We went and had a look today and the final verdict is we won't be getting one. Anyone want to float me some cash for a new camper to hit thehuge market gap between wind up campers and hard floors?
The ultimate is a very nice unit and well finished but with a little more forethought they could make it so that it sleeps two doubles without using the lounge area. Seriously who needs a bed that big and why should half the family have to sleep out on the ground?
It may end up a bit longer but that would make room for an external slde out kitchen - WHAT you can tick all the boxes that easily?? There is a phenominially large gap in the market at the moment and I can not believe that with all the camper trailer manufacturers out there none have found it. I have the design, now who has the money
Unfortunately none of them are ideal for a family and tick all of the boxes. We have a KK and it has features that we absolutely love, like the rugged go anywhere build, the kitchen, ease of set up/pack up, storage, ability to Carry our boat etc etc. However it falls a long way short of being the ultimate family camper when it comes to sleeping arrangements. I have 3 and 7 year old girls. At the moment they sleep in a double swag together inside on the hard floor. This works well at the moment (while they are happy to share) and leaves enough floor space to walk in and out of the door.
Previously we had a trak shak, which was awesome for the family as far as room under canvas and sleeping arrangements were concerned (2 x queen beds + room for one more), however the kitchen, set up and pack up were a major PITA compared to the KK. The kitchen had to be set up, then you had to connect the gas, water etc to it and it was small and unstable when set up off the camper. And try pcking all that canvas up wet, not fun.
For us the ease of the KK won and suits our needs better (still not much fun when its raining as there isn't much room for the kids to play) and is a pleasure to use, but the sleeping accommodation is not ideal. I have resisted getting the additional kids rooms etc because it all adds to pack up and set times and for us simple is best.
For me the ultimate camper for my needs would be a KK trailer, chassis and kitchen with a Trak Shak type tent box on top so you had the best of both worlds, a kitchen on wheels that was ready to go and a large living area for family.
KK you listening??
Regards
Jas