February 14th 2010
MYCUBE stays dry in torrential rain at Queenbeyan camping show
Nice and dry up top...
December 18th 2009
Kimberley announces their new range of commercial products at www.kimberleykonvertible.com
This is a Trailer designed for tradesmen and contractors who can use it actively during the week
in their business and then convert it’s use for camping and boating on the weekend. Hence the name “Konvertible”.
It is not called a camper trailer as it is targeted primarily for business use. The main part of the trailer is a Toyota Hilux Ute Body (Extra Cab Body) with a Dual Skin ABS Canopy (from TJM) that has steel supports and a fixed roof rack. This integrated "PRO-RACK" roof rack can carry 100kg Dynamic load and 4 times this as a static load.
The Toyota Hilux Extra- cab utebody/canopy can be fitted out with tool trays and work equipment t for tradesmen.
Fitted as standard on the roof rack is a MYCUBE roof top tent which can be used a day rest station on job sites.
At the back of the Roof top Tent is the integrated Star Awning which clips in and pulls out in minutes and weighs less than 6kg.
On the front of the Trailer is a choice of 2 Storage Pods:
- Gullwing Storage Pod with 3 different Gullwing Doors for 1500 litres of storage which can be dustproof.
- Quadpod: Open Alloy carry frame. This is strong and big enough to take a 300 kg quad bike or 2 dirt bikes. These may be needed for the work environment.
If it is an eligible business asset then you may be able to claim back the GST and depreciate the unit over a period of time. You may also be able to finance the purchase as a business loan. Note that personal use for camping may be an FBT activity. Please consult with your Tax accountant before committing to purchase.
December 1st 2009
Kimberley announces their new range of eco friendly camping products at www.eco-camper.com
Ballina business named NSW Medium Business of the Year
22 July 2009 – Kimberley Kampers of Ballina last night took out two awards at this year’s prestigious New South Wales Telstra Business Awards.
The company was announced as the NSW winner of the Panasonic Australia Medium Business Award and the AMP Innovation Award.
Telstra Business Group Managing Director and Telstra Business Awards Ambassador, Deena Shiff, said the judges were impressed by the market leadership the company had demonstrated.
“The Telstra Business Awards applaud and inspire the strength and spirit of Australia’s entrepreneurs, and Kimberley Kampers well deserves its place among the select group of businesses which have been recognised as award winners over the past 17 years,” Ms Shiff said.
“Kimberley Kampers is a successful regional employee which has demonstrated that manufacturing can succeed in Australia. The company embraces new technologies in order to set itself apart from its peers and deliver greater market responsiveness. Over 350 units of their new Kimberley Karavan have been produced and have achieved design and production maturity in less than 3 years, which is exceptional for an advanced product. ”
They use lean manufacturing processes that enables them to configure at the last point of assembly using standard options, eliminating the need for custom build orders. It has been a successful strategy for the company, selling through distributors Australia-wide and also exports to the USA.
Kimberley Kampers designs, manufacturers, markets and distributes camper trailers, off-road caravans, modified, long wheelbase vehicles and roof top tents, that are specifically tailored towards the growing baby boomers market.
Bruce Loxton, Managing Director of Kimberley Kampers, said the company was surprised with the high level of demand for sustainable energy solutions in their Kampers, Karavans and now Roof Top Tents. “We have invested in applying energy efficient technology that is practical and beneficial to all our customers.”
“Going forward, our goal is to help more people travel and discover their country, and to do so with the best technology to give ease of set up, and comfort for any off road camping location in many countries.”
