2002 Kimberley Kamper [Archive] - Expedition Portal Forum

Lawrence

09-14-2008, 04:58 PM

We are relocating to Minnesota and I don't think we'll be camping very much up there. So, we are thinking about selling our 2002 Kimberley Kamper Classic.

It has seen very little use, it is in excellent condition and everything is still brand new (the original tires still have the little nipples on them). It has all the optional accessories you could get at the time: Complete canvas mesh awning walls, Ensuite, Boat loader package (boat rack, outboard motor mount, double pole carrier), automatic battery charger, additional 12V inlets & oulets, 12V light over the kitchen.

There is a tiny tear in the canvas that my wife stitched up. We do have a lot of extra canvas material to fix it properly and an upholstery shop quoted $20 for the fix. Just never got around to doing it.

Edit: Our house is sold and we are moving on Dec 18. Currently located in Los Angeles area, after that date we will be in Minneapolis.

Edit 2: Kamper is SOLD.

Martyn

09-14-2008, 05:13 PM

Wait until the people in MN find out that there is no camping, are they ever in for a shock!

Nullifier

09-14-2008, 05:58 PM

We are relocating to Minnesota and I don't think we'll be camping very much up there. So, we are thinking about selling our 2002 Kimberley Kamper Classic.

It has seen very little use, it is in excellent condition and everything is still brand new (the original tires still have the little nipples on them). It has all the optional accessories you could get at the time: Complete canvas mesh awning walls, Ensuite, Boat loader package (boat rack, outboard motor mount, double pole carrier), automatic battery charger, additional 12V inlets & oulets, 12V light over the kitchen.

Asking $18,000. It is currently in the Los Angeles area.

Wow I lived in Minnesota and if you think there is no camping up there you are sadly mistaken. Not only is Nortern Minnsota wonderful but you are a days ride from North Dakota and South Dakota, the Black Hills, Canada is a day ride with lots of opportunities. Oh and not to mention all areas to explore in MN!!! Keep it because if you sell it you will only regreting it once you get up there.

Lawrence

09-15-2008, 03:54 AM

Wow I lived in Minnesota and if you think there is no camping up there you are sadly mistaken. Not only is Nortern Minnsota wonderful but you are a days ride from North Dakota and South Dakota, the Black Hills, Canada is a day ride with lots of opportunities. Oh and not to mention all areas to explore in MN!!! Keep it because if you sell it you will only regreting it once you get up there.
LOL, I didn't mean it this way, I just meant that due to the weather, I might not go out as much as I am used to in SoCal, I don't want to end up as a popsicle. :D I also have a small military trailer with a RTT, and I was thinking of using that one instead. But you are right, the KK is a wonderful setup and I am afraid I will regret selling it. I'll have to do some research on some cool place to go to in MN and the surrounding areas.

FourbangerYJ

09-15-2008, 04:47 PM

Dang, I was hoping you would want to sell you Milspec trailer.

LOL, I didn't mean it this way, I just meant that due to the weather, I might not go out as much as I am used to in SoCal, I don't want to end up as a popsicle. :D I also have a small military trailer with a RTT, and I was thinking of using that one instead. But you are right, the KK is a wonderful setup and I am afraid I will regret selling it. I'll have to do some research on some cool place to go to in MN and the surrounding areas.

findleywarren

09-15-2008, 10:59 PM

I could use a website or pics to help sell the camper to my wife. Any info will help. Any sales suggestions also, I have two kids and two dogs. Thanks

Lawrence

09-16-2008, 06:17 AM

I could use a website or pics to help sell the camper to my wife. Any info will help. Any sales suggestions also, I have two kids and two dogs. Thanks
The official website is http://www.kimberleykampers.com/models/mariner/mariner_overview.php

It is my wife, daughter and I and the KK is perfect. We can all fit comfortably on the queen size foam mattress. On the floor area we can easily fit a folding camping table.
We have the ensuite bathroom which comes in handy with smaller kids ---> Question: "do you have to go to the bathroom?" Answer = "no", but a couple of hours later "Daddy, I have to go to the bathroom...":D
You could conceivably do the full setup for the kids and the dogs, so that you and your wife have the queen bed to yourselves. Another option would be to get the kids room option, but then you'd have to have a separate bathroom.

Below are some pictures taken from various sites of what it looks like. I am currently busy trying to find a place in MN and believe it or not, I don't have any pictures of mine. If you are in SoCal and want to look at it or chat about it, PM me and I'll give you my #.

With Boat loader
http://www.kimberleykampers.com/buying/images/DSC_9707_Marinerat600pxwide.jpg

Quick setup
http://www.hiddenescapades.com.au/pb/wp_ca1bf176/images/img63324397cfd6f28b5.jpg

Awning setup
http://www.kimberleykampers.com/gallery/images/THEWACAMBALLINBARRAGECAMPrt800.jpg

Full setup
http://www.kingkampers.com/buying/gallery/Kampsite01_lg.jpg

Bed area
http://www.eco-sanctuaries.com/images/Camper_Bedroom_web.jpg

Under Bed Storage
http://www.cameroncaravanssa.com.au/files/imagelibrary/115_main_caravan_show_2007_263.jpg

Kitchen Setup
http://www.cameroncaravanssa.com.au/files/imagelibrary/54_27_DSCN6239.jpg

Layout
http://www.kimberleykampers.com/buying/images/CanvasExtTentAnnexonStdbody1800700x479.jpg

Lawrence

09-16-2008, 07:11 AM

I just found some pics I forgot I had

http://gallery.me.com/migault/100037/DSCN0055/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/migault/100037/DSCN0053/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/migault/100037/DSCN0054/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/migault/100037/DSCN0057/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/migault/100037/DSCN0052/web.jpg

Mav

09-16-2008, 07:51 AM

Lawrence

09-16-2008, 05:03 PM

Lawrence this must have cost you big time to buy it originally what with the shippping from Australia etc. Maybe KK have a manufacturing plant in the US as well but they are a Western Australian manufacturer and these are the supreme campers in Australia. They are as tuff as old boot leather and extremely well built.

A few years back, someone imported a handful of them in hopes of selling them in the US. Unfortunately, the business didn’t last long and these were sold to various owners across the US.

Just to give you an idea the model you have would be reselling on the secondhand market here for over $30,000.

I know, and you guys down under appreciate well built stuff. Plus with the exchange rate now, it comes out to US$500,000. :jump:

I love the KK diesel hot water system that they have in their campers now. Does yours have this system?

It does not. I spoke with Angela at KK many times and she told me to check if Webasto offered it in the States. If not, she mentioned that she would sell me a unit and that it is very simple to retrofit.

I had a different system in mind. I was going to add a water heater and build a hydronic heating system off of it. Simple, yet efficient.

If this were local to me in Australia I would not hesitate to buy it, only problem is I would have to beat my way through the other buyers to get to it. :)

Good luck with the sale, someone is going to get a bargain.

Maybe I should raise my price. :D Thruthfully, I am torn about selling it, as I may regret it and I know it would be near impossible to find another.
On the other hand, a friend of the family is in air freight, maybe I should talk to him about sending it to Oz so that I can make enough money to buy a Karavan and ship it back. Yeah, that's the ticket. :sombrero:
Thanks for the post Mav.

Lawrence

09-24-2008, 02:36 PM

Bump

Lawrence

10-11-2008, 05:15 PM

Tough crowd. :D

Tucson T4R

10-12-2008, 07:59 PM

Keep bumping it up and waving the flag. The US market for these is small but there are a few of us that the KK is a perfect fit for. Whoever ends up picking this up will be very happy.

You would have to pry mine out of my cold dead hands. :1888fbbd:

Lawrence

10-28-2008, 04:22 AM

bumping back up.

toyotatruckjunkie

11-06-2008, 06:09 AM

Still Avail? What is asking price now? Any inside pics? Do you have all the extra canvas to make the "full setup"? Does yours have a porta pottie? Any shower provisions?

I'm BRAND new to Ex Po, and have been looking into off road pop ups. Liked the Fleetwood Evo, but after reading up on them here, thinking the Kimberley would be better way to go.

Thanks.

Tucson T4R

11-06-2008, 05:34 PM

Welcome to Expo. I just towed my KK trailer into some amazingly rugged back country through sand washes and miles of rocky loose hill climbs. I agree, if you want to camp in the back country with all the comforts of home, these KK trailers are built like a tank and can handle the abuse for years.

Lawrence will have to give you the details on his model.

Lawrence

11-07-2008, 04:58 AM

Still Avail? What is asking price now?
Yes it is, and the price is still the same. I love this trailer and I don't have to sell it. However, I don't think I'll be using it very often now, and using the funds for something else may be better suited. With that said, any offers will be considered.

Any inside pics?
Besides the ones on the first page, I don't have any inside pics, but I am sure there are some floating around the net or on this forum. I can take some, but I am in the middle of selling my home and I may not be able to do so right away.

Do you have all the extra canvas to make the "full setup"?
Yes

Does yours have a porta pottie?
It has the bathroom ensuite. I bought a PETT which I was going to keep but if it is a deal breaker, it'll be included in the sale. ;)

Any shower provisions?
No, but... I was going to build a hotwater system, not that hard and fairly inexpensive to do. I also had plans for a solar panel mounted on the front box. With that said, the bathroom ensuite can be used as a shower room with a portable unit like the Coleman one.

I'm BRAND new to Ex Po, and have been looking into off road pop ups. Liked the Fleetwood Evo, but after reading up on them here, thinking the Kimberley would be better way to go.

Welcome.

They are not even in the same league. My wife and I looked at the Evo for a while and decided against it because of its construction. There were many things that bothered us and we didn't feel that it would last. I hope I am not offending any Fleetwood owners, they are great, but not for us.

The KK is way over built, these trailers are built to haul arse in the Outback and take the punishment. Its frame is simply beefy, everything is either galvanized, stainless, or coated with 10 coats of paint. The canvas is extremely thick, the suspension, brakes, etc are top notch. It is hard to describe the quality, but everyone that owns (or has owned) a KK can vouch for that.

4hilux

11-12-2008, 11:05 AM

Bump - what was the end result here - you still got it, or are regretting selling it..........??

toyotatruckjunkie

11-12-2008, 09:10 PM

Tucson T4R

11-12-2008, 09:42 PM

Thanks for the reply(s). I wasn't sure if the pics were of yours or KK brochure pics. If they are all the same then those will do.

I am very intrigued by the KK. Please forgive my ignorance on them. Does all the canvas store in the trailer somewhere so you can easily take it all with you, and use it if you want, but live around it if you don't? Or do you typically leave some of it at home? Must take up a lot of storage space. I need to do some more research and some real soul searching as to how much time I will realistically have for using it.

It's a lot of money to me. I was having trouble justifying the cost of the Evo. Agree you get what you pay for. That drives most of my purchases.

Let me think.

In mine, I keep just the zip on bathroom canvas packed inside the storage unit. The rest of the canvas stays at home 90% of the time. I have a "quick Awning" that stays zipped on when folded closed so you always have a from porch when opened.

My larger full size front porch and canvas walls only come with me if I expect to be some place a long time or the weather justifies it. All my canvas fits into one big canvas bag that straps on top of the trailer.

This is mine, fully loaded with canvas, chairs, wood, and wood burning stove on top of the trailer pulling into last year's base camp.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/bgarland40/Pigs%202008/020308053.jpg

And set up with full canvas:

You don't normaly need all the guy lines but in this case it was super windy and I needed all the stability I could get. :-)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/bgarland40/Pigs%202008/020508022.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/bgarland40/Pigs%202008/020508019.jpg

Ireland

11-13-2008, 01:53 AM

That is such a sweet set-up, sure wish I had the spare cash....

Lawrence

11-13-2008, 06:14 AM

Bump - what was the end result here - you still got it, or are regretting selling it..........??
Yes I still have it, and yes I will probably regret selling it. But, like I said, I'll find some other toys to play with... Maybe an ice fishing shack. :D

I am very intrigued by the KK. Please forgive my ignorance on them. Does all the canvas store in the trailer somewhere so you can easily take it all with you, and use it if you want, but live around it if you don't? Or do you typically leave some of it at home? Must take up a lot of storage space. I need to do some more research and some real soul searching as to how much time I will realistically have for using it.

No sweat on all the questions, it is hard to picture since most have never seen one. Let me tell you, those Aussies know how to build a trailer. As cool as the Kamper is, their Karavan is even better, but way too expensive for my blood.

On the canvas, it depends where you go and the length of stay. For short trips, you may only take the bathroom ensuite, for extended stays, you may want the whole Las Vegas suite.

All the canvas has storage pouches to protect them and store them easily. Also, all the canvas fits in the huge front box, and I also pack the PETT porta-pottie, tools, tow straps, and everyhting else I can fit in there. Believe me, you can fit quite a bit. I store the folding chairs (3) and sleeping bags (3) inside the camper via the rear door, and anything extra on top of the rack like Brad does. It is amazing what you can carry with this thing. It is also extremely well balanced and tows like a dream, even with my TJ. :D

http://gallery.me.com/migault/100037/Kimberley-20BB/web.jpg

It's a lot of money to me. I was having trouble justifying the cost of the Evo. Agree you get what you pay for. That drives most of my purchases.

Yes it is a lot of money, and when we found it we were hesitant. However, the second we saw it, we knew what we were looking at. We had looked at a lot of pop-up manufacturers, and this what just the ticket.

Any other questions, feel free to post.

That is such a sweet set-up, sure wish I had the spare cash....
Thanks dude.

OverlandZJ

11-16-2008, 07:47 PM

:drool:

What an awesome setup, wish i were capable of jumping on this opportunity Lawrence.

I never knew the KK had the stove capability.

Bump for ya.

4hilux

11-18-2008, 11:34 AM

Hmmm, bar mine having the optional boat rack - yours looks identical to what I've got..........

Sooner or later, you WILL regret selling that thing mate.......

For me, they are as rare as rocking horse poo where I live, and although I've had offers from people wanting to buy it, theres no way its leaving.........(generally, after their offer to buy is rejected, they then ask if they can hire it......"Ummm - No!!")

From my perspective, they are just brilliant!! Well made, tow fantastic & have everything ya really need to be able to enjoy getting 'away from it all'.

EDIT: Sorry Lawrence, I see yours does have the boat rack etc too. Brad, your Kamper is the 2004 'update' model, which has a differant arrangement on the front for stove / storage etc. Slight disadvantage being that the newer design puts more weight onto the tow vehicle's towbar.....
Only other real differance between mine & your guys, is my kitchen-cooker-sink is all on the 'proper' side, unlike yours............:):):);)

Lawrence

11-20-2008, 04:31 AM

:drool:

What an awesome setup, wish i were capable of jumping on this opportunity Lawrence.

I never knew the KK had the stove capability.

Bump for ya.
Thanks John... You guys are starting to make me rethink my decision :D
But I have another trailer that I will eventually mod to put my RTT on. I plan on using that one for quick weekend summer trips.

http://gallery.me.com/migault/100037/DSCN0436/web.jpg

Sooner or later, you WILL regret selling that thing mate.......

Only other real differance between mine & your guys, is my kitchen-cooker-sink is all on the 'proper' side, unlike yours............:):):);)
Thanks dude, but when draining, my water swirls the right way. :elkgrin:

I know this is a tuff sale, there is nothing else out there that is as cool as the KK. If I sell it, I might start something I've had in the back of my mind for a while, a lightweight camper in the spirit of the Karavan or the Highrise.

Lawrence

11-22-2008, 09:17 PM

Well, our home is sold and we are closing on Dec 18.
The KK will be in the Los Angeles area until then, and then heading to MN just in time for the best season. :)

spressomon

11-22-2008, 11:45 PM

Congrats on getting your house sold...no small feat in these economically challenging times!

Sloan

11-23-2008, 12:14 AM

Just out of curiosity what does that weigh? Where are you in So Cal?

Lawrence

11-23-2008, 12:33 AM

Congrats on getting your house sold...no small feat in these economically challenging times!
Thanks, between unqualified buyers and decline in prices, I think we were lucky.

Just out of curiosity what does that weigh? Where are you in So Cal?
1,900 lbs, located near Glendale in La Crescenta.

Lawrence

12-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Bump for the West Coast crowd... 15 more days and it's on a truck to MN.

Lawrence

12-12-2008, 12:44 AM

Wow, tough economy, not even the obligatory lowball offer. :D
7 days and it is on its way to the frozen tundra.

Ireland

12-12-2008, 01:35 AM

Wow, tough economy, not even the obligatory lowball offer. :D
7 days and it is on its way to the frozen tundra.
Ok Then $12000 CDN:wings:

Mav

12-12-2008, 01:37 AM

Unfortunately for everyone that the global economy has gone down the toilet otherwise you would have sold this many times over by now Lawrence.

Brads wood burning oven idea is a beauty, I have never seen a KK in Australia with a canvas setup like that, I mean with a chimney sticking out of it. :)

Congrats on the sale of your house we have just managed to sell ours too and in this dead housing market I am very pleased to have managed to sell it.

Good luck in Minnesota, lots of nice country to explore there.

Cheers

Mav

GunshipDriver

12-12-2008, 06:32 AM

Ok Then $12000 CDN:wings:

if you feel in the mood to give a great deal to someone local (i.e. SoCal) for $12,000 USD.. I just might know a guy.. hint hint... :hehe:

F5driver

12-12-2008, 05:45 PM

I just saw your trailer for sale. Is it still available?

Lawrence

12-12-2008, 11:34 PM

Ok Then $12000 CDN:wings:
A few months ago, that would have been like $1,000,000 US :D

Unfortunately for everyone that the global economy has gone down the toilet otherwise you would have sold this many times over by now Lawrence.

I know Mav, just thought I'd give the West Coast folks one last crack at it. But between a mortgage payment and a trailer, I understand where the priorities are. Although much less expensive, it is difficult to fit a family and furniture in a KK. ;)

Brads wood burning oven idea is a beauty, I have never seen a KK in Australia with a canvas setup like that, I mean with a chimney sticking out of it. :)

I like it. if I end up keeping the KK, I'll have to ping him to get some ideas.

Congrats on the sale of your house we have just managed to sell ours too and in this dead housing market I am very pleased to have managed to sell it.

Thanks, and congrats as well. I am thrilled given the fact that it is sold and I didn't lose any money on it.

Good luck in Minnesota, lots of nice country to explore there.

I can't wait, might have to borrow Brad's wood burning stove. :campfire:

if you feel in the mood to give a great deal to someone local (i.e. SoCal) for $12,000 USD.. I just might know a guy.. hint hint... :hehe:
Sure, and for a few thousands more, I'll throw in the porta-pottie. It is a genuine Pentagon porta-pottie. :wings: PM me if you want.

I just saw your trailer for sale. Is it still available?
Yep and in SoCal for another 6 days.

24HOURSOFNEVADA

06-17-2009, 12:26 AM

The trailer has been sold and is currently West bound on I-90 in monsoon-ish rains. Thank you Lawrence for your honesty, patience and time. It was a pleasure meeting you.

Lawrence

06-17-2009, 02:56 AM

The trailer has been sold and is currently West bound on I-90 in monsoon-ish rains. Thank you Lawrence for your honesty, patience and time. It was a pleasure meeting you.

Yes, it is SOLD. It was great meeting you Jereme, drive safe and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. I have to admit, it was sad seeing it leave the driveway, kinda second guessing myself, but I know you and your family will put it to good use. Better on a trail somewhere than sitting in my garage. Enjoy.

450 DUDE

06-17-2009, 05:13 AM

The trailer has been sold and is currently West bound on I-90 in monsoon-ish rains. Thank you Lawrence for your honesty, patience and time. It was a pleasure meeting you.

NICE work bro!

Man I need one of these things...
ken

red_5

06-17-2009, 08:43 PM

How the H E hockeysticks did I miss this?

We've looked at 15 trailers in the last 2 weeks, but just can't bring ourselves to buy a pop-up for that kind of money.

Tucson T4R

06-18-2009, 12:32 AM

kb7our

06-18-2009, 02:21 AM

Congrats on the sale Lawrence.:wings:

For you others that missed this one. If and when I talk my wife into upgrading to the Kimberley Karavan hard sided trailer, you can purchase my KK set up. :elkgrin: Not a plan yet, just dreaming so far. I'll post it up if we actually decide to go that route.

Hmmmmm....I will keep my eyes open for your post depending on timing of AT being ready to market their Oasis. Might even consider a new one.

Wade

red_5

06-18-2009, 05:40 AM

:26_7_2:

Lawrence

06-19-2009, 05:29 AM

Congrats on the sale Lawrence.:wings:

If and when I talk my wife into upgrading to the Kimberley Karavan hard sided trailer...

Thanks Brad. After we moved, I really didn't push the sale and Jereme PM'd me and the rest is history. :D

Funny you should mention the Karavan, that's what I am drooling over. I spoke with KK about importing one, but I'd have to see if my money tree is growing. Maybe shipping wouldn't be so bad if a container were to be shared. ;)