New King Kamper QWIK Awning

[Tucson T4R]

Just installed the new QWIK Awning for the King Kamper. This light weight option stays attached to the main tent and folds away with it when packed up. To set up, just unfold the trailer and slip in the two support poles that attach back to the trailer for support.

This is perfect for calm days. If it gets windy just stake out the two folded back corners (Velcroed back triangles under awning in pics) or use two poles to firm it up. A heck of lot easier that the 6 pole full size porch.

I also installed new springs and repacked the bearings and adjusted the brakes. I'm ready for the next adventure!

 

[Maximus Ram]

looks good. shade is always a plus on desert treks. :26_16_2:

 

[articulate]

I like how it's self supported without guy lines. Stake-free set up is ideal.

I look forward to basking under that sucker for awhile.

 

[Willman]

Nice brad!...You have all the cool toys!

 

[Bergger]

Sweet! That is one cool looking camper. You said you installed new springs. Do you mean the coils for the suspension? If so what happened to them?

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I don't see what everybody thinks is so cool about that.



















You should just give it to me and rid yourself of it. It's hideous.

It just keeps getting cooler and cooler.

 

[Tucson T4R]

I don't see what everybody thinks is so cool about that.




You should just give it to me and rid yourself of it. It's hideous.

It just keeps getting cooler and cooler.

:jump:

I think I'll suffer and keep it for at least a few more trips. :elkgrin:

 

[Tucson T4R]

Sweet! That is one cool looking camper. You said you installed new springs. Do you mean the coils for the suspension? If so what happened to them?

Yep, I replaced the coil springs for the suspension. I hit a nasty washout last year at about 35 MPH, which really slammed the right side. I recently noticed the right side was sitting about 1 inch lower than the left. I ordered the new springs to correct that problem and get the trailer back to level. The new springs turned out to be about an inch taller so I also picked up that benefit.

Confession:

The left to right lean is exaggerated by the jockey wheel, which is welded to the left frame member causing a slight shift in the weight distribution. My actual spring problem was probably minimal if I had measured it with the tongue propped up at the center point. With the new springs and a jack stand at the center of the tongue, I now have 31" exactly to the edge of the fender on both sides. I now use a jack stand under the tongue and lift the jockey wheel off the floor when storing to keep the static wieght balanced.

 

[Sgt Grunt]

Brad, Nice awning!!!

Christo Slee and I are thinking about a KK / AT circle the wagons get together... Nothing set in stone yet, but I will keep you posted...

Where did you get the springs from???

 

[Tucson T4R]

Thanks. A circle of the KK wagons sometime would be fun. :clapsmile

I got the new springs directly from KK in Aus. Same shipment as the awning. I hope I never have to order parts from Aus again though. The shipping cost is outrageous. This time, the awning justified the expense but for anything else, I hope to be able to source the parts here in the US.

 

[adventureduo]

Looks awesome. I wonder how it would hold up in a mild to moderate wind? Looks like it might want to rip backwards over the other side of the trailer.

 

[Tucson T4R]

Looks awesome. I wonder how it would hold up in a mild to moderate wind? Looks like it might want to rip backwards over the other side of the trailer.

Your right. It would only be used as you see in the pictures in calm to 10 MPH breezes. Anything more and you fold out the corners and either stake them at and angle to the ground or with poles to keep the corners raised.

It's very adjustable with the design of the support poles too. You can slip the pole support joints down and have the awning tilted down if weather conditions warrant it.

First field test will be the end of April on a local Expo camping trip.

Edit: Plus those support poles that go back to the trailer are hooked into an eyelet so they would work to help hold down the awning when wind lifted.


Here's a picture from the Kimberley website that shows the corners out and staked down with poles.

 

[MaddBaggins]

I'm going to be pulling up close to Brad on our next trek. Need to mooch his shade!