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Real experiences from Kimbo owners showing how they build, travel, and live with their rigs.

Aerial view of Kimbo owner Julie Do walking across a wide rocky river bar in the Pacific Northwest, her Kimbo truck bed camper parked at the dirt pull-off above on a forest road.

Owner #409

Julie Do

“First trip in the used Kimbo is in the books. I think the pup approves of the upgrade.”

Kimbo owner Patty Klump in fishing waders sitting on the open tailgate of her white Kimbo truck bed camper, the rear cargo door swung open behind her at a forest pull-off.

Owner #349

Patty Klump

“We continue to be really happy with the Kimbo and the functionality of our interior. Everything is working out really well.”

Kimbo owner Sam Kim and his partner standing in front of his white pickup with a freshly-installed Kimbo hard-side aluminum truck bed camper at the Bellingham, Washington factory delivery.

Owner #261

Sam Kim

“As I write this, I'm sitting in my cozy Kimbo at a comfortable 75° while it's 90 outside and mostly sunny.”

Aerial autumn view of a forested river bend in the Pacific Northwest with Kimbo owner John Smith's truck bed camper crossing a small bridge below, fall colours filling the valley.

Owner #504

John Smith

“Just wrapping up an epic journey — 10,000+ miles across North America in the Kimbo.”

Kimbo owner standing in the open rear doorway of a white Kimbo hard-side aluminum truck bed camper at a snowy Pacific Northwest pull-off, skis racked along the side and a friend in a knit cap waiting outside in the snow.

"600+ Kimbos on the road, and a network of owners willing to open the door, answer a question, and pour you a coffee."

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Letters from the road.

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You Don't Know Who You Are

I want to share what it looks like to back-into your life’s purpose rather than finding it. You don’t know who you are until you know who you’re not, first.

Cozy cabover sleeping nook of a Kimbo aluminum truck bed camper with bamboo trim, sheepskin throw, cushioned pillows, a vintage Polaroid camera and a small cactus on the side shelf, the picture window overlooking distant mountains.

Finding Smaller Moments

You’re inside and it’s noon time, the door is wide open and you’re typing away on your computer. It’s that right type of warm out where you’re not too cold or bothered by letting the outdoors in. You…

A 440

Today I want to tell you about “A 440” and what that is. I want to tell you about how a great product is designed. I think you’ll find this concept amazing. I want to tell you a secret behind our…

Seven out of Ten

Today I want to talk about “7 out of 10” and what it is. This blog has nothing to do with Kimbo, but I wanted to share some encouragement for your week. I hope you enjoy this read.

Mark King lighting the Dickinson Marine propane heater installed in a Kimbo aluminum truck bed camper galley, deep stainless sink and bamboo prep counter visible to the side.

This One's for the Team

Today I want to write a letter to the guys at Kimbo. No Matter what industry you’re in right now, we’re all working hard. These are the kinds of times that give the opportunity for strength to show…

Lessons From 114 Feet Below

I want to share some thoughts about what I got the chance to reflect on after the event. I hope this letter speaks to a part of you that you didn’t expect.

Cabover sleeping nook of a Kimbo aluminum truck bed camper with a sheepskin throw on the bed, a kettle on the side counter, and an Arctic Tern double-pane window framing a wide prairie horizon.

How I Keep My Kimbo Fresh: Air Quality in a Small Space

I’ll share why I recommend that you install the same into yours, and why it matters.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper on a snowy red dirt road, eroded sandstone hoodoo formations and a distant red mesa visible behind under a dramatic sky.

Unstuff Your Life: Finding Order in Small Spaces

Todays letter is about establishing homes for your items in order to stay tidy. I hope you find it helpful.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper driving deeper into a vast desert sand-dune field, the rear of the camper framed against rolling pale dunes that fade to the horizon.

A Christmas Wish for You and Yours

Hi folks, today I want to just say Merry Christmas to you and your families. We’re just a couple of days away.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper parked at the wet tideline of a Pacific beach at sunset, the truck silhouetted against golden water and reflective sand.

A Small Act and a Long Echo

Then I want to share some words that I hope will lift you up. This is not about a Kimbo.

How to Make Your Kimbo Cozy in Cold and Snowy Weather

There are a few challenges that you’ll run up against (with any truck camper) and I’ve found some great solutions to make it more sustainable and comfortable for you.

What Home Means When You Live in a Kimbo Camper

I’ll share some of the different perspectives of the idea of home and what it means to me too.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper parked on the Bonneville Salt Flats, the white salt stretching to a row of dark rocky mountains across a lake of mirage water.

How to Add More Storage to Your Kimbo Camper (DIY Basket Install Guide)

I’ve recorded a video tutorial below and I’ll break it down step by step to make it easy. Before I do I’ll share some back story.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper parked in deep Pacific Northwest snow surrounded by tall evergreens, headlights on against the wintry shade.

Set Your Own Table: Why Vision Matters More Than Permission

I hope this weeks message motivates you. I also want to share something that I hope encourages and uplifts you too. This message is not about Kimbo, but it’s about vision.

Close-up of the Dickinson Marine propane heater inside a Kimbo aluminum truck bed camper, an open flame visible through the spark-arrestor door as Mark King reaches in with a long match to light it.

The Farmer and the Hunter: Two Ways to Approach Life

I’ll share the two approaches of life and then I’ll share something encouraging for your week ahead. This isn’t a post about a camper, it’s a post about a philosophy of thought and I hope it gives…

Owner in a red insulated jacket standing in the open doorway of a Kimbo aluminum truck bed camper, looking out at a vast red rock canyon vista with a lake below, wire-basket pantry and stainless sink visible inside.

Why Kimbo Campers Are Not Clear Coated (And Why That Matters)

I was talking to some customers this week and want to share what we talked about. I think it’s fascinating and thought you would think so too. I also want to share some words to motivate you.

Innovators, Implementers, and Maintainers: The Three People Every Team Needs

Then I want to to talk about the importance of each person within a business or community. I hope this weeks message gives you something interesting to think about, and possibly inspiring for…

The Three Most Important Items Every Camper Owner Should Buy

Then I’m going to tell you about why neglecting these purchases puts you at risk of owning a fart bomb and why you don’t want that in your life.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper at the Pacific shore as a wave breaks behind, foam reaching toward the truck's tires on the wet sand.

Why a Kimbo Camper Feels Safer Than a Tent in the Outdoors

These are the kinds of things that other camper manufacturers might not talk about. Today I want to describe the kind of security it brings when you’re out exploring and camping.

Growth vs. Comfort: Why Real Development Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone

This is an extension of the last letter so please go read that one to see the progress of thought. Before I start I’ll just say that this isn’t about campers, but it is tied to what motivates us and…

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper parked alone on a vast cracked-mud desert playa under a dramatic cloudy sky, distant mountains rimming the horizon.

Perseverance and Character, Part II: Growth Through Adversity

It was about avoidance and perseverance. Please read that blog to catch up to this one; they’re all connected to each other.

Perseverance and Character: Growth Beyond Comfort

Then I want to share a little-something of encouragement for your week ahead.

Drone-aerial top-down view of a Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper on a single-track dirt road cutting through tall waving grasses, the roof-mounted solar panel visible from above.

The People You Meet While RVing (And Why It Changes You)

It’s about taking our shields off and It was one of the reasons why I decided to build the Kimbo camper. And then I want to share something small but encouraging to help you through this week.

Side view of a Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper raised on its four corner jacks for solo demount, parked alone on barren clay flats with eroded hills behind.

Kimbo Camper #500: Celebrating the Craft, Care, and People Behind the Build

And then I want to say a few things to you that I hope encourage you this week ahead.

Looking out from inside a Kimbo aluminum truck bed camper galley — wire-basket pantry full of fruit, stainless sink, induction cooktop, and the open doorway framing a red rock canyon vista with a lake below.

Sitting in the Quiet: How Trust and Stillness Help Us Recharge

Hi folks, today I want to talk about “sitting in the quiet” and trust and recharge around others.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper on a high desert dirt road at sunset, snow-capped peaks behind under a soft pastel sky.

Why Kimbo Uses Wire Baskets: A Philosophy of Value and Simplicity

There’s a whole philosophy of thought behind it and I’ve been looking forward to sharing that. Today we’ll talk about value, transaction, and paradigm.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper driving a dirt road through a deep red sandstone canyon in Utah, towering rock walls on both sides.

Facing Fear and the Unknown: An Encouraging Letter for Where You Are

I don’t know who you are or where you’re at in life right now but I hope this kind of letter brightens your week.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper on a rain-slick Pacific Northwest highway lined with towering evergreens, rear three-quarter view as the truck heads into the misty distance.

Wisdom Is a Balance: How Good Decisions Are Made Over Time

Dear customers, today I want to talk about “wisdom is a balance” and what that means. I want to tie it to the production of this camper and then I want to say a few things that I hope make your day a…

The Philosophy Behind Kimbo: Why Simplicity Creates More Adventure

Hi Folks, today I want to talk about the philosophy and design of a Kimbo; I also want to share some words that I hope will build you up.

Toyota Tacoma with hand-riveted aluminum Kimbo truck bed camper on a red rock ridge in southern Utah, distinctive Mexican Hat sandstone formation visible in the background under a dramatic cloudy sky.

The Beginning of Kimbo: A Story About Freedom, Spontaneity, and Starting Something New

I also want to share some encouragement. These are stories that I’ve only shared with friends or people who ask; today I want to tell you how it all started.

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