Birth of My Kimberley Karavan

[JPK]

You know, I looked seriously at the Karavan earlier this year. Didn't pull the trigger though because I wondered how much the family would really use it and since my choice of tow vehicles is either a 2500 Suburban or a Jeep JKU. I thought the JKU, even though it has a Hemi, wouldn't be happy pulling it.

So, I ordered a tear drop that is taking way to long to be completed. I don't mind camping, somewhere between minimalist and fully kitted out, and the tear drop I have coming will be pretty far up the scale, but I know darned sure my wife (and kids) would prefer Glamping!!!

Looking at your Karavan, I think I made a mistake!!!

Congrats on your very excellent Karavan.

JPK

 

[Tucson T4R]

I had to drive up to the coast north of Brisbane this morning and saw lots of vans, including the Karavan, all on their way to the show which starts in a couple of days. :Wow1: I'd send you some pics from the show but they don't like people taking them of their gear. Understandable.

Who've you been dealing with? Bruce? I'll have a chat to them to see if they'll let me come over to help you get acquainted with the new baby! :sombrero: Little chance of that happening I'm sure! :coffeedrink:

Yep, I am working with Bruce on the import. He is flying over for the hand off and training. Maybe you can hide in his luggage. :elkgrin:

 

[Tucson T4R]

You know, I looked seriously at the Karavan earlier this year. Didn't pull the trigger though because I wondered how much the family would really use it and since my choice of tow vehicles is either a 2500 Suburban or a Jeep JKU. I thought the JKU, even though it has a Hemi, wouldn't be happy pulling it.

So, I ordered a tear drop that is taking way to long to be completed. I don't mind camping, somewhere between minimalist and fully kitted out, and the tear drop I have coming will be pretty far up the scale, but I know darned sure my wife (and kids) would prefer Glamping!!!

Looking at your Karavan, I think I made a mistake!!!

Congrats on your very excellent Karavan.

JPK

Thanks JPK. I think your Jeep will be happier towing the tear drop for sure. The tear drop will be a sweet set up too and provides solid shelter when needed.

I know with my workload for the next few months it will be difficult to get out much. :-( But when work slows down a bit I'll be able to get out more. Plus my kids are grown now and I'll be retiring in about 4-5 years. Then I'll be able to put some serious miles on the Karavan.

 

[Ace Brown]

That looks like an amazing build... all aluminum frame, disk brakes. Why can't we get as good in the states? Of course I do know the price for all this goodness.

Brad, it's pretty cool you getting the first Karavan in the states and I can't wait to see it. Your going to have to do a long road trip to show it off to all us jealous folks.

Alan

 

[Tucson T4R]

Thanks Ace, All I have to do now is leap forward a few years to my retirement and life will be good. :sombrero:

The pics make the frame look like aluminum but it is really galvanized steel.

 

[Tucson T4R]

And the ship arrives

Here she comes!! :wings:

 

[Titanpat57]

oh my!....



:wings::wings::wings::wings:

 

[Tucson T4R]

oh my!....



:wings::wings::wings::wings:

I know. I have already changed my pants twice tonight. :drool:

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

WOW!
Do you have real time tracking of the boat:sombrero:

 

[Tucson T4R]

WOW!
Do you have real time tracking of the boat:sombrero:

Yes through marinetraffic.com

marinetraffic.com

But only when they are in range of the ports. Once the ship gets out on the open sea they are out of range from this system.

 

[spressomon]

I hope your custom's guys are in a more friendly mood than they were when we brought our's in!

 

[wyojoe]

Brad, I've seen a few pictures of these trailers online, and have wondered about how they would be to use in the U.S. It looks like you'll be the first to find out! Congratulations. I met a couple guys from (I think) northern California (Sacramento comes to mind) a few years ago who were on their way home from Long Beach with their new Kimberly Kampers in tow. Perhaps it was spressomon and a friend? (They could have been from Reno.) I didn't get to see much of them that day, but it did prompt me to look them up online, and that's when I saw the Karavan. I'm sure it will be awesome!

 

[wyojoe]

I hope your custom's guys are in a more friendly mood than they were when we brought our's in!

Were there two of you picking up Kimberly Kampers at the same time? I remember meeting a couple guys who were on their way home from the docks with their new trailers a few years ago at In-N-Out Burger at the bottom of the "Grapevine." Was that you?

 

[Tucson T4R]

I hope your custom's guys are in a more friendly mood than they were when we brought our's in!

No problem for us. Bruce has a local friend that is picking it up and taking it out of the port/customs. We are just meeting them in Long Beach at his place to take ownership and get the training.

 

[Inverness]

Visitors?

Is the proud father accepting visitors? I would love to see/touch one of these.