Kimberley Kampers - Whats New
December 20th 2008
Kimberley Announces a Price Rise from January 17th 2009
Because of increases on supplier prices, there will be an increase in the 2009 Model Prices across the range from January 17th 2009. The new prices will be available on line from that date.
November 26th 2008
Kimberley announces a significant Industry first: a di-electric under-mattress membrane heater.
Photo on bed base of 2008 Karavan
2 individual controllers
Di-electric Membrane Heater
This technology was developed and is patented in Sweden for heated car seats for Volvo after the traditional electric wire seats caused a fire. The technology is patented and Kimberley is the sole importer into Australia. It has these special features:
- This heater will eliminate condensation and will warm the mattress for cooool evenings.
- It is chosen as it is low voltage (12V) and completely safe
- it cannot over-heat as the dielectric membrane "switches off" the higher the temperature. In our overnight trial in a Karavan, the maximum temperature under the mattress was a toasty 40 degrees C. It just kept that temperature all night long!
The heat stays trapped in the mattress air pockets and nicely insulates the sleeper.
Above the mattress the temperature was much cooler and closer to body temperature.- it is water proof (feels like a thick soft plastic)
- It is placed UNDER the mattress on top of the bed base.
- It will keep the mattress dry.
- The power consumption is approx 1.2 Amp at 12.5V per person.
- It would typically be operated for 2-3 hours prior to or at bed time. This would consume 6Ah of battery capacity.
If left on all night (8 hours) for both people, the consumption would be 19Ah- There are 2 individual switched controllers/timers so "his" and "hers" can be individual.
The Heater will be released for Jan 2009 and will be priced at $370 including the 2 individual controllers.
You will need at least 140Ah of battery capacity and a smart charger.
It will be available to existing Kimberley Owners directly from the factory. It is not available to non-Kimberley Products
November 25th 2008
Kimberley launches Kruiser: A streamlined integrated Kamper and Landcruiser with outboard and boat carrying features
The Kimberley Kruiser™ is designed to suit individuals or couples who wish to discover Australia and go wherever their heart takes them ... without towing! It gives the freedom to travel and stay without the demands of powered camping sites and/or campground facilities. Choose your own camping site – anywhere you can safely go!
The Kimberley Kruiser™ has these special features:
- boat loader and storage INSIDE the gullwing pack for an outboard on slide.
- diesel hot water system with Visi-flow for endless pumping from stream
- Eutectic 73litre 12V refrigeration, perfect for long stays
- Dual Cookers with ample pantry space for the keen bush cook
- Superior LED lighting throughout the entire unit
- Separate house batteries from starter battery from backup battery (3 sets)
- 2 x 80 litres of water and 180litres of fuel, you can stay on a trip for 1000kms
- designed on a Toyota 79 Series Landcruiser with extended chassis
- Customers can supply their own vehicle for modification or we can supply a complete new vehicle!
November 17th 2008
Kimberley announces the 2009 Model SportsRV Limited Edition with Diesel Hot water as a package for $29,990 with limited availability.
2009 Model SportsRV Limited Edition Overview
For a limited time , Kimberley Kampers is releasing the SportsRV Limited Edition. It is a package of:
SportsRV 2009 Model Diesel Hot Water System Visiflow System switching to External Water sources Hot Water automatically available in the kitchen Hot Shower hose and 140Ah Battery Capacity 120Litre Polyethylene Water Tank Price $29,990 incl GST. Dealer Delivery and charges are additional
October 23rd 2008
Kimberley launches MyCube: A streamlined lightweight roof top tent
mycube® is a lightweight roof top tent with small footprint designed for virtually any size vehicle and for virtually any Roof Rack system. It weighs less than 55 kgs. It has a footprint of 150cm long by 110cm wide plus a 50cm long Front Deflector Shield. Opened up it is the largest roof top tent in the industry! This is signature Kimberley quality and design with:
- The deflector shield and low profile of 25cm reducing drag associated with bulky roof rack items.
- The covered ladder and protected entrance gives added safety in wet weather
- Our energy option gives solar, battery and LED lighting for comfort
- Our new dielectric membrane heater under the mattress eliminates all condensation and moisture buildup and heats the mattress for a toasty nights rest even in cold wet conditions!
- Our large Annex is 4.6m x 1.75m for optimum space and ease of setting up
- Our tropical roof keeps inside temperatures down by 20% and added weather protection
October 1st 2008
Kimberley launches Industry First for Customer Service
October 2008
Kimberley releases the Kwik Ensuite: an industry first with 3 alternative uses.
1. Use as a regular doorway
2. Use as an awning
3. Add the removable privacy screen and PVC floor (velcros into place) and use as an ensuite
Link the shower hose from the diesel hot water system (shown in third photo)This is STANDARD on the 2009 Platinum
Kimberley launches Industry First for Customer Service
October 2008
There will be a price rise for selected options in the Kamper Range.
There has been a recent increase in imported parts costs and those items affected by the petroleum price.
This will increase the price of the Platinum Model by $2,230 to $48,990.We are going to hold the current price for the Kamper Base Model and SportsRV as long as we can and expect these prices to rise early in the New Year. When this increases, the Platinum Model will rise again but we are planning to hold the option prices that are increased now for 12 months.
September 2008
2008 Mariner Pak - NOW AVAILABLE TO SUIT DELTA BOX MODELS
We are proud to announce the addition to our range of a Mariner Pack solution for Kampers with Delta Boxes.
The new system will allow you take with you a small runabout boat, Outboard motor and fold-up boat trailer.
See your local Dealer for Pricing and Specifications.
July 1st 2008
Kimberley Kampers announces the new Dealer in Perth.
George Day Caravans
1950 Albany Highway
Maddington WA 6109
Phone: 08 9493 5557
Fax: 08 9493 5558
Go to their link at http://www.georgeday.com.au
February 2008
2008 Model SportsRV - Exciting new Update of Light weight Kamper
NEW Dedicated Pantry with Large Single 14.5Mj Burner as standard, 2 Burner and Griller as Option
NEW enclosed stainless steel slide out Kitchen with LED lighting built in and automatic water pump
NEW option of Second Bedroom (2 Adults or 3 Children) can stay zipped on all the time
NEW Kwik Awning is standard and can stay zipped on all the time when packing up
Priced from $27,890 this is the best value hard floor camper trailer on the Australian Market
- 2008 Models Release with new Delta™ Gullwing
- NEW Second Bedroom -no poles, 2 minute zip-on
- New Kwik Awning - no side poles, 2 minute setup
Photo is 2008 Model Kimberley Kamper® (with Delta™ Gullwing)
Major Key Features and Advantages (includes features of options):
- Delta™ Gullwing has 3 points of storage access for more dedicated storage for faster setup. It is 1300litres, 30% bigger than 2007 Model and more efficient with external pole carrier.
- Customer focussed design: Customers have maximum flexibility in the selection of internal fit-out of the Delta™ Gullwing. There is a seamless choice of options from the base model to the Platinum™ Model.
- Kitchen design with U shape kitchen and roller bearing smooth slides makes it easy and efficient to work in
- Compact Diesel Hot Water with integrated Hot and Cold extendable shower – safe with NO LPG and economical from on board diesel tank.
It is virtually instantaneous (4 mins from cold) and with Kimberley's Patented Visi-flow™ system you can pump from a stream or billabong for endless supply of hot water. (Tests pump 3.5 to 4m of head) - Extended Tent gives maximum floor space inside camper
- New Kwik Awning requires no pegs and erects in minutes with flexibility to be pegged down at night for security in higher wind if required.
- Second Bedroom zips on in minutes and is half cost of competitors
- Increased distributed LED lighting throughout for easy setup (no need for extension lights) and more important for economy
- Large storage area on top of Delta™ Gullwing
- Electrical specification is excellent with selection of 10A,20A or 40A charger, inverter, battery capacity meter, control panel
- Integrated stone shield as used on the Kimberley Karavan with success. The front downward sloping Gullwing Lid and the side corners deflect stones down. These panels are coated with the Rhino™ Coat. We have over 3 years of field experience with this material. Optional stone bra is available.
By December 1st, we will update the website with pricing and technical information.
A brochure is available from Dealers with specification or you may download a pdf here.
You may download a pdf copy of our 2008 Test Trek for background and technical information on the testing of this model.
Note: Our pdf files require Acrobat 6.0 or later (current version is 8.1)
2. Anouncing the release of the Second Bedroom ( Patent Pending)
- It can sleep 3 Children (Ages 11,9,7 on Test Trek comfortably) on Thermarest self inflatable mattresses and sleeping bags OR
- It can sleep 2 adults comfortably
- It can be zipped on in a single action in minutes
- The floor is sewn in so it is a one piece item
- The floor is high quality PVC able to be a barrier to water and moisture in the ground. It rises above the ground by approx 75mm
- The entry into and out of the bedroom is through the rear Kamper Mesh Door (was a window in prior models)
- There is one large window on the Kitchen Side which has a zipped over cover from the outside.
- There are NO POLES
- There are 2 pegs and optional ropes needed
Specifications:
- 2100mm long and 1675mm wide
- lightweight polyester, mildew resistant, UV stable and Waterproof – similar to that used in heavy duty lightweight tents. Weighs approx 5 kgs
- Same YKK Zips and Zip Flap System as used on Kamper
- It still allows the Ensuite Bathroom to Zip onto side.
Other Inclusions as Standard
- Tropical Fly for Hot Weather velcros on top of Kamper and requires 2 more pegs (used on Test Trek – great in really hot weather)
- Internal integrated LED light has light on REAR wall of Kamper permanently in a vertical position (outside light when no second bedroom). This has cable which plugs into 12V Narva inside Kamper
Photo Above shows Pegs Only and no ropes – very fast setup (less than 5 mins)
Photo above shows ropes and pegs fitted
3. Announcing the new KWIK Awning for 2008
THIS IS RETROFITABLE TO ALL KIMBERLEY KAMPERS FROM 2002 onwards
2m wide x 6.7m long (for older models 6.3mLong)
The principles are:
Stays Zipped onto Kamper all the time.
The 2 end triangular corners fold under the awning roof and Velcro up underneath. In this configuration, the awning is a parallelogram shape.
There are 2 poles that are overhead bars which “push” the awning out with web tabs sewn onto the awning to receive the small post of the pole. These roof poles are supported by J clamps and vertical 45 degree (approx) poles that clip onto the kamper body (we are using the over centre catch base piece also used to close the camper. Because the awning cant be erected with a closed camper there is no conflict of use.
To adjust the awning, the vertical bars are pushed out further. The awning has a scalloped edge.
When you need more cover and/ or the wind picks up, the 2 end sections are pulled away from Velcro and poles are used in the usual way.
When we tested this at 13.5knot (25km/hr) winds, it was fine. But if the wind went over say 20 knots, you would have to use the end poles.
What is clever:
For sun/dew protection just use it with no poles
For stronger wind or more coverage, pull out and use 1 or 2 poles.
For more Kitchen Protection without having to put up walls: just lower the corner at the kitchen end to form a triangular wind break!
Easy access into Kamper without running into poles and pegs on side.
It is approx 6.7m long and 2 m wide
Note 2 poles are still required for front awning over Gullwing- we are working on a system of onnecting these to the kamper so no pegs but in high wind you have to peg out!
