Ordering a new KK ... options advice please.

[Fluids]

So we're going to buy a new KK. Classic + Options ...

We're only going to do this once. Mr & Mrs late 40's early 50's. We intend to use this till we're both boxed and underground :D ... so, looking at the options, we've decided on a possible list but would like some opinions from other KK owners (or others) on wether they are worthwhile or not. We will be camping anywhere and everywhere ... more touring than extended stays.

Feel free to yay or nay, and maybe offer a brief explanation why.

We're looking at adding to the base Classic (which comes standard with diesel hot water) .... and the new 2015 model has a 15% drawbar weight reduction. We don't go overboard when packing but since this is a long term purchase some additions for as we get older should probably be added now. Happy wife happy life! :)

Tropical Roof
Drawer Bar Extension
Deluxe Kwik Awning upgrade (adds zips to add walls later if needed)
Hot water Visiflow upgrade (pump from external to the campers tank/s)
Anderson Plug 50Amp
Solar Anderson Plug
Dual Kitchen slide / Wok/ 2 burner w/grill upgrade
Extra 4kg Gas Bottle + Hose
LED Reading Lights 2x
Diesel Space Heater Upgrade (works w/hot water system)
Inner Spring Matress

... and maybe

Slide out kitchen integrated slide out table
30 LED lighting front/side delta - dining bench - under bed
Underbed slide out storage drawer
Swinga-away knuckle mount set
70L 2nd water tank (incl' Mariner HD springs upgrade)
All weather window awning (drivers side)


I'm pretty handy with electrics so things like the solar plug and extra lighting I can tackle myself.

Thanks in advance for everyones thoughts !!

Cheers
Kev..

[robbotd5]

No advice mate but......it sounds awesome!!! The KK are a great bit of kit.
You only live once Kev and this is your ticket to enjoy life on the road!!.
Regards
Robbo

[Fluids]

Thanks mate !

Deal's done and there's a new KK coming our way soon enough.

Next items on the agenda ... install the brake controller (got me a Tow-Pro) and rear anderson ... and extra transmission cooler to follow after I recover from the sticker shock !! :eek:

:twobeers:
Kev..

[TerryO]

So come on Kev, how about telling us what spec you ended up ordering. Even the standard KK sounds like a good thing.

[Graz]

Hi Kev

Are you purchasing the Kimberly Karavan or the Kimberly Kruzer?

Recommend you join the KK owners group at KKOG forum home (http://www.kkog.org.au)
You just need to quote yours KK's serial number and pay a small annual membership fee.
If you are getting the Karavan it has had a lot of design problems that have led to issues over the years.
These have been corrected by various mods that are detailed on the site.
There is a wealth of knowledge and experiences on the site as well.
I've got a 2010 build Karavan that I am very happy with and it tows very well. Hardly know its behind the 130.
Enjoy


Graham

[Fluids]

So come on Kev, how about telling us what spec you ended up ordering. Even the standard KK sounds like a good thing.

Hey Terry !

Classic 2015 (incl' diesel hot water & shower)
Tropical Roof
Drawer Bar Extension
Deluxe Kwik Awning upgrade
Hot water Visiflow upgrade (pump from external sources)
Anderson Plug 50Amp
Dual Pantry Kitchen slide / Wok/ 2 burner w/grill upgrade
Extra 4kg Gas Bottle + Hose
LED Reading Lights 2x
Diesel Space Heater Upgrade (w/hot water system)
Slide out kitchen integrated s/s slide out table
30 LED - under bed (Delta box & dining bench lights included)
Side Storage Pak - Rear | KAG565
70L 2nd water tank (190L in total - incl' Mariner HD springs upgrade)

Apparently all the Classics are being delivered with rear Swinga-way mount, boat loader mounts, and Delta-box lighting included even though they are priced options ... can't complain about that ! :D

Thanks for asking !

Kev..

[Fluids]

Hi Kev

Are you purchasing the Kimberly Karavan or the Kimberly Kruzer?

Graham


Hi Graham .... neither. Just the lowly Kimberley Kamper (Classic with options as above) ;)

That was a budget stretch I can tell you :eek: .... The Karavan & Kruzer are way out of our price range, but we looked them over and they are really impressive ... hell, what we paid for the Kamper is about $8k less than we paid for our house !!! (but that was 27yrs ago :cool: )
The most money we've ever spent on anything other than our home.

We're expecting to own it until ... well, forever ! :p

Cheers
Kev..

[TerryO]

Sounds really good Kev, can't wait to check it out.

[Graz]

Kev
The K Kamper is one of the best camper trailers on the market and it looks like you have it well optioned up. We looked at the Kamper as it sets up quickly however after our experiences with the Trak Shak we wanted a compact unit suitable for towing along bush tracks or worse without the canvas, hence the Karavan.

Graham

[Fluids]

Sounds really good Kev, can't wait to check it out.


Thanks Terry. There'll be plenty of photos when it gets here :)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

was the sticker shock from the KK or the trans cooler??:D
can by a whole lot of coolers for one KK:p

expect pics soon!:cool:

[Fluids]

BOTH ! :)

Once I'd got over the commitment we made for the KK, everything now, no matter how inexpensive is giving me sticker shock ! :eek:

Fit a brake controller and rejig the dual battery/fit a rear anderson, and do a service/rebuild on the SLS compressor so we can pick it up when it's ready .... transmission cooler sometime later (or sooner) .... and probably some new tyres after that as the rears are almost at 110k kms and I should fit some LT's since most of the Discos remaining life will be spent towing.

Then a temp' gauge for the auto & transfer case. Then an EGT, fix the manifold and studs, and finally a remap ....

Buy a camper, spend an additional **** load on the Disco ! Sticker Shock !!! :eek:

Mrs F keeps telling me it's only money and not to worry about it .... Yep, we're really spending the kids inheritance at the moment ! :)

Photos will be posted at the appropriate time Pedro. Probably still another 6 weeks wait .... sigh ...

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I always said I'd get a trans temp gauge,,
let us know how you do it;)

[Fluids]

Uummm .... I'll probably just drill a hole in the trans' sump, and mount a temp' sender ...

How hard can it be ? ;)

I'll report when jobs done ....

[Fluids]

Woo Hoo !! Got home this afternoon to a letter from the dealer. Kamper due for build completion on the 27/11/14 with handover anticipated between the 5th & 9th December .... About 5 weeks and counting.

Better get busy !

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[Fluids]

Just got the call ... KK is ready to pickup !! Will have to be end of next week :( Bugger !

... gotta get that brake controller install finished, AND fit new tyres, AND get the anderson plug at the rear sorted, AND ... AND ... AND ...

:) :) :) :) :)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Great news Kev,,
We passed one of these today--
I thought it was a bus,,,
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/12/582.jpg

[Fluids]

Yes Pedro ... Freakin HUGE !

Wonder what you'd tow that off-road with ?

A tank ? :)

In Wollongong now, grabbing a Pizza and back to our digs. Big day tomorrow :)

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[Fluids]

Made it home. Albiet a bit slow. Need a few more ponies under the hood.

Will start a new thread and post up some photo's hopefully over the weekend.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

;):p:lol2::lol2:

At least now you know what your up against:cool:

[Fluids]

Here it is.

Ain't she pretty ? :)

Let's see how fast we can wear the shiny off it :eek:

The KK Classic towed by the D2 Classic .... That's Classic !!



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[robbotd5]

Hey Kev.
What a cracker!!!. You will get a whole lot of enjoyment out of your new camper. Congratulations and enjoy. Ps; the new wheels look great (same as mine).
Regards
Robbo

[Fluids]

Thanks mate ! Planning on years of enjoyment !

Got it in the garage loading it and adding a few finer touches.

First outing is 3 nights near Macksville on the Nambucca for New Years Eve.

Merry Christmas !

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