Kimberley Karavan 2021 Operating and maintenance manual

MAINTENANCE

OPERATING

MANUAL

THE KIMBERLEY KARAVAN

Version: 160921

2021

Welcome

Dear valued customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Kimberley!

These quality products have been designed to bring you years of travelling pleasure. Like all new pieces of

equipment there is the need to become familiar with the product and its maintenance. This Operating Manual

is to assist you with this. If at any time you have questions please call your local Dealer. Your local dealer is

your  rst point of contact so please have their number handy.

We are always happy to answer your questions & receive your feedback.

Pleasant Kamping!

Electronic Warranty Registration System

Your Kimberley Warranty is both in this manual and can be found on our

website. Note your 4 digit chassis number and use this as a reference

in all communication. You must complete the ‘Warranty Registration

Form’ on the Kimberley Kampers Website to acknowledge handover

and receipt of this manual and its instructions. This activates your

warranty coverage period.

Find the ‘Warranty Registration Form’ by scanning this QR Code or go

online: https://kimberleykampers.com.au/warranty-registration/

Essentials

warranty, towing, plug wiring

Features

kitchen, cooking, refrigeration, lighting, heating

Water System

 lling, faucets, hot water system

Energy System

batteries, solar, fuses, electrical system diagram, sustainable energy system, charging—solar &

generator, troubleshooting

Braking System

disc brakes information

Canvas Use & Care

awning layouts and canvas care information

Speci cations

After Sales Service

warnings & cautions, dealer handover checklist, service record

Contents

Warranty

3 Year Manufacturer Warranty Policy & 5 Year

Chassis & Suspension Warranty Policy

(AUS June 21)

Kimberley Kampers (hereafter referred to as ‘KK’)

provides the following warranty in relation to it’s

camper-trailers/caravans.

The bene ts of this warranty are in addition to any

rights and remedies you may have under any laws in

relation to the supply of a camper-trailer/caravan that

cannot be excluded. Nothing in this warranty is to be

interpreted as excluding, restricting or modifying any

such laws which cannot be excluded, restricted or

modi ed.

Our camper-trailer/caravan comes with guarantees

that cannot be excluded under the Australian

Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or

refund for a major failure and for compensation for

any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or

replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality

and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Please take the time to read the Owner’s Manual to

ensure that you are familiar with the camper-trailer/

caravan’s operation and service procedures.

This Limited Warranty Covers

(i)The  rst retail owner and any subsequent owners

(ii) ONLY those portions of a NEW camper-trailer/

caravan not excluded under the section “What is Not

Covered”, when sold by an authorised dealership and

used for its intended purpose of recreational travel

and camping; and, (iii) ONLY defects in workmanship

performed and/or materials used to assemble those

portions of your camper-trailer/caravan not excluded

under the section “What is Not Covered”. “Defect”

means the failure of the workmanship performed

and/or materials used to conform with the design

and manufacturing speci cation and tolerances of

KK. The Limited Warranty is transferable and the

subsequent owner’s warranty coverage period shall

be the unexpired balance of the original warranty

coverage period.

When you request and accept the performance of

warranty repairs under the terms of this Limited

Warranty, you are accepting all terms of this Limited

Warranty, including by way of example, warranty

limitations and disclaimers, the forum selection

clause and the clause reducing the time period when

suit must be  led for breach.

Coverage Ends

36 Months (Manufacturer Warranty) and 60 Months

(Chassis & Suspension Warranty) after the  rst retail

owner  rst takes delivery of the camper-trailer/

caravan from an authorised dealership. Any action

for breach of this warranty or any implied warranties

must be commenced not more than 37 / 61 months

after breach.

Limitation Of Implied Warranties

Implied warranties arising under applicable law, if

any, including but not limited to implied warranties of

merchantability or  tness for a particular purpose, are

hereby limited in duration to the term of this limited

warranty and are limited in scope of coverage to those

portions of the camper-trailer/caravan covered by this

limited warranty. There are no express warranties or

any implied warranties of merchantability on those

portions of the camper-trailer/caravan excluded from

coverage. There is no warranty of any nature made by

KK beyond that contained in this limited warranty. No

person has authority to enlarge, amend or modify this

limited warranty. The dealer is not KK’s agent. KK is

not responsible for any undertaking, representation or

warranty made by any dealer or others beyond those

expressly set forth within this limited warranty.

Third Party Warranty Items

Items supplied by a Third Party and  tted by KK are

warranted by said supplier/manufacture. These

items typically include retractable awnings, electrical

appliances and electronic equipment. KK may help

a customer with a warranty claim but will not be

responsible for ful lling the warranty obligations of

Third Party Suppliers. If and when new materials

and production techniques are developed that

can improve the quality of its product, or material

substitutions are necessary due to availability,

KK reserves the right to make such changes. The

warranty periods for some of these components

varies by supplier and can be found below:

Item Supplier Warranty Periods

Canvas Wax Converter

Textiles

Limited Warranty up

to 5 Years

Multimedia Fusion, Intellisat,

TEAC

Limited Warranty up

to 3 Years

Diesel Hot Water

Units

Diesel Air Heater

Units

Various 2 Years

Diesel Cook Tops Various 2 Years

Lithium Batteries Kimberley

Limited Warranty

up to 3,000 Hour

(typically this is 5+

years)

Air conditioner Dometic 2 Years

Toilet Dometic

Kimberley Waterless

2 Years

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Disclaimer Of Incidental And Consequential Damages

KK disclaims any and all incidental and consequential

damages, including but not limited to expenses such

as transportation to and from dealerships and KK

repair facilities, loss of time, loss of pay, loss of use,

inconvenience, commercial loss (including but not

limited to lost pro ts), towing charges, bus fares,

vehicle rental, service call charges, fuel expenses,

incidental charges such as telephone calls and

facsimile transmissions, and expenses for lodging

and moisture damage such as mold and mildew

as well as rust and corrosion. This disclaimer is

independent of any failure of the essential purpose

of any warranties provided with the camper-trailer/

caravan and shall survive any determination that a

warranty failed of its essential purpose. Some states

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages, so the above limitation or

exclusion may not apply to you.

Repair Remedy

KK sole and exclusive obligation is to repair any

covered defects discovered within the warranty

coverage period if: (1) within 10 days of your

discovery of a defect you notify KK OR an authorised

dealership of the defect; AND (2) you deliver your

camper-trailer/caravan to KK OR an authorised

dealership at your cost and expense.

Back-Up Remedy

If the primary repair remedy fails to successfully

cure any defect after a reasonable number of repair

attempts, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be

to have KK pay an independent service shop of your

choice to perform repairs to the defect OR if the

defect is incurable, have KK pay diminution in value

damages. The repair remedy and the back-up remedy

must both be exhausted, and these remedies must

fail to ful ll their essential purpose before you can

seek any legal or equitable relief. This limited warranty

is not a warranty that promises or extends to future

performance because the warranty does not make a

representation on how your camper-trailer/caravan

will perform in the future but instead represents only

what the remedy will be if a defect exists.

Unless prohibited by state law, repairs will not extend

the time when you must commence a breach of

warranty claim and shall not extend the warranty

coverage period. Any performance of repairs after

the warranty coverage ends OR any performance

of repairs to those portions of your camper-trailer/

caravan excluded from coverage shall be considered

“good will” repairs. Warranty repairs should be

expected. KK may use new and/or remanufactured

parts and/or components of substantially equal

quality to complete a repair. Damage to interior

or exterior surfaces, trim, upholstery and other

appearance items may occur at the factory during

assembly, during delivery of the camper-trailer/

caravan to your selling dealer or on the selling dealer’s

lot. Normally, any damage is detected and corrected

at the factory or by the selling dealer during the

inspection process. If you discover any damage when

you take delivery of your camper-trailer/caravan, you

MUST notify your dealer OR KK within 10 days of

the date of purchase to have damage repaired at no

cost to you. Minor adjustments, such as adjustments

to the interior or exterior doors, drawers, latches

will be performed at no cost to you by your selling

dealer during the  rst 90 days of warranty coverage;

thereafter, such adjustments are your exclusive

responsibility as normal maintenance.

This limited warranty does not apply to a camper-

trailer/caravan that:

• has been modi ed or changed without approval

from KK

• has had an accessory or option  tted by someone

not authorised by KK; or

• has had the serial number removed, altered or

made illegible.

What Is Not Covered

1. Tyres, batteries, stereo, television, range/

stove, refrigerator, air conditioner, toilet, water

heater, microwave, generator, glass breakage,

zips and  ttings, and other materials, parts and

components warranted by persons or entities

other than KK. Note: Mattresses, canvas, window

screening and cushion covers are not warranted

against tears, fading, soiling and shrinkage.

Please refer to the warranties of component

manufacturers for terms and conditions of

coverage;

2. Accessories and equipment that are working as

designed, but which you are unhappy because of

the design;

3. Any part or component of the camper-trailer/

caravan that was not manufactured or installed by

KK;

4. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure,

including but not limited to upholstery, galvanising

 nish,  ooring rust, corrosion, oxidation, and

cosmetic blemishes;

5. Normal maintenance and service items, including

but not limited to light bulbs, fuses, lubricants,

sealants and seals, door adjustments, and awning

tension;

6. After-market equipment or accessories that are

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not approved by KK installed on the camper-

trailer/caravan after completion of manufacture

by KK, or any defects or damage caused by such

items;

7. Water taste issues and plumbing system damage

from cleaning agents;

(Note: Poor water taste may come from bad

water going into the water tank and then cleaning

agents being used to ‘clear’ the problem. The

water system includes ‘food grade’ components

yet they still do affect taste very slightly when

water has been lying in them. Some remote water

sources have a high mineral content which may

affect the taste. The polyethylene water tanks

use are inert containers and will not overly affect

the taste of water. Poor water taste and plumbing

damage caused by vinegar, vanilla and other

cleaning agents are not covered).

8. Alloy wheel damage from trapped stones and

other items;

(Note: There is a possibility that sharp stones can

get caught between the alloy wheel and the brake

system or the hub. This is more prevalent on 17in

wheels and larger format exotic wheels. As these

alloys are a special format, our hubs and brakes

may score the wheels and could be dangerous to

your safe driving. We recommend steel wheels

and take no liability for alloy wheels).

9. Damage from loose wheel nuts;

(Note: There is a tendency for these to become

loose, even after they are torqued correctly.

Changes in temperature between day/night and

while driving slowly release pressure on the wheel

nuts and they need constant attention. Continue

to check wheel nuts. Aftermarket wheels are

problematic with accurate location on the hub.

Attention is needed to ensure these are running

correctly at the correct torque.)

10. Battery damage from incorrect charging practices;

(Note: The batteries are very robust but most

common problem occurs when the camper-trailer/

caravan is left without the batteries fully charged

for periods of time OR the tow vehicle does not

provide adequate charging current whilst towing.

A comprehensive battery management system

and a DC booster for charging may be necessary.

Please read the section on charging your batteries

using the vehicle).

Lithium Batteries will be damaged if fully

discharged and left in a discharged state even for

a short period.

11. Degradation of steel and stainless steel  nish;

(Note: The  ne red dust that you see in the

outback and other remote locations generally has

iron ore in it. When trapped in the surface of steel

and stainless steel, it will start to corrode and

“rust”. A very thorough clean will generally remove

this “rust”. If left, it will attack the stainless steel

and the surface condition).

12. Dust ingress;

(Note: We can’t advertise our products as dust

proof as a white glove over most surfaces on

opening a camper-trailer/caravan will reveal

dust. We do design and seal so that dust will not

adversely affect your trip. It does require good

maintenance of the pressurization  lter (where

 tted) and keeping the seals clean. Sealing strips

seal on clean surfaces to prevent dust coming in

and the surfaces have to be well maintained. The

dust seals are disturbed on severe corrugations

unless the tyre pressures are low and in

accordance with our guide).

13. Toilet damage or defect caused by having

anything deposited into the toilet system other

than human waste;

14. Camper-trailer/caravans not purchased through

an authorised dealer of KK and camper-trailer/

caravans purchased directly or indirectly through

auction, salvage, repossession, or other non-

customary sale means;

15. Any camper-trailer/caravan used other than for

temporary recreation purposes, including, but

not limited to, use of the camper-trailer/caravan

for residential, rental, business and commercial

purpose or any camper-trailer/caravan purchased

by, registered by, or titled in the name of a

business association (such as any Pty Ltd,

corporation, or partnership). If the camper-trailer/

caravan owner or user  les a tax form claiming

a business or commercial tax bene t or income

related to the camper-trailer/caravan, it shall be

irrefutable that the camper-trailer/caravan has

been used for rental, commercial or business

purposes.

16. Defects or damage caused by, in whole or in

part, or in any way related to: Accidents, misuse

(including off-road use), or negligence; Failure

to comply with the instructions set forth in any

owner’s manual provided with the camper-

trailer/caravan; Alteration or modi cation of the

camper-trailer/caravan except such alterations

or modi cations approved in writing by KK;

Acts of God or other environmental conditions,

such as lightning, hail, salt causing rust, or other

chemicals in the atmosphere; De-icing agents or

other chemicals applied to the camper-trailer/

caravan; Failure to properly maintain or service the

camper-trailer/caravan, including but not limited to

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the maintenance of lubricants, sealants, and seals;

Condensation and the results of condensation

including water damage and the growth of mold

or mildew. Mold and mildew are natural growths

given certain environmental conditions and are

not covered by the terms of this Limited Warranty;

The addition of weight to the camper-trailer/

caravan that causes the total weight to exceed

applicable weight ratings, or addition of weight

causing improper distribution of the weight of

the camper-trailer/caravan; Failure to seek and

obtain repairs in a timely manner; Failure to use

reasonable efforts to mitigate damage caused by

defects; Failure to properly ventilate the camper-

trailer/caravan; Improper electric power supply or

improper camper-trailer/caravan hookup to other

facilities; the camper-trailer/caravan being subject

to abnormal conditions, including environment,

temperature, water,  re, humidity, pressure, stress

or similar; the camper-trailer/caravan having

been used after a defect became apparent or

should have become apparent; excessive speed,

failure to lower tyre pressure or hard impact; the

repair, maintenance or service by a person not

authorised by KK; water damage caused by creek

crossings,  ooding and other similar conditions;

or Acts or omissions of any person or entity

other than KK. (Note: An irrefutable presumption

arises that the camper-trailer/caravan has been

used for commercial and/or business purposes

if the camper-trailer/caravan owner or user  les

a tax form claiming any business or commercial

tax bene t related to the camper-trailer/caravan,

or if the camper-trailer/caravan is purchased,

registered or titled in a business name.)

Warranty Transfer Conditions

This warranty is only transferrable to a subsequent

owner if the camper-trailer/caravan is sold by the

original owner during the Warranty Period unless

otherwise agreed to by KK in writing. The subsequent

owner must contact KK to register for the remainder

of the Warranty Coverage Period.

How will a valid Warranty claim be honoured?

If a defect appears in KK’ manufacture or assembly

fo the camper-trailer/caravan before the end of

the Warranty Coverage Period and KK  nds the

camper-trailer/caravan to be defective in materials or

workmanship, KK will, in it’s sole discretion, either;

• replace or repair the camper-trailer/caravan or the

defective part of the camper-trailer/caravan; or

• cause the camper-trailer/caravan or defective

part of the camper-trailer/caravan to be replace or

repaired by a quali ed repairer.

Warranty repairs shall only be carried out by KK’s

service department or, when directed by KK’s Service

Manager, by an authorised KK repair and service

agent within a reasonable time from the camper-

trailer/caravan being delivered to KK.

KK reserves the right to take ownership of all

replaced parts. KK will not reimburse any payments

made for work done or replaced parts done through

unauthorised repairers without prior written consent

from KK.

KK reserves the right to replace defective parts of the

camper-trailer/caravan with parts and components of

similar quality, grade, function and composition where

an identical part or component is not available.

Goods presented for repair may be replaced by

refurbished goods of the same type rather than being

repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the

goods.

Obtaining Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service under this Limited

Warranty, the owner must do all of the following:

1. Owner and dealer representative must complete

the ‘Record of Handover’ in Owner’s Manual

within 10 days from delivery of the camper-trailer/

caravan,

2. Complete and submit the Warranty Registration

Form (link in Operating Manual),

3. Notify KK or one of its authorised, independent

dealers of any claimed defect within the warranty

period or 10 days thereafter,

4. Provide noti cation of a defect within 10 days of

discovery of that defect, and

5. Promptly return the camper-trailer/caravan to an

authorised KK dealer or KK for repairs.

If your camper-trailer/caravan develops a defect or is

in an accident or collision, you must not attempt to

repair it yourself. Doing so may cause damage which

is not covered by this Limited Warranty. Only service

agents authorised by KK should perform service or

repairs on the camper-trailer/caravan. You should

therefore contact the KK Service Department if any of

these events occur.

If you believe a defect covered by this Limited

Warranty still exists after an attempted repair by an

authorised KK dealer, you must contact KK at the

following address, specifying:

1. The last 4 digits of the VIN or complete serial

number of the camper-trailer/caravan,

2. The date of original purchase and the date of

original delivery,

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3. The name of the selling dealer, and

4. The nature of the problem and the steps or service

which have been performed.

Kimberley Kampers

Attention: Service & Warranty Manager

20-24 Piper Drive

Ballina NSW 2478

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (02) 6686 7344

KK may direct you to an authorised KK dealer, or

may request that you bring your camper-trailer/

caravan to the KK Headquarters in Ballina, NSW for

repairs. KK does not control the scheduling of repairs

at its authorised KK dealers, and repairs at the KK

Headquarters may not be immediately available.

Therefore, you may encounter delays in scheduling

repairs and/or completion of repairs. All costs

associated with transporting the camper-trailer/

caravan for any warranty service shall be the sole

responsibility of the owner.

Service scheduling of your camper-trailer/caravan

You must ensure all maintenance and servicing

required is performed within the instructed time

period by an authorised KK repair agent, as per the

service schedule outlined in the Operating Manual

booklet provided.

Please be aware that KK and most other repair agents

recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks in advance for KK

servicing work.

To locate your nearest recommended repair centre

please refer to the Contact page on the KK website.

Events That Discharge Kimberley Kampers’

Obligations Under This Limited Warranty

Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorised alteration,

failure to provide reasonable and necessary

maintenance (see Owner’s Manual), damage caused

by off road use, collision,  re, theft, vandalism,

explosions, excessive tyre pressures, overloading in

excess of rated capacities, and use of the camper-

trailer/caravan for commercial, business, or rental

purposes shall discharge KK from any express or

implied warranty obligation to repair any resulting

defect.

Legal remedies: exclusive jurisdiction for deciding

legal disputes relating to alleged breach of warranty

or representations of any nature rests in the courts

within the state of manufacture/supply, which is NSW.

Also, this limited warranty shall be interpreted and

construed in accordance with the laws of the state of

NSW. Any and all claims, controversies, and causes

of action arising out of or relating to this limited

warranty, whether sounding contract, tort or statute,

shall be governed by the laws of the State of NSW,

including its statute of limitations, without giving

effect to any con ict of law rule that would result in

the application of the laws of a different jurisdiction.

Kimberley Kampers Limited Warranty Excludes

Normal Wear

Items such as curtains, upholstery,  oor coverings,

window, door, and vent seals will show wear or may

even wear out within the 3-year warranty period,

depending upon the amount of usage, weather, and

atmospheric conditions.

Accident

We strongly urge our dealers and customers to

inspect the trailer upon receipt of delivery for any

damage caused by accident while being delivered to

the dealer, or while it is on the dealer’s lot. Damage

of this nature becomes the dealer or customer’s

responsibility upon acceptance of delivery, unless KK

is noti ed and the person making the delivery veri es

the damage. Glass breakage, whether obviously

struck or mysterious, is always accidental and

covered by most insurance policies.

Abuse

Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance

will result in early failure for which KK cannot be held

responsible. This includes wheel bearings that fail due

to water ingress or lack of maintenance.

Chemical Gassing

Chemical gassing is not a “Defect” in your camper-

trailer/caravan and is not covered by the Limited

Warranty.

Exposure

Not unlike a car, the steel parts of a trailer can and will

rust if subjected to prolonged exposure to moisture,

salt air, or corrosive air-borne pollutants without

repainting. Aluminium oxidizes when unprotected

under similar conditions, and re nery chemicals

of a sulphurous nature are harmful to  nishes if

not washed off periodically. Extremely hot or direct

sunlight will deteriorate rubber and fade curtains and

upholstery. Conditions of this nature, although they

may be normal for the area, are beyond KK’ control

and become the responsibility of the owner.

It is the responsibility of the owner to take such

preventative measures as are necessary to maintain

the exterior caulking and sealer of your unit. It is the

responsibility of the owner to use reasonable, prudent

care to prevent foreseeable secondary damage from

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3. The name of the selling dealer, and

4. The nature of the problem and the steps or service

which have been performed.

Kimberley Kampers

Attention: Service & Warranty Manager

20-24 Piper Drive

Ballina NSW 2478

Email: ser[email protected]

Phone: (02) 6686 7344

KK may direct you to an authorised KK dealer, or

may request that you bring your camper-trailer/

caravan to the KK Headquarters in Ballina, NSW for

repairs. KK does not control the scheduling of repairs

at its authorised KK dealers, and repairs at the KK

Headquarters may not be immediately available.

Therefore, you may encounter delays in scheduling

repairs and/or completion of repairs. All costs

associated with transporting the camper-trailer/

caravan for any warranty service shall be the sole

responsibility of the owner.

Service scheduling of your camper-trailer/caravan

You must ensure all maintenance and servicing

required is performed within the instructed time

period by an authorised KK repair agent, as per the

service schedule outlined in the Operating Manual

booklet provided.

Please be aware that KK and most other repair agents

recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks in advance for KK

servicing work.

To locate your nearest recommended repair centre

please refer to the Contact page on the KK website.

Events That Discharge Kimberley Kampers’

Obligations Under This Limited Warranty

Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorised alteration,

failure to provide reasonable and necessary

maintenance (see Owner’s Manual), damage caused

by off road use, collision,  re, theft, vandalism,

explosions, excessive tyre pressures, overloading in

excess of rated capacities, and use of the camper-

trailer/caravan for commercial, business, or rental

purposes shall discharge KK from any express or

implied warranty obligation to repair any resulting

defect.

Legal remedies: exclusive jurisdiction for deciding

legal disputes relating to alleged breach of warranty

or representations of any nature rests in the courts

within the state of manufacture/supply, which is NSW.

Also, this limited warranty shall be interpreted and

construed in accordance with the laws of the state of

NSW. Any and all claims, controversies, and causes

of action arising out of or relating to this limited

warranty, whether sounding contract, tort or statute,

shall be governed by the laws of the State of NSW,

including its statute of limitations, without giving

effect to any con ict of law rule that would result in

the application of the laws of a different jurisdiction.

Kimberley Kampers Limited Warranty Excludes

Normal Wear

Items such as curtains, upholstery,  oor coverings,

window, door, and vent seals will show wear or may

even wear out within the 3-year warranty period,

depending upon the amount of usage, weather, and

atmospheric conditions.

Accident

We strongly urge our dealers and customers to

inspect the trailer upon receipt of delivery for any

damage caused by accident while being delivered to

the dealer, or while it is on the dealer’s lot. Damage

of this nature becomes the dealer or customer’s

responsibility upon acceptance of delivery, unless KK

is noti ed and the person making the delivery veri es

the damage. Glass breakage, whether obviously

struck or mysterious, is always accidental and

covered by most insurance policies.

Abuse

Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance

will result in early failure for which KK cannot be held

responsible. This includes wheel bearings that fail due

to water ingress or lack of maintenance.

Chemical Gassing

Chemical gassing is not a “Defect” in your camper-

trailer/caravan and is not covered by the Limited

Warranty.

Exposure

Not unlike a car, the steel parts of a trailer can and will

rust if subjected to prolonged exposure to moisture,

salt air, or corrosive air-borne pollutants without

repainting. Aluminium oxidizes when unprotected

under similar conditions, and re nery chemicals

of a sulphurous nature are harmful to  nishes if

not washed off periodically. Extremely hot or direct

sunlight will deteriorate rubber and fade curtains and

upholstery. Conditions of this nature, although they

may be normal for the area, are beyond KK’ control

and become the responsibility of the owner.

It is the responsibility of the owner to take such

preventative measures as are necessary to maintain

the exterior caulking and sealer of your unit. It is the

responsibility of the owner to use reasonable, prudent

care to prevent foreseeable secondary damage from

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We pride ourselves in our customer service, from your

enquiry all the way through until you  nally sell the

product. Speci cally, we offer the following service

level:

Dealer delivery and inspection

• Your dealer will do a pre-delivery check of the

product including removing protective  lm and

packaging, cleaning and detailing the product

and checking your order requirements with the

delivered product.

• Your Dealer will do an additional electrical test

and ensure that your vehicle connections are

compliant and fully functional.

• The dealer will show you how to use and operate

the product.

• Kimberley go to considerable cost to produce an

operating manual to assist you. Please read the

manuals thoroughly before using the product for

the  rst time.

• The manual contains many recommendations as

well as notes of caution, warnings & disclaimers.

• The dealer will electronically log the handover

for warranty to begin. This is an important step

and you should ensure you receive an email

to you from Kimberley that handover has been

completed and warranty has begun.

• The dealer will answer your questions and provide

assistance wherever you are on your journey

Shake down trip

• To build con dence in the operation of the

product, a shake down trip is absolutely essential.

• It is called a shake down trip as it is the  rst time

this hand made product is “bedded-in” for normal

use. Parts and items move and there may be

changes and adjustments necessary after this

trip.

• Kimberley go to considerable effort to educate

customers on use of the solar and the battery

system. This is very practical experience to verify

your understanding and the capabilities of the

system during this trip.

• At the end of this trip, you will most likely visit your

dealer again or call and talk through issues arising

from this trip.

• Kimberley ask for feedback on the  rst use and

the dealer handover.

Getting to zero defects with a handbuilt product

• Kimberley’s goal is zero defects. Unfortunately we

can’t get to this as the product leaves the factory.

• The base components of a Kimberley are robotic

laser cut and assembled then welded and this is

to a high degree of precision. The canvas,  oor,

wall and roof coverings are robotic cut and drilled.

• However, every Kimberley is hand built in  nal

assembly. Hand built products have a higher

defect rate than robotic built products like motor

cars. This is because robots are far more accurate

for repetitive applications than people. One simple

example is that a robot can place a screw with the

precise torque setting for each application every

time. Other examples everyone can relate to is the

 nal  t-out of a new home. This is also all done by

hand.

Customer Service Policy

rain, plumbing leaks, and the natural accumulation

of moisture in your unit, such as a delaminated  oor;

stained upholstery, carpeting, mould formation and

growth, furniture damage, etc. Mould is a natural

growth, given certain environmental conditions, and is

not covered by the terms of the Limited Warranty.

Overload

Damage due to loading, either beyond capacity or to

cause improper towing because of improper balance,

is beyond KK’ responsibility. The KK camper-trailer/

caravan is engineered to properly handle the gross

vehicle load rating on the certi cation label. Load

distribution has a de nite effect upon the towing

characteristics and attitudes of the camper-trailer/

caravan. Level hitch installations are a necessity,

and very important on a tandem axle caravan.

There are limits to the amount of load that can be

safely transported, depending upon speed and road

conditions, and reasonable cause to believe these

factors have been exceeded could void the KK

warranty. For additional information on the loading of

your trailer, consult the Owner’s Manual.

The stub axle is manufactured to a speci c tolerance

of camber and toe-in. These tolerances will only

change if the trailer is subjected to abuse, such as

dropping off a sharp berm, striking a curb, or hitting

a deep hole in the road. Such damage could be

considered as resulting from an accident, of which

risks are not covered under the warranty. Abnormal

tire wear and/or wheel alignment resulting from

such damage is not covered under the terms of the

warranty.

Customer Service

• One way manufacturers classify the assembled

quality level in products is to measure the number

of reported faults as a percentage of the number

of potential faulty outcomes. At Kimberley we use

the number of components in a product for this

base number.

• Inspection and testing at the factory reveals the

majority of these issues, but not all. Kimberley’s

ex-factory goal is 0.25% defect rate. That is 2.5

defects per thousand parts.

• Once a product has been used for the  rst time

and subsequent use, more faults can appear

based on the number of parts in the unit. To get to

zero defects requires multiple waves of review.

• After transport of the Product, this simple shake

down will reveal some items that the dealer will

resolve on inspection prior to handover. This is

the second wave of inspection. We ask the Dealer

to  nd as many of these  nal few defects as

possible.

• After the shake down trip, more issues will be

revealed that will most likely require inspection.

This is because the way the product is used

differs from person to person and this fact alone

produces different outcomes. This is the third

wave of inspection.

• Our experience is that with a thorough 3 waves,

we can achieve zero defects (other than fair wear

and tear)

• Kimberley select quality products which we

include and support. Customers need to be

aware that if the air-conditioner or microwave

fail, the resultant quality reputation is not directly

attributable to Kimberley. It is attributable to the

supplier of that brand product.

On the road and something doesn’t go right

• If you have any di culty on the road or when

camping and you cant quite put your  nger on

what isn’t right, call your dealer  rst for immediate

assistance.

• If you have di culty and can see it directly relates

to a product problem, contact the factory: call or

email us at the number below:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (02) 6686 7344

• The greatest di culty we have at the factory is

receiving calls where we can’t hear or understand

the number to call back. We may not receive your

caller ID. Email text is generally bullet proof.

• If you email, there is a risk that your email ends up

in a spam folder, which we check, but it may take

3-4 days to clear this.

• Once communication by email is established, then

this is the best communication .

• We receive hundreds of calls a day, primarily from

customers, many with second hand units requiring

assistance, as they may not have purchased

through a dealer. These calls are seasonal but

Monday mornings and Friday afternoons are

usually quite busy.

Record your 4 digit chassis number here: Your Dealer and the  rst point of contact:

SAFETY NOTICE - Failure to Comply could result in DEATH or INJURY

LPG/PROPANE SAFETY

DO NOT PLACE OR STORE LP-GAS/PROPANE CYLINDERS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LP-Gas/PROPANE cylinders

are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.

FUEL STORAGE

DO NOT PLACE FLAMMABLE CONTAINERS SUCH FUEL JERRY CANS OR GENERATORS IN AN ENCLOSED

SPACE WITHOUT VENTILATION. The front storage box may have open ventilation - Kimberley have an

obligation to provide fuel storage areas with unencumbered air  ow. Do not seal this ventilation if you plan to

place fuel containers or a generator in the storage box. Any type of  lter that may block is regarded as a seal.

TRAILER CONNECTION

CONNECTION MUST BE CHECKED PRIOR TO EVERY JOURNEY. SAFETY CHAINS MUST BE SECURED &

CROSSED OVER UNDER HITCH. OVERRIDING BRAKE MECHANISM MUST BE OPEN FOR AUTOMATIC

ACTIVATION.

PARKBRAKE OPERATION

PARKBRAKE MUST BE CHECKED & SECURE WHEN PARKING.

For Over-ride brakes: LOCKING LEVER MUST BE PUSHED BACK IN THE OPEN “DOWN” POSITION WHEN

TOWING. Prevents it from  ipping over & applying park brake inadvertently.

For Electronic Disc: the parking brake valve MUST be off before departing.

We recommend ALWAYS chock wheels when parked on a slope of any sort.

ALLOY WHEELS

CHECK WHEELS FOR TRAPPED STONES & GIBBERS WHILST ON TRIP.

Alloy wheels are vulnerable to damage if stones & gibbers stay caught between wheel & brake assembly.

NB: There is no warranty by Kimberley Kampers Manufacturing Pty Ltd on damage to alloy wheels.

WHEEL NUTS

Check 50-100km (30 - 60 mi.) after wheel change and from new while wheel beds in.

The spare wheel is lowered with the winder provided. A jack and wheel socket/brace is not provided.

THE WHEEL NUTS MAY BE EITHER 19mm (3/4”) OR 21mm (13/16”)

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the jack with your vehicle will safely lift your Kimberley at the swing-arm

points.

1. Wheel Bearings and Seals 1x Set

2. Wheel Studs and Nuts 1x Set

3. Shock Absorber 1x

4. Shock Absorber Boot 1x

5. Shock Absorber Clamp 2x

6. Spare Airbag 1x

These items can purchased from your local Kimberley dealer or direct from the fac-

tory.

Essentials | Spares recommended before very long trips

Essentials | Changing wheels & tyres

For optimal performance and safety the lifting cable system in the Kimberley Karavan needs to be inspected

every 12 months or 100 lifts of the Karavan (whichever comes  rst). This should be done by a Kimberley

Dealer.

Essentials | Lifting cables maintenance (where  tted)

Customer Service

• One way manufacturers classify the assembled

quality level in products is to measure the number

of reported faults as a percentage of the number

of potential faulty outcomes. At Kimberley we use

the number of components in a product for this

base number.

• Inspection and testing at the factory reveals the

majority of these issues, but not all. Kimberley’s

ex-factory goal is 0.25% defect rate. That is 2.5

defects per thousand parts.

• Once a product has been used for the  rst time

and subsequent use, more faults can appear

based on the number of parts in the unit. To get to

zero defects requires multiple waves of review.

• After transport of the Product, this simple shake

down will reveal some items that the dealer will

resolve on inspection prior to handover. This is

the second wave of inspection. We ask the Dealer

to  nd as many of these  nal few defects as

possible.

• After the shake down trip, more issues will be

revealed that will most likely require inspection.

This is because the way the product is used

differs from person to person and this fact alone

produces different outcomes. This is the third

wave of inspection.

• Our experience is that with a thorough 3 waves,

we can achieve zero defects (other than fair wear

and tear)

• Kimberley select quality products which we

include and support. Customers need to be

aware that if the air-conditioner or microwave

fail, the resultant quality reputation is not directly

attributable to Kimberley. It is attributable to the

supplier of that brand product.

On the road and something doesn’t go right

• If you have any di culty on the road or when

camping and you cant quite put your  nger on

what isn’t right, call your dealer  rst for immediate

assistance.

• If you have di culty and can see it directly relates

to a product problem, contact the factory: call or

email us at the number below:

Email: ser[email protected]

Phone: (02) 6686 7344

• The greatest di culty we have at the factory is

receiving calls where we can’t hear or understand

the number to call back. We may not receive your

caller ID. Email text is generally bullet proof.

• If you email, there is a risk that your email ends up

in a spam folder, which we check, but it may take

3-4 days to clear this.

• Once communication by email is established, then

this is the best communication .

• We receive hundreds of calls a day, primarily from

customers, many with second hand units requiring

assistance, as they may not have purchased

through a dealer. These calls are seasonal but

Monday mornings and Friday afternoons are

usually quite busy.

Record your 4 digit chassis number here: Your Dealer and the  rst point of contact:

Operating procedure to maximise battery life

When How Action

Before

leaving

on trip

AC power at

home

Fully charge the system for 48 hours before leaving home with site power.

Fully charging your Camper before travel ensures both the battery and monitor

are calibrated for accurate readings. If it is not fully charged before start of use

then the battery monitor may give a false reading.

Travelling

If fully charged

before leaving,

there will be

little

load required

other than to

operate

the fridge

Ensure the vehicle charging plug is clean so that maximum current is

going to your Kimberley. Check that when the vehicle is idling and the engine

cold, that a reasonable current is showing on the display inside your Kimberley.

If the vehicle produces only 6-8amps for the trailer and the fridge takes 4-6amps

then only 2-4 amps will be going into the battery and showing on the display.

(Display shows NET current going into batteries). Ensure that the vehicle

charging circuit has a minimum of 14V at the vehicle Anderson Plug outlet.

Kamping Solar Available

Use portable solar panels by plugging into the Optional Solar Panel input under

the front of the Camper storage box. Normally a Red Anderson Plug.

If  tted with a DC-DC Booster then this is regulated and requires only direct

panels to be plugged un-regulated. If no DC-DC booster is installed then this

solar input is unregulated and requires a panel with a regulator to be used.

Be aware that KK takes no responsibility for the performance of Panels not

supplied by KK as quality and regulator performance has not been tested on KK

Lithium batteries. You may void your battery warranty.

Kamping Generator

Available

The battery charger has compensation for use with a generator so it is possible

to get to nearly 100% charge capacity. Use a surge protector to protect your

power devices on the AC circuit (Inverter and Battery Charger). DO NOT USE

THE INEXPENSIVE GENERATORS AS THEY DO NOT USE A PURE SINE WAVE

INVERTER TO THE AC POWER.

Kamping AC site power

available

This is the easiest scenario to manage. Re-charging the batteries

with site power every few weeks will help the battery life. You can operate all

AC appliances on site power. This also allows all systems to re-calibrate for

maximum accuracy.

Try to recharge the batteries before they get to 12V or 40% capacity whilst camping - improves overall

longevity and life of the batteries. This is approximately the best voltage level to re-charge from after use.

Returning

Home

Immediately

plug in the AC

to fully charge

the

system for

48hrs.

IF THIS STEP IS NOT DONE there is a high probability the batteries

might be permanently damaged. Before storing your trailer charge the battery

up fully from site power. Ensure that the Master switch is off and there are

no items left turned on in your Kimberley. Then check the batteries to ensure

they are not dropping in charge because something is left “on”. Turn on the AC

charger if the voltage level drops to 12V. You can leave it plugged in all the time

to the AC source.

Storage

The easiest way is to leave the unit plugged into AC power all the time

IF THIS IS ELECTRICALLY SAFE TO DO.

DO NOT leave your Kimberley for long periods without activating the

battery charger (at least leave it on for 2-3 days every month if everything

is turned off).This is because there are devices that take small amounts of

current when the unit is turned off . This drains the batteries. A common

mistake is to return from a trip with the batteries not fully charged, unpack and

leave the unit until just before the next trip.

These items are operational and may not be warranty

General Troubleshooting

Over the years we have learned that the following items may not be warranty related:

Brake Actuator

Check that the brake  uid  ller cover is secure. If this comes off and water enters the system, braking may be

severely compromised and a full brake  uid  ush is required as soon as possible.

SPECIFICALLY FOR Electronic Disc Brakes:

Ensure parking brake protective cover for the button is in place and sealed. Set your vehicle brake control

correctly so the brakes are not too aggressive. If they are too aggressive, the brakes will over heat and the

steel discs start to turn blue. This may give rise to excessive disc wear, overheated callipers and burnt bearing

grease. Check your wheel (lug) nuts after a period of excessive brake use as there will be signi cant heat

transfer from the disc to the wheel and the wheel (lug) nut torque may have changed.

Shock Absorbers

DO NOT LET SHOCK ABSORBERS OVERHEAT.

Keep shock absorber bodies clean (to dissipate heat more e ciently – coated mud will seriously impact ability

to dissipate heat).

Tyre Wear

You should check for a minimum tread depth of 1.5 mm (0.06in) on any part of the tyre surface that comes

into contact with the road. Tyres have indicators in their tread pattern which show (as lines across the

tread) when worn down. Check your tyres for abnormal wear or damage (such as cracks, bulges or tears). If

there is uneven wear on the inside or outside of the tyre this is due to a tracking issue in the suspension. You

need to have the suspension tracking adjusted to approximately a 1-3mm (0.04-0.12in) “tow-in” position.

Utilise the Spare Tyre

For maximum tyre life e ciency ensure that you rotate your tyres at regular intervals and include the spare

tyre/s in this maintenance.

Check Wheel (Lug) Nuts

Torque these depending on size and stud number - 130Nm / 96 ft-lb (14mm 5 Stud) & 120Nm / 89 ft-lb (12mm

6 stud). Check 50-100km (30-60mi.) after wheel change & from new while wheel beds in. We recommend

carrying a torque wrench for checking wheel (lug) nut torque and checking them regularly when travelling.

Wheel Protective Covers

Some Wheels are supplied with decorative wheel cap covers—these are not suitable for offroad conditions.

THE CAPS MAY COME OFF OR GET DAMAGED- CAP DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.

Water Taste:

The most common problem comes from bad water going into the water tank. The water system uses plastic

hoses which are ‘food grade’ but still susceptible to water with iron content. The polyethylene tanks are inert

containers and will not affect the taste of water. If you  nd a taste problem with the water, we suggest you

install a 1 micron water  lter which your dealer can supply if it has not been factory optioned already. Empty

your tanks when in storage.

IMPORTANT: Do not clean water system with Vanilla or Vinegar as these will damage pipes. Please be aware

your  ller hose can often be the cause for tainted water!

Alloy Wheels:

There is a possibility that gibbers and sharp stones can get caught between the alloy wheel and the

brake system or the hub. This is more prevalent on 17” wheels and larger format exotic wheels. As

these alloys are a special format, our hubs and brakes may score the wheels and could be dangerous

to your safe driving.

Batteries and Charging:

The batteries we supply are very robust but the most common problem occurs when they are discharged to a

very low level. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE BATTERIES BELOW 30% or 12V

THE BATTERIES should be kept at 100% capacity, however, they can be left as low as 30-40% when in

storage with no damage. Batteries should be checked periodically during storage to ensure batteries are not

fully discharged as there are small devices which draw power all the time.

Check and charge the batteries in storage at least once every 6 months. When it safe to do so, plug in the

battery charger to AC power and leave on. Always check your state of charge periodically to ensure you have

not left anything on by mistake.

Brakes and Wheels:

An easily made error is to drive off and leave the parking brake on. Our practice at Kimberley is that the

driver has responsibility to check the locks, brakes and trailer connection before departing. You should

check 100% on the connection to the vehicle and that the PARKING Brake is off before departing. We

have heard many times the expression:” I thought you checked that!”

These items are operational and may not be warranty

Important Information to Protect your investment

This can impact your understanding of the Warranty on your Kimberley and it is therefore important

that you discuss this with your dealer and understand the implications.

We have designed your Kimberley for optimum off road travel in virtually any conditions. However there are 3

factors that you have control over that signi cantly impact the performance of your unit.

1. Selection of Tyres

The VIN Plate on your Kimberley will state the Rim and Tyre size as delivered. There are Wheel sizes and

Tyres Sizes and Types that are recommended. If wheels and tyres outside of these recommendations are

 tted, it will void the warranty. The reason is that they will substantially damage your investment.

The maximum equivalent Tyre ply rating accepted is 8 or 10 Ply Equivalent.

The minimum Tyre width acceptable is 255. Less than this (example 235 x) is not accepted.

The minimum Rim size is 7.5”; 8” is recommended. Less than this (example 6.5” split rims) is not

acceptable.

The narrower rims and tyres need a higher tyre pressure to be effective and they have a greater tendency to sway

at high speeds. They are more vulnerable to puncture and damage because of the “longer tyre impression” to

take the same weight unless the tyre pressure is increased which may damage your unit in off road conditions.

2. Tyre Pressure

Background: When your Kimberley is travelling over corrugations and di cult road/track terrain, signi cant

energy is generated, mainly in the form of heat. The heat increases the temperature of the tyres and shock

absorbers.

The tyres and shock absorbers dissipate the heat. However, if more heat is being created than the tyres /

shock absorbers can dissipate, the oil in the shock absorber will over-heat causing the shock absorber to fail.

If the tyre sidewalls are generating too much heat, they can be vulnerable to failure. In either case, the failure

is not a defect and would not be warranty.

A high tyre pressure has a signi cant effect, as you increase tyre pressure it increases the “stiffness” of the

tyre as the pressure increases. It also reduces the foot print size of that the tyre, which can cause the tyre to

sit-up more on the corrugation “peaks” and travel further vertically. As tyre pressure increases, the size of the

'footprint' becomes smaller.

The smaller the footprint, the more the molecules of rubber in the tread must work to compensate. This

causes them to get hotter, which increases the pressure, which reduces the footprint, etc, etc.

In these circumstances, the shock absorber does more work and heats up.

The design of the shock absorber is to e ciently dissipate this heat. If the heat build up is greater than the

rate that the heat can dissipate, the shock absorber increases in temperature. If the temperature goes above

170°C (338℉), the Viton® O rings will fail and the oil/nitrogen will dissipate. The shock absorbers will fail.

This failure is not warranty.

The Viton seals are used in many high-end shock absorbers and are not speci c to KK shocks. They

are also used in other brands eg. Bilstein and Fox shock absorbers.

Please drive with caution when tire pressures is lowered as the tire will get hotter and they do also have the

propensity to de-rim if turning too sharply.

THEREFORE:

In travel over erratic corrugations and dif cult offroad conditions the user has the ability to control the effect

of these conditions on their equipment. We recommend both lowering tyre pressures to absorb some of

the energy and allow greater movement through the shock absorber range and reduce speed. If the shock

absorbers start over heating - rest up for a short while.

As the tyre pressures are reduced the MAXIMUM SPEED MUST BE REDUCED CONSIDERABLY.

Tyre Pressure and Travel Speed Guide

Note: Your individual tyre pressures will be different.

(BFG 265/75 R16 All Terrain Tyres used as example in this guide - for other tyres see tyre manufacturer’s data.)

These Pressures are for COLD – approx 20°C (68°F) temperatures.

For every 10°C (50°F) temperature rise, increase desired temperature by 5%

Load Index

120Q

1400 kg

(3086lbs)

Max load per tyre

160 km/h

(99 mph)

Max speed

Axle Load ROAD CONDITIONS

Hard Black

Road Pressure

Gibber roads and

tracks

short minor

corrugations

Severe

Corrugations

Soft sand or

thick mud

SPEED

Limit 100 km/h

(60mph)

Limit 65km/h

(40mph)

Limit 40 km/h

(25mph)

Limit 20 km/hr

(12mph)

1800kg (3968 lbs)

per axle

900kg (1984 lbs)

per tyre

3.4 bar

49 psi

2.3 bar

33 psi

1.6 bar

23 psi

1.2 bar

17 psi

1600kg (3527 lbs)

per axle

800kg (1763 lbs)

per tyre

2.8 bar

40 psi

1.9 bar

27 psi

1.2 bar

17 psi

0.9 bar

13 psi

1400kg (3086 lbs)

per axle

700kg (1543 lbs)

per tyre

2.4 bar

35 psi

1.6 bar

23 psi

1.2 bar

17 psi

0.9 bar

13 psi

WARNING:

This table is a guide only.

Local conditions, the load in your unit and the behaviour of your vehicle under different loads will change the way it

handles. Control your speed at all times especially in dif cult or unknown conditions. In our experience we have also

found the quality of the tow vehicle tyres can have an affect on the towing behaviour of our trailers.

Important Information to Protect your investment

The accurate method of understanding how much heat is dissipating from

your shock absorbers is to actually know the temperature of your shock

absorbers. Two ways to monitor shock temperature:

1. Use an Infrared Thermometer (temperature gun)

2. Via Smart Touch Display system (where  tted)

SAFETY WARNING

• DO NOT FEEL THE TEMPERATURE WITH YOUR HAND. SEVERE

BURNING AND SKIN DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

If the shock temperatures approach 155°C, reduce your speed and

reduce your tyre pressures.

The bene t of monitoring temperatures is that you can tune your road

speed and tyre pressure and con dently know that you are travelling within

a safe range.

Shock temperatures over 180°C will void warranty on the shock

absorbers.

Shock temperatures of 200°C will cause failures in the shock absorbers.

Apps for your Kimberley

Download the following Apps to get the most out of your Kimberley experience:

(scan QR Code to access a web page to select App Store desired)

Kimberley Smart

Power Simarine Enerdrive Underbody Lights Fusion Multimedia

Wireless battery

monitoring.

Only for KK Brand

Batteries.

Easy access for all

of the features of

the Simarine Smart

Touch. system.

Wireless battery

monitoring for

Enerdrive batteries.

Control the

underbody lights.

Power ON/OFF and

change colour.

Control the

multimedia and

entertainment

system.

Testing Voltage from Vehicle Charging System

Note on Policy of Vehicle Charging and Batteries

If a customer does not have 14V at the connecting plug or their vehicle is not wired up at the time of handover

then Kimberley Kampers can’t warrant that the vehicle will charge the battery system in the Kimberley.

You must use a digital multimeter that shows at least one and preferable 2 decimal points. Please do the

check as follows.

VOLTAGE Vehicle Idling Vehicle revs increased

above idle (not very

much generally

Vehicle revs increased

above idle (not very

much generally)

and the LIGHTS are on

HIGH BEAM

Voltage Reading

If any condition results in the reading of less then 14V (ie: 13.9V is not acceptable) then the vehicle may not charge correctly and

may damage the batteries.

Towing—Wiring & Electricals 12V

7-Pin Round Trailer Connector Wiring Speci cation

Terminal

No. Connect to Colour

1Left  asher lamps Yellow

2 Reversing Indicators & Lights Black

3 Earth White

4 Right  asher lamps Green

5 *Service brakes (auxiliary) Blue

6 Stop lamps Red

7 Tail, licence plate & clearance lamps Brown

Kimberleys are wired to industry standard and feature

a 7-pin round connector (AS 2513). They may also

be  tted with the Optional Anderson Plug for charge

current. (See below for wiring details).

Note:

For DC-DC charging of the batteries vehicle must be

equipped with proper wiring and circuit protection.

Trailer Lights/Brakes Cable

When plugging in the electrical cable, be careful that there is enough

 exibility of the cable around the hitch; there is no cable exposed to the

exhaust; the cable is securely held at the vehicle end.

For safety on di cult terrain you may need to wrap some adhesive heavy

duty tape around the connector to the vehicle to ensure that it doesn’t

come out through vibration.

Anderson Charge Cable (Optional)

This is a permanent connection for enhanced battery charging. This exits

the chassis rail towards the front of the drawbar.

Electrical Connection

NEED PHOTO OF

HOOKED UP CABLE

1. Anderson Charge Plug 2. 7-Pin Round Connector

Hitching Up Your Kimberley

Towing Hitch

Your Kimberley is  tted with a TREG off-road hitch as standard. You may have

upgraded the hitch to an alternative style and brand ie. DO35 or McHitch, for

more detailed information about using these hitches see the following pages for

instructions.

When using a TREG off-road swivel hitch you need to mount a receiver to your tow

vehicle tongue. This receiver has two locating pins that are a  xed width and require

a suitable tongue width of 75mm. (Please note: If your vehicle tow tongue is not this

size and the receiver is not secure you may compromise your vehicle safety).

Use a large adjustable wrench or spanner suited to a 1-1/4” nut for ﬁ tment.

How to attach the TREG Hitch Receiver to your vehicle:

1. Remove any existing tow ball from tow tongue

2. Check tow tongue width is suitable

3. Remove nut and spring washer from the bottom of the TREG receiver

4. Place the receiver onto tongue with thread poking through

5. Fasten receiver with spring washer then tighten nut until spring washer is

compressed and receiver is held  rmly in place.

The receiver should be tight and checked periodically when travelling.

Connecting to your vehicle with TREG hitch

Connect hitch and wind the jockey wheel completely up.

1. Remove T-Pin from TREG hitch coupling

2. Reverse vehicle close to front of trailer then manually position TREG

hitch into receiver.

3. Place Pin through receiver and hitch and insert spring clip to secure

4. Pull out the Jockey wheel locking handle, rotate jockey wheel up and

lock in up position with locking handle.

Hitch Safety Clip

The spring clip on the pin at the bottom of the Treg hitch needs careful attention. The “spring clip” can close on

either side of the pin, but there is only a positive closure with tight pressure on one side. The clip must always

close with positive pressure.

Mounting the DO35 Tow Pin onto the Tow Bar

For Australian supplied couplings,  t tow pin to towbar using spring washer

and 7/8” nut supplied and torque to 440Nm (325lbs.ft) It may be necessary

to hold the tow pin in place using the supplied c-spanner.

For American supplied couplings,  t tow pin to towbar using spring washer

and 1” UNF nut supplied and torque to 530Nm (390lbs.ft) It may be

necessary to hold the tow pin in place using the supplied c- spanner.

Hitching Up Your Kimberley

Attaching a DO35 / D045 Hitch

Your Kimberley may be  tted with a Cruisemaster DO35 / DO45 hitch.

For more detailed information about using these hitches see the “Operating Instructions” in the Owners

Satchel.

Mounting the DO35 Tow Pin onto the Tow Bar

For Australian supplied couplings, fit tow pin to towbar

using spring washer and 7/8” nut supplied and torque

to 440Nm (325lbs.ft) It may be necessary to hold the

tow pin in place using the supplied c-spanner.

For American supplied couplings, fit tow pin to tow-

bar using spring washer and 1” UNF nut supplied and

torque to 530Nm (390lbs.ft) It may be necessary to hold

the tow pin in place using the supplied c- spanner.

Insert spanner tab into tow pin

cross hole to secure pin while

torqueing nut

Bottle Opener

Bolting the DO35 Coupling onto the Drawbar

Always use four new bolts to secure Coupling to Trailer. Bolt grades to be minimum

M12 Class 8.8 torqued to 90Nm (66lbs.ft) or ½” Grade 5 bolts torqued to 100Nm

(74lbs.ft). Use either nylon insert nuts or spring washers. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

WELD the coupling to the drawbar. The coupling must always be mounted flat on

the drawbar plate.

A drawbar weight of at least 50kg (110lb) and not exceeding 350kg (772lb) is

recommended.

M12 or ½” Bolts

Use of Weight Distribution Hitches

The DO35 can be used with load distribution hitches’ providing the coupling

movement is not obstructed and the maximum downward load of 350kg (772lb)

prior to tightening of bars is not exceeded. With a WDH adaptor attached to the

vehicle, clearance should also be checked to ensure the trailer drawbar does not

foul, particularly in tight reversing situations.

*WDH Adaptors for inproved clearance with Hayman Reese Systems Available (See Accessories)

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. High Visibility Re ective Reversing Strip

2. Impact Resistant Bumper

3. Locking Slide Plate

4. Lock Button Push Down to Release Lock Plate

5. Pin Locating Port

6. Tow Pin Shaft (7/8” UNF AU or 1” UNF US Thread)

7. Gen.2 Check-Lock Dust Cap

8. Spindle Bushes

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