2025 Moore Expo

[Jim Oaks]

Man @85_Ranger4x4 you wrote more about your trip there and back then you did about the event itself.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Man @85_Ranger4x4 you wrote more about your trip there and back then you did about the event itself.

Most of getting there was the Midwest Discovery Route which was part of the event...

Midwest Discovery Route - Adventure Starts Here

 

[Jim Oaks]

Ya, but what did you think about the Expo? Why should people go or not go? Would you go again and why? What would make other TRS members want to attend next year?

 

[Terrys87]

@85_Ranger4x4 That is a nice park, I would have liked to got and seen it. I will be there next year if it happens again. I finally got the time to start camping again and is something I always enjoyed. Really wish I could of went inside the Fairgrounds and seen what they had available. I enjoyed meeting you as well.

@Jim Oaks I had a broken foot and so was not able to drive my truck as it is a manual. I have been to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds many times as they are always having events there. I knew there was no way I would be able to get around due to the size of the fairgrounds. I wish I could have gotten out and seen what they had to offer. The Fairgrounds can host large events and sure if someone is into camping and wheeling, they would enjoy it.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

This is our second time, we would be down to go again next year. We were close enough to the end of a high risk pregnancy I was worried about getting a travel restriction and it shutting us down, plus it was close in both time and location to the 2025 Ranger Adventure or I would have pushed it more as a TRS event.

The expo is neat, kind of a melting pot of different ideas. I was as surprised as I am sure you all will be... there ain't much bolt on stuff there for an '85 Ranger. Quite a bit of stuff for 19+ though. So I kinda look around for inspirational ideas both for the vehicle side and camping side. Everybody is friendly and freebies are flowing... its just a good time. I did pick up some GoRhino soft shackles and more Rollercam straps for my fridge. Event sale prices were cheaper than Amazon and GoRhino even threw in a plastic Rhino toy for 85_Ranger4x4jr.

I brought a backpack for stuff this year, it worked a lot better than the freebie handbangs they hand out.

Nice variety of stuff to see at the expo, especially for the money. Most people camp at the fairgrounds, we started camping at SMORR last year when they were more involved in the expo and really like that over camping in what I picture as a grass parking lot. I ought to check it out sometime though. Camping is a lot more expensive than SMORR plus they charge per vehicle not per tent.

They have classes at the expo but we are always short on time. The Expo really needs two days to do it right something close to right. The Discovery thing was pretty tight for a day.

For the area... even with the Expo off the table there is a lot to do. Ozarks, Mark Twain National Forest, Branson, Silver Dollar City... if you can't find something to do you might as well just stay home. Heck, Cashew Chicken was even invented in Springfield!

 

[Terrys87]

I did not know Cashew Chicken was invented in Springfield. You are correct about plenty of things to do in Springfield and surronding areas. Eureka Srings Arkansas is not to much further from their as well. Next time you are in Springfield, try Bawi Korean style restuarant. A little pricey but it is a great experience. You have to be done eating in two hours, lol, no problem, it is plenty of time. They would not run you out and very friendly.