Following on from the recent Camelgate saga, Mark Chavalas has an article relevant to the discussion. He briefly goes over some of the compelling evidence, to which I alluded, showing that camels were most likely domesticated before 930 BC around the Ancient Near East. His conclusion:
‘So, did Abraham ride a camel? Not only did he ride a camel, perhaps he drank from one, too.’
Abraham’s fridge
Related:
https://withmeagrepowers.wordpress.com/2014/02/27/did-the-camel-break-the-bibles-back/
http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2014/02/27/3953856.htm
With Meagre Powers 
Hi George,
Have you seen by any chance seen the article by Enns?
Cheers,
James
Yes, I think so, James.
Is this the one you mean?
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/peterenns/2014/02/everybody-put-the-camel-bones-down-and-step-away-before-someone-gets-hurt/