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DukeGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
Loving The Alpha
Ordered on 27/2/19, delivered on 13/3/19 delivered well within the 4 week timeframe, Perfect.
Collected from Melbourne showroom in Campbellfield. Sales rep took the time to go over every detail with me and has answered numerous follow up questions I've had. Service has been 1st rate.
One issue I had with Anderson plug was fixed within a couple of days under the warranty.
We've now had 5 trips in this and aside from little issues you would expect to iron out it has been 99% faultless. Has been soaked during rain events at Paradise Valley and Wh...Read more
itfield and stood up well and endured the baking sun in Bright where the multiple windows allowed air to flow through. Was looking forward to 1st interstate trip at the beginning of the year, but the bushfires put paid to that so hauled it to the other side of the state and enjoyed Lake Charlegrark. Provides great storage, ample room in the tent for kids and the dog and the mountain of camping stuff accumulated. Been a great investment for the family trips and only takes around 20-30mins to fully set up once we got the hang of it. Only gripe I have is that the boat rack is difficult to get on and off without another bloke helping as it's bloody heavy! Quite a few trips already lined up for 2020 with the 2nd one just a few weeks away.
Purchased in March 2021 at Direct from showroom, campbellfield for A$11,800.00.
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Megan BrentonPilbara, WA
- Verified purchase
extremely poor workmanship
purchased early January 2018 - didn't receive our camper until nearly April.
Shorty after arriving home after what was only our THIRD trip with the Alpha, the tailgate completely came off its horribly welded hinges. It has always been stored out of the weather, tailgate never left open for extended periods. we've never stored anything except two small gas burners and dishwashing items in there. Yes, they're a cheaper option compared to some on the market, but it's still a lot of money and I would expect a minimum standard for workmanship. Only reply from BS was they're sorry for the "issue" and our 12 month warranty is expired.
Will be repairing and getting rid of it! Don't waste your money!
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It might be under my maiden name Howell
I emailed several photos to GIC/Black S through your websites warranty page, even I can tell with no mechanical background how crap of a job the hinge welding job was. ... Read more
As I stated above, two single burner gas stoves and some dishwashing items is definitely not extreme weight. Due to the sink weve never been been able to store much in there. When its set up and in use weve only ever used it for dishes. I have a seperate camp kitchen that I use to avoid flames and smoke in the tent.
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lorraineFar North Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
Lemon
My Lemon story: sorry if its a bit long winded !
I bought my brand new MQ15 BLACK SERIES Caravan in early july last year. From the day i i bought it had issues. The first was finding the wheel bearing seals were leaking grease onto the brakes on both sides....i had driven almost 2000 klms with faulty brakes. When my mechanic came to change them with the supplied bearing kits he found the new ones to be the same and also a problem with the brake backing plate. He recommended they be replaced completely> Being a brake problem and a safety iss...Read more
Purchased in July 2021 for A$56,800.00.
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KnightyHunter Region, NSW
Black Series Alpha AWESOME
ALPHA camper Ready to pick up from Warwick farm on the day designated
Mary and the team did a great job introducing and showing us around the new family member
cant wait to use it.. had to email Mary about we were promised extra strip lighting on the day of sale but if that is the only bad experience then i'm good, im sure they will send the lighting down when they have them.
Great all round experience hope the lights turn up soon
GREAT WORK TEAM BLACK SERIES SYDNEY
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TezzaGeelong
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
Bad service all round stay clear of black series
I ordered a alpha camper & was foused to pay a deposit on the phone to so they could put the order in & I was told I’d be picking it up & be ready in a week from order date it took many of phone calls to have a email receipt sent out to me after a week I finally got it, the day before pickup I call them to find out there out of stock & have to wait another 6 weeks for new stock, I’d paid them $2000 deposit when ordered it they lie to you they never return phone calls when they say they will, two weeks before I was meant to get the camp I blown...Read more
up my ute so had to cancel my order and get my money back it’s been 3 weeks now & still no money back they happy to take your money by putting money into there account but when it comes to them giving money back they send you a cheque well I’m still waiting for that cheque that was meant to come two weeks ago they fill ya with bull sh#t telling you there snowed under that’s not my problem I want my money I’ll never bye a camper from gic black series ever & going off a lot of the reviews I’m glad I never got the camper, you will be very silly to bye a camper from this company & by the looks of things I’m going to have lawyers involved as when I do finely get hold of the accounts person he tells me it’s in the post what it take two weeks to post from Sydney to Geelong Victoria bull sh#t I don’t think they have sent it at all, there campers may look good but that’s all the company has going for them they are scamming rogues1 comment
Black S.GIC
Hi Tezza
This is something that does not add up as I was not able to find your details in our system. I am sorry that you did not get a chance to experience our great product. To make sure we mend wh... Read more
at you think wasn’t provided in the first place can you please contact me on my email [email protected] or call me on 0411 792 482Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Big dogNewcastle
Black Series, poor service, bad product,
I purchased the black Series camper from Sydney, with the purchase first of all I was pressured to purchase over the phone. I however wanted and asked several times could I please pay on the day of pick-up. I was told that for my own benefit registration and so forth that it would be in my best intrest to pay now thus easing the process of pick-up, already having the number plate on the day would be easier and so forth and more importantly being told it was the last 2017 alpha . So thinking that it was for my own benefit I did. Then only to hav...Read more
e to constantly chase them for my blue slip which they said was express posted to me then having a phone call to say that I wouldn't receive my blue slip and to do it on the day anyway because my blue slip was still on the desk in there office, having taken time off to register and pick-up the 2017 alpha, received a blue slip in the mail. Standing in the rta the day before pick-up, ringing constantly to confirm that it was indeed my blue slip and being promised I would have a return phone call but had to keep chasing them only for the rta to confirm my query and confirm the vin to my name. On the day of pick-up 5 days after paying for the camper in full found that there was at least 12 or so alphas left. To make things worse, now the alpha was on sale $810 dollars cheaper than what I paid. Being so excited, I pushed my thoughts aside. Arriving at home back in Newcastle having set up the camper and treating the canvas, checking over the whole thing and being very impressed with the deluxe 12ft tent, starting to set up and check over the camper for a long trip found a loose wheel bearing on the left, the Anderson output from my vehicle which has constant 14.6 volts with vehicle engine running and current draw with other ancillaries plugged in at this same Anderson plug at my vehicle found not to be charging at the battery in the camper and the lcd display not showing correct amps or volts if displaying at all, grommets for harnesses and poor sealing of things which would leave ingress of dust and water, number plate being screwed on crooked, locking latch for the kitchen missing two bolts and the two remaining loose,water tank fittings leaking and many other finer details. Please do not get me wrong, well engineered,very poorly assembled. So after having no communication back, return emails phone calls etc I'm dealing with the issues myself after reading other bad reviews see no point in taking things further . Luckily I am multi traded in the automotive industry and have rectified the issues and checked over everything else left to question I refuse to leave to chance before the first full on upcoming trip with my wife and child. I do not want to be stranded with a major mechanical failure or rely on there wiring to support my ancillaries . Now to find the 2018 alphas are all the time now $810 dollars cheaper than my 2017 alpha. Thankyou black Series. Great customer support. Many other finer issues along the process and the product but these are the ones that stand out the most like the flaking powdercoating and initial corrosion.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MickAdelaide
- 2 reviews
- Verified purchase
Excellent Product and After Sales Service (Warranty)
I found GIC to be pretty good to deal with in regard to the purchase. At no time were they difficult to contact. My trailer was approx two weeks later than originally expected, but they did have a high demand and explained that to me. I had two small warranty repair issues to be dealt with and they were very easy to have fixed. I am in Adelaide, so one phone call verified I could get the work done (after a quote was sourced) in Adelaide from a repairer of choice. Repair work done, repairer sent the invoice to GIC, I got the trailer back. Best a...Read more
fter sales service I have ever had. We have used our trailer extensively. It has been towed 10s of thousand of kilometers on bitumen and we camp on the Murray River 4 - 5 times a year. To get to these sites we traverse some of the dustiest, muddiest, potholed roads you could imagine. Never had an issue. (Warranty issue was a manufacturing issue). Great Camper and always remember you can pay a whole lot more and get everything gold plated, or you can pay a whole lot less and get what you need. Choice is always yours, so do your homework well. I for one am very happy with the price and quality.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Alex VMelbourne
- Verified purchase
Great value entry-level Camper Trailer and Good Service (Campbellfield Showroom)
Service at the Melbourne showroom was good during our first visit. We were shown the three soft-floor models and were explained in a bit of detail what was included. We walked-away with enough information to continue our research.
Our second visit felt a lot more rushed. It appeared that they were under-staffed as there was only two sales people and the show room was full with prospective buyers and also a couple of groups picking trailers up. This was a bit frustrating as we had some pretty specific questions this time round but didn't reall...Read more
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Doody
- 3 reviews
- Verified purchase
Black Series - Lack of after sales service
Hi Folks,
The down side of buying a Black Series from GIC, Customer Service is non-existent.
So much enjoyment at having our long thought of brand new camper was taken away by the actions of the company when it came to a simple request to provide a repair kit for the 4 holes in the brand new never been used tent.
Facts are.
They did not follow up as promised.
We were openly lied to about the availability and timing of repairs
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BrighamBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- Verified purchase
Great customer service, great camper and on time!
Camper trailer was delivered on time to the day and with just fantastic customer service...helpful, fast and polite. I know this company has had problems in the past but they have really turned things around and i couldn't fault the guys there in Sydney (speak to Jaime in sales). You can only pick up in sydney or out of a transport yard interstate which isn't good and you have to do the registration yourself, but i was told this is changing with their "showrooms" interstate becoming delivery points. Camper's are made in China (apparently their ...Read more
factory), assembled here and they're up front about this but they offer great value for money. Be prepared and not naive that they may not be the $24K Aussie made equivalent but they're 90% of them at 33% of the price. Back this up with good customer service which from my experience to date is fast, friendly and helpful, you can't ask for more or get any better at this budget.1 comment
Black S.GIC
Hi Mr Brigham
Thank you for your kind and honest words, As you have mentioned we at GIC have worked hard at making positive changes to our service which includes investing in bigger and better showro... Read more
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BazSydney
- Verified purchase
Outstanding service!!! Could not be happier.
2 weeks ago I called and ordered a commando. They told me pick up would be in 4 weeks. I asked if I could have it in 2 weeks so I could use it on my annual leave. They said that could be arranged for me.
4 days before pick up, I called them to ask if I could upgrade to the Alpha, as I wanted the 12v battery system.
Not only did they change my order, they said they could have it ready by the same pick up date (4 days later).
When I picked it up, the staff were amazing! Very friendly, very helpful. They spent time with us explaining everythi...Read more
ng, giving us tips etc. The trailer was spotless, I checked all hinges, struts, draws etc. everything was tight and well built. It towes like a dream, very solid. I can't wait to open it up next week on our family trip. Overall, my experience was almost too good. I kept anticipating something going wrong after reading some of the negative reviews. Glad I went with my gut.1 comment
Black S.GIC
Hi Baz
Thank you very much for the kind words we here at GIC take pride at doing everything we can to make sure our customers are happy. Hopefully we will see you on the tracks one day.
Nick
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Rob_BPearsall
Should Have Got One Earlier
Despite the long wait for our unit we really do enjoy our trailer. The unit is well constructed and the 12 foot tent has ample space. The trailer has plenty of storage space and it's a breeze towing it around the Sith Western corner of Australia. I would recommend a Black Series to anyone who is keen on getting a camper. Good value for the price.
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mick sgosford
- Verified purchase
Crap after service
Brought a alpha camper got it home and gas bottle bracket welds broke and powdercoat started flaking of tail gate, all the locks needed adjusting as nothing was tight or sealed. Rang and asked for another gas bottle bracket and was told it would be sent and after checking tracking number which doesnt exist and 10 days later still no bracket. Numerous phone calls to which none have been returned or emails iv had to go pay other people to fix the problems.
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Just to update camper has worked well, battery life was even better 4 days with the fridge running and atleast 12hrs a night of camp lights numerous showers off a aux water pump and only dropped from... Read more
13.4v to 12.2v. Dont get me wrong the camper is fantastic it is a pain to setup for the 1st time but should get easier the more you use it. Altho i would recommend upgrading the mattress. Iv spoken to the original salesman who has been fantastic its just a shame he took leave for a holiday and other things (congrats by the way mark) and had to try deal with someone who doeant care while he was away.Black S.GIC
Thanks Mick for feedback in both your post's; personally it was good dealing with a reasonable person like you. I feel sure our mutual friend would also have apologised profusely on behalf of the comp... Read more
any. Cheers Barry @ Brisbane's Rocklea Showroom <The budget soft floor style Camper Trailer & Tent's come with a Queen foam mattress but as Mick points out an innerspring will suit a lot of people... Readers may like to know if they purchase a soft/medium/hard mattress to fit, it can be up to a maximum 17-18cm in thickness.>Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Dave McBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Good Work
Had a few issues re delivery, but that was soon rectified when When a certain staff member became involved. Also had issues re bike rack receiver, again the staff member came to the rescue and passed on our comments to Production Dept. The trailer tows very very well, rides beautifully even at 110km/h on freeway. After purchase service has been awesome our concerns where addressed immediately. Thank You. Would recommend with comments. But overall very happy with our camper, looking forward to future trips.
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Questions & Answers
Maddie H.asked
Hi This my be a silly question but we just brought a second hand back series dominator yesterday and we are camping in it and we are unsure how to turn the kitchen light on.
Thanks
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Black S.GIC
Hi Maddie
You should have a 2.5mm cable next to the blue water house which will plug into one of the two sockets on the side of the kitchen.
GCPasked
When plugging in to 240V power at camp sites, is it normal for the charger to hum constantly or does it just do this while charging (or shouldn't it do it at all?). When plugging charger in to power there is an immediate loud 'humming' noise. That is OK I guess as it sounds like it is at least doing something and charging does take place, but worried that after a few hours it did not cut out (i.e. when max charge was obtained). Just wanted to check all was operating as intended. Any advice or feedback appreciated.
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Black S.GIC
Hi GCP
The "humming noise" is normal while charging. The charger is a smart charger so it will trickle a charge into the batteries
Rosemary M.asked
On the 2022 patron Is the gas Plummed in to the kitchen or do you put the gas bottle under the pull out kitchen?
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we have a patron, and it is 'plumbed' to the sink. the bottles stay at the front of the camper, in the storage box. there is a gas line/hose that you connect to under the sink.
Black S.GIC
Hi Rosemary
On the 2022 Patron the gas is plumbed to the kitchen:)
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Black S.GIC
Hi Megan
What is your order number so I can look up your order?... Read more
I couldn't find anything under your name, in our system. For the tailgate to come off the hinges it must of had extreme weight on the kitchen area Kind Regards The Black Series Team