Camel Trophy

[The Rover Shop]

I spoke to many people in the know as to the cause of the demise of the Camel Trophy.. I have been told one of the main reasons for Land Rover pulling out of the event is continuing pressure from groups against the whole tobacco industry, as well as it's considered something as inappropriate to go "hacking" through jungles..I have seen "private" documents where lobbyist groups were bragging about being able to cause enough upset that one of the events were changed due to environmentalists concerns.. Now don't get me wrong..I am definitely one for the tread lightly approach and am totally against contributing to the depletion of our forests...but I think the events did more good than harm in showcasing the raw beauty of the forests they went through...so many of the pictures on the events show the event stuck on roads where other trucks and vehicles are completely bogged down, these routes were obviously being used by vehicles doing far more damage than the camel vehicles did and those trucks are being used by locals, the environmentalists didn't bring to light all of the good that the camel trophy brought to the areas they went through, such as repairing roads and building bridges and even the houses and research facilities they constructed high on mountain tops.. I personally would love to see the camel back but I am not sure if Land Rover has anything capable of that sort of event anymore....these things have to be pretty bulletproof and able to be repaired on the side of the road...can't imagine dealing with an electrical or computor failure in the middle of the Amazon... I would gladly contribute the use of my vehicle (with me along of course) on an event...:smiley_drive::26_16_2:

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

I read an article, in LRM I believe, where one of the LR Engineers was saying the LR3 would be able to do something similar and carry spare sensors, and chips instead of axles. His words were something along the line of we don't have mechanical failures anymore. I'd really love to see a Camel Trophy Event with just the LR3/4 and see how well they do with water over the steering wheel I'm afraid without a semi load of computers and other electric gizmos, along with the mechanical aspects that don't break anymore, they may suffer the same fate as Jeep in 1980.

 

[Mack73]

I read an article, in LRM I believe, where one of the LR Engineers was saying the LR3 would be able to do something similar and carry spare sensors, and chips instead of axles. His words were something along the line of we don't have mechanical failures anymore.

I really agree with this statement. You don't see tranny, CV, wheel bearing, etc failures on te LR3. If it didn't have way too many ECU's and airbags it would be really really damn solid.

 

[Snagger]

I read an article, in LRM I believe, where one of the LR Engineers was saying the LR3 would be able to do something similar and carry spare sensors, and chips instead of axles. His words were something along the line of we don't have mechanical failures anymore. I'd really love to see a Camel Trophy Event with just the LR3/4 and see how well they do with water over the steering wheel I'm afraid without a semi load of computers and other electric gizmos, along with the mechanical aspects that don't break anymore, they may suffer the same fate as Jeep in 1980.

Yeah, because we know there isn't an inherrent weakness in the D3's suspension wishbones, don't we? While a D3 wouldn't have much structural trouble as a normal expedition vehicle, it wouldn't last a day on a typical CT event. That aside, the electronics and air suspension would give the mechanics constant work and would probably result in less than half the standard distance being covered. Even the modern Defenders would be suspect with water issues in their ECUs, but they'd probably be alright otherwise. The 300Tdi 110 was the ultimate vehicle for the CT - I would just love to have one of those vehicles, and I'd love to have gone on an event.

 

[ReconH3]

The Camel Trophy spawned many adventure style competitions all around the World. Many organized by ex-Camel Trophy members. What they will never be is an event where all you had to bring was your dedication. Camel Trophy will be unique in that way. The good thing is in these new events, it's possible to bring the vehicle that best fits your needs and economic possibilities. My favorite by far was the Croatia Trophy which was previously known as the Transylvania/Supersylvania Trophy. The Dresden-Breslau Rally follows a similar format. The Rainforest Challenge in Malaysia is the most similar to the original Camel Trophy. Including all the hoopla and media coverage.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

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[The Rover Shop]

Just thought I would post this up for your drooling pleasures..lol...so I got this as a wedding present from the camel trophy guys at overland expo...in my paranoid desire to wrap it up neatly and store it for the trip home the glass cracked.. So once home I sent it off to have it framed and matted etc etc...and here it hangs in my living room until it gets packed up to be sent home with our possessions to Australia....

 

[The Rover Shop]

Signed by 10 of the real deal camel trophy guys....

 

[rustyjames]

Nice.

 

[The Rover Shop]

Currently looking at buying 2 more camel trophy vehicles...a 110 and a 5 door disco.. Should end up with at least one of them soon....

 

[overlander]

You take jealousy to a new level...

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

I thought something very similar, but not in such nice ways to put it. Why don't you just keep rubbing it in there Rover Shop I really like the framed sigs by the way

 

[ROVER-1]

Hi all.

First post. I just spent two days with Sue Mead on a trail in Alaska. 1 full day with her in the passenger seat of my Classic as we were following moose buggies 25+ miles into the wilderness.

Here we are once we got back to civilization. Fantastic person to share an adventure with.

 

[El Solis]

Shayne in all seriousness let me know as I would be happy to possibly help with that acquisition and can store and maintain the vehicles in question.

 

[The Rover Shop]

Well I realllly hate to rub it in..:wings: but all you haters can just keep on hatin...I just added the 1994/5 camel 110 with 33000 original miles on her to the stable...Camilla has a sister money pit...pics will follow...:drool:

 

[The Rover Shop]

Oh if you like the camel autographed pic...have you seen this one...10 camel trophy participants signed the hood of my baby..














and of course...the mans mans bridal train...10 of the iconic camel trophy participants giving escorting my lovely bride up the "aisle"...who could say no to a woman presented that way...LOL...