Skamper Kampers Questions & Answers
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Hi I have misplaced the locking pin that you put through to hold the ball down and you can also put a padlock through for security. Where can I buy these and or what size are they? Thanks in advance. Regards Lee
Hi, Hope someone can help on a Skamper kamper ultimate Genuine review on the Qaulity and the tent. Heard they can leak. I was looking at buying a second hand one. Thanks Brett
I’m looking for information on my Skamper. I can not find one like it. Maybe manufactured in Canada? Any info will be appreciated. It’s a hard side travel trailer 12’ including hitch 1985. All l can find is pop up and fiberglass. I tried to post picture. Thank you, Darrell
Where can I get a new tent for my dingo camper trailer 2016?
Hi, Just been away with our Skamper Kamper Ranger and unfortunately with the rain it leaked. Wondering if I should either Weather the canvas again or apply a water proofing solution?
Is scamper kamper still operating at the same location under a different name as Fermania ??
I am a single woman who purchased the 2018 scamper camper dingo. I am yet to use it as I cant pack it down by myself. I jut cant get the lid closed and clips done up. Are there any special methods I need to know? I've had for 8 months and not used it yet.
1st make sure you not put too much stuff in the trailer b4 packing and 2ndly you have to pack the canvas neatly into the trailer cabin (I use hospital corners and all to make it as neat as pos) ...
Then If that doesn't work (and I cant attach a photo) starting at the catch furthest from the hinge, take/make a loop of Rope long enough to go from the lid clips down to approx your knee then use you foot in the loop to stand on it & you will get MUCH more leverage to close the trailer lid, That never fails for me. BTW You might have to experiment with the length of the Rope loop and I find Paramatta (Telstra) rope ideal.
When are you relaunching Skamper Kampers again?
Looking to buy a 2018 ultimate dingo. Have a GU 3.0ltr Patrol. Wondering if this is adequate to tow the Ultimate given the weight of 1680kgs tare?
Absolutely. The T trailer weighs 1670km and the AGM is 2100 kg.
Tony
Hi, looking at the Ranger XL. With the electric braking. Do I need to install electric brake control in the car? If so, is this something you guys do?
yes Cristian the tow car needs to be fitted with electric brake controller priced around $700 any good 4x4 workshop would install for you Yes electric brakes are brilliant but keep the trailer brakes serviced
What is the best after market bearings, shockers, drums and brakes to on a dingo?
Hi Corey, Thanks for your Enquiry! Please see below our suggestions: >> The bearings are Dexter 2 Tonne : Part # Outer 15123 Inner Part #25580 >> Brake drums to suit 12" Dexter Bearings >> Shocks are Toyota FJ40 front shocks
Hope this helps!
Hello Corey, My poor opinion of Skamper is a matter of record; that said i cannot fault the standard suspension of Skamper Camper's on the Ranger XL. I have not taken mine off road in any serious way but it has handled some pretty rough graded roads without issue. Unfortunately my Ranger XL still has the original faults including the replaced skirt which does not even come close to fitting.
happy camping
Chris
looking at buying a second hand skamper kamper nomad 2014 with the 12 foot tent. I see the tent hasn't changed to today's version which sits on the 2018 ranger etc (or has it? is it the exact same tent / canvas etc?) and I see the nomads trailer is slightly smaller lighter than the current ranger version. Just curious why they stopped making the nomad and the main differences between the nomad and the current ranger. I can't find many reviews about the nomad on the net and am wondering if there was some some of problem with it?
Thx
Hello Weekendwarrior, Thanks for the question but I am not in a position to answer it. I Know absolutely nothing about the "nomad" and i have equally no idea why Skamper would cease making it. My knowledge of Skamper Kampers is limited to my own experience of defective product and or design and even worse after sales service. They finally replaced the ill fitting skirt with a specially redesigned one which, amazingly, still does not fit. I would not have anything to do with them again. Good luck !!
if you are not in a position to answer, why don't you be quiet instead???
Hi was just wondering if you can put the same wheels on the trailer as our Isuzu so we have spares all round thanks Jackie
Hi Jacki,
Not sure what wheel wheels are on your Isuzu.
Wheels we supply are 6 stud Land Cruiser pattern with 0% off set.
Hope this helps.
Sorry it took so long to reply their 255-65 R17 6 stud 0% offset
if we got one built would you be able to put these on? also can you get different colours?
Regards Jackie
Hi Skamper Kamper, my LH tyre rubs on the side of the trailer. I rang after I got my Ranger XL home after picking it up from Melb showroom, and I was advised to just turn the cam on the front of the trailing arm and it would fix it, but the problem was the cam was already maxxed out. If I moved it either way, the tyre would just get closer to the trailer sides. So I just left it and put it in the jobs to do when I get around to it basket. I think it needs a plate approx 6mm behind the stub axle to pack it out (would this be OK to do?). I always meant to drop it around for the Melb boys to look at, ......but, I just didn't get the time and eventually forgot about it, and it would be a couple of hours to get there anyhow. One last question, is my Ranger XL the only one that got A/T tyres? all the others I see had M/T's, they do the same job I spose..... but they do look better on the XL. My XL is now over 12mths old.
Kind Regards
Paul
Hi Paul, It does sound like it could be the cam. I you could drop the trailer into our branch we would be happy to have a look and if need be supply and fix a plate. The mud tires were an option on the first Ranger XL.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Customer service
No worries thanks for the reply.
Hey Guys,
My partner and i are looking to upgrade our camper trailer. We have had a rear fold previously and decided it wasn't for us. We are looking for something we can comfortable travel around Australia in. We narrowed it down to a forward fold hard floor. But the prices are quite expensive. I can see the value in them but apart of me sees the money we could save on a soft floor could go towards traveling. My question is, has anyone have any experience with the Ranger XL? How do you find the trailer? We would be after a 9ft tent. How fast is it to set the main tent up? The kwik tent or touring? How are the awnings? Any feedback. I moved away from soft floors earlier as it took us forever to set the one i had up. But i have seen videos of these being very quick. We will be visiting a show room in the near future to have a look but if anyone has some feedback or advice, i'm all ears.
Thanks you in Advance,
Damo
Hi Damo
You could go the the Skamper Kamper facebook page or the Skamper kamper owners group facebook page.
I am sure you plenty of good feed back from these sites.
Cheers
Gday mate, my old boy bought a camper trailer off you 3 years ago and has never used it or opened its still in its showroom condition. Just wondering when i set it up do i need to water in the canvas and let it dry out properly so it won't leak?
Regards Juston
Hi Juston,
Yes, you have to weather the tent.
IIt is best to wheter the canvas and then let it dry out a few times.
This helps the cotton in the canvas seal up
Cheers
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