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ScottHarrington Park
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Black series Sargent
The Sargent Camper trailer is exactly what my family and I were after. Easy to set up and tows really well. Had 1 issue with the sink drain. Filled out the warranty page on the website. Had a prompt reply and the part replaced and posted within a week. Also was asked if pick up or post was more convenient. Thank you Gary.
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CathrineHurstbridge
Our first big trip.
We brought our Dominator in December 2017. We took away a couple of weekends just to get used to it. Then on the 12/07/18 we travelled to Simpson Desert with camper trailer. It did not miss a beat. No dust in any cupboards (not like other camper trailers). Not dust whatsoever ever in trailer while travelling. Sat behind car and towed beautifully. We are very happy with camper trailer.
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- VIC, Melbourne
- Verified customer
Excellent Service
We picked up our new black series dominator camper yesterday and couldn't be happier. Came with all the bells and whistles so we don't have to go purchase any extras it was all included. Excellent customer service and a special thank you to Aleks (Campbellfield Store) for all your help. It was an extremely smooth transition from purchase to delivery. Would highly recommend!
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Black S.GIC
Hi Shell D
Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciated it. We hope you have lots of fun and you create many happy memories on your travels in your new camper trailer.
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Bartee1992Newcastle
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Delivery Delays
I placed an order for their new classic 12 caravan a few months ago and was told it would be ready in a month. Then a week later i was told 2 months and then after those 2 months i was told another 2 and a half months. Now i wouldn't of minded waiting 4 months or so but i'd already been let down twice so who is to say it wasn't going to be longer wait again?
Now i have cancelled the order and deciding to spend my money elsewhere. I am currently in the process of trying to get my $500 deposit back which i was told they would pay. Been told mu...Read more
ltiple times that accounts team will contact me but has not happened yet. (Been 4 days so far) Now i am going through to voicemail. I have received confirmation the order is cancelled but they still keep the deposit. Quick to take the money and sell you fake promises but take days to process a simple refund.2 comments
Black S.GIC
Hi Bartee1992
As per our conversation, I did explain that our supplier did not fulfill their promise and we had a delay of that particular product which was completely unexpected and unfortunate.
Most... Read more
I believe the 1 star is valid. For customer service at least. I had to contact to find out about the extra delays. Yes the order was cancelled but there was no communication after that about the refun... Read more
d. Made multiple calls and left messages to accounts department and sales. Didn’t get through to accounts once within a week. I was helped by yourself Aleks in finding out Cheque was on its way but that would not of happened unless I posted this review I’m guessing.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Tim
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
- QLD, Brisbane
- Verified customer
Buyer Beware - worst customer service
I purchased a Patron after about 4 months of research. The experience through the sales process was terrible as I couldn’t get any feedback which should have scared me off. I stupidly preserved as it was thinking trailer I wanted.
4 months on I am still waiting for the extras which form a dominant part of their marketing after numerous broken promises.
I have left Multiple phone messages, emails and facebook messages (thinking about resorting to sending a carrier pigeon). Worst customer service I have experienced in a very long time.
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Hi Tim,
Thank you for the review and honest feedback, sorry to hear your experience has not been the best, we pride ourselves on our customer service and are always looking for ways to improve our s... Read more
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Heleen KPerth, Western Australia
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Sales department need some improvement
In November of 2017 we ordered a Dominator camper trailer at Black Series. We live in the Netherlands, so we bought it after exchanging some e-mails with one of the Sydney salesmen. Our experience with the sales department of Black Series is not good. We had a delivery issue (delivered later than was promised) and the two salesmen that said to help us were too bad in communicating with us (like not calling or e-mailing back when promised). There were some other issues as well: We didn’t get any instructions on how to set-up and put down the tra...Read more
iler (we received our trailer in Perth and the location there was just closed so there was nobody at the pick-up). There were also some minor things, like a missing mudflap and some of the reflectors fell off in the first hour we drove our trailer. However, after putting a bad review here, we were approached by someone of customer support from the Melbourne department of Black Series. He helped us out very well! He sent us the missing/broken parts and also some extra stuff, answered all the questions we had still had and he also seemed to really care that we ended up as happy customers. When two weeks ago our gas stove stopped working he also helped us to get it locally fixed (since we’re on the road). Altogether we are happy with the trailer. It’s an easy set-up (especially the basic set-up) and it’s spacious enough for us (two). It’s not the best quality, but hey, it’s the cheapest forward fold camper trailer you can get. If you have laid eyes on this camper trailer, just don’t order it when being in a tight time schedule. Be aware it might take a few weeks longer. And do not order at the Sydney department if you want a trustworthy salesman, then you’ll be fine!1 comment
Black S.GIC
Thank Heleen for your review. All your comments and remarks will be taken on board for our future training. We will continue to work hard in not only improving our products, which are the best value o... Read more
n the market, but also our services. Kind Regards Aleks GIC Black SeriesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Mark ESydney
2018 patron warranty
Purchased a 2018 patron camper and after afew small trips away noticed i had 2 shock absorbers leaking aswell as a faulty battery charger faulty rear latch handle. Contacted Jade in after sales at Sydney who talked me through the steps for a warranty claim and processed the claim within minutes and informed me that they would replace all failed parts as well as replace the 2shocks which werent even leaking.
TNT had a few issues and after a week i contacted Jade again and we arranged a time to pick up the parts. Jade couldn't be easier to deal with and I'm more then happy with the outcome. Definitely deal with Jade directly if you have ant concerns/issues highly recommended!
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HI Mark
Thank you for the great review. We appreciate your honest feedback, as Jade and the rest of our team spend countless hours to make the whole after purchase experience as great as the initial s... Read more
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- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Love Black Series
We brought our Alpha trailer last year from Black series and love it. We love the storage, space and easy set up of the alpha. All these things are very important to us as a family of 6. We had one small issue which black series where extremely helpful in repairing under warrently. Thanks to Jade and the team at Black series
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Black S.GIC
Thank you, Jodie, for the kind review. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with our product, The Black Series Alpha camper trailer, and our service. Enjoy your camping and please feel free to sh... Read more
are your experiences with us on any of the social media platforms. Kind Regards Aleks GIC Black SeriesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SweetsSurry Hills
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Good camper - after care is a concern
I'm impressed with the camper (Extreme Commando) but I am very frustrated at the after care. I completed the customer support form over 3 weeks ago, provided all of the necessary information and photos (one of my tent peg anchors has come off). I've called up the Sydney office 3 times now. Each time I have been assured I would hear back from someone - still no response. This is very frustrating. Above all, I wanted a response from someone, and to know what the next steps were to resolve the issue. Just basic customer service.
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Black S.GIC
Hi Sweets and thank you for taking your time to write us a review. We are pleased that you are impressed with your camper trailer at the same time I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t received the right... Read more
customer service. To rectify that can you please contact me with your contact details on private messaging or email me on [email protected]. I will make sure we mend the issue and get you back to camping. Kind regards Aleks GIC Black SeriesThanks Aleks.
I'm pleased to report that I'm now booked in to have the canvas repaired and GIC have been very responsive in assisting with this.
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- VIC, Melbourne
- Verified customer
Happy camper
Upgraded from hard floor which done job for 10 years look around for months at all options kept coming back to black series campbellfield dominator ticked all the boxes and price couldn't be beaten so the dominator was it forward fold, nice sitting area and got all the bell and whistles picked it up and loaded all my gear in toes excellent behind my FJ cruiser of camping I go couldn't be happier it's like a caravan that I can take anywhere handles all the rough stuff I'm a happy camper .had I slight glitch with one stabilizer leg but when a got home the boys at campbellfield took care of me couldn't be more satisfied..... thanks black series ...
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Black S.GIC
Hi Jeff and thank you for your kind words and great review. We are pleased to see and hear that you are happy with your camper trailer. Our support is always here, should you require it, and feel free... Read more
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- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Fantastic camper in its price range
The camper dominates all other campers in its price range, the dominator is a fantastic camper. I highly recommend it to anyone.
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Thank you Troy for the great review. We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your camper trailer. Happy camping.
Kind regards
Aleks
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BaldyAdelaide
- VIC, Melbourne
- Verified customer
Great camper and fantastic value.
We've done over 2,200 kms in our Dominator and it's a good news story. We have just been on the rough and dusty stuff (Flinders Ranges) for Easter as well as the smooth on a few occasions and the camper has given us nothing but enjoyment (and has remained 95% internally dust free). We've done a few mods to make it even better and will no doubt do a couple more as we use it more and learn from our experiences, but nothing we've done has been forced or from something broken. For the money we paid we couldn't be happier. Looking forward to many years of enjoyment. Happy to recommend Black Series to anyone. Aleks was also great to deal with in the Melbourne office.
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Black S.GIC
Hi Baldy and thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your camper trailer. Please feel free to tag us on any of your camping photos through any social media. I look forw... Read more
ard to hearing many more happy memories. Kind regards Aleks GIC Black SeriesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SKSHCairns
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Black Series Campers - Alpha
This has been the worst customer service experience. Organising our finance was a breeze no issue taking our money....10 weeks after our Camper was paid in full we are still waiting on our product. Each call and email sent...we get "we will call you back" OR "........ is in a meeting". So unprofessional and incompetent. If we knew what we would face once we had paid in full for our Camper we would not have continued with this sale. To date we have made several email complaints and are now in the process of filing a formal complaint with the Office of Fair Trade. Nothing but a nightmare! Go to MDC! If we could rate this in the negative we would...only by default they get a 1 star rating from us!
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Black S.GIC
Hi Scott,
Really disappointed to read about the troubles you have had with your GIC Black Series Alpha camper trailer order.... Read more
Unfortunately, we did encounter some unforeseen delays that were beyond our control. However, that does not excuse any lack of communication. I have confirmed that your trailer, (vin number checked), has finally left the Sydney factory on route to Cairns via Brisbane. I have tasked the Brisbane Office so they can forward it to Cairns immediately and keeping you, and me, informed. I am confident that you will have many years of happy camping with the Black Series Alpha as it really is a terrific camper. I will follow this order closely and will be in touch as soon as I hear from the Brisbane Office. Please feel free to privately message me for further clarification if needed. Aleks GIC Black SeriesIts a bit to late to be apologising on a product review forum when you ignored our calls and emails Alex, you make your response sound like you had no idea which couldnt be further from the truth. Why... Read more
is it that you respond now? But couldnt return our calls or emails before? You still haven't returned my wife's call from Friday. The formal complaint still stands with the Office of Fair Trade until we get what GIC promised us weeks ago because experience to date has shown us that you make loads of promises but are yet to deliver. We dont care that you now watching our order closely because you word means nothing. Integrity is important in business as is communication, you never even had the decentcy or enough respect for us to pick up the phone and advise on these delays which changed each time we called and the tale got bigger and better each time from your office. We asked for a call back to advise on things but never recieved any. Phil lied to me Friday and said he hadn't spoken to my wife last Monday, she was with me at the time. She called him on it and he still lied to her face and pretended he didnt know what she was talking about. Its just embarrassing unprofessional behaviour of staff at Black Series. Customer service is what people remember even if the Camper is that good we wont be sending any of our people your way as we dont want anyone else to have to go through what we have. End of story.Black S.GIC
Hey Scott
Once again, I am sorry about the inconvenience you have had to deal with. ... Read more
I am afraid that you have mistaken me for a different person. I am in Melbourne and my name is Aleks, my numbers are 0411 792 482 1300 226 737 option #3 and my email address is [email protected], please feel free to contact me at your discretion. I have just stepped into this role and all I am trying to help resolve the issue. Aleks GIC Black SeriesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Sergeant camper
When I purchased the camper I had a few issues. Thought it was hard to get the dealt with until I found Phil. He took over and made sure all issues were resolved in a timely manner. Took the camper for a long drive from Sydney to Surfers. Towed beautifully. I got to say I was surprised. The car used hardly any extra fuel and the trailer was smooth to tow. Only silly me needing to break hard because I did not see the round about and the breaks with the tow pro worked wonders. Took me less time the second time to pit it up. Hubby told me took me ...Read more
longer to put up the camper shelves I bought than the camper it’s self lol. I did it mostly my self as hubby is recovering from major surgery. If you consider the camper trailer make sure your fit enough to put it up and down. Rows great and Phil in Sydney is the man to see.1 comment
Black S.GIC
Cheers Brenda and thank you for the positive feedback. We at GIC Black Series appreciate your kind words. We hope that your Sergeant camper trailer brings you many years of happy camping.
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Candy SAU
- 2 reviews
- 8 likes
- QLD, Brisbane
- Verified customer
Dreadful experience
Despite paying a deposit, we were lied to about the whereabouts of our trailer that we thought we were getting before Easter. Brisbane blamed Sydney, Sydney blamed Brisbane. Took 2 weeks to get our deposit back and the Customer Service was so bad that they have supposedly implemented mystery shoppers and more training for the employee that we dealt with. Absolutely dreadful service in Brisbane and honestly not much better from Sydney. Reading some of the reviews about the product and after-sales service we've dodged a bullet and we'll be happy to give our money to someone else. Would not recommend this company if they were the last camper trailer company open.
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Black S.GIC
Hi Candy S
I am sorry to hear about the issues you have encountered. We are working on improvements at GIC Black Series and your feedback is much appreciated. If you would like me to help you with any... Read more
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martin_sSydney, NSW
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
We love it!
We were looking for a middle of the road camper trailer, with the aim of getting the family out and about into the bush more. After looking at a range of soft floor campers the Sergeant offered the best value for money combination we could find.
Since purchasing last year we've done a couple of long, and a bunch of short trips with NSW and Victoria. The trailer has performed with no issues, and it's been great to be able to hitch it up to the car with a minimum of preparation. Highly recommended!
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Hi Martin,
Thank you for the great review. We at GIC Black Series appreciate a positive feedback and more importantly we are very happy to hear that you are enjoying your Sergeant camper trailer.
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KylieMelbourne
- VIC, Melbourne
- Verified customer
Black series Delta Camper
Very disappointed in the lack of service. Once a problem has been identified, GIC really don't care. We bought a Delta camper sitting here that is not right and has never been ok since we bought it. Some of the products with the camper are inferior. GIC don't want to know. Supposedly stainless but yet there is rust. Stitching coming apart as not been sewn correctly, frame is not straight and so tent doesn't open and set up properly. Solar panel and battery issues or maybe it wiring. The water pump and LED lights supplied with camper drain the b...Read more
atteries even though we follow the guidelines supplied. There is moisture in clearance lights an we were being sent replacements and that still has never happened. They have replaced the first faulty solar panel and had 1 small area of stitching repaired. Far from fixing all the issues. All expected to be done at my expense. Some of the stitching was repaired by their warranty repairer however it was a brand new camper, shouldn't have needed fixing. Blow holes on the welds of the boat racks. Dodgy batteries, crappy wiring, sharp edges on stainless finishes, bad finish on the bedroom area, twisted camper frame so zips cant be done up. The list keeps going. I have sent email after email and I get nothing back. I call and not get answered. It is ridiculous and I think GIC hope that all these unhappy customers will just go away. Next stop VCAT. Buyer beware, its not worth the money when the after care on faulty products is less than satisfactory. I hope you too wont be left with a camper that you have nothing but trouble with.2 comments
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Hi Kylie,
Thank you for your product review.... Read more
I am sorry to hear about the issues you have encountered. We are working on improvements at GIC Black Series and your feedback has been noted. I am more than happy to look into this further and please feel free to contact me on 1300 226 737 option #3 or email me at [email protected] Kind Regards, Aleks GIC Black SeriesNearly 2 years on and I’m still fighting to get the camper sorted EVEN though they have admitted the canvas is faulty! I have wasted so much money and time running around to try get my lemon fixed. I am so disappointed
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bennHobart
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Black series dominator
In all we are very disappointed with our dominator, after sales service is shocking, after our first trip in tassie the sink plug assembly fell apart, floor inside the camper lifted up, 5 reflectors fell off, and when in contact with management in Sydney I'll accept that first response was very fast but after 7 weeks no more contact, ringing or email not a soul wanted to know, the management I am dealing with is a joke.
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Black S.GIC
Hi Benn,
Sorry to hear about this, if you could private message your details, we would love the opportunity to have this corrected for you.... Read more
The Black Series Team.0427215300
Good to see gic keeping with its standards still not resolved ACCC was very interested in this case, next step lawyers... Not a company you can trust
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StewSydney
- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
We really do enjoy our Dominator Camper Trailer, we have just one question for other Dominator users
We have owned our Black Series camper trailer since late April 2017. This is our first camper trailer and it is fair to say that the learning curve has been very steep. However, we are in most respects happy with the trailer. It did tick all of the boxes we had when looking for a suitable trailer and still does.
I do have a couple of questions still unanswered so if there are any other Black Series owners out there, particular owners of either Dominator or Patron.
The Question is:- “are there three holes cut into the dividing wall between ...Read more
the Fridge compartment and the Storage Compartment in your campers?” Now, before continuing with this letter I would like to acknowledge that in my opinion CIG Pty Ltd are in business for just one reason and that is to make money! The assembly & sales of the Black Series Camper Trailers and their staff are just vehicles to that end. As I understand also, the original equipment manufacture in China sells the Base Unit to Several Australian Customers who inturn assemble and add those necessary features as they see fit.8 comments
Black S.GIC
Hi Stew,
It’s great to hear your happy with the Camper, in regards to your below points in your review, we would love the opportunity to look into this for you, would it be possible to private messa... Read more
ge your contact details and I will have one of our staff contact you.Yes, So long as its Not Your Operations Manager that contacts me.
Stewart
Black S.GIC
HI Stew, i will ensure someone else contacts you.
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- NSW, Sydney
- Verified customer
Camper is great though workmanship leaves a bit to be desired
Camper itself is great easy enough to set up can’t say enough about that side down side is workmanship in putting it together wasn’t to great problems so far after taking it out for its second trip is kitchen tap fallen apart have to shorten water feed line to pump because of being to long an kinked over so no or very little water supply. POP rivets holding the kitchen together falling out not holding the collapsible sides together. 100mah battery not holding charge an box on drawbar not completely water sealed allowing the box to flood if goin...Read more
g through a creek crossing. clearance lights cable has pulled out on stone guard because not enough slack left for it to move poles not numbered in correctly as per the gic video so spent longer than should have first setup than should oh had to figuring out where what went where overall camper an material is well made just get the feeling we had a monkey working on the day ours was put together1 comment
Black S.GIC
Hi Mudrat,
Sorry to hear about the imperfections with your Camper. We would love the opportunity to be able to assist you with these issues, would you be able to private message us your contact de... Read more
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Questions & Answers
Emma S.asked
Where can you source new brakes inc drums for the black series camper trailers? We have a Dominator and are struggling to find new brakes
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For some reason I keep getting asked stupid questions by product review who should be directing questions to GIC
Did that come to you? Sorry not too sure why
Black S.GIC
Hi Emma
You can purchase them from us directly at our Sydney Branch or you can purchase them online at
https://www.huntsmanproducts.com.au/collections/trailer-parts
They are 12'' inch.
Damien D.asked
Where can I source a replacement cover for my 2010 GIC "Camper", 12 ft tent?
Cheers
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Black S.GIC
Hi Damie
We sell the 12ft tent covers, original GIC Black Series Tent covers are $650
Shane O.asked
Hi, I have a GIC Black Series Dominator and the other day when deploying the foward fold tent the canvas caught on the tightening lug on the internal u shaped support pole as the metal top was lowering.When I saw it I stopped but too late.
The u shaped extending section bent on the left side so I need a replacement. I rang GIC brisbane where I purchased the trailer 12 months ago but no help, they did not seem to understand what I was explaining and said they could not help.
Surely replacements are available. I need someone to show they will honor their promise of after sales support, or is that just a lie, any suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks, Shane.
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Black S.GIC
Hi Scott
Aleks GIC Black SeriesIt’s good to hear that our product is exactly what your family needs and thank you for the review. I will pass on your gratitude to Gary, who will appreciate your kind words.
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