TAMBO CAMPER PURCHASE

Hi Kaz and Dale,

I have a Tambo Cooper, and absolutely love it. In answer to your questions:

1. I didn't get the draught skirt, but I am now thinking of getting it added. I am also going to purchase another end wall. The draught skirt would really seal up that end of the camper, and with the wall there it would keep out the wind, and restrict the entry of the flies when cooking.

2. I can't comment on the stove

3. I have towed my Tambo with my V6 Commodore, and I must say that you know it is there. If this was going to be your permanent tow vehicle, I would look at getting electric brakes on the camper, and a brake controller fitted to the tow vehicle. I have done both, but my tow vehicle is an 80 Series Cruiser.

4. I would seriously look at electric brake option. Over 750 kgs and brakes are mandatory, and your Tambo with option will weigh at least 550kg at a guess. That does not leave a lot of room for carrying gear before you are over that 750kg mark.

Amanda and Keith will be able to assist with anymore questions, they are great to deal with.

Cheers

Glenn

I agree with Glenn regarding brakes. I bought my Cooper with brakes and holidayed at Wilson's Prom before I'd fitted the in car brake controller. The controller is now fitted and on test runs makes a big difference when stopping
in a hurry. The only other options I got were the treg hitch and 16inch wheels. Mounted my own basic kitchen on the tail gate shelf, and will add a tool box.
The only thing I'm regretting a little is that I didn't get the side lift (in addition to underbed hatch) because this would make access into the trailer easier when the tent is not setup. It's a great product from a great company.
Rob.

Kaz & Dale,

I placed an order for our camper early Jan and will pick it up around the 8th of March.
After doing the legwork in investigating camper manufacturers it was clear that not only did Tambo offer a good soild product but also the service as well.
As a Mechanical fitter i tended to take more notice on the construction of the trailer than the extras attached, i feel that the trailer will fail much sooner than the canvas. This said, Tambo Trailers appear to be constructed very well and, if all accounts are correct in this forum their are alot of happy owners.
I made the decision to add just about every option to the cooper i could so i could spend more time in it, not working on it!!!

We pick ours up soon and have already planned its first trip (can't wait).

In closing, you will need to go a long way to find a better product at a more competative price.

Enjoy.
Cheers,
Marc.

Hi Dalw, picked mine up late last year and can't speak highly enough about them.

1. The end wall is worth every penny, get both if you can stretch that far. I don't have the draft skirt, but use the area directly under the rear of the trailer for a couple of sizeable boxes of goodies so I wont be getting it.

2 Can't comment, made my own kitchen.

3.You will know it's there, especially without elec brakes. You may need to get an adjustable hight hitch for a sedan, my standard hitch on the Triton was about 3-4 inches too low.

4 If I could choose only one of the extra's available, side lift would win hands down, makes life that much easier.

Also I leave the awning on when packing up, fits under the cover no worries.
Blue

I cant comment directly , on the Tambo , but , the Draft Skirts are a good idea.

The other is about the Brakes. For what you are getting , and the add ons (water tank etc) , you will be quickly getting towards the 750kg limit. Even if you dont get there , on a Car , I would think it would be a safe option.

Without knowing what the Car is I suspect it would be under 1800kg's (Dunnydore is about 1700kg I think). 600 or 700 kg Pushing a vehicle weighing 1800 kg , in a quick stop (especially a 2wd) , could be interesting.

I know that my 600kg camper being towed by my 3000kg Patrol , WITH ABS , without trailer brakes is borderline. (soon to be fixed I will add).

After comparing the Cooper to other's, price and build wise, and also the very good feedback from owners on EO, i too have ordered 1, pick it up this Sunday. Amanda has been very helpfull with my numerous phone calls re additions and changes to my order. I only wish now that i got the brakes as well..only 5 more sleeps to go.....................

Cheers Paul..