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White Dodge Ram 2500 with the Kimbo 8 hard-side slide-in truck bed camper boondocking among large granite boulders at Joshua Tree National Park, side-quarter view at golden hour.

MK.VIII / Series 8 / 2026

Kimbo 8

Hand-riveted aluminum slide-in camper with a dedicated wet bath, queen cabover bed, and four-season insulation, a hard-side truck bed camper for full-size trucks. 1,125 lb base. Built for extended off-grid and overland travel.

A thoughtful next chapter

After more than a decade of building hard-side truck campers and delivering 600+ Kimbos, we knew the next platform couldn't be rushed.

The Kimbo 8 is not simply a stretched Kimbo 6. It's a ground-up evolution shaped by years of real-world customer use, with more space, more capability, and more flexibility, while staying true to what makes a Kimbo different: durability, simplicity, and repairability.

Warranty

2 yr

Standard transferable. Extended options.

Dry weight

1,125–1,660 lb

Base configuration starting 1,125 lb

Build time

8–12 wk

Early Production Series

What's new

Upgraded, refined, and rethought.

Shell

Even Stronger Shell

The same riveted monocoque construction Kimbo is known for, now reinforced with a new hemming process.

White Dodge Ram 2500 with Kimbo 8 hard-side slide-in truck bed camper boondocking among Joshua Tree granite boulders at dusk, owner seated next to a small campfire and a wooden picnic table, warm interior lights glowing through the windows.
"Last light. Fire lit. Nothing on the schedule but the stars overhead."

Truck fit & compatibility

Built for full-size trucks with 6.5'–8' beds.

The Kimbo 8 is the right truck bed camper for 8-foot beds and for the 6.5-foot half-ton configurations that are the most common full-size bed length. Designed exclusively for full-size platforms; beds 6.5 ft or longer let the tailgate close. Always verify payload before installation.

Needs a fitment consultation

  • Heavy-duty flatbed conversions
  • Aftermarket bed replacements
  • Any full-size truck not listed

Known incompatible

  • All midsize trucks (Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, Canyon, Frontier, Gladiator)
  • Honda Ridgeline
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz
  • Ford Maverick
  • Silverado EV
  • Tesla Cybertruck

Kimbo 8 / 2026 Model Year

Currently Waitlisted

Starting $42,990

  • — Ready to use on day one
  • — For full-sized trucks
  • — Factory-installed and warranted
Build & Reserve

Warranty

2 yr

Standard transferable. Extended options.

Dry weight

1,125–1,660 lb

Base ~1,125 lb, fully equipped ~1,660 lb

Build time

3–6 mo

Currently Waitlisted

What makes a Kimbo 8

Hand-built strength, full-size capability, four-season comfort.

The Kimbo 8 is engineered for full-size trucks (Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ram 1500-3500) with 6.5- to 8-foot beds. Wet bath, queen cabover bed, and R10 insulation come standard; a chimney pass-through is also pre-installed for two factory-installed heater upgrade options (Dickinson Marine Propane or Diesel, buyer's choice at build time).

Full-size truck platform

A hard-side truck bed camper sized for the trucks most full-time travelers drive.

Designed for Tundra (5.5-foot or 8-foot bed), F-150 (5.5- to 8-foot), Silverado 1500-3500, Sierra 1500-3500, and Ram 1500-3500 in 6.4- to 8-foot bed lengths. Tailgate closes on 6.5-foot beds and longer; longer beds give more cabover and cargo overhang. See the full truck-fit guide below.

Wet bath living

A truck camper with a real bathroom, not a compromise.

The Kimbo 8 is a truck camper with a bathroom, shower, and dedicated wet bath module , all standard. Draining shower module, cassette toilet, and a portable Fanntik shower system ship as the standard fixtures inside a fully enclosed wet bath that's an integrated zone within the camper footprint (not retrofit cabinetry). Closer in feel to a Class B van bathroom than to a soft-side pop-up's porta-potty footprint. Optional dry-flush toilet upgrade (no black tank, no chemicals) and an optional 20-gallon external fresh water tank with 110V anti-freezing plumb the shower for cold-weather use.

R10 four-season insulation

Two times the insulation of the Kimbo 6, for sub-freezing camping.

R10 rigid foam panels in the walls and ceiling, twice the insulation R-value of the K6's R5. Combined with double-pane Arctic Tern windows and a chimney pass-through pre-installed for an optional Dickinson heater (propane or diesel, buyer's choice), the Kimbo 8 is engineered for real four-season travel. Below -10°F (-23°C) propane efficiency can decline; diesel is typically more consistent for extended cold-climate use. Built for Pacific Northwest winters and Colorado high-country snowstorms, not just shoulder-season camping.

Hand-riveted construction

Frameless 5052 marine-grade aluminum monocoque, built to outlast the truck.

Hand-riveted at 1.5-inch spacing through 0.1-inch 5052 aluminum panels, the same marine alloy used in commercial fishing boat hulls. No internal wood frame to rot, no fiberglass to delaminate, no canvas to replace. The K8 shell is repairable indefinitely with standard marine-alloy panel work, and the design philosophy assumes the camper outlives the truck under it.

Kimbo 8 vs Kimbo 6

Why the Kimbo 8 over the Kimbo 6.

Both Kimbos share the same hand-riveted 5052 monocoque construction and four-season philosophy. The Kimbo 8 adds full-size truck compatibility, a standard dedicated wet bath, a queen-size loft bed, R10 (vs R5) insulation, and a diesel-heater option (in addition to the propane option both Kimbos support). The K8 is the right call for full-time travel and full-size trucks; the K6 is the right call for midsize trucks and weekend / extended-trip use.

Kimbo 6Kimbo 8
Truck platformMidsize (Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, Gladiator, Frontier)Full-size (Tundra, F-150, Silverado, Sierra, Ram)
Bed length5'–8'6.5'–8'
Dry weight (base)830 lb1,125 lb
InsulationR5 rigid foamR10 rigid foam (2× the K6)
HeaterOptional Dickinson Marine Propane upgradeOptional Dickinson Marine Propane OR Diesel upgrade
Chimney pass-throughPre-installed (riveted cover plate)Pre-installed (heater-ready)
BathroomCassette toilet, portable shower (optional)Dedicated wet bath module, draining shower (standard)
BedConvertible dinette + caboverQueen cabover (60" × 80")
Starting price$27,990$42,990
Best forSolo / couple, midsize truck owners, weekend & extended tripsCouples or families, full-size truck owners, full-time travel

Standard features

A dedicated wet bath and a queen-size loft bed, standard.

Base dry weight 1,125 lbs. Platform: full-size trucks (6.5' to 8' beds). The Kimbo 8 includes the structural, electrical, and interior systems that define the camper.

Structure & Insulation

  • 0.1” 5052 frameless aluminum monocoque shell
  • Riveted, sealed, single-material construction
  • R10 foam insulation in walls and ceilings
  • Insulated engineered wood / vinyl flooring
  • Insulated entry door with window, lock, and handle
  • Arctic Tern double-pane insulated windows including panoramic front window
  • Integrated bug screens and blackout shades

Sleep & Interior Living

  • Interior colour palette: Tan or Grey
  • Loft bed with queen-size memory foam & spring hybrid mattress (60"L x 80"W x 8"H)
  • Interior handle for easy bed access
  • High-density luxury foam seating wrapped in marine-grade Sunbrella® fabric
  • Bamboo entryway / mudroom with gear closet and shoe holder

Kitchen & Dining

  • Bamboo kitchen counter
  • 110V outlet and USB power in kitchen
  • Articulated swivel bamboo table with adjustable height

Wet Bath

  • Draining shower module
  • Cassette toilet
  • Portable Fanntik shower system

Power & Connectivity

  • 200W solar panel
  • 2,000Wh Lithium 12V sealed battery with 110V outlets and USB ports
  • Generator bay with 110V port and extension cord storage
  • Fully installed electrical wiring
  • Solar outdoor perimeter lights (5 in total)
  • High-efficiency dimmable LED interior lighting with remote

Ventilation & Climate

  • MaxxAir® Deluxe 7500K roof fan, 10-speed reversible with rain shield and remote
  • Dehumidifier
  • Chimney pass-through with cover plate for heater upgrade

Exterior & Mounting

  • Jack brackets and removable jack lifts
  • High-strength tie-down brackets with straps
  • Insulated propane bay with door
  • Side ladder
  • Exterior grab handle by rear door
  • Gear loops on rear side panels (2)

Safety

  • Smoke, CO₂ & propane alarms
  • Fire extinguisher
White Dodge Ram 2500 with Kimbo 8 hard-side slide-in truck bed camper parked at an Oregon coast headland pull-off, the Pacific Ocean and rugged Cape Blanco shoreline filling the background.
"Wide open. No reservations. No hookups. Everything you need, on board."

Dimensions

By the numbers.

Interior height

79"

Exterior height

83.25"

Total height with truck

113"–122"

Exterior length

158"

Exterior width

85"

Queen bed

80" × 60" × 8"

Build-out options

Configure to how you actually travel.

Factory-installed modules and accessories. Installed by us to ensure build quality and preserve warranty coverage. Tap any module for a closer look.

Female Kimbo 8 owner in a green long-sleeve top sitting at the bamboo dinette of her Kimbo 8 truck bed camper, working on a yellow-cased MacBook with morning light streaming through an Arctic Tern double-pane window, wire-basket pantry mounted above.
"Doors closed. Heater humming. Outside can do whatever it wants."

Interior tour

Inside the Kimbo 8 truck camper interior.

The K8 truck camper interior is organized into five distinct living zones: kitchen, dinette and queen cabover bed, dedicated wet bath, storage cabinetry, and integrated power and lighting. Every zone is engineered for full-time and extended-travel use on a full-size truck platform.

Zone 1

Kitchen module

Full kitchen with stainless sink, smart-touch faucet, counter prep area, wire- basket pantry storage above the counter, and a fridge bay sized for the K8's extended-travel use case. Bamboo dinette extends from the kitchen counter, doubling as a workspace for the mobile-office and remote-work owner profile. The K8 kitchen zone is sized for sustained meal preparation, not just camp cooking.

Zone 2

Queen cabover bed

Queen-size cabover sleeping platform standard. The cabover geometry extends the bed forward over the truck cab, opening floor space below for the kitchen, wet bath, and dinette zones. Sleep two adults comfortably; optional bed modules add capacity for additional sleeping configurations. Cabover loft has its own window for ventilation and natural light.

Zone 3

Dedicated wet bath

Fully enclosed wet bath module standard, draining shower module, cassette toilet, portable Fanntik shower system. The wet bath is an integrated zone within the camper footprint (not retrofit cabinetry), closer in feel to a Class B van bathroom than to a soft-side pop-up's porta-potty footprint. Optional dry- flush toilet upgrade (no black tank, no chemicals) and optional 20-gallon external water tank with 110V anti-freezing plumb the shower and kitchen for cold-weather use.

Zone 4

Storage cabinetry

Closet space for hanging clothes and gear; wire-basket pantry above the kitchen counter; under-bed storage in the cabover; under-dinette storage; insulated propane bay built into the exterior side of the camper. Storage is sized for the extended-travel use case the K8 is designed for: full-time and shoulder-season owners who carry more equipment than a weekender.

Zone 5

Power & lighting

12V electrical system with 110V outlets and USB ports. High-efficiency dimmable LED interior lighting throughout, including reading lights at the cabover bed and dinette. Optional lithium battery upgrades and expanded solar input for full-time off-grid use. The K8 power package is sized for the full-time-traveler and mobile-office owner profile, with capacity headroom for the wet bath pump, fridge, and heated water systems.

Four-season interior

R10 insulation, Arctic Tern windows, Dickinson heater

R10 rigid foam wall insulation (twice the R-value of the Kimbo 6), double-pane Arctic Tern windows, sealed entry door, and pre-installed chimney pass-through for an optional factory-installed Dickinson Marine Propane OR Diesel heater make the K8 truck camper interior comfortable in sub-freezing conditions. The full-envelope four-season interior is engineered for ski-trip basecamps, late-season hunting, and extended cold-climate touring.

For full Kimbo 8 truck camper interior photography across all zones, see the full gallery below.

White Dodge Ram 2500 with the Kimbo 8 hand-riveted slide-in truck bed camper parked on a forest road beneath the towering coastal redwoods of northern California — wide three-quarter view showing the full sweep of redwood trunks, ferns at the road edge, and the Kimbo cabover-cap logo visible above the cab.
"Tall trees. Slow morning. The Kimbo holds the warmth."

Roadmap

From debut to delivery.

  1. 01 / March 2026

    Founder Series Reservations — Sold Out

    Secure early access to configure your Kimbo 8.

  2. 02 / March 14–15, 2026

    Public Debut — Overland Expo SoCal

    Early Production Series reservations open. Step inside the Kimbo 8 for the first time.

  3. 03 / Spring 2026

    Build Reviews & Configuration

    Finalize your configuration and confirm your production slot.

  4. 04 / Summer 2026

    First Kimbo 8 Deliveries

    Kimbo 8s officially hit the road.

Watch / How Kimbos are made

Inside the workshop where your Kimbo 8 will be built.

Mark King walks through the Bellingham factory, palletized marine-alloy sheets, hand-riveted at 1.5-inch spacing, pressure tested. The same hand-built process that produces every K6 produces every K8.

Build your Kimbo 8. Send it over.

Configure the camper, send it to our team, and we'll walk through fit, modules, and timing with you. No deposit needed to start the conversation.

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Comparing K6 and K8? See the full Kimbo lineup →

Frequently asked

Questions, answered.

Inside the Kimbo 8 cabover — plaid pillows on a queen bed, a soft linen-look duvet pulled back, the stainless steel Dickinson propane fireplace glowing at right, and morning light coming through an Arctic Tern double-pane window above the bed.
"Lofted sleep. Steady heat. The morning takes its time."