We are buying an Ultimate Camper
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 09:22
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We are buying a 1996 Ultimate Camper.
The only difference I can see between ours and a new Ultimate is an extra window near the bed, the boot is now side opening, the water has an electric pump and a better battery charger.
It is in very good condition and no problems could be found. Is there anything we should look out for?
Cheers,
Topend.
Reply By: Peter McG (Member, Melbourne) - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 09:53
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 09:53
Morning Topend
Congratulations. We also have a 96 one - No 10.
You can easily have the extra side window put in quite cheaply and the new awnings that have been developed fit as
well.
The swing arms now have grease nipples but you can get this changed later at a service.
You might look at changing the mattress - we got ours from Clarke Rubber.
Enjoy. You'll get many years of enjoyment. Don't forget to contact Ultimate to register as new owners and get access to the web
forum.
Cheers
Peter
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Reply By: Ups and Downs - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:25
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:25
One thing I believe they improved was the entry steps.
The old ones were open at the back which allowed your foot to slip through.
I'm sure the newer ones have a rear cover.
While visiting some fellow campers we inspected their 'pride and joy', admittedly after a few glasses of red, my wife's foot went through causing her to fall backwards. Only fell 700-800mm but was lucky that her leg wasn't broken.
Great looking unit despite that issue.
Paul
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:59
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 16:59
Yes the first type of steps they made were very agricultural and not safe. We had at least one of our sons (crawling age at the time), go for a burton through the opening on more than one occasion.
I think most people (ourselves included) have since upgraded to the current style of stair (as opposed to the "step" type).
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Follow Up By: Topend - Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 17:02
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 at 17:02
Ours has the updated stairs.
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