Kimbo Campers
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What is Kimbo Campers?
Kimbo builds hand-riveted, marine-grade aluminum slide-in truck campers in Bellingham, Washington. With 600+ units delivered since 2016, the Kimbo 6 and Kimbo 8 stand out for their patented monocoque aluminum construction, minimal weight, and four-season capability.
About Kimbo Campers
Founded in 2016 by Mark King, Kimbo Campers has quietly built a cult following in the truck camper world by doing one thing differently: ditching the conventional wood-and-fiberglass frame entirely. Every Kimbo is a frameless monocoque shell made from laser-cut 5052 marine-grade aluminum, hand-riveted in Kimbo's Bellingham, WA factory. With three patents covering both design and construction, the approach yields a body that is lighter, more weather-resistant, and easier to repair than most alternatives in the slide-in category.
Kimbo offers two models: the Kimbo 6 for mid-size and full-size short-bed trucks, and the Kimbo 8 for full-size long-bed platforms. Both are built to order, typically shipping in 4 to 12 weeks depending on the model. The company has delivered over 600 units as of 2024.
Key Features
- Fits mid-size trucks like the Tacoma and Frontier, not just full-size rigs
- Frameless aluminum monocoque: lighter than fiberglass and rot-proof
- Genuine four-season capability with the optional Dickinson Marine heater
- 600+ units delivered since 2016 with an active owner community
- Hand-built in Bellingham, WA with a 2-year structural warranty
Models & Specs
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Kimbo 6
Kimbo's best-selling entry model. One of the only hard-side slide-ins that fits mid-size trucks like the Tacoma and Frontier, not just full-size rigs.
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Kimbo 8
The full-size flagship. Adds double the insulation (R10), a standard wet bath, and a queen cabover bed for a more turnkey, four-season build.
Kimbo 6 Specs
Pricing
- Starting price
- 27,990 USD
Weight
- Dry weight (base)
- 830 lb
- Dry weight (fully equipped)
- 1,200 lb
Dimensions
- Interior height
- 75 in
- Exterior height
- 78 in
- Exterior length
- 131 in
- Exterior width
- 77.25 in
- Interior floor length
- 72.88 in
- Loft bed size
- 54 x 75 in
- Cabover height (mattress to ceiling)
- 37.38 in
Capacity
- Fresh water capacity
- 3 gal
Build
- Insulation (walls and ceiling)
- R5 rigid foam
- Shell material
- 5052 marine-grade aluminum, 0.1 in. hull, frameless monocoque
- Windows
- Arctic Tern double-pane (x3)
- Solar (standard)
- 120 W
- Roof fan
- MaxxAir Deluxe 7500K
- Warranty
- 2-year structural (5-year extended available)
- Country of manufacture
- USA (Bellingham, WA)
Kimbo 8 Specs
Pricing
- Starting price
- 42,990 USD
Weight
- Dry weight (base)
- 1,125 lb
- Dry weight (fully equipped)
- 1,660 lb
Dimensions
- Interior height
- 79 in
- Exterior height
- 83.25 in
- Exterior length
- 158 in
- Exterior width
- 85 in
- Queen cabover bed
- 80 x 60 in
Build
- Insulation (walls and ceiling)
- R10 rigid foam (2x K6)
- Shell material
- 5052 marine-grade aluminum, 0.1 in. hull, frameless monocoque
- Windows
- Arctic Tern double-pane
- Solar (standard)
- 200 W
- Battery (standard)
- 2,000 Wh
- Wet bath
- Draining shower, cassette toilet (standard)
- Heater option
- Dickinson Marine (propane or diesel)
- Roof fan
- MaxxAir with remote
- Warranty
- 2-year structural (transferable)
- Country of manufacture
- USA (Bellingham, WA)
Review Videos
Reviews, Comparisons & Builds
The Lightest Truck Campers (2026): 53 Under 1,000 lb, Sorted by Weight
Every truck camper under 1,000 lb we track, sorted by weight and grouped by what you get: shells under 300 lb, insulated pop-ups, micro-cabins and slide-ins. Plus the dry-weight claims that need a second look.
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Best Truck Camper for a Toyota Tacoma (2026): Picks Sorted by Payload
The best truck campers for a Toyota Tacoma, sorted by weight against your payload and GVWR: what each weight class needs (suspension, bed stiffeners, load bars), with picks from a 275 lb GFC to the 4WC Fleet slide-in.
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Kimbo 6 vs Scout Yoho: Is the Kimbo Worth $6,000 More? (2026)
Kimbo 6 vs Scout Yoho hard wall compared on one reference build. What the extra $5,955 actually buys, whether the aluminium monocoque claim holds up, and who each camper is really for.
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Address
3823 Hammer Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226
Pacific Northwest
Phone
(360) 527-5296Pros & Cons
Pros
- Patented frameless aluminum monocoque is lighter than fiberglass and far more rot-resistant than wood-framed alternatives
- Fits mid-size trucks like the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier where most hard-side slide-ins are full-size-only
- Arctic Tern double-pane windows and rigid foam insulation provide genuine four-season capability
- Low profile design with no rear overhang keeps truck handling predictable and fits standard parking structures
- 600+ units delivered since 2016 with an active owner community on Expedition Portal and Facebook
Cons
- Fresh water tank is very small (3 gallons on K6), forcing most owners to carry jerry cans for multi-night trips
- Stock solar and battery system (100W, 12V sealed battery on K6) is underpowered for typical overland use and typically upgraded at extra cost
- No built-in grey or black water tank on the K6; toilet is a porta-potty add-on
- Stainless steel fasteners and aluminum fins conduct heat and cold, contributing to condensation in temperature extremes
- Base prices of $27,990 (K6) and $42,990 (K8) put Kimbo squarely in premium territory, with popular options packages adding several thousand more
- Wait times can stretch to 3 to 6 months for the K8 depending on demand
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