 window poptop.
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05-31-2016, 02:03 PM
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#60
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern New Mexico
Posts: 10,177
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wadewaydo
... I asked if there were any deals to be had, he said no, that there was an agreement with the other vendors that no deals were to be had. No coupons? No free shipping? NOPE. Nothing, nada. Sayonara.
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WTH? That's a big motivation to attend (or not attend) Overland Expo.
Herb
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