Dreaming of a Tambo in SA

[Chester]

Hi everyone,

Quick intro. We've been looking around for a camper for months now and seem to be treading water at the moment.

Not sure how I missed this forum but I came accross it yesterday and have added a few more hours to the seemingly endless camper research. Spent most of last Saturday at the SA Caravan and Camping show drooling over the campers however I still haven't had a chance to eyeball the no 1 camper on my wish list - the Tambo Cooper.

I have had a close look at the Sar Major which is a similar price point but I don't think the trailer is in the same leauge as the Tambo. The Cameron Canvas campers look the goods but wow what a price tag. I think the Cavalier is overpriced for the basic format offered.

Does anyone have any suggestions of a comparable camper in SA?? Budget approx 12.5k new or used ok

Cheers.

[Rossco]

   Welcome aboard Chester. Yes, the Cooper is a very nice unit and good value for $s. We have friends with one and they are rapt with it. Another friend had it listed as first choice but bought something else simply because of the long delivery wait. So I guess that says something about Tambo. Anyway, good hunting and good luck with whatever you settle on.
    Rossco.

[GGV8Cruza]

I am a little biased and believe they are great value and are also well built both in the trailer and the canvas. You can see my Tambo here,

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=1870.0

There was one the other day in the classifieds section that looked OK for the money, it is only a short trip over to pick it up and you could camp out on the way home. Good luck on your search and ask away if you need any details e the Tambo.

Garrick

[Chester]

Thanks for the link GGPartol. Love the mods you have made to the Tambo.

I saw the one in the classifieds and it looked like good value. From memory it was in Vic which is fine to pick up a new one but I thought it was a bit of a drive to kick the tyres.

Rossco mentioned there was a bit of a wait on a new Tambo are we talking 3 months or 12 months??

Cheers

Chester

[D4D]

3-4 month wait is usual for a Tambo

[Moggs]

Hi Chester, We have a Tambo Cooper with all the fruit and a few mods (dirt bike carrier, electric water pump and filter, extra jerry holder, stone guard extensions, centre divider, axe / shovel holders etc). We spent about a year researching campers and decided on the Tambo - absolutely love it. Keith and Amanda are great to deal with and whatever the wait it will be worth it if you value quality at the right $$.

We are relocating from Melbourne to Adelaide at the moment and will be bringing the Tambo over late March. If you want to have a good look at one I would be more than happy to show it to you late March / early April. Just let us know if it would be of help and we can set something up.

[BigJules]

G'day & welcome.

There are usually plenty of helpful members on here who willing to check out a camper for someone else. I bought my camper secondhand, sight unseen, from 800km away. We agreed a price based on photos and a good discussion, then agreed to meet half way, with the clear understanding that if things weren't as described the deal would be renegotiated.

Anyway, good luck.

[Snow]

G'day Chester and welcome to Myswag. See what happens when you become a swagger mate. You become a member of this awesome camper trailer community that is more than happy to help out a fellow swagger if it can.

[Shemdaph]

Welcome to the forum

[Chester]

Thanks everyone.

What a great bunch on this forum. Good to hear that you are moving over to SA Moggs. We will have to let you settle in first but would love to check out your Tambo when it suits.

I made another post in the general discussion area about options on a new Tambo and have had some awesome feedback. The waiting will kill me but sounds like it will be worth it.

Cheers,

Chester

[JNR]

challenge camper trailers in adelaide.cheers trev

[Juzzo]

Welcome Chester

My wife and I are in the same boat as you. We have been researching for the past two months and have Tambo at the top of the list. We drove up for a look at their setup a couple of weeks ago and it was very, very impressive indeed.

Justin

[making tracks]

  Putting deposit on Tambo Omeo today! Pick up September. Have done the countless hours of research and always headed right back to tambo,Quailty,service and value for money. Isnt this what we all want,the choice was easy in the end! Long wait my choice.

[nuthermug]

Hi Chester,
I,am in a similar boat to you I am short listing campers the Camel they tell me is a good camper and has an agent in Adelaide. That is on my short list as is the cameron Iam nearly over the shock of the price tag, but it is the easiest one I can find to put up.

[ralphedward]

Welcome Chester,

The tambo is worth the wait,  just a great piece of kit with after sales and support to match.  I may be a little biased though (check below).  If you have any questions about the Tambo just ask.

Regards
Mark

[Benduro]

If you're in SA I'd be checking out Heaslip. A few 2nd hand units on the net @ the moment too.
We have a 98' model and they have changed little which goes to show they were on to a good thing. The only thing I would change, and may add in the future, is the addition of a front tool box/boot in which I would set-up the electrical system and store the battery.
As is though they are a very good quality, practical, well thought-out camper with great kitchen and organised storage. The tent section is the best I've seen and made by Universal Canvas (also of S.A).
Rob and Judy still offer great after-sales support even though I am the second owner and some 13 years after manufacture

[Heiny]

Hi and welcome to My Swag