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Kimberley Kamper
Well, I though I'd start off the section by showing my "new to me" trailer I went down to look at it today and I was really impressed by the quality and what it has to offer. It is a bit heavy coming in at 1,900 lbs, but Blaine has already figured out some areas where we can shave some weight. Here is a pic of one in action, and watch for some more pictures and modifications to the TJ in order to pull it nicely.
For more information, here is the Kimberley Kamper website http://www.kimberleykampers.com/kamper/overview.php |
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I am happy you decided to go and look at it after I visited it yesterday. The fit, finish, quality and how well thought out it is makes a lot of the alternatives out there seem like home built garage projects in comparison. The locking surge brake that runs actual calipers instead of drum brakes is a nice touch as well. Much simpler to work on although I didn't see a real easy way to bleed them should you ever need to. I will say that I've seen lighter duty frames under 20' boat trailers. That frame is ridiculously overbuilt for a sub 2000 lb trailer. I am looking forward to helping you shave a few pounds off of it.
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I think that with the rework of the suspension on the TJ and the addition of the Rancho 9000, it will be much nicer. Being able to "firm up" the rear shocks when the trailer is hooked up will help. Quote:
Blaine: Lawrence, I just looked at the trailer. Me: Ok, so what do you think? Blaine: I can't find a single reason why you shouldn't buy it, except for the weight but I already have ideas on that. If something is not right, you have no reservations saying it, you are one of the pickiest guy I know. That comment alone had me call Frank to tell him I would come down. Well, the Aussies sure know how to build trailers, no one comes even close to this. This surely beats the alternative which would have been to build a trailer from scratch, as there is nothing that really fits my needs when going out with the family. Quote:
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BTW, I poked around the Aussie site and on the 2007 models, the whole front rack which houses the kitchen, J-cans, and all, is now out of aluminum. Thanks for helping me with this. |
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very nice Lawrence!
did you get it for the price you had hoped to get it for? i look forward to seeing it in person. |
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We ended up splitting the difference and I didn't want to fart around as I knew I would have probably lost it. After doing a lot of research, there are several sources that claim there were between 6 and 8 of them imported in the US between 2002 and 2006, before the importer went belly up. So, it's not like you can find another one easily. If there are others in the US, they were probably shipped by the owners themselves. Here is another pic from the Kimberley website. Check this frame out PS: For anyone interested, I know of another one available. It is a 2006 model left over. I also know of a Kamparoo for sale. PM me if interested. |
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Damn, seeing that picture makes me want one! Where could you find a beach like that where you could camp out so close to the surf?
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You officially suck.
I had big, big plans for my M-101 trailer and turning it into an affordable, compact, lightweight, ultimate camping/support trailer. Now I see this. I've spent 2 days trying to figure out how I can transform what I currently have into what you just bought. Guess what? Not possible. Did I mention you suck? Nice trailer. I'm extremely envious.
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When I was looking for a trailer, the criteria was to be comfortable enough for my wife, daughter and I, and to be able to do the Mojave Trail. Anything harder than that and I am setting camp and going wheeling "sans trailer" from there. Thanks Allen, did I mention it is like a Las Vegas suite on wheels? Think 5" thick memory foam mattress |
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Good choice for off road camping, not sure I'd tow it over the rubicon like I did the smaller trailers
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