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Overland Expo, Flagstaff, AZ

May 14, 2013 //

In case you haven’t heard, Overland Expo 2013 will be taking place this weekend at Mormon Lake Lodge in Flagstaff, Arizona.

The 3-day event draws attendees from around the world who come to camp, check out exhibits from over 140 vendors, watch films, make connections, and take classes which run the gambit from driver training (4×4 and motorcycle), maintenance, planning and logistics, to safety & communication. The list is quiet comprehensive, and even includes region-specific roundtable table discussions on sub-Saharan Africa, or Mexico, for example.

Last year’s event drew over 5,000 people. Camping opens on Thursday May 16, and the event proper runs Friday to Sunday. Pack-up and head-out is on Monday.

Here are some quick links:

The event details
The schedule of classes
The FAQ

The map

Have fun!

Tags 4-wheel-drive, 4x4, adventure, driver, overland, Overland Expo, training, WCXC

Categories - 4x4 / SUV, - Campers, - Events, - Motorcycles, - Pictures, - Trucks, - United States, — Arizona, MEDIA, North America, PLACES, THINGS TO DO, VEHICLES

Spotted: 1972 Series IIA Dormobile For Sale

February 22, 2013 //

Here’s a classic overlander for sale on Expedition Portal. It’s a 1972 Land Rover Series IIA Dormobile. These Land Rovers were modified by the Dormobile company with the addition of a sink, stove, and integrated tent roof.

This one is said to have a rare, 2.6-liter, 6-cylinder engine and about 50,000 miles. According to the ad, it needs a little bit to address the brakes and a leaky gas tank but at $12,000 it may be a pretty good buy.

It’s located in Golden, Colorado. More photos after the jump.

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Tags 4-wheel-drive, 4x4, adventure, cars, Dormobile, for sale, how much, Land Rover, land rover series, off-road, offroad, overland, price, Series IIA, tent roof, transportation, travel, WCXC

Categories - 4x4 / SUV, - Campers, - Pictures, - Spotted:, FEATURES, MEDIA, VEHICLES

Spotted: Unimog 416-Based 4×4 Camper For Sale

January 12, 2013 //

Here’s an unusual find from the forums on Expedition Portal. This 4×4 camper started life in 1977 as one of five custom-designed maintenance trucks commissioned for the Netherlands Railway Authority. In 1995 the rear utility cab was retired in favor of a camping unit outfitted to house up to four people. Very handy, since the DoKa cab seats up to four as well.

From what I can glean from the posts, truck has covered about 75,000 miles. It has 8 forward gears, 4 reverse, and high-speed axles. It carries about 100 gallons of water and about 140 gallons of fuel, giving a range of 1400 miles, give or take. The owner is asking $24,000, however, there is a catch.

The original, normally-aspirated OM352 engine is shot. The current owner has sourced a new turbocharged motor which is included in the sale and needs to be installed. In an additional wrinkle, turbocharger is said to make the motor 4″ taller, thus precluding it from fitting into the old engine compartment. Some have suggested a cab lift. Others have suggested relocating the turbo.

Are you interested in taking on this near-one-of-a-kind expedition vehicle? Here’s a link to the forum post. The truck is located in Portland.

More photos after the jump.

Link trail: Original Expo thread > An old ad on Classic Unimogs (many photos) > Picasa Page (many photos) > Current Expo thread

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Tags 4-wheel-drive, 4x4, camper, Crew Cab, Doka, for sale, how much, off-road, offroad, overland, Unimog, WCXC

Categories - Campers, - Pictures, - Spotted:, - Trucks, FEATURES, MEDIA, VEHICLES

Spotted: German VW Vanagon Ambulance For Sale

December 22, 2012 //

If you’re looking for an interesting rally vehicle, you could do worse than this 1987 VW Vanagon in full German ambulance spec. The ad on The Samba states that the sirens and lights work, and that the original stethoscope, medical kit, and rubber gloves are included.

Mechanically, it features a euro-spec 2.1L, carbureted, water-cooled engine, a manual transmission, and Syncro ride height (though it’s not a Syncro).

This unique German vehicle is listed in Grass Valley, CA for $6000 obo.

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