Kimbo

What Kimbo does

Kimbo designs and manufactures hand-riveted aluminum monocoque slide-in truck bed campers from a single facility in Bellingham, Washington. Founded in 2016 by Mark King, the company builds two core product platforms: the Kimbo 6, a lightweight 830-lb dry camper priced from $27,990 for midsize trucks (Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, Gladiator, Frontier) with 5'-6' beds; and the Kimbo 8, a 1,125-lb dry four-season camper priced from $42,990 for full-size trucks (F-150, Tundra, Silverado, Sierra, Ram) with 6.5'-8' beds, with first deliveries scheduled Summer 2026. Every unit is hand-riveted from laser-cut 5052 marine-grade aluminum panels, eliminating the internal wood or steel frame that causes delamination failures in conventional laminated-wall campers. Units feature R5-R10 rigid foam insulation, double-pane windows, modular interiors, and optional Dickinson Marine propane or diesel heaters that enable four-season camping at sub-freezing temperatures. All production is made-to-order with a 12-week lead time, and the company has delivered over 600 units cumulatively since inception.

The business model is factory-direct: customers configure builds online through the kimboliving.com Build & Reserve pages with no required deposit, are contacted by a sales person within a few business days, and can visit the Bellingham workshop for fit and configuration review. There are no regional dealers; a "Find a Kimbo near me" network of existing owners provides in-person viewing opportunities. Revenue is one-time hardware sale of the camper unit plus accessories (heaters, awnings, solar/lithium upgrades, wet bath modules) that add 15-25% to base price for most buyers. Typical configured builds run $30,000-$35,000 (Kimbo 6) to $42,990-$50,000+ (Kimbo 8), with a realistic total budget including truck-side upgrades of $35,000-$65,000. Financing is facilitated through third-party credit union RV loans and LightStream unsecured loans. Customer segments span midsize-truck weekend warriors, full-size-truck extended travelers, overland/adventure enthusiasts, and full-time RV-replacement buyers. The company is privately held, founder-owned, bootstrapped (no institutional investment disclosed), and operates without an app, API, or AI/ML capability layer.

Name

Kimbo

Legal name

Kimbo Inc.

Website

https://kimboliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kimbo is a Bellingham, WA manufacturer of hand-riveted aluminum monocoque slide-in truck bed campers serving midsize and full-size pickup owners, with two core platforms (Kimbo 6 and Kimbo 8) priced $27,990-$42,990+ and sold factory-direct to outdoor recreation and overland travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truck Bed Campers (Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing)

NAICS

Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

Keywords

• Truck bed campers
• Aluminum slide-in campers
• Hand-riveted campers
• Overland truck campers
• Four-season campers

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Truck Camper Sales: One-time sale of hand-riveted aluminum truck bed campers. Made-to-order production with 12-week lead time. Base prices from $27,990 (Kimbo 6) to $42,990 (Kimbo 8). Options and accessories add roughly 15-25% to base price for most buyers. No recurring revenue from hardware sales.
2. Accessories and Add-ons: Dickinson Marine Propane or Diesel heater options, expanded solar and lithium, awnings, recovery gear mounts, dual-purpose storage modules, bathroom modules, and water tank systems sold as add-on options during initial build configuration or as aftermarket accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kimbo designs and manufactures hand-riveted aluminum slide-in truck bed campers (Kimbo 6 for midsize trucks and Kimbo 8 for full-size trucks), built to order in Bellingham, Washington using laser-cut 5052 marine-grade aluminum panels in a frameless monocoque shell. The company sells directly to consumer truck owners, offering configured builds with options such as Dickinson propane/diesel heaters, wet bath modules, expanded solar and lithium power systems, awnings, and storage modules.

Product overview

Kimbo is a manufacturer of hand-riveted aluminum slide-in truck bed campers built in Bellingham, Washington. The product lineup consists of two core hard-side camper platforms: the Kimbo 6 (lightweight midsize-truck platform starting at $27,990, 830 lb dry, R5 insulation, fits 5'-6' beds) and the Kimbo 8 (full-size four-season platform starting at $42,990, 1,125 lb dry, R10 insulation, wet bath standard, fits 6.5'-8' beds). Both utilize hand-riveted 5052 aluminum monocoque construction without internal wood or steel frames. Optional add-ons include Dickinson propane/diesel heaters and wet bath modules. All units are made-to-order with approximately 12-week lead times. The company has delivered over 600 units since 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kimbo 6 Hand-riveted aluminum monocoque slide-in truck bed camper designed for midsize trucks (Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, Chevy Colorado, Jeep Gladiator) and short-bed half-tons. 830 lb base dry weight, R5 rigid foam insulation, double-pane Arctic Tern windows, modular interior, optional Dickinson propane heater upgrade for four-season capability. From $27,990; built to order in Bellingham, WA with approximately 12-week lead time.
• Kimbo 8 Hand-riveted aluminum monocoque slide-in truck bed camper for full-size trucks (Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ram 1500-3500) with 6.5'-8' beds. 1,125 lb base dry weight, R10 rigid foam insulation, integrated wet bath with cassette toilet and indoor shower, queen cabover bed, factory-installed Dickinson Marine Propane or Diesel heater options. From $42,990; built to order in Bellingham, WA.
• Galbraith Edition Special edition configuration of the Kimbo 6, a hand-riveted aluminum slide-in truck bed camper for midsize trucks. Referenced in the product lineup navigation with a dedicated page on kimboliving.com.
• Dickinson Marine Propane/Diesel Heater Factory-installed heater option for Kimbo campers. Enables four-season camping capability with interior temperatures around 70°F in conditions as cold as 25°F outside. Diesel variant on the Kimbo 8 draws from the truck's fuel tank for extended cold-weather use without a separate fuel source.
• Wet Bath Module Integrated wet bath with cassette toilet and indoor shower. Standard on Kimbo 8 and available as an optional module on Kimbo 6.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ units delivered since 2016
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Four Wheel Campers: Long-established manufacturer of slide-in truck campers (both hard-side and pop-up) based in Northern California. Directly competes with Kimbo in the slide-in camper category for midsize and full-size trucks, with comparable made-to-order production and premium positioning, though Four Wheel Campers uses a different (aluminum frame with composite panels) construction approach.
• Lance Camper: Major slide-in truck camper manufacturer (Lance 650, Lance 825 are the named Kimbo comparison points). Sold through an extensive dealer network, Lance represents the incumbent hard-side benchmark Kimbo competes against on weight, with Lance units running roughly 2x the dry weight of comparable Kimbo platforms.
• Northstar Camper: Manufacturer of slide-in truck campers including hard-side and pop-up models, comparable in product category and target customer to Kimbo. Uses conventional wood-framed construction, positioning it as a weight-disadvantaged alternative to Kimbo's aluminum monocoque.
• Hallmark RV: Utah-based manufacturer of hard-side fiberglass slide-in truck campers including the popular Hallmark Ute. Directly comparable as a hard-side slide-in competitor targeting adventure and overland buyers, though using a different (fiberglass) material approach.
• Alaskan Campers: Long-established manufacturer of hard-side pop-up slide-in truck campers. Competes in the same truck bed camper category as Kimbo, with a hard-side pop-up approach rather than Kimbo's fixed-roof monocoque, positioning as a partial competitor in the same niche.

Emerging players

• Scout Campers: Newer entrant in the truck camper market with lightweight aluminum construction and a focus on overland and adventure buyers. Competes with Kimbo in the premium lightweight segment but with different design choices around materials and modularity.
• Go Fast Campers (GFC): Manufacturer of lightweight platform-top campers and the GFC Rooftop Tent. Targets a similar overland and adventure buyer persona as Kimbo with a focus on ultralight, modular construction, though GFC's core products mount on roof racks rather than slide into truck beds.

Broad incumbents

• Winnebago Industries: Large public RV manufacturer with broad product portfolio across motorhomes, towables, and specialty vehicles. Winnebago represents the broader incumbent landscape Kimbo competes within at the premium end, with significantly greater scale and dealer reach.
• Thor Industries: Largest publicly traded RV manufacturer globally, with a portfolio including Airstream, Jayco, and many other RV brands. Operates broadly across the RV industry including truck campers via subsidiaries, representing the institutional incumbent landscape Kimbo differentiates against.

Others

• AT Overland Equipment: Manufacturer of overland-specific products and accessories including truck toppers, bed racks, and modular storage. Adjacent to Kimbo in the overland and adventure vehicle ecosystem, serving overlapping customer personas but not directly competing in the slide-in camper category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kimboliving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kimbocampers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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