Truck fit guide / Half-ton truck
Truck Bed Camper for Toyota Tundra
The Tundra fits both the Kimbo 6 and the Kimbo 8. The decision is about how much camper you want, not whether the truck can carry it.
Recommended Kimbo
Kimbo 6
From $27,990
Compatible generations
2nd, 3rd
2007–2021, 2022+
Payload range
1,500–1,940 lb
Door-jamb sticker is the truth.
Tailgate rule
Both bed lengths fit
Bed length determines tailgate behavior.
How it fits
Why a Kimbo works on a Toyota Tundra.
The Tundra is the only Japanese full-size truck on the market and it sits in an interesting spot for Kimbo buyers — the 2nd Gen (2007–2021) is the most common Tundra in the field, and the 3rd Gen (2022+) brought the truck into modern half-ton territory with a turbocharged V6 and an optional hybrid (i-FORCE MAX) powertrain. Both fit either Kimbo platform.
For most Tundra owners, the Kimbo 6 is the right answer — it leaves the bed feeling roomy, keeps the rig nimble for daily driving, and the install is the same proven pattern as a Tacoma fit. The Kimbo 8 makes more sense if you're shopping the truck specifically for extended off-grid travel: the dedicated wet bath, the queen cabover bed, the larger battery system, and the 6.5'–8' bed requirement is met by every long-bed and the standard Tundra bed length.
The 3rd Gen Tundra's coil-spring rear suspension is unusual in the segment (most full-size trucks are leaf-sprung). Coils ride better empty but feel softer under load. Airbags are still the right answer on a 3rd Gen, just for slightly different reasons than on a leaf-sprung 2nd Gen. Hybrid (i-FORCE MAX) trims have slightly lower payload — verify your door-jamb sticker before committing.
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 Toyota Tundra sits.
2007–2021
Toyota Tundra 2nd Gen
2022+
Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen
Coil-spring rear suspension changes ride characteristics; airbags still recommended for Kimbo loads.
The math
Your payload margin, calculated.
Real numbers for a fully-provisioned Kimbo install on a Toyota Tundra at the middle of its payload range. Substitute your own door-jamb sticker for a precise calculation.
Calculating for
- Toyota Tundra payload (mid-range)+ 1,720 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
+528 lb
Calculated using the midpoint of the Toyota Tundra'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 Toyota Tundra…
If we were buying a Tundra for a Kimbo, we'd get a 3rd Gen SR5 CrewMax with the 6.5' bed and the non-hybrid 3.5L turbocharged V6. Strong payload, simpler powertrain, and the bed length supports either Kimbo 6 or Kimbo 8. TRD Off-Road package is fine. Skip the 1794 / Capstone trims — the luxury options eat payload.
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
Toyota Tundra questions
Toyota Tundra-specific questions, answered.
Cross-shopping?
How Kimbo compares to the rest of the Toyota Tundra camper market.
We've put together an honest comparison of Kimbo against the campers you're most likely cross-shopping — Four Wheel Campers, Scout, Go Fast Campers, Lance, and the rest. Real prices, real weights, and explicit recommendations for when something else is the right answer.
Talk through your Toyota Tundra.
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.