2002 Kimberley Kamper

[Tucson T4R]

Good choice for remote camping

Welcome to Expo. I just towed my KK trailer into some amazingly rugged back country through sand washes and miles of rocky loose hill climbs. I agree, if you want to camp in the back country with all the comforts of home, these KK trailers are built like a tank and can handle the abuse for years.

Lawrence will have to give you the details on his model.

 

[Lawrence]

Still Avail? What is asking price now?
Yes it is, and the price is still the same. I love this trailer and I don't have to sell it. However, I don't think I'll be using it very often now, and using the funds for something else may be better suited. With that said, any offers will be considered.

Any inside pics?
Besides the ones on the first page, I don't have any inside pics, but I am sure there are some floating around the net or on this forum. I can take some, but I am in the middle of selling my home and I may not be able to do so right away.

Do you have all the extra canvas to make the "full setup"?
Yes

Does yours have a porta pottie?
It has the bathroom ensuite. I bought a PETT which I was going to keep but if it is a deal breaker, it'll be included in the sale.

Any shower provisions?
No, but... I was going to build a hotwater system, not that hard and fairly inexpensive to do. I also had plans for a solar panel mounted on the front box. With that said, the bathroom ensuite can be used as a shower room with a portable unit like the Coleman one.

I'm BRAND new to Ex Po, and have been looking into off road pop ups. Liked the Fleetwood Evo, but after reading up on them here, thinking the Kimberley would be better way to go.

Welcome.

They are not even in the same league. My wife and I looked at the Evo for a while and decided against it because of its construction. There were many things that bothered us and we didn't feel that it would last. I hope I am not offending any Fleetwood owners, they are great, but not for us.

The KK is way over built, these trailers are built to haul ******** in the Outback and take the punishment. Its frame is simply beefy, everything is either galvanized, stainless, or coated with 10 coats of paint. The canvas is extremely thick, the suspension, brakes, etc are top notch. It is hard to describe the quality, but everyone that owns (or has owned) a KK can vouch for that.

 

[4hilux]

Bump - what was the end result here - you still got it, or are regretting selling it..........??

 

[toyotatruckjunkie]

Thanks for the reply(s). I wasn't sure if the pics were of yours or KK brochure pics. If they are all the same then those will do.

I am very intrigued by the KK. Please forgive my ignorance on them. Does all the canvas store in the trailer somewhere so you can easily take it all with you, and use it if you want, but live around it if you don't? Or do you typically leave some of it at home? Must take up a lot of storage space. I need to do some more research and some real soul searching as to how much time I will realistically have for using it.

It's a lot of money to me. I was having trouble justifying the cost of the Evo. Agree you get what you pay for. That drives most of my purchases.

Let me think.

 

[Tucson T4R]

Thanks for the reply(s). I wasn't sure if the pics were of yours or KK brochure pics. If they are all the same then those will do.

I am very intrigued by the KK. Please forgive my ignorance on them. Does all the canvas store in the trailer somewhere so you can easily take it all with you, and use it if you want, but live around it if you don't? Or do you typically leave some of it at home? Must take up a lot of storage space. I need to do some more research and some real soul searching as to how much time I will realistically have for using it.

It's a lot of money to me. I was having trouble justifying the cost of the Evo. Agree you get what you pay for. That drives most of my purchases.

Let me think.

In mine, I keep just the zip on bathroom canvas packed inside the storage unit. The rest of the canvas stays at home 90% of the time. I have a "quick Awning" that stays zipped on when folded closed so you always have a from porch when opened.

My larger full size front porch and canvas walls only come with me if I expect to be some place a long time or the weather justifies it. All my canvas fits into one big canvas bag that straps on top of the trailer.

This is mine, fully loaded with canvas, chairs, wood, and wood burning stove on top of the trailer pulling into last year's base camp.

And set up with full canvas:

You don't normaly need all the guy lines but in this case it was super windy and I needed all the stability I could get.

 

[Ireland]

That is such a sweet set-up, sure wish I had the spare cash....

 

[Lawrence]

Bump - what was the end result here - you still got it, or are regretting selling it..........??

Yes I still have it, and yes I will probably regret selling it. But, like I said, I'll find some other toys to play with... Maybe an ice fishing shack.

I am very intrigued by the KK. Please forgive my ignorance on them. Does all the canvas store in the trailer somewhere so you can easily take it all with you, and use it if you want, but live around it if you don't? Or do you typically leave some of it at home? Must take up a lot of storage space. I need to do some more research and some real soul searching as to how much time I will realistically have for using it.

No sweat on all the questions, it is hard to picture since most have never seen one. Let me tell you, those Aussies know how to build a trailer. As cool as the Kamper is, their Karavan is even better, but way too expensive for my blood.

On the canvas, it depends where you go and the length of stay. For short trips, you may only take the bathroom ensuite, for extended stays, you may want the whole Las Vegas suite.

All the canvas has storage pouches to protect them and store them easily. Also, all the canvas fits in the huge front box, and I also pack the PETT porta-pottie, tools, tow straps, and everyhting else I can fit in there. Believe me, you can fit quite a bit. I store the folding chairs (3) and sleeping bags (3) inside the camper via the rear door, and anything extra on top of the rack like Brad does. It is amazing what you can carry with this thing. It is also extremely well balanced and tows like a dream, even with my TJ.

It's a lot of money to me. I was having trouble justifying the cost of the Evo. Agree you get what you pay for. That drives most of my purchases.

Yes it is a lot of money, and when we found it we were hesitant. However, the second we saw it, we knew what we were looking at. We had looked at a lot of pop-up manufacturers, and this what just the ticket.

Any other questions, feel free to post.

That is such a sweet set-up, sure wish I had the spare cash....

Thanks dude.

 

[OverlandZJ]

:drool:

What an awesome setup, wish i were capable of jumping on this opportunity Lawrence.

I never knew the KK had the stove capability.

Bump for ya.

 

[4hilux]

Hmmm, bar mine having the optional boat rack - yours looks identical to what I've got..........

Sooner or later, you WILL regret selling that thing mate.......

For me, they are as rare as rocking horse poo where I live, and although I've had offers from people wanting to buy it, theres no way its leaving.........(generally, after their offer to buy is rejected, they then ask if they can hire it......"Ummm - No!!")

From my perspective, they are just brilliant!! Well made, tow fantastic & have everything ya really need to be able to enjoy getting 'away from it all'.

EDIT: Sorry Lawrence, I see yours does have the boat rack etc too. Brad, your Kamper is the 2004 'update' model, which has a differant arrangement on the front for stove / storage etc. Slight disadvantage being that the newer design puts more weight onto the tow vehicle's towbar.....
Only other real differance between mine & your guys, is my kitchen-cooker-sink is all on the 'proper' side, unlike yours............

 

[Lawrence]

:drool:

What an awesome setup, wish i were capable of jumping on this opportunity Lawrence.

I never knew the KK had the stove capability.

Bump for ya.

Thanks John... You guys are starting to make me rethink my decision
But I have another trailer that I will eventually mod to put my RTT on. I plan on using that one for quick weekend summer trips.

Sooner or later, you WILL regret selling that thing mate.......

Only other real differance between mine & your guys, is my kitchen-cooker-sink is all on the 'proper' side, unlike yours............

Thanks dude, but when draining, my water swirls the right way. :elkgrin:

I know this is a tuff sale, there is nothing else out there that is as cool as the KK. If I sell it, I might start something I've had in the back of my mind for a while, a lightweight camper in the spirit of the Karavan or the Highrise.

 

[Lawrence]

Well, our home is sold and we are closing on Dec 18.
The KK will be in the Los Angeles area until then, and then heading to MN just in time for the best season.

 

[spressomon]

Congrats on getting your house sold...no small feat in these economically challenging times!

 

[Sloan]

Just out of curiosity what does that weigh? Where are you in So Cal?

 

[Lawrence]

Congrats on getting your house sold...no small feat in these economically challenging times!

Thanks, between unqualified buyers and decline in prices, I think we were lucky.

Just out of curiosity what does that weigh? Where are you in So Cal?

1,900 lbs, located near Glendale in La Crescenta.

 

[Lawrence]

Bump for the West Coast crowd... 15 more days and it's on a truck to MN.