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MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« on: June 09, 2014, 08:54:09 AM »
Can somebody in the know help me understand the politics behind these 2 shows?

Is this because EMG had a hissy fit last year and decided to create their own show?

http://www.exploreaustraliaexpo.com.au/
Showgrounds 20-22 June

http://4x4show.com.au/
Showgrounds 22-24 August
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2014, 09:16:42 PM »
Who's going and when?
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2014, 09:22:02 PM »
Seems the June one will be more applicable to me so going on the Sunday after night shift.
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2014, 08:10:50 AM »
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Is this because EMG had a hissy fit last year and decided to create their own show?

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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2014, 09:32:37 AM »

Quote from: fuji on June 09, 2014, 09:16:42 PM
Who's going and when?
pretty sure we'll head in for a looksee. No specific day/time planned as yet.
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2014, 06:41:18 PM »
No, we're cutting wood that weekend ;D ;D
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2014, 06:53:56 PM »

Quote from: fuji on June 10, 2014, 06:41:18 PM
No, we're cutting wood that weekend ;D ;D
one day for each. Need to watch the weather
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2014, 08:50:55 PM »
Quote from: scarps on June 10, 2014, 06:53:56 PM
one day for each. Need to watch the weather


Probably rain. It always does when I am on hols.
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2014, 09:47:49 AM »
Well ....................we will be in Melbourne so are going Friday 20th....................
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2014, 03:13:21 PM »
I'm still waiting for an answer to the OP's question. Will the same stall holders be at both shows or is one based on travel and the other on 4x4? ???
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2014, 09:26:20 AM »
Quote from: D4D on June 09, 2014, 08:54:09 AM
Can somebody in the know help me understand the politics behind these 2 shows?

Is this because EMG had a hissy fit last year and decided to create their own show?

http://www.exploreaustraliaexpo.com.au/
Showgrounds 20-22 June

http://4x4show.com.au/
Showgrounds 22-24 August


From what I can tell, this is what's going on...

EMG (4WD Action, Roo Systems etc) were unwelcomed at last year's 4x4 Outdoors, Fishing show and all the politics behind their approach to cheap stuff flooding the market and threatening the likes of ARB etc had them fuming.
So I think it was the 4WDTV folk who pushed for the Explore Aus Expo to be formed... I'm only assuming this by the exhibitors list.

Explore Aus: ARB, Kaymar, Brown Davis... all the associated brands were there, but some of these guys are absent from the 4x4 Show... no ARB I believe?

I personally don't give a fat rat's about the politics behind it all... if there's a reason to go shopping for cool stuff (hopefully pick up a bargain), I'm in!!!!!

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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2014, 11:13:16 AM »
apparently there are no big players at this show, so not worth going to..
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2014, 04:37:00 PM »
Two carloads of us going down to this tomorrow, I cant afford a 4wd right now, but I’m interested in eyeing off the 9 or 10 camper trailer manufacturers there to see if I can pinch any ideas.....ahem sorry be inspired ;D ;D ;D
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Re: MEL Camping/4x4 Shows
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2014, 09:03:59 PM »
Went today a good day out, plenty of people around picked up a few bargins. Store holders I brough from willing to do deals.
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