Kimberley Kube, BRS Sherpa, or ...? Which to get and why?

[Sid Post]

I am looking for a trailer for myself, and possibly a dog in the future. I need it to go down the Dempster Highway, to Prudhoe Bay, AK, and hopefully, Central and South America in the next couple of years.

For whatever reason, I haven't seen the Kube in person at any of the Expo shows, though I am guessing there aren't many of them in the USA, and shipping plus tariffs is causing some issues as well. The BRS Sherpa is the other one I have been looking at seriously, and pricing seems to be a lot better, though it probably isn't as feature-rich as the Kube.

Are there any 'similar' trailers I should consider for my travels? What are the pro's and con's between them?

I must say, the Kube's seating area and table are a big bonus for me. Being able to get in out of the rain without taking my shoes off first is a big plus, though probably easily dealt with by an awning, too! The Sherpa being ~$20K cheaper does give me a lot more money for gasoline to fuel my adventures!

TIA,
Sid

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

Sid I was told buy a guy that seemed credible that the BRS group in TN did not show the best build quality. Maybe they are improving but I would really look hard at thier current product. I believe the Kimberley US dealer is shutting down his op. Take a look at Kingdom Camping make a nice square top model. I like that Wombat rig out of VA.

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

I like the Kingdom Camping build as it is well insulated, Cruisemaster suspension and hitch. Top knotch electronics

 

[eatSleepWoof]

If it's going to be just you and possibly a dog, a truck camper or a van is what I would be looking at. Having nothing to tow will make your life MUCH easier and will attract less attention.

From the trailer options listed, Kimberley always gets my vote.

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

Eat Sleep always has good advice. My thinking is a small trailer like Kimberly or Kingdom Camping paired with a tow vehicle like a Lexus GX 460 really is not a problem at all in regard to towing. In regard to reliability on long trips vans or truck campers could have more issues. Unless the camper is on a Tundra. Being able to drop trailer is a plus as well.

No doubt Kimberly s are incredible trailers but I would worry about insulation and repairs (parts) in far away lands. Then there is the cost. With the US dealer closing and the crazy man's tariff madness the cost will liklely be going up.

 

[FrenchieXJ]

Finances,

With a trailer you will add extra cost as a start. You will pay additional for, toll roads, bridges, Camping and fuel. The possibility of theft and vandalism when left UN-attended. The ability to access rougher tracks.

Some of the advantages are carry "more stuff", a place to get out of the weather, possibly more comfortable sleeping arrangements, ability to carry more fuel, water and food for more time in remote locations.

I have years of traveling with and without a trailer on and off-highway. When you do pull a trailer for extended time you will get more comfortable with it.

The problems is it can be like a boat anchor. In snow, mud, rocks sand, switchback roads and getting around towns and parking in cities.

Getting "Temporary Import Permits" and insurance.

Since you are going full time and may stay extended time at locations, this may a safe locations allow you the set up camp and leave without packing up everything.

These are just some of the things you need to decide, what your going to be comfortable with! There is no correct answer or wrong answer these are things you alone need to decide on for yourself.

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

Finances,

With a trailer you will add extra cost as a start. You will pay additional for, toll roads, bridges, Camping and fuel. The possibility of theft and vandalism when left UN-attended. The ability to access rougher tracks.

Some of the advantages are carry "more stuff", a place to get out of the weather, possibly more comfortable sleeping arrangements, ability to carry more fuel, water and food for more time in remote locations.

I have years of traveling with and without a trailer on and off-highway. When you do pull a trailer for extended time you will get more comfortable with it.

The problems is it can be like a boat anchor. In snow, mud, rocks sand, switchback roads and getting around towns and parking in cities.

Getting "Temporary Import Permits" and insurance.

Since you are going full time and may stay extended time at locations, this may a safe locations allow you the set up camp and leave without packing up everything.

These are just some of the things you need to decide, what your going to be comfortable with! There is no correct answer or wrong answer these are things you alone need to decide on for yourself.

Excellent points. I have never traveled outside of the US. I am guessing in most cases pthe drop the trailer and leave it unattended advantage would not apply when out of the US.

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

I am looking for a trailer for myself, and possibly a dog in the future. I need it to go down the Dempster Highway, to Prudhoe Bay, AK, and hopefully, Central and South America in the next couple of years.

For whatever reason, I haven't seen the Kube in person at any of the Expo shows, though I am guessing there aren't many of them in the USA, and shipping plus tariffs is causing some issues as well. The BRS Sherpa is the other one I have been looking at seriously, and pricing seems to be a lot better, though it probably isn't as feature-rich as the Kube.

Are there any 'similar' trailers I should consider for my travels? What are the pro's and con's between them?

I must say, the Kube's seating area and table are a big bonus for me. Being able to get in out of the rain without taking my shoes off first is a big plus, though probably easily dealt with by an awning, too! The Sherpa being ~$20K cheaper does give me a lot more money for gasoline to fuel my adventures!

TIA,
Sid

Sid what do you have for a tow vehicle?

 

[EPO]

If it was just the dog and myself, I'd buy a truck camper every single time. There are a myriad of options from long bed trucks to smaller campers and camper shells.