Changes, Clarifications and Refinements to Specifications

  1. Second Seat row opposite the Caviar Cinema reclining seats

At the Brisbane Show several custmers wanted to see a lower profile seat at the entrance opposite the Caviar Cinema reclining bucket seats.

The photo show this option. The Seat folds forward as well giving access underneath from the door entrance side.

The seats are finished in the same Rhino-suede with lumbar support in a similar way to the full reclining seats.

2. Table Raised for greater access

Note also in the photo the tri-folding table has been raised 50mm for greater access on the wall side of the table

3. Midge Screens - This is not a change but photo requested to see screens and blinds working together.

One of the items we wanted on the Kruiser were the same quality midge screens that we have used for years in the Kampers and Karavans. The screens are so fine that rolling blind retainers just dont work effectively. We are using magnetic edges on the screen with great results. This photo shows the screen and the roller blind coming down over the screen so that the screen just stays in place as the blind is lifted up and down.

The camera is focussed on the screens here for detail. When sitting back in the dining seats and looking out, it is hard to spot the screens in place as the eye just looks straight through the coloured vinyl coated polyester material. The colour has previously been matched at Southern Cross University to the exact colour that allows the eye to "see through".

4. Mirror Door on Full width Ensuite - This is not a change but photo request.

The concept is to bring the outside and the view into the Kruiser and so the use of mirror both inside and outside the full width ensuite door reflects this view inside the caravan .
The photo here is the mirror look of the galley kitchen.

5. Mirror Door inside the full width Ensuite - This is not a change but photo request.

The request here was not just a photo of the mirror inside the ensuite door but the track the door runs on.

The running track is a semi-cylindrical solid stainless steel track. This will take wear and tear and is not sharp or intrusive on bare feet.

The roller wheels are all stainless steel and incorporated in the bottom of the door. A small off road bunge strap retains the door "open" when travelling.

7 . Walls attachment for outside letterbox awning

The letterox awning ends above the door way and a request was how do the walls that attach to the anti-flap bars on the side of the awning clear the door?

The anti-flap bars have sail track on the underside and the side walls of the Kruiser awning slide up and connect to the letter box awning using side sail track sections. These are shown in the detail of the image. These are only added is side walls are purchased.

The photos of the Kruiser in the Roadshow have these side sailtrack supports attached.

12. Internal Metering of Water, Solar Power Charging and Battery condition is now in higher location for ease of reading.

18. Advanced Air Suspensions - Standard now on the Black Caviar Model, option on the Classic Model

The Kimberley Advanced air suspension system has both on road, off road and at campsite features and benefits.

When you will park your Kruiser, to level it on a campsite, simply open the pantograph hatch on the driver’s side and adjust the airbag suspension with toggle switches for either side until it is level.

When you are ready to hit the road, set your ride height with the same toggle switches. The compressor and small tank inside the Kruiser boot does the rest!

Imagine seeing the inevitable flat tyre in the most difficult section of road with acres of mud around the Kruiser. “!!XX?!” you would have cried.

But not now with the Kimberley Advanced Suspension air system. Simply locate the isolation valve under the wheel with the flat tyre and isolate. Then increase the suspension height on the other 3 wheels to full maximum height. Chances are the wheel is now clear of the ground, ready to be changed. Effortless and standard in the Black Caviar Model.

Imagine setting your travel height on the black tarmac to a lower than normal level to minimize height and wind resistance. Then adjusting it off road using toggle switches for more clearance.

Then there is the added benefit that over corrugations, the air suspension will provide a softer ride and reduce the heat pressure on the shock absorbers.

The Specification change is as follows:

Go Anywhere Kimberley Signature Features….

• Chassis is Steel, Laser cut, Interlocked, hot dipped Galvanized.
• Tandem Axle, with each suspension arm supported from separate suspension hangers
• 4 x Independent Suspension Arms, signature trailing arms rated at 4000kg combined each side
• Black Caviar Std otherwise Option 4 x Independent Airbag air springs with poly-urethane tuned base blocks and advanced control system with load sharing.
• 4 x Mono-tube Shock Absorbers with protector boot, heat indicators and featuring stainless steel bushes instead of polyurethane.
• 4 x Suspension polyurethane “bump stops” to protect aginst the serious suspension bottoming out
• Black Caviar Std otherwise Option integrated compressor and high pressure tank
• Black Caviar Std otherwise Option individual wheel isolation valves
• Black Caviar Std otherwise Option adjustable height control for each side
• Chassis and Steel Trailing Arms Suspension components have 5 Year Warranty.
• Air Suspension components have 12 months warranty
• Black Caviar Std otherwise Option Extended Drawbar 420mm Extension - improves hitch point with tow vehicles that have rear overhang and improves reversing maneuverability.
• Black Caviar Std otherwise Option Anti-sway Bar to match vehicles with stiffened after-market suspension.
• Electronic disc brakes:
• signature double size disc hubs specifically designed to handle gibbers and off road conditions, with hydraulic tubing to Hydra-star hydraulic actuator activated from in-vehicle electric brake controller (in-vehicle controller not included)
• Load balancing system that provides the same hydraulic pressure to each disc brake for even performance.
• System maintains constant braking pressure and outperforms any other type of braking system in the market. Field tested to Australian Standard and surpasses the old electric drum brake.
• Signature “One touch” parking brake—no cables or lever pulling.

This will be easily retrofitted to units already built and integrated into new builds immediately.

There is no price change on the Black Caviar Model. There is a slight weight reduction but we will hold to the same specification.

Another major benefit is the vehicle matching wheels and tyres most commonly specified and used by customers including 10ply tyres can now be used with the Kimberley Kruiser Black Caviar Model.

There will be an upgrade retail price of $6900 for the Classic Model.

19. Low Profile Fly Screen Door - Standard now on the Black Caviar Model, option on the Classic Model

Keep out unwanted insects & flies using the new low profile screeen door. This clever addition seales the entrance and simply slides accross when needed.

20. Patented "Always Positive" Air Pressurisation System installed.

Photo of Kimberley's patented "Always Positive" System showing intermediate air bladder with connection to compressed air tank and on board compressor.

21. Tri-Fold Cafe Table NOW 50% LIGHTER

We have tweaked the design of the cafe table significantly - it still works the same to give you a handy happy hour drinks bench and full dining table but we've managed to reduce the overall weight by more than 50%! This makes the Kruiser lighter and also makes the table much easier to lift out. See a video of it on the right:

22. Elevated Cafe Floor

For customers who prefer a higher floor under the cafe seating we now offer an elevated floor platform.

23. Lifestyle Sound System Amp & Subwoofer Upgrade

Add a 300W FUSION subwoofer and amp to improve your music and cinema experience.

24. Rhino-coated Front & Rear

For the ultimate stone protection when offroad we've decided to apply spray-on Rhino-Linings Polymer protection to the front and rear of the Kruiser. Proven over the last 6 years on our Kimberley Karavan this will provide great protection from stone damage.

25. UniPod

Everyone has different storage needs when camping so we've modified our proven UniPod fibreglass storage to fit the Kruiser. This is a larger box that can accomodate a 12V fridge and the Rhino-Lined interior can even be hosed out when needed.

26. Ensuite Underbench Storage Space

There is a handy storage space under the ensuite sink bench when customers order a Kruiser without a washing machine.

27. Thermal Curtain

To improve the cooling efficiency of the 12V Airconditioner a thermal curtain is now available. This seals off the bedroom and reduces the amount of air the A/C needs to cool down. The curtain runs along a track affixed to the ceiling and can be tied back for travel.