Alberta Land Rover Enthusiasts Club Forum
General => Events => Topic started by: 5spd on August 22, 2016, 09:28 PM
I'd like to mount a 'backyard' tent and trailer expo, oriented towards smaller off road trailers, roof top tents, ground tents, and general overland camping gadgetry. I think there is enough interest around Edmonton between ALRE, the Oil Country Landcruiser folks, and others. Within ALRE there are three or four people building or using these type of things.
I am throwing out 24 Sept as a suggested date, but the crux of the problem is the location. My yard just won't cut it. Anyone got access to a big yard we could fit a half dozen veh / trailer / tents into for an afternoon? Edmonton area.
Post up, or give me a shout to discuss. 780 569 1812.
Chris
This is a GREAT idea Chris!!! My suggestion is to use the Islet Lake picnic area on the south edge of the Blackfoot Grazing Reserve. ;D
I would attend with the Ozztent RV3
A member offered up a big parking lot and grassy strip in West Edmonton as an alternative to Islet Lake. Islet lake would be way more scenic. I will chat it up with the folks I want to rely on for this, and then call the ball.
Alex, I was hoping you'd be up for it.
Chris
We will attend.
I will be coming out to this one. ARB AWNINGS demo.
I plan on attending, work permitting. I'll counter Alex's Oz tent with my new "Atuk Kamuk 2 " canvas tipi made in Quebec. The Kelly Kettle may make a demo too..
I accept that counter, i will also counter your Kelly Kettle, i will Demo the Big Rock IPA and bottle opener, delivers up and excellent beverage with no heat source, good for winter or summer ;)
Quote from: Alex C on August 29, 2016, 08:06 PM
I accept that counter, i will also counter your Kelly Kettle, i will Demo the Big Rock IPA and bottle opener, delivers up and excellent beverage with no heat source, good for winter or summer ;)
You win.
Perhaps I should join in and display my circa 1992 pink and turquoise 'Spalding' Canadian Tire ground tent with built-in ground sheet?
PINK and TURQUOISE !! :o :o
Does it come with a warning to wear 8) if you are within 50 meters?
come on now the ground rules are set, its a tent, trailer and beverage demo, you cannot set up just a tent, we have the kettle and beer covered, tea, coco, mead etc are all still open, i will also be setting up a tent that i purchased new in about 1981 it is a classic Robert Saunders tent, similar to the Series 2 a British icon that is no longer in production.
A selection of tents is important, small simple, light short stay, and a larger heavier, longer stay set up.
We have a location. After bouncing a few options, I selected an urban offering: the parking lot and grassy verge just behind (west) of Douglas Sollows Architect, at 10220 156 St NW #120, Edmonton. Kerwin Manages one of the local buildings, and has access to the lot. The parking lot is empty on weekends, and the grass will allow parking and display of trailers, tents, and soak up the odd spill of the above mentioned libations.
Time to display is 1000-1400. Since many people want to actually see how things are set up, don't be in a rush to have your setup done at or by 1000. In fact, you might want to sort the libation first, and then demo your setup with appreciative onlookers.
For those not inclined to cook on the spot, Kerwin informs me the local Turkish restaurant is fantastic, and a quick google search will show you the other local offerings.
The one drawback we have right now is the lack of a guaranteed toilet. Although Kerwin may arrange for us to have access to a toilet in a building, i suggest you don't plan on it. Kerwin himself will be away in Moab that week.
Bring your own water. don't chop the trees for firewood. plan on carting your own garbage out as the dumpsters may be locked. And the wet weather plan is to not melt, but to make more coffee and put up another awning.
I have put the word out to the Land Cruiser guys, but although the forum post has got views, no one has replied. If any of you can pass the word on your respective other networks, please do.
As it stands now, we've got my trailer, Kellie and Jason with their Bush Lapa http://superterram.ca/, Jim with his D90 and recently road-tripped modified Sankey and roof top tent, Alex with Oztent and, well, brews. Emad showing off the ARB awning. Also, we are hoping to get a visit from a local upholsterer who can do custom awning work. There is a chance one local trailer distributor might be interested in coming up too, so more to follow on that.
As I get word from other interested parties, I'll post up.
Chris
Sounds like fun but I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to make it.
Apparently, my old tent is not trendy enough anyway lol :'(
Hey Chris
Just watched a youtube video you might be interested in "Land Rover Defender- the ultimate camper conversion"
Pretty nice digs!
I might join you guys that afternoon, sounds interesting.
David
I hope you do....and with the dormobile too!!! ;D
So, add 1 x Dormobile, and now 1 x D1 with Hannibal Roof top tent (Nicole and Curtis). We should have a good cross-section of very usable gear to examine.
Just keeps gettin' better ;)
Folks,
I've moved the location of the tent and trailer and camping gadgetry expo for Saturday. It is still 24 Sept, 1000-1400 hours, but the location is now Rodeo Drive Parking lot, Riel Recreation Park, St Albert, AB. Meet in the Northwest corner, and we'll set up in a fairly tight group. There is a football game at 1500, so the parking lot will fill up after 1400. The area is a dirt parking lot, bordered by a grassy field. It has toilets, picnic tables, picnic shelter, fire grates and a playground all nearby as well, at the end of Rodeo Drive. The area borders on Sturgeon river, and there is a small boat launch suitable for canoes. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the park. The weather forecast remains good for Saturday.
Many thanks to Kerwin for offering up the parking lot at Douglas Sollows Architect, but as Saint Albert has offered a quieter dirt and grass site for free, I snapped it up. The photo enclosed shows the area of Riel Recreation Park we will use.
Please help me get the word out to folks, as I know not everyone will see the email or forum posts. Sorry for the inconvenience. Feel free to give me a shout if need be. I am still tracking at three trailers, and at least three roof top tents, plus maybe a Dormobile, so we should have enough turnout to have some fun.
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Chris
780 569 1812
Here's the link for google maps ;)
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Sorry guys Curtis and I cannot make it. He is still away at a job. Hope to make the next event. Thanks
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good pics....but you forgot Chris's trailer :'(
It was a really good set of examples of the some of the options available for overland travel. From the simplicity and basic shelter of the OZ tent, a vehicle mounted awning set up that sets up in couple of minutes, and a light weight trailer to carry a complete kitchen, food, and camping gear to a converted Sankey trailer with an automatic opening cargo area, kitchen set up and roof top tent, to a compact and purpose built custom trailer with all the necessities to live from for a year long adventure across Africa.
This was a small and basic example of the potential that out there for weekend to expedition travel, providing enormous potential of what is really available.
A brilliant idea Chris!!!!! Thanks very much sir...and all those folks that brought out there equipment and set they up for all to see.
I hope we do this again ;)
Ooops, you're right. You should be able to see Chris' trailer in the Brule lake images (I think).
Nice !! Wish I could have made it out there instead of being away for work.
I have a Drifta Camp Kitchen that would have looked right at home that day !
Quote from: RWAYOUT on September 26, 2016, 12:39 PM
Nice !! Wish I could have made it out there instead of being away for work.
I have a Drifta Camp Kitchen that would have looked right at home that day !
Add a pic of it....always good to see new ideas ;)
heres the link for you !
http://www.drifta.com.au/drifta-pull-out-short-dpos-790/
Nice example of a chuck box/trunk ;)
I came accross this Italian website for roof tents. Excellent options for old and new Landrovers. Some new concepts too. Check it out. Some can also be used on the trailers.
http://www.autohome-official.com/en/
Quote from: RWAYOUT on October 01, 2016, 01:44 PM
heres the link for you !
http://www.drifta.com.au/drifta-pull-out-short-dpos-790/
Boy oh Boy! I really like the looks of the pull out kitchens.
I'd better start my letter to Santa and mail it today. Failing that maybe a few picture hints around the house will get me a good Christmas present.
Quote from: B-Red on October 17, 2016, 10:37 AM
http://www.autohome-official.com/en/
The Autohome tents are well known and very popular and available in Canada and the USA. Really one of the nicest you can get, IMO.