More than TWICE the number of Signature Features of any other off road Caravan - in a class of it's own!

  

The unique Kimberley Karavan:

  • It will go off-road anywhere and everywhere;
  • It is completely self sufficient with diesel powered cooking and hot water system;
  • It has a monocoque composite shell & unfolds from a cocoon only 5m long, 1.85m wide, 2.1m high.
  • There is no canvas in it’s design

 

Kimberley Karavan

Typical 16.5ft
Off road Caravan
on Market

Overall length

5190mm

(includes Treg Coupling)

7100mm

Overall Height
when travelling

without Airconditioner

2190mm

(reduced to 2150mm for garage)

2350mm

Overall Height
when travelling

with Airconditioner

2275mm

(reduced to 2235mm for garage)

Most Probably higher

Overall Width

Mudguards 1950 mm
Body 1870mm

2300mm

Overall Length When Opened Up 6510mm 7100mm
Open Internal Height to console 1970mm generally much lower height

Liveable size when open

4950mm x 1750mm

16.25ft long, 5 ft 10inch wide

5000mm x 2290mm

16.5ft long, 7ft 6 inches wide

Awning Length
(internal floor space)
3560mm  
Awning Width (internal floor space) 2200mm  

Tare dry Weight

1450kgs

1800kgs

No of Axles

1

2, Tandem

Suspension

Independent with toe adjustment,
Kimberley Kamper Swing Arms,
Coil Springs Dual bump stops,
monotube shock absorbers

Independent

Some "sugar glider"

Brakes

Disc is Standard
Electronic Activation is option

12 inch Drum Electric Brakes

Toilet and Shower Recess

Vacuum Standard

Chemical Standard

External BBQ and Sink

Standard and Option

Option

Jerry Can Holders

Standard

Option

Monotube Shock absorbers

Standard

Option

Stone Deflecter Shield

Standard

Option

Hot dipped Galvanised Chassis

Standard

Option

Hot Water Supply

Diesel Powered – 3 water sources

Gas powered – 2 water sources

Cook Top

Ceramic – diesel powered

Open gas hob

We have adopted the compact folding design so that the unit can be matched
in off-road performance to most towing 4WD's.

For example: (Specifications subject to change prior to public release for sale)

 
Kimberley Karavan
Example of Toyota Landcruiser
100 Series GXL Diesel Manual
Data from published website
and review articles in Overlander magazine.
Clearance at kerb weight
> 450 mm
210 mm
Width
Mudguards 1950 mm
Body 1870mm
1940 mm
Approach angle of
Follows vehicle
31 degrees
Departure angle of
26 degrees
26 degrees
Ramp-over
27 degrees
25 degrees
Wading depth
600mm-900mm based on preparation
600mm nominal
Sand (and mud) tyre indentation pressure (typical gross axle weight per tire compared to a 100 series Lancruiser with moderate load in rear)
Karavan Wheels have typically 800kg of force on the tyre imprint
Rear Wheels have typically 750kg
of force on the tyre imprint
Track width of tyres
track 1620mm
with selected Swing Arm
front track 1620mm
rear track 1615mm
Turning Circle of
12m - follows vehicle
12m
Rear Suspension
Independent stub axles, swing arms, coil springs, monotube gas dampers and polyurethane mounted bump stops with anti-over travel tie down straps
Live axle, trailing arms,
coil springs, Panhard rod,
gas dampers and rubber mounted
anti-roll bar.
(data as published 1/2/2006

The design philosophy behind our products is that true camping is most enjoyable “off the beaten track” - which often means “off-road”! Our campers need to be reliable and a comfortable home at the heart of your adventure and true “off-road” camping. This is why our overriding and first design principle is that our campers have to travel everywhere that your vehicle can safely go.

Secondly, most people prefer to travel as light and compact as possible. Traveling light is also more than just weight and space – it is also ease of quick access and setup. Our range has to suit couples traveling on quick trips as well as families for longer stays. This requires both a range of models and a range of canvas options. Most of our features are built around a design requirement that if you can’t set it up in a few minutes – it is not the right design.

Thirdly, there is a growing demand on sustainable energy use. In preference to providing oversized batteries, chargers and power hungry fridges, we have selected the most energy efficient devices with lowest maintenance using the latest proven technology. You can stay longer and travel lighter with our energy systems.

Finally, quality is most important factor when you are 10 hours from nowhere and just want to enjoy your trip without problems. For that reason we focus on quality. We don’t outsource or partner with contractors in the building of our campers. We build 100% in house. Raw materials come into the factory, Quality campers and caravans go out.