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I just watched this video--I'm doomed to fantasize about it for years to come; form and function--friggin' beautiful.
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Kimberley Kampers USA
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In my humble opinion, KK has an opportunity to achieve a competitive advantage over the mainstream RV market in North America by adopting fixed pricing on all products and options.
Of course, a fixed pricing policy can be attractive to (some) customers only if they have confidence that negotiations/discounts are not taking place in secret. Tesla achieves this because orders are on-line---there are no Tesla salesmen to negotiate with. Whether an RV dealer could achieve price transparency is an open question.
Of course, a fixed pricing policy can be attractive to (some) customers only if they have confidence that negotiations/discounts are not taking place in secret. Tesla achieves this because orders are on-line---there are no Tesla salesmen to negotiate with. Whether an RV dealer could achieve price transparency is an open question.
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David Bates (in charge of KK launch in USA) has told me that he will be using a fixed price policy for KK products. No discounts, no negotiating. That approach is certainly my preference.
Tesla uses fixed pricing. Mercedes and Honda have announced that they will start using fixed pricing in Australia. Hopefully the time-wasting theater of negotiating with car and RV dealers will someday disappear completely.
Tesla uses fixed pricing. Mercedes and Honda have announced that they will start using fixed pricing in Australia. Hopefully the time-wasting theater of negotiating with car and RV dealers will someday disappear completely.
cmo5
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I just put an order in for a new Karavan myself. We decided to step up from our 2017 Turtleback Expedition, which has been a great trailer, but my wife and I wanted something with a bit more amenities and better ability to camp into the cooler weather months (we're in the Northeast), without having to contend with an outdoor shower/bathroom. I'll be listing the Turtleback on the for sale forum once I get around to getting it photographed...
I'd like to put in another plug for Dave at Kimberley USA--he is great to work with and was very responsive with the questions I had.
We're hoping to have the trailer by the early spring, and will post to let people know how things go.
I'd like to put in another plug for Dave at Kimberley USA--he is great to work with and was very responsive with the questions I had.
We're hoping to have the trailer by the early spring, and will post to let people know how things go.
snowgroomer
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Im in the northeast and would love to see one. Let me know if you would like to show it off once you have it
cmo5
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Absolutely, I will post when it arrives and I'm sure we can work something out
snowgroomer
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Where are you located
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Does anyone reading this thread have information about how the North American versions of the Kruiser models protect the water systems (fresh tanks, fresh lines, waste tanks, waste lines) in sub-freezing conditions?
Thanks
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Catastrofe
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The walls of the Kruiser are insulated core. All plumbing lines and tanks are insulated. The tanks also have heating elements that switch on at 35F.
If there are other specific questions, my recommendation would be to query David Bates (contact information in the first post of this thread).
Catastrofe
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The Kimberley S3 was just awarded Expedition Portal's best luxury overland trailer of 2020.
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donthompson
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My Kimberley S3 Kruiser is being built in Australia right now. I hope to pick it up in Ohio before May 1. I live near Iowa City, IA and will only take short trips until September. I’ll be in Western Colorado and Utah in late September into October. Probably in Nevada and California later—Death Valley, etc. I’ll be happy to show it to any forum members if our paths cross.
Catastrofe
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Yes, the door is on the curb side and the electrical system is 120v.
Edit: the curb side entry does not apply to the Karavan due to its unique construction. Not sure about the Kamper. Kruiser models do have curb side entry.
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