Kimberley Kampers - Any bad reports?

Hi Smitty,

Good choice of camper but beware of a few small things,

The Autofridge uses a heap of power when first turned on to chill down the plates so if possible try to turn it on a day before you leave and leave the camper on mains power charging thru the supplied charger. I fell for the ..Ive got heaps of battery storage capacity but only managed to last about 3 days in a very moderate climate. If you do chill the fridge before you leave I have found I can sit without additional supply ( solar or genset for about 6days in around 25C.

Did you get the electronics brakes?..They really are fantastic and worth every cent.

My left hand spring sagged very quickly, its only a small warranty issue but worth watching

Just remember to be a bit careful when packing the gullwing box, dont get too carried away as the weight can quickly build up. Even with moderate care my draw bar weight is around 160KG when the water tank is full.

Cheers,

Peter

All report I'have been very good.

Have a look at
www.campertrailers.org and
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/campertrailers/

For anything to do with camper trailers.

Congratulations Smitty, you won't be sorry. We had one a couple of years ago and were more than happy with it. We lived in it for 4 months and took it to some amazing places like The Bungles, Gibb RR, Chambers Pillar, etc. It was easy to tow and erect, was as dust proof as any trailer I've ever seen and comfortable. Only sold it because we're getting soft (as old farts do) and got a Coromal Silhouette, as we don't got to as many severe tracks now.

Enjoy your new toy.

Happy trails, Mike.

Nothing generally wrong with the KK's. I know a few people with them.

I HAVE heard a few complaints about aftersales service , but, may have been just a bad day.

Only thing Ive heard is the dirt and dust gets into spare wheel mechanism and they dont come down, met a VERY unhappy camper in Tibooburra where they had to oxy cut the mechanism to get spare off, common problem they say!

Cheers Pesty

Friend of mine is on his second KK. I have had one now for 2 years. No major problems. No dust problems. Autofridge is great - I agree get it good and cold with the batteries on mains power for several days. When you are travelling the odd day on mains power to charge the batteries will help. I have not had problems with the spare wheel issue - but then I lower and raise it every 6 months or so to keep it OK.

Last year I did have problems with the shocks on the trailer - both replaced under warranty no hassles. We have found the dealers service to be excellent. The cap on the brake fluid bowl leaks, but the dealer gave me a different one that does not leak. I know the latest models have various modifications to improve them. eg the gullwing is now alloy reduced the tow ball weight.

I also have a 105 Series T/D Cruiser. The Polyairs are brilliant.

GO anywhere you want. As Kimberley advertise - wherever you can take the Vehicle, you can take the KK

some poor guy on 4WD monthly forum just bought one. his post was not good.

Nothing wrong with the trailer.. The after sales services from the factory at Ballina was "FU*KED"... He was not a happy chappy.

He's happy with the trailer. Just the people/company he hasa problem with.