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Powerglide™
The new Kimberley Karavan features a unique monocoque composite shell which opens up in minutes with a push of a button.
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Diesel Cooktop
The diesel cooktop uses the same proven technology that Webasto have used for years. The diesel is atomized over a Platinum/ Stainless Steel mantle which initially glows and ignites the diesel. Once started, the system is virtually self sustaining with the only power needed being for the fan system.
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Visi-flow™
Adequate fresh water capacity is essential for extended remote camping, and the Kimberley Karavan has a multi-source fresh water supply system called Visi-flow™.
A dual tank system allows you to access different water quality so that you can preserve the “pure” drinking water for every day drinking water or for your tea.
In addition there is a third water inlet that is used for mains pressure water or for pumping from a nearby water source with up to 3-4m of head. A simple valve system switches to the remote water source and bypasses the on-board tanks.
The hot water systems operate using a diesel heater. The heater operates a simple circuit through a stainless steel heat exchanger that heats the water passing through the heat exchanger. As a result, the water being heated passes independently of the heater and so multiple water sources can be used.
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Vacuum Toilet System
Based on vacuum technology, Kimberley Karavans have as standard equipment a lightweight toilet with a porcelain china bowl.
When the toilet is flushed by pushing down the foot pedal the vacuum in the system is released. The bowl is instantly cleared and the waste is moved through the piping at 2 metres per second to the remote cassette.
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Battery System
Kimberley Karavan battery power is provided by up to 350 amp-hours of absorbed glass mat batteries (we use Exide – a quality brand). The advantages of AGM batteries are that they require no maintenance, withstand shock and vibration better than any standard
battery, are sealed against hydrogen leakage and spilling even if they are broken, and can survive most freezes.
AGM batteries are "recombinant" - which means the oxygen and hydrogen recombine inside the battery. The recombining is typically more than 99% efficient, so almost no water is lost.
Since the internal resistance is extremely low, there is almost no heating of the battery even under heavy charge and discharge currents.
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Hydraulic Disk Brakes
Simple, effective and a proven performer on thousands of trailers, this brake system has been the braking package of choice for most trailer owners for decades. The vast majority of trailer hydraulic ‘over-ride’ brake systems are package with drum brakes; however at Kimberley Kampers we use disc brakes.
Because brakes work by friction there is wear of shoes and drums. Most wear is directed at the shoes. These are lined with a high friction material to reduce their size. The drums and shoes must be heat resistant and dissipate the heat generated effectively. Generally brake effectiveness deteriorates as the brake mechanism heats up.
Disc Brakes use pads which clamp on either side of a ventilated disk (rotor). Disk brakes are usually better at dissipating heat, are self cleaning and lighter. Disk brakes are much lower in maintenance in dusty conditions and when traversing water crossings.
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