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Ambassador: Customer Testimonials |
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Many of our customers ask about installing an A/C unit in their Ambassador Camper. While there are a number of portable/free standing units on the market - here is one customer's design for adding it to their camper... Bob and Peggy Kelley live in Texas so air conditioning isn't an option – it's a necessity! They carry a 5000 btu unit and suggest you get one with the air vent on the front and high so you can aim it at the ceiling and the air will fall down along the walls away from your face. The unit is mounted over the cooler rack on a waterproof shelf. Bob's wife, Peggy sewed a zippered flap into the tent wall to close off the opening when not using the A/C. More detailed instructions are available if you are interested in making this modification. Contact trlmaster@aol.com. - Bob & Peggy Kelley (TX) |
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"Now the grandkids can go with!" Melvin & Kathryn Jones picked up their new Aspen Ambassador from the plant in their 'ultimate' conversion van (with all of the bells & whistles) - but not quite enough bed space and living area for the grandchildren. Their new Ambassador was the perfect answer - Grandpa and Grandma in the van and the kids in the Aspen (in their own beds)! - M. Jones (PA) |
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"Isn't she lovely!" - Ken & Bess Kordenbrock (OH) |
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I put a little over 3,300 miles on my new Ambassador during my 'shakedown' cruise to Key West. I pulled it with my Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad and ran into all kinds of conditions and hardships – wind, rain and Atlanta traffic to name a few. The trailer couldn't have handled better and it drew curious onlookers everywhere I set it up. (I know you recommend that two people set up the Ambassador, but I had no problems setting it up by myself, even in windy conditions). Thanks again for a wonderful product! - D. Stambaugh (IL) |
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 Liz & I just returned from our trip - roughly 5,000 miles to Texas (Big Bend), New Mexico, Arizona (Saguaro National Park), Utah (Aches, Canyon Lands & Dead Horse Point), Wyoming and back home through Nebraska, Iowa & Illinois. The camper pulled easily and had plenty of room - just great! - Skip & Liz Sluder (IN) |
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We took what we believe was a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip with our Ambassador.
We left on August 20th and returned 34 states, 52 days and 11,667 miles
later. Just a few of the highways that our trip included went through the
Florida Keys, Northern Wisconsin and beautiful Oregon.- Tom & Coreen Quaif (CA)  Eugene Sweezea (MI) 
 Arnold & Peggy Rigney (IN) |
We purchased our Aspen Ambassador at the Atlanta Motorcycle Show. Since then
it has been through the Blue Ridge Parkway several times and several trips to
Cades Cove in the Smokies. This camper has everything that we were looking
for (and more!) We added only a few accessories, such as throw rugs, an
electric heater and 12 volt interior lighting. This camper is very well
constructed and has been trouble-free.- Edna & Steve Kyle (GA)  My wife and I left New Jersey and went to a rally in West Virginia. From there we went on to the AMA Crossroads Rally in Lancaster, Ohio where the Ambassador made a big hit with many campers. From there, we traveled through Indiana to Urbana, Illinois for a visit with our daughter then back through several states on the way home— a summer tour of more than 3000 miles. Later in the year, my Ambassador (with guitar inside) and I went to the National 'Wing Ding' Rally where I took the GWRRA trailering course. This camper was a big hit with the instructors who couldn't believe how well that it handled. The electric brakes also impressed them. This camper pulls great and has PLENTY of storage space for those souvenir purchases "while-on-the-road!" - Joel Storm (NJ) | |
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Lou & Jennie Bechtel picked up their Ambassador Camper at the St. Louis Motorcycle Show in January. Trips to date include Americade, Sturgis, Davis Rally and a Missouri Ozark's Float trip. "We've made a few modifications to our Ambassador including: - Adding the "Lou & Jennie" nameplate over the door; - Hunter green doormats make up the inside carpeting; - A 50' extension cord and 1500 watt heater work great; - A clamp-on, 110 volt lamp serves as a great porch light; |
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| - Three 20" x 30" plastic storage drawers fit in a row on the floor when we break camp, but stack between the beds to make a 3-drawer night stand; - We bought our Ambassador with electric brakes and installed a 'Draw-Tite' #5100 Activator Brake Controller (about $40). After installing it, I am satisfied that it will fit all touring bikes (Voyager, Gold Wing, Venture, Cavalcade, BMW, etc). The instructions are simple to follow. It measures only 1-1/4" deep x 2-1/2" wide x 5" high. We mounted it upside down on the left/top back wall of the right saddle bag. We set the SYNC Control (time-to-full-aggressive) at approximately 60% and never changed it. By mounting it upside-down, the more frequently used 'Output Control' (Braking Power Controller) is exposed to easy reach for adjustment when load changes are made. After towing it 10,200 miles behind our '96 Voyager, we think it is perfect for us. Our cycle buddies call it the 'Hilton!'" |
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"Strong storm during our first trip. Stayed dry and had a good night's sleep. The Ambassador handles great behind our GL1200!" - Chuck & Dianne Stearns, New York | The Chesneys, Louisiana |
| Hal and Gay Heckel, MI: "We've had a TravLite and QuikKamp. Ambassador has the features we were looking for -- and it handles great!"  |
Mark and Mary Arner, CO received their Ambassador at the "Wing Ding" Rally. "I wanted a hard-top, I wanted to camp off-the-ground and I really like those large wheels!" - said Mark. |  |
| "I'm surprised -- the trailer isn't as large as your brochure makes it look!" - said Robert Brown, MI who drove his pickup directly to the Nuko plant to receive his new Ambassador. |
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New Ambassador owners, Carl and Ann Hogshead, WA pose with their new camper in Nuko's trade show booth at Wing Ding.  |
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MaryAnn and Darrel Clemans along with Don and Jan Seabold stopped by our booth at the Cleveland Motorcycle show in January. Below, the Clemans and the Seabolds at their camp-site. "We plan on having many fun times in the coming years with our Ambassador Camper," - says Darrel.  |
| Paige Seats, AZ, leaving Wing Ding with his new Ambassador Camper.  |
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roberge, MN, picked up their Ambassador Camper at the Minneapolis Motorcycle Show. |  |
| "I'm very happy with my Ambassador. I just returned from a ten-day trip and you can tell everybody it handles great behind my 1200cc Voyager!" - Wayne Townsend, MA (photo not available) |
"It's beautiful, I love it! I've been waiting for someone to make this trailer for 20 years." - Ray Walls, CA (photo not available) |
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"Somewhere in Texas on a 7000 mile trip!" Dick & Linda Powell, Arizona |
I had my Ambassador Camper painted a dark silver and "Bordeaux Wine" purple to match my 1999 Venture. Since the actual paint colors
were not available, I took the bike to a local body shop and looked through their paint chip
books for about 3 hours to get a close match. The colors are from Chrysler! I put down three coats
of paint and three coats of clear, leaving the top and fenders the original white. Finally, I
painted the frame and undercarriage gloss black and finished with gold pinstriping to match the bike's stripe.
I find that the Ambassador goes up very easily by myself and have done it many times. I enjoy the other folks at the parks and campgrounds watching as I do it; they can't believe such a large camper comes out of that "little box!" My longest trip with the Ambassador has been to Glacier Patk, MT (4000 miles round trip) and have camped frequently at local parks during the 3 years that I've owned it. It is comfortable, convenient, and has plenty of cargo space for wood, food and all camping gear. I hope to enjoy it for many years to come! Rev. Tom Wissler, Missouri |
The Hryniewieckis-- proud owners of a PT Cruiser, stop in to the factory to pick-up their new Ambassador Camper. |
| The Turners (and pooch) visit Nuko Industries to pick up their new color-matched Ambassador. |
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The camera captures two customers leaving the plant parking lot with their
new Ambassador. |
Lyle & Cindy Olson (Shakopee, MN) enjoy the comfort of the Ambassador and the
beauty of an early Minnesota snowfall.
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 Just a few of the Aspen Ambassadors spotted in the campground at 'Wing Ding'. |
Big Bikes & Compact Cars!
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Ambassador brochure photo-- taken in Apple River Canyon State Park, Illinois 
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IMPORTANT
If you believe there's a better 'Lightweight' than Aspen– please let us know. We would enjoy pointing out the differences! 'LET'S TALK!' |
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