This Luxe Off-Road Trailer Redefines the Teardrop Camper

Panoramic views, a stainless steel kitchen, a private shower … what’s not to like?

kimberly kampers teardrop camper outside in the sunshine

Published April 1, 2024

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Updated April 1, 2024

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Who doesn’t love a good teardrop camper? Their combination of sleek looks, low weight and deceptively large interiors make them perfect for those in search of a comfy and low-fuss camper that can be towed easily.

The market is awash with amenity-laden teardrops these days, and the new Kube from Australia’s Kimberly Kampers is one of the most impressive you’re likely to see. It’s designed for going off-road, yet it’s packed to the gills with luxurious creature comforts … a private shower, a king-size bed, a stainless steel kitchen, you name it.

Kimberly has already dubbed the Kube as the “King of the Off Road,” but does it really live up to that lofty proclamation? Take a look at the specs and features below and decide for yourself.

Redefining Off-Road Luxury

As I mentioned in the intro, the Kube isn’t short on features. One such impressive feature that’s visible from the exterior of the camper is the panoramic windows. There are three in total, one on each side and one in the rear, that offer a full view of your surroundings. The two side windows open and include insect screens, and all windows have shades that can be drawn for privacy.

Much of the interior of the Kube is occupied by the king-size bed, which comfortably sleeps two adults. But there’s also overhead shelving, a fridge with freezer, electrical outlets and a built-in chest of drawers that doubles as a table/desk. There’s room to walk between the chest and the foot of the bed, with the door located at the end of this mini hallway.

a bed surrounded by expansive windows inside a Kimberly Kampers camper — Three panoramic windows offer spectacular views of your surroundings.

Kimberly Kampers camper interior with chest of drawers — Across from your king-size bed, you’ll find a chest of drawers and a fridge with freezer.

Some of the most impressive amenities can be found on the outside of the camper. (Look, teardrops are roomy but they’re not full-sized RVs.) First up is the slide-out stainless steel kitchen. This feature is somewhat of a signature for Kimberly Kampers, and the one included on the Kube includes a dual gas-burner cooktop along with a sink offering both cold and hot water.

The hot water is powered by a diesel hot water system that also powers the shower, and it heats up in just five minutes. Speaking of the shower, it’s a zip-on en-suite unit that offers you privacy while showering outdoors along with direct access to the dry floor inside your camper. A canvas awning can also be deployed in three minutes when you’re looking for some shade while hanging out outside your camper.

As is usually the case with any high-end camper, additional amenities can be tacked onto your build at an added cost, with the Kube offering such options as a Bluetooth soundbar and Starlink satellite internet access.

slide out stainless steel kitchen on a Kimberly Kampers camper — A slide-out stainless steel kitchen features a sink and gas stovetop.

Built for the Australian Outback

Kimberly Kampers is an Australian company, which means its customers take their products adventuring in some of the world’s most unforgiving and isolated environments. As such, their campers need to be built to thrive in such conditions, and the Kube should be able to go wherever your 4×4 can.

The camper is equipped with 2-inch mono-tube off-road racing shocks, along with a remote-controlled air suspension system that allows for easy adjustment of your towing height. Electronic vented disc brakes ensure the trailer can stop on a dime, and all components have been optimized for lightness. That includes the frame, which is crafted from a mix of high-grade alloy, marine-grade stainless steel and thermoplastics.

shock absorber closeup on a Kimberly Kampers camper — Off-road racing shocks may be overkill on a teardrop camper, but it’s the kind of overkill we can get behind.

Stretching the Definition of a Teardrop Camper

The Kube looks really good, but I’m not sure what classifies it as a teardrop outside of Kimberly Kampers branding it as such. Due to its elongated, squared-off rear, it doesn’t look much like other teardrop campers. And it’s size also comes in at the higher end of what we recognize as a teardrop.

When empty, the Kube weighs in at about 2,447 lbs, and fully loaded it tips the scales at 4,300 lbs. End to end, the camper measures just over 17 feet long. That’s quite a bit bigger and heavier than most teardrop campers. For example, the off-road Mean Bean from popular teardrop camper brand Bean has a dry weight of just 1,500 lbs and is three feet shorter in length.

Of course, the trade-off with the Kube is you’re ultimately getting more room and more goodies, so you’ll just have to decide if that’s more important to you than being compact and lightweight.

kimberly kampers trailer with awning — The awning of the Kube can be deployed in three minutes, and that’s without the electrification option.

Pricing and Purchasing Options

The vast majority of Kimberly Kampers’ products are sold to its home market in Australia. The Kube has a starting price of AUD $68,525, which looks scary, but converted to USD it’s only about $44,425. That’s a chunk of change, for sure, but it’s also in line with competitors.

Now, the big question: Can you buy a Kimberly Kampers Kube in the U.S.? The answer is … maybe. Kimberly does have a single U.S. retailer in Ohio, and while the dealership’s website isn’t showing the Kube yet, it’s possible the teardrop could make its way to our shores in the future. If you’re really interested, I suggest reaching out to Kimberly’s American dealer directly.