Kamper Build Aussie Style - Romers new Kimberley Karavan
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brentbba
Explorer
Wow Ken. That thing is beautiful! Congrats. There's a BBQ get together on the 6th in Fullerton. Not far from Long Beach at all depending on your schedule. It's in the CA/NV section here on Portal. Give us SoCal folks a shout.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/150546-SoCal-BBQ-and-gear-swap-12-6-in-Fullerton!
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/150546-SoCal-BBQ-and-gear-swap-12-6-in-Fullerton!
Titanpat57
Expedition Leader
I can't even imagine you excited you are. ...can't wait to see the pics!
Romer
Adventurer
My Karavan is in the states! It was shipped with the larger S3. Here are both our units after they got off the boat before the wrapping was removed. They do a good job making sure it doesnt get damaged
BTW since they sold two in Colorado and we both had them shipped the owner of the company is flying out to Colorado on Dec 26th to walk us through our two units. The other owner bought the larger S3 which is a full sized trailer. If anyone is thinking of a Kimberley, I can set up a discussion with him while he is here in the Denver/Boulder area for a few days.
BTW since they sold two in Colorado and we both had them shipped the owner of the company is flying out to Colorado on Dec 26th to walk us through our two units. The other owner bought the larger S3 which is a full sized trailer. If anyone is thinking of a Kimberley, I can set up a discussion with him while he is here in the Denver/Boulder area for a few days.
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Titanpat57
Expedition Leader
Waiting with baited breath...
I'm also joining the Kimberley family having ordered a S3 that is to be delivered in March. My wife and I will be attending Overland Expo in Arizona in May. We are very excited and have been busy getting ready for delivery. After Flagstaff AZ we will be exploring the Grand Canyon North and South. The soft Austrailian dollar made this purchase possible. UBS forecasts a weakening Autrailian dollar, so plan your purchases today.
We shopped for a year and a half and really feel/hope that our decision was sound. We are self relient and I realize that being an Austrailan product means that our skill set will be tested. Kimberley makes a product that is unlike anything available in the USA.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
We shopped for a year and a half and really feel/hope that our decision was sound. We are self relient and I realize that being an Austrailan product means that our skill set will be tested. Kimberley makes a product that is unlike anything available in the USA.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Well as an Aussie I would have to support you guys in buying Aussie products........ Don't think you can go far wrong with your choice of manufacturer, Kimberley do build a nice robust rig! Bit sad to hear about the forecast of the softening Aussie dollar though - I've been trying not to think about that aspect as we will be needing some US dollars for our journey across your great country over the next year or so! Also going to Overland Expo so might see you there...
cheers and enjoy your new toy.
Justin
www.globatrol.com
cheers and enjoy your new toy.
Justin
www.globatrol.com
Romer
Adventurer
Got back from New Zealand yesterday. Great trip, but 28 hours from hotel to my front door. My Karavan beat me to Colorado by one day, so I went to pick it up last night. Played with it a bit today, didnt setup everything yet like the bunks or awning. Lost of stuff to figure out. Glad the owner of the company is coming here in a week to walk me and the new S3 owner through everything
and some setup shots
and some setup shots
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OCD Overland
Explorer
Really looks nice, Romer. Those are some serious burners on that outdoor kitchen - what is the third knob for - are there actually 3 burners, or is there a broiler underneath?
Does it seem like it seals up pretty well from drafts and mosquitos?
I'm curious if the US owners of the Kruisers find that the left-hand door, awning, etc. is an issue in campsites at national parks and such. The Karavan seems like it's maneuverable enough that it would't matter, but the Kruisers seem too big to try to turn them around.
Does it seem like it seals up pretty well from drafts and mosquitos?
I'm curious if the US owners of the Kruisers find that the left-hand door, awning, etc. is an issue in campsites at national parks and such. The Karavan seems like it's maneuverable enough that it would't matter, but the Kruisers seem too big to try to turn them around.
Titanpat57
Expedition Leader
Beautiful!....congratulations!
They sure do it right.
They sure do it right.