KIMBO LIVING - THE LIGHTEST & MOST SPACIOUS TRUCK CAMPER EVER Walk Through on Tacoma 

Rod Z he new that as soon as he said it bro

Kimbo actually calls it a fireplace

@@truckcampertraveler7369 lol right? I dont script my videos so I slip up all the time. Hey at least its entertaining and I have subs like you that get it!

@@Down2Mob I call it a heater, but I am old so what do I know.

Unfortunately that option is currently $1600 on their website

My diesel truck max payload is 3300 pounds . The truck bed camper I want is 2500 dry.. which means I will have to tow a trailer regardless

@@chadwolf5596could you tow if you have a truck camper or you only have one choice ? Meaning towing or payload

1100 lb Is not lite

The build may fail but this is made way better than most campers you're pricing this against. Tons of campers with wood or wood products in them fill with a little moisture then that causes more leaks to happen. This camper may not be water tight forever but you can just fix the seal and dry it out. If wood built campers get water in them, it rots then you have too scoop all that out and rebuild.

Haha heck ya!

haha exactly Richard! This camper isnt for everyone, but everyone has something to say about it haha thanks for watching

And security. I don't think many people would try to stealth camo with that thing but in the city you could close the tailgate and feel pretty secure.

You havent seen my camper walk thru videos! Lol I get so pumped about these because I've been looking for one to live in for a few years. I found it but the passion is still there! Thx for watching

That is a cool function, also works as a deck! But you could get locked in if someone closes your tailgate! Haha

That sounds like a beast! I LOVE my turbo diesel dodge! Have you seen my setup? Go check it out on the home page! Thx for the comment :)

You are correct, I have a pop up and it does get some condensation. But i was just camping in some snow for a week and it honestly held the heat in very well for a soft side. Hard side will always win though for insulation! That's a good question, I'm not sure what the R value is but I'd like to find out! they use some pretty good closed cell phone in between the aluminum panels

This is very true. But you must also consider how much time you will put into it, and what your time is worth. I do love the idea of building a custom camper, but idk if I'll ever have the time I want to dedicate to that

@@Down2Mob you make it look hard. It is not.

I'm about 6k deep on my #xkrunner on insta. Including, truck, suspension, and custom top. Still a long ways to go

@@forgotten123fgh cool man! That's awesome

@@Down2Mob , stop travelling for a month and build one. I'm starting a 4 season build soon using mostly wood. More rustic than this one. Great channel!

Very cool Patricia! I would say if you dont need the clearance of the pop up, go with the kimbo! And in the same sense if you want to really push it offroad and have the truck in some precarious situations, I'd go with the pop up. I'm excited to see the 8 foot bed when it comes out. And as far as price, I'm not sure why anyone would think 23k is a lot of money for a brand new, hard sided camper. Especially one built almost entirely from aluminum. I think $23k is a steal of a deal.

Hey, thanks for the info on 8 ft. !

Same here, my Leer 122 suits me.

hey thanks for watching! I love the FWC's, but not everyone is looking for a pop up. I live in a pop up and I like it for clearance but the hard side is way more homey. As for price, you can spend way more than 23k on a FWC. the flat bed I priced out was 44k

@@Down2Mob if I can buy a Kimbo empty shell cheaper than the FWC empty shell this may be an option for me. Thanks for the review✌

@@ronaldwietecha my pleasure RJ! The shells are a bit more. The FWC is 11k and the kimbo is 16k. Makes sense to me though with the added cost of aluminum. The main thing is pop up or hard side. I need to do a video on lighter truck camper options! Stay tuned!

@@Down2Mob thanks!

An awning would be a great upgrade! Of course darryl, thx for watchin!

Hahaha hilarious comment. If only we could fax ourselves to different camp sites. But would they be as good? Nit as rewarding!

You obviously have not priced out truck campers before. Some of them price out over $75,000. And used go for $15,000-$20,000.

@@buildthings79 Anyone paying $75,000 or even half of that for a truck camper should have enough money to go see a good therapist.

Doug Brown that truck is a 2016 that is three years old. Try half that price.

That truck alone costs more than 23K

skeets man that is so not worth 23k lol

Dan Hadley holy shit...mind blown lol. I never would have thought about that lol. No bathroom!

You can get out the bedroom window, like every other camper on the market.

Dude, imagine trapping a thief inside and taking them for a joyride...

All you have to do is open the back window to pull the tailgate latch

@@scowler92 or a thief trapping you inside

Certainly not for everyone. It is a very minimalist setup. Thanks for watchin!

Mctig Mctiggy just imagine the fuel mileages on that baby pickup lol

@@mctigmctiggy1475 when I had mine 2016 Tacoma and I pulled my 1800 pound trailer, I was getting between 9 and 11 mpg.

Some aluminum flats and a tig welder, or braze if you have the time. I had built a few boats this way; average $3000 for a 12ft boat.

@@mctigmctiggy1475 Perhaps start with a diesel dodge cummins then add this in a 8 ft bed model. Room for two easy then.

Yes sir! They are a small company building a big name for themselves with some medium sized campers Haha I really love what they are doing and think the price is a bargain for what you get

Me too!

That's probably why your gonna buy a used camper!

@nepafu666 ahmen! It's not easy to build a camper that lasts offroad

Not very many Tundra-sized campers have a shower. Showers sell.

EXXXXXACTLY

What are those companies? I havent seen any 100% aluminum construction campers for cheaper

Its pretty sweet! Thanks for watching

Right? I love them. But idk if they could make a killing if they brought down the price, I think it's already a very modest price point. They do remind me of an airstream though

no way ! Just make your own truck camper and keep most of your money in your pocket .

@@hldye7442 my time is worth more than that personally. I love how it's all of a sudden just so easy to build your own camper because a few people have. I am curious, have you built your own camper? How much time did you put in? Hey thx for watchin!

Hi and a good Saturday to you and I like your set up and did not mean for you to take it the wrong way. My reason for building a camper onto the truck is so that I could have a pass thru from cab to camper like a class B camper van would be. I work as a building contractor and have a good shop set up to fabricate it . And the cost, And Im not worried about the time. @@Down2Mob

@@hldye7442 Absolutely buddy. Then we could sell em. You in? I'm kidding ofcourse. You could just design it and pay a welder to weld it up (if you couldn't weld) and it would still be cheaper then this.

🤣 I hadn't thought of it that way

kensint0wn The comments on this video are hella negative, but I can’t lie. This had me 😂

Thanks fern! Glad you enjoyed it

Sick Nate! That's awesome dude. Ya they were part of the 2014 sema build on the truck

Hey thanks for watching john!

Oh very cool Joey! Have you been in to see the recent versions?

yeah my friend does videos for them...they are sick!

@@CampingWithJoey oh very cool! Ya they are pretty nifty alright

That's what I think! To your point, it is a very unique class of a camper. Fifa a very unique set of requirements. Thanks for watching!

Haha right? They are weatherproof that's for sure. No more worries about a leak rotting your whole camper. Glad you enjoyed it, thx for watching!

Yes I would love to have a cassette toilet integrated in there as well! Thanks for watching :)

I love your comment Rick, because your setup works best for YOU! Good point on the humidity.. I'd rather have the wood stove too. More effort to get wood but cheaper and more off grid feeling lol. Your build sounds sweet and I LOVE how affordable bus builds can be. But for ME, I want 4x4. I am willing to sacrifice lots of space for a 4x4, capable rig. Unfortunately, that also costs more money and means you need a solid camper similar to the kimbo that isnt going to fall apart. It's always a compromise! Thx for the higher level comment lol these keyboard cowboys are drivin me nuts!! Haha

Hahaha that would be no fun! But the window in the cabover is big enough to be used as an emergency exit. I really liked the side entry too, but the door was too small and the ladder too tall, so they aren't making the side entry version

@@Down2Mob The side door gave it a better look and a more streamline feeling. I want a Kimbo but id buy one with side door. It is not a bad price neither. Any other truck camper starts around the same price or maybe more.

@@icecold4671 I couldnt agree more. I think the layout of the side entry felt bigger. I haul a dirtbike as well so I need side entry. I think the price is very reasonable. Like you said, if you actually price out new campers, this is on the low end. The problem is a handful of very skilled people whip out there own campers for $20 and some sticks and people think they are worthless lol when in reality, 99% of people will never build one

Hey mitch! First off, thanks for watching! But, That's about $10k worth of metal! Just curious, where can you get a brand new hard side camper made of aluminum for $12k?

Down2Mob Overland Sadly, nowhere. That’s why I just had an all-aluminum trailer custom-built for less than $6k. Truck campers of all varieties are insanely priced. I’m waiting for someone somewhere to capitalize on that.

@@mitchwinder1204 I'm not sure how that poor soul who built you that camper could feed his family and run a legitimate business that pays taxes and such. Was this a legitimate business that built your camper? To form a legitimate business that builds aluminum campers in the USA for $23k would be a hell of a challenge. But hey, if it can be done, why dont you try? I apologize if I come off harsh. That is not my intention. But let's be real. Labor costs are at an all time high, people whining to get $15 an hour helped get us here. Besides the fact that things NEED to cost more money each year. Inflation. Anyways... if it's so easy, do it!! I dont think it's that easy, but I've also had a couple failed small businesses

Down2Mob Overland No need to be so defensive. And no, I have no interest in ‘doing it myself.’ I’m already well-entrenched in a career. I realize that truck campers carry a higher price because it’s a rather niche market. But I’m also of the opinion that the whole ‘overland’ thing is trendy right now, and I think that drives much of this. I stepped outside the segment and had a very nice custom aluminum trailer built by a company in Michigan that’s been in business 25 years whose only business is cargo, snowmobile, and motorcycle, trailers that can be custom-outfitted. And they’re seeing a lot of crossover business. I didn’t respond to this video to argue. I simply offered my opinion as to the cost. I personally think it’s excessive based on what I saw. That said, I wish the brand well. The design is unique. Cheers!

@@mitchwinder1204 Hey Mitch, sorry if my comment came off defensive. I am super passionate about this company and the price they offer, thats all. I apologize if it came off that way, but I am enjoying our conversation. It sounds like you found an absolute gem of a company to do your build. People need to know about this! What is the name of the company? If they really are building aluminum camper trailers for $6k, thats amazing! Thanks for the comment, I do appreciate that back and forth!

Just space! It's very minimalistic to maximize interior space. Hey thanks for watchin mark!

haha you rock! Comments everywhere keeping this train a movin! lol They are in production of an 8 foot model, rumor has it

Gonna be interesting how the floorplan is and the cost and weight. I know one trim level on the Ford F-150 has a 3300 pound payload with the 3.5 eco boost.

@@fattie2550 ya I bet the weight wont be much more than 12 or 1300 lbs, which would be awesome! Load it up with a dirtbike on the front and rear! lol or lots and lots of beer

I would put a hitch receiver on the front bumper and load my 2 mountain bikes up, Load the chainsaw for firewood plus a 30 pack of good ol COORS ORIGINAL.

@@fattie2550 Haha perfect! I really liked the side entry kimbo that was the prototype because you had room on the back for all that. And you could put it high up there. Plus the layout of the side entry seems more cozy. Have you seen the side entry?

Hey thanks for watching! It is very well insulated. There is foam insulation between the aluminum walls. As for the difference between this and a tent, that was just a joke, right?

Quite obviously it's made of insulated panels it is probably insulated enough that body heat will make it quite comfortable.

Ya its crazy how good of deals there are on trailers. But like you said, towing a trailer is way different and some people, like me, want a smaller footprint

@@Down2Mob yup trailers are a big hassle when it comes to parking, getting gas, camping, maneuverability, offroading. Truck bed camper is the best

Not a lot of room in a small camper but boy oh boy it is spacious!

the camper is 200 sq ft i think its gonna be fine LOL

Let's see your van wheel like that taco ! 🤔😋 thx for watching

I’m livin’ in van, down by the river!👍🏼☮️

That was f- - king hilarious. I'm 6'4" and I would never fit in that bed

Thanks bro ham! I was so stoked to check this thing out

Yea man i want that water faucet! 🤣 I need to make a new vid ASAP lol

@@Masontylerco Haha ya that thing is cool. very minimal. Ya man I've been trying to grind em out and grow that following!!

Thanks for watching gary! These folks live full time out of theirs

Thanks for watching ronald!!