Kimberley Karavan

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 11:08
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G,day all,
Looking for some general opinions on the new Kimberley Karavan by those who have seen it at the shows so far.

Also from those who could check it out in Brisbane this week.

Pro's and cons from those more experienced than myself.
Yes I know the dollars are big but I do believe you mostly only get what you pay for.

I'll stand corrected on that one.

How might outback conditions affect all the moving parts and maybe choke them up. Also the top is now raised by "powerglide" as oppossed to wind glide.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Garth
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Reply By: TROOPYMAN A.D. 1998 - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 11:50

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 11:50
For roughly twice the price you could get a second hand bushtracker .
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Follow Up By: Alan H (Narangba QLD) - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 11:54

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 11:54
I notice that the Kimberly website says about 50000 depending on options.

Bushtrackers are available from 60-70 see this site

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Follow Up By: TROOPYMAN A.D. 1998 - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 11:58

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 11:58
About $50000 . Bushtracker wins hands down . If only i had a spare $65000 for a second hand one . Maybe when i retire in about 20 years . (thats if i can afford diesel then) .
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Follow Up By: Member - Traveller (QLD) - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 13:51

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 13:51
There sure are a few of them for sale!
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Follow Up By: Garthski - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 15:18

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 15:18
Hey Alan,
That hole in the wall is only about 2 hours from Wollongong if I'm correct.
On the way to Wombeyan caves. I'll have to check out my own backyard soon.

Cheers
Garth
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Reply By: Gronk - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 12:17

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 12:17
All depends what you want in a van? The KK will go anywhere your 4wd will go ( up to a point ) and that I think is the attraction. It is relatively small compared to other vans ( will still come in near 2 tons though ) and it has a lot of features that are new to van setups, one being everything is diesel powered ( heating, ceran type cooktop etc )

Would I have one- yes if someone donated me 50,000 big ones.

I like the idea of towing the smallest possible size and still get all the features ( alas except the extra room )
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Reply By: Alloy c/t - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 13:35

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 13:35
Read all the info on net ,studied the brochure ,spent over an hour looking all over one in the flesh ,, I WANT ONE ,,is already a long waiting list ,,$50k is a big ask but eh , you only live once and contrary to some belief you cant take it $ with you.
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Reply By: corkhead - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 13:36

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 13:36
At nearly 60 big ones for the top of the range, and even though I could purchase one, I think I'd be looking at something that took less effort in setting up. I've been to some pretty remote places and if properly set up, a good 4x4 tin top set up would be a lot more comfortable with less folding parts to let the dust in !
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Reply By: Shaker - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 14:40

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 14:40
Did you forget that you had already asked this question 2 hours ago?
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Follow Up By: Garthski - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 15:12

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 15:12
No just over exhurberant with the mouse clicks.

FYI the original posts were at 11.07 and 11.08.

I think what you are referring to is the time between last replies.

Cheers
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Reply By: megs1211 - Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 18:01

Sunday, Jun 04, 2006 at 18:01
Hi Garth,
We went along to the Rosehill show and the Maitland show and while we were there checked out what we couldn't afford...
And to be honest I wasn't overly impressed with the 'karavan'. If you're paying that much money for it I think things should be a little more 'practical' instead of what was inside this van...
I guess it all depends on the comfort levels you want and the one we looked at certainly had all of that, but practically, and i being the cook and cleaner, I would hate to have to try and make dinner in that thing.
Dean is more practical in regards to its capability, but in my opinion the interior doesn't warrant the price tag. The cupboards were poorly made and didn't shut properly, and I certainly didnt see the need for the mood lighting under the benchtop.

We walked away thinking we would be better off spending the time and money making one ourselves. but each to their own. our idea of camping and fourby-ing might be different because luxuries like these are out of our price range. I just think that if i looks that pretty it won't last long, and won't look that good after a couple of weeks on the road. when its getting to massive amounts of money i want it to be able to look after itself almost. my idea is that if you want to take a house take it but id much rather sleep in my camp rather than on top of it.

Good luck and hope you find what you are looking for!

Meg
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