Birth of My Kimberley Karavan

[Tucson T4R]

I sold my Kimberley Kamper and it's off to a good home and new adventures.

Now it's time to build it's replacement, a hard sided Kimberley Karavan.

The Kimberley Karavan X Series details can be seen here: Kimberley Karavan X Series

The build should be completed by the end of May and then it jumps on a ship and heads North. I expect to pick it up in July sometime. This will be the first one in the US. Before anyone asks, yes the import is fully legit with DOT approved VIN number and an authorized import agent.

Here's a list of the primary features:

2011 Kimberley Karavan X Series
140W Solar Panels on roof
210AH AGM Batteries
Diesel Hot Water System
Grey Water tank (no trace) :-)
6x12mm on 139.7 HYD
17x7.5 +25 6/139.7 Avalanche
BFG 265/70 R17 AT
Extended Awning 2.2m
Second Bedroom
Magnetic Black Out Curtain Set
Under bed Membrane Heater
30 LED Exterior RV Magnetic
Kargo Karrier (luggage rack)
Screen 22" LCD TV with Bracket
DVD CD Radio MP3 4 Speakers
Shower Toilet Upgrade
Diesel Ceramic inside Cook top
Electronic Disc Brakes-UPGRADE
Drawbar Extension
Master Galley w/2 Burner Stove & Wok Burner
New Guinea Rosewood Drawer Fronts
Macro-Hide – Basil Green Insert
Seats- Nordic Helm
30 LED Exterior RV Light
Carpet - Sand
Winterized with Water line insulation
& membrane heater strips on water tanks

Sourced and installed by me in the US
Dometic Penguin 13,500 BTU A/C
Xantrex 2000W Inverter
750W Microwave


Here are some cell phone pics of the early build process.















This is going to be some serious fun.

[elmo_4_vt]

Wow... Thoroughly envious. I can't wait to see this progress on here and see the finished pictures. Good luck with everything.

Don

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[wesel123]

I'm so crazy jealous!!!!!! But not jealous of the check you'll have to write for that bad boy. Keep the pictures coming.

Out of curiosity what does is weight???

[Tucson T4R]

I'm so crazy jealous!!!!!! But not jealous of the check you'll have to write for that bad boy. Keep the pictures coming.

Out of curiosity what does is weight???

It looks like the dry weight is about 4000LBS

[Tucson T4R]

Wow... Thoroughly envious. I can't wait to see this progress on here and see the finished pictures. Good luck with everything.

Don

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Thanks Don. I'll keep this thread updated as I get more updates on the build and my trip to the Long Beach port to pick it up.

[mhiscox]

Congratulations, Brad,

You deserve a lot of kudos for making this happen. I love that trailer and gave thought to getting one, but didn't figure I could make it happen. I'm delighted to see this coming together. Add me to the "thoroughly envious" list.



Hope all goes well with the fetching.

Mike

[shortbus4x4]

Want to see more pictures when it's finally here.

[Tucson T4R]

Want to see more pictures when it's finally here.

You betcha. I'll be seriously focused on photographing the arrival and all my outings.

[Tucson T4R]

Congratulations, Brad,

You deserve a lot of kudos for making this happen. I love that trailer and gave thought to getting one, but didn't figure I could make it happen. I'm delighted to see this coming together. Add me to the "thoroughly envious" list.



Hope all goes well with the fetching.

Mike

Thanks Mike, I just hope the cargo ship is not highjacked by pirates

[loren85022]

Wow, what a great adventure. I might head all the way over in July and ride with it all the way back. Just to fend off any pirates and break it in properly.