Full-size off-grid living. Early Production Series — limited build slots open.
Founder Series — Sold Out · Early Production Series Now Open
Starting at $42,990 before options. Final configuration and pricing are confirmed during a build conversation with a Kimbo team member — no deposit needed to start the conversation. The Kimbo 8 is currently waitlisted while early production builds momentum.
01 // Modules of interest
Flag modules to discuss
No commitment yet — your build conversation will firm up which modules make sense for your truck and how you'll use it. Pricing is finalized in that conversation since options drive the final quote.
02 // Truck fitment
Tell us your rig
What to expect
- Sending your build doesn't commit you to anything — a Kimbo team member just reaches out to talk through fit, modules, and timing.
- Final pricing is confirmed after the conversation, once your configuration is locked in. Estimated build time is 6–8 weeks from that point.
- Shipping and applicable taxes are not included in the estimated build price. Factory pickup available in Bellingham, WA.
About this build
What a Kimbo 8 truck camper build looks like.
A Kimbo 8 build is a hand-riveted hard-side slide-in truck camper for full-size trucks (Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500 and larger). At 1,125 lb dry the K8 is the heavier of the two Kimbo platforms but still half the weight of most legacy composite-wall hard-sides. R10 insulation, a dedicated wet bath, and a queen cabover bed — engineered around full-size truck geometry, not adapted from a midsize design.
The waitlist above is the entry point into the Early Production Series. Submitting the configurator costs nothing and commits nothing — it puts you in line for the next production cohort and starts a conversation with our team. From there: fit review on your specific truck, module discussion, current pricing, an estimated slot date. Production deposit comes only after you've confirmed the build and we've confirmed the slot.
What's inside
Inside a Kimbo slide-in camper.
What the interior of a Kimbo 8 build actually looks like — the four zones every slide-in camper has, configured the way Kimbo configures them.
Zone 1
Galley
Full-width galley with a 2-burner stove, deep stainless sink with retractable faucet, expanded counter run, and a 12V compressor refrigerator. Above-counter cabinetry with positive-latch hardware that survives washboard.
Zone 2
Dinette
Convertible dinette with a removable table — bench-seats for two adults comfortably, converts to a second sleeping surface when needed. Storage under both bench seats. Window-side seating on both sides keeps both diners looking out.
Zone 3
Sleeping cabover
Queen-size cabover platform sits above the truck cab, accessible by step from the dinette. High-density foam mattress, double-pane Arctic Tern window overhead. Standing-room interior beneath the cabover for changing clothes.
Zone 4
Bath module
Integrated wet bath as standard — cassette toilet, overhead shower head, sealed floor pan with drain. Sized for adult use without folding into yourself, the trade-off most pop-up campers can't make.
Looking for a full interior walkthrough? See the full Kimbo 8 product page for floor plans, module catalog, and owner-build photos. The 30-minute Talon Sei tour on the lineup page walks an actual Tacoma-mounted Kimbo build start to finish.
Frequently asked
The build process, answered.
How much does a Kimbo truck camper build cost?
The Kimbo 8 starts at $42,990 for the Early Production Series base build. Typical configurations with common modules (Dickinson heat, expanded solar and lithium electrical, awning, recovery mounts) land between $50,000 and $60,000. Budget for an additional $2,000–$5,000 in truck-side upgrades (airbags, payload-rated tires) if you're running near your truck's payload limit. The Kimbo 6 — the platform for midsize trucks — starts at $27,990 and configures up to ~$35,000 typical. See the full lineup on /campers for the price-and-fit cross-shop.
How long does a Kimbo build take?
Kimbo 8 production is currently Early Production Series — joining the waitlist above is how visitors line up for the next production cohort. When we open the next cohort we reach out to walk through fit, modules, and timing. From production-deposit reservation to delivery, build time is typically 6–8 weeks. We build in small batches in Bellingham, Washington; build slots fill seasonally, so the earlier you submit the waitlist, the closer your eventual delivery date.
Do I need to pay a deposit to start a build?
No deposit is required to join the Kimbo 8 waitlist. Submit the configurator above and a team member reaches out when production availability approaches. The production deposit comes later — only when you've confirmed the build and we've confirmed the next production-cohort slot.
What happens after I submit my build through the configurator?
A Kimbo team member reviews your build submission and confirms your spot on the Early Production Series waitlist. When the next production cohort opens, we reach out to walk through fit details on your specific truck, the modules you spec'd, current pricing, and an estimated production-slot date. From there: production deposit reserves your slot; a 6–8 week build window begins; final balance is due 24 hours prior to pickup or delivery. No cold-call sales pressure — this is a conversation among adults about what build is right for you.
Can I see a Kimbo in person before I commit to a build?
Yes — and we recommend it. Three options: visit the factory in Bellingham, Washington (we welcome visitors by appointment), meet a current Kimbo owner near you (the owner map at /find-a-kimbo shows 600+ Kimbos on the road and most owners are happy to show their build to a serious prospect), or catch us at a regional event (Overland Expo, Camper Van Worldwide gatherings, and the press list at /press tracks where we're showing each year). The configurator above can be submitted before, during, or after an in-person visit — none of the three commits you to anything beyond a conversation.
Still deciding?
Where to go from here.
Pillar guide
How to choose
7-step buyer's guide — truck payload, format, construction, interior, budget, financing, test-fit.
Compare models
The Kimbo lineup
K6 vs K8 side-by-side. Specs, pricing, fit, interior — all in one place.
Comparison hub
Kimbo vs competitors
Honest comparison pages — per-truck, per-model-pair, and by category (hard-side vs pop-up).
Financing
How to finance
Two paths: apply online for unsecured RV financing, or follow our guide to apply through your credit union.
Or check fit on your truck