Is the overland expo worth it

[wadeanderson]

I saw this: Overland Expo Mountain West | Loveland, Colorado - https://www.overlandexpo.com/mtn-west/

And thought about going to check it out, it’s a bit of a drive from Tucson AZ and tickets are $42 for the day.

I have just bought the 1999 Lexus lx470 that has 80k miles and all factory original.
I want to convert it to my overland vehicle for trips to the Yukon and Alaska but what would that benefit me as opposed to learning everything I need to know here and other places online?

Just curious.
I think it would be fun to go but it’s a long drive just for a day there.

Thanks,
Wade

 

[jsloden]

I wouldn't if I didn't know when the timing belt was last replaced.

 

[GTV]

I believe they do it in Flagstaff every May, just wait for that one.

I haven't been, seems like most of the products there don't really apply to the way I use my rig. There's plenty of YouTube videos to give you an idea of what's there.

 

[toy_tek]

Yes the “original” overland expo is in Flagstaff now, not sure how the others compare in size.

I’ve been a handful of times since the first one, my opinion is that if I were you I’d wait til May to go to flag.

It’s become very gear-centric.

 

[dmtfab]

I went to the one in Flagstaff. I had a great time. We had a few cars in the event and got to talk to a lot of cool people. Lots of cool cars.

 

[John McVicker]

I’ve also been to the Flagstaff one several times…for me at least, well worth it. Stay overnight…even better.

 

[peesalot]

I found ALOT of very expensive vehicles with lots of goodies to look at and get ideas. NOT alot of vendors for parts/accessories, equip. Bring 750,000 and shop for an earth roamer type glamping rig. I would love to see something at Expo with a scratch on it.

 

[KennyBob]

Only if you have a lot of disposable income...

 

[ajordan1975]

I found ALOT of very expensive vehicles with lots of goodies to look at and get ideas. NOT alot of vendors for parts/accessories, equip. Bring 750,000 and shop for an earth roamer type glamping rig. I would love to see something at Expo with a scratch on it.

scratched rigs are in the parking lot

 

[toy_tek]

scratched rigs are in the parking lot

I’d agree that the camping areas and parking lots have much more interesting trucks (for my taste at least).

 

[matzell]

I went to the one in the East last year, I plan to appear again this year. Good place to look and get ideas. I agree with the "glamping" themes. Lots to look at. Some show specials as well. Mine is only 90 min away so a lot easier decision.

 

[peesalot]

I like to go for ideas then make same thing for 1,000's less.

 

[Ditcherman]

I like to go for ideas then make same thing for 1,000's less.

Yup, I don’t have a 270* awning but I have a 90* for literally 10’s of dollars.
Always thought about making the shower thing but now they’re on Amazon for 100 bucks. If I ever want one.

 

[peesalot]

Showers are overrated.