Truck fit guide / Midsize truck
Truck Bed Camper for GMC Canyon
The Canyon is the Colorado's mechanical twin — same fit story, GMC interior, slightly more upmarket positioning.
Recommended Kimbo
Kimbo 6
From $27,990
Compatible generations
2nd, 3rd
2015–2022, 2023+
Payload range
1,190–1,610 lb
Door-jamb sticker is the truth.
Tailgate rule
Bed 6 ft+ closes
Bed length determines tailgate behavior.
How it fits
Why a Kimbo works on a GMC Canyon.
The Canyon shares its frame, suspension, and bed with the Chevy Colorado, so for a Kimbo install they're effectively the same truck wearing different badges. The 2nd Gen (2015–2022) put GMC back into the midsize segment with a competitive package, and the 3rd Gen (2023+) refresh modernized the cab and powertrain while keeping the same bed geometry the Kimbo 6 is sized for.
Trim selection matters. Elevation, AT4, and SLT trims sit in the 1,400–1,600 lb payload range — comfortable margin for a Kimbo 6 install. AT4X (the off-road performance trim, parallel to the Colorado ZR2) sits taller on Multimatic shocks and trades some payload for articulation. It fits, but plan for jack-bracket extensions and airbags as standard, not optional.
Denali Canyon is interesting on the 3rd Gen — it's the most upmarket trim and shares some of the Sierra Denali's payload-reducing options (sunroof, larger wheels). It still fits, but verify your specific door-jamb sticker. The Canyon AT4 is generally the sweet spot for a Kimbo install: capable, not too soft, payload-strong.
By generation
Year-by-year fit notes.
Truck-camper fit isn't one-size-fits-all across model years — frame, cab clearance, and suspension change between generations. Here's where each GMC Canyon sits.
2015–2022
GMC Canyon 2nd Gen
2023+
GMC Canyon 3rd Gen
The math
Your payload margin, calculated.
Real numbers for a fully-provisioned Kimbo install on a GMC Canyon at the middle of its payload range. Substitute your own door-jamb sticker for a precise calculation.
- GMC Canyon payload (mid-range)+ 1,400 lb
- Kimbo 6 (base)− 830 lb
- Fresh water (4 gal)− 32 lb
- Propane (20 lb tank)− 30 lb
- Gear load− 100 lb
- 1 occupant in cab (200 lb)− 200 lb
Remaining margin
+208 lb
Calculated using the midpoint of the GMC Canyon's published payload range. Your specific truck's door-jamb sticker is what counts. Trim packages, options (sunroofs, larger wheels), and tow packages can swing this number by 200–500 lb in either direction.
The Kimbo team's pick
If we were buying a GMC Canyon…
If we were buying a Canyon for a Kimbo, we'd get a 3rd Gen AT4 Crew Cab with the standard 5'2" bed. Best balance of payload, capability, and price within the lineup. AT4X if you specifically want the off-road tuning. Airbags and E-rated tires regardless.
Recommended platform
From $27,990
Kimbo 6
The nimble original. Built for midsize and half-ton trucks.
- — 830 lb dry
- — R5 insulation, four-season ready
- — Full-size memory foam bed
- — Hand-riveted aluminum monocoque shell
GMC Canyon questions
GMC Canyon-specific questions, answered.
Talk through your GMC Canyon.
Door-jamb sticker, intended use, modifications you're considering — bring it all by. We'll tell you honestly whether the rig will work the way you want it to.