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gee-you1 · December 03, 2011, 08:33:12 PM

Hi all,
My first post, I have previously had a jayco penguin on/road.
Am looking to buy an off-road CT, hard floor.

Dilemma.

Do i buy a used KK / pioneer argyle, or a new cheaper unit and spend the same money
in getting it up to spec?
OR, buy a new Brumby/Daintree/ or similar and swallow the cost of having it already done.

Am looking to go touring next year ie. Canning/simpsons/cape york.
I want a hard floor as they are so easy to set-up.

Towing behind a GU 3.0TDI

Thoughts / Pros - cons please.

trtkjd1 · December 03, 2011, 08:41:03 PM

I have just had the same sort of situation , ended up going older but quality of a KK , after see ing a mates 2 year old chinese hard floor today after only a few softish trips , im glad ive gone with the KK Mines 11 years old and in far superior condition . Its the little things like Nylock nuts on quality bolts , decent bracing and frames with strength , Heavy duty hubs , heavy duty canvas , all the wiring in harnesses and silastic around all areas where it wears that make the difference . The places you are wanting to go to will warrant the extra dollars .

Campa · December 03, 2011, 09:33:58 PM

Hi gee-you1 welcome to Myswag.

I would spend my money on a 2nd hand KK. You can find some with alot of options on the 2nd hand market. There's a heap to choose from atm too!

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Search/Advanced-Result?PageFlowUseCase=Search&PreviousPageFlowUseCase=QuickFinder&intref=bg109&State=&OmnSearchType=Keyword&WFQuickFinder_PageFlowUseCase=HomePageQuickFinder&RemoveLocation=false&QueryTerm=kimberley+kamper&AdvancedSearchLocation=&Submit=Search&AdvancedSearchLocation_DeliveryState=true

Or what about an Aussie Swag camper?

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Search?QueryTerm=aussie+swag&OmnSearchType=Keyword&intref=margb067

Heaps of bargins on the 2nd hand market atm

Bnk08

gee-you1 · December 04, 2011, 10:22:08 AM

What about X-trk ultimate or Tvan?

Bird · December 04, 2011, 01:38:27 PM

Personally I dont think I'd ever buy another new trailer... Let someone else wear the depreciation and do all the mods... then you buy it ready to sail.

something like this would be nice
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=17428.0;topicseen

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200681065716
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330650460661 = real tidy unit.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/110784174626 = if I won lotto

YMMV

gee-you1 · December 04, 2011, 03:15:41 PM

what about,

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004779278
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004919253
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004796477
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004876257

Cheers.

Bird · December 04, 2011, 06:06:11 PM

Quote from: gee-you1 on December 04, 2011, 03:15:41 PM
what about,

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004779278
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004919253
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004796477
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP004876257

Cheers.

Why not.. if thats what you want, then go for it!

Kris · December 04, 2011, 07:22:00 PM

We just bought a 99 Kimberley and couldn't be happier- previous owners had looked after it, and didn't really go offroad in it. All depends on what you want (we wanted quality without the bells and whistles) and where you live!

speewa158 · December 04, 2011, 09:02:40 PM

2nd means more bang for you buck

When was the last time you went to a resort that you were the 1st to visit , yes . Think about it , its your sheets the freshly washed , not the remade bed . They have ironed the bugs , you reap their effort's

jtraf · December 06, 2011, 08:55:11 AM

I say second hand as you can get a better product for the same money.....

Blinky Bill · December 07, 2011, 09:34:07 AM

I want to talk AGAINST buying second hand for a moment.

Well actually all I really want is for other people to keep on buying new so that then I can come along and buy it second hand.

Facts are my 2000 Kimberley Kamper has been great for us from the very start. And God there are some amazing second hand buys listed above. But how many campers is too many?

Diesel heaters - This my second CT (first was an On Road) and one thing that I would like is a diesel heater (& possibly a hot water system). At present we avoid the cool climes & I'd reckon a diesel heater would possibly get around the issue.

Bird · December 07, 2011, 09:38:52 AM

Quote from: Blinky Bill on December 07, 2011, 09:34:07 AM
I want to talk AGAINST buying second hand for a moment.

Well actually all I really want is for other people to keep on buying new so that then I can come along and buy it second hand.

BigJules · December 07, 2011, 09:44:05 AM

This KK would be hard to go past; owned by a fastidious member who has improved an already good unit.

I can tell you, his half of the bed has hardly been slept in

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Blinky Bill · December 07, 2011, 10:10:01 AM

Nice looking unit BigJules.

Check out his Kimberley Kamper folks - http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=18319.0

So when I read your comment and I quote "I can tell you, his half of the bed has hardly been slept in". I put 2 and 2 together and went to the photo to see if the tyres were in good condition.

What are your thoughts on diesel heaters AND what do you plan to move to? A caravan maybe?

Cheers - Wayne

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