4x4 and Outdoor Show Zwartkops Raceway

[AndreasR]

Decided to check in on this show today. Cars lined up for 1,3km to get in. Fortunately I stayed in the right hand lane to discover they were letting in two lanes of cars so the wait was not too long. Parking was well organized although exit was a 20 minute wait. Entrance fee is R 150 per adult and R60 per child. A bit steep in my opinion.

The exhibits were the usual mix of camping trailers and caravans, cars and camping equipment. Nothing new that I saw. Did not note any great show specials. Could not believe the price of trailers like Bush Lapa coming in at R 380 000. Eish. I liked the look of the GT Camper at a much more reasonable price of R140 000. Nice concept.

Lots of food and drink kiosks doing a brisk trade.


Was happy to find a very nice camping oven at the Pioneer Plastics exhibit. I have been looking for this particular one for a while.


I did notice that the Quick Pitch shower cubicle has increased in price by R1000 in the space of six weeks. Price at the Outdoor X show was R 3500 and today was R 4500. Rip off artists of note.

I was last at this show 2 years ago and nothing has changed. Nothing new. Most exhibitors even in the same locations.

Altogether, if you have time and money to waste, go to the show.

[KurtG]

Thanks Andreas, I’m glad I went to Clarens for the weekend instead.

Show us a pic of your camp oven please.

[AndreasR]

I will Kurt but you will have to wait for a week or two. Allyson wants to give it to me for my birthday. She is funny like that.

[Mad Manny]

That's why I don't go to these shows....