Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:54
Hi Adey, I am interested to know why you don't like the pull out kitchen??? We have a Tambo and reckon the pull out kitchen is fantastic. For us it means nothing needs to be kept in crates - we hated the bending over and rummaging through crates for stuff when we used to tent it. The end box on the kitchen is our pantry and it holds heaps. We also got Keith to put a centre divider in
the tub of the trailer which means when the trailer is loaded the gear does not rest against the kitchen or fall behind it when you pull the kitchen out. We have friends with a Tambo also and they have the tailgate kitchen and still live out of crates for a lot of their gear.
The pull out kitchen is something I always recommend when speaking to people - horses for courses.
GoCats, if you are ordering I would also recommend considering:
1. an extended draw bar - dependant on how the rear of your 4wd opens ie. single swing or tailgate. Alternatively, ask keith to get the wings on the stone guard frame swept back more.
2. Stone Guard extensions to the wheel arches
3. Get some eyelets sewn into the middle of the sides of the awning - you can then use a pole on each side to tension the roof. It helps with water run off, especially if you have the awning walls attached.
4. Awning end wall and half front wall around the kitchen as a minimum.
5. Get them to run the 12 volt wiring even if you are not getting the full 12 volt package
6. Get the rear room door sewn in even if you are not getting the rear room straight away - cannot be done at a later date if you decide you want that option.
7. Higher trailer cover - you can fit heaps of extra stuff under there and even if you don't, it makes it easier to fit back on.
Good luck with it. They are a great camper and I am sure you will be happy.
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