How Kimbos are Made! | Q&A with owner Mark King

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@Bigbrotherthunder 3 жыл бұрын

You gotta hope this guy makes it big. He seems genuine

@user-pn5fk8db9q 3 жыл бұрын

He won't be selling these in a year

@ppm6296 3 жыл бұрын

I must disagree. I've been in the market for a camper, and have been POURING over everything available. This product is the first one that makes total sense to me, and I'll be putting down a deposit on the 8' version, AND the trailer version. From esthetics, functionality and philosophy, this is a no brainer.

@XJordanx89 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-pn5fk8db9q why do you say that?

@zeegermanhiker5266 Жыл бұрын

@@user-pn5fk8db9q Thankfully, this didn’t age well!

@hillbillynate 3 жыл бұрын

This man's entrepreneurial mindset is insane.

@otto3967 3 жыл бұрын

And most men watching here are just beating their meat 😅

@obviousgreyman 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see awesome US companies that are proud to make a good product and keep that product working for the customer for a long time. I’m so tired of our “throw away” single use sort of way of doing things and it’s super refreshing to see companies take that to heart as well.

@ppm6296 3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%!

@craigmiller9478 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. He seems like a genuine dude who truly cares about his products. Bravo.

@Malkion009 3 жыл бұрын

I always like how humble Mark is .

@BentNotBroken1970 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate his philosophy of development. Taking the time to perfect a craft/product before moving on instills trust. And at the same time, staying creative and forward-thinking for the longevity and growth of the business.

@nedaCFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, offer a “Kimbo Kit” where it can be shipped as a package that the owner can assemble…. or maybe have a couple endorsed dealers where you can ship the kits out to them and they assemble and sell at their showrooms. I’m sure these ideas have been covered already though.

@nedaCFilms 2 жыл бұрын

…something like that would be perfect for someone like myself that wants a Kimbo but doesn’t want to drive from Virginia to pick it up and drive back. I need to stay close to the east coast.

@shekharmoona544 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope a Kimbo trailer is released soon with an indoor shower.

@gunner9010 3 жыл бұрын

It has one. A pop up shower under the step to the bed.

@nedaCFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, you can upgrade a shower module. I could care less about a shower. Give me a toilet lol.

@dal8963 3 жыл бұрын

Companys have taken away the consumer's ability to repair and maintain what they own. So I love that Kimbo is actively trying to protect that right for the customer. With a Cadillac and bmw I owned and could have repaired myself and saved some money was built to ensure I would not have access to the technology and programing to do that. Companys make knock off versions and ways around it as a business witch is reducless. Kimbo is reminding the customer they should own what they acually own. 👌

@nukezat 3 жыл бұрын

Truly smart people have great ideas, executes them and above all are able to explain it without needing to use big words.

@Wklambert 3 жыл бұрын

I'm invested in Trayvax, and for very good reason. He is dead serious about quality. Been following him for a while. Thanks for this. (Love that they fit in a Tacoma!)

@mudjerry Жыл бұрын

Publicly traded??

@MtndogCO67 3 жыл бұрын

When you start taking deposits for a full size truck version, I'm in! I know you talked about 8' size but you might consider if overland style folks might be more likely to have a full size short bed. I'd trade in mine to get a long bed if I need to though. Love the simplicity!!!

@waverider744 3 жыл бұрын

looking foward to the watching the future of this company

@mikeallensonntag 3 жыл бұрын

Man these kimbos are so awesome. I love the quality of it. It's like having a airstream bed camper that will last forever.

@glip 2 жыл бұрын

I wish Mark would sell KIMBOs in Australia . . . . Thanks for the shop tour. Keep up the great work.

@joebass517 3 жыл бұрын

These overhead campers are so badass!! I've watched tons of youtube on this camper, seen them in the woods!!! So lightweight, incredible design, even comes with a mini wood stove if your into it, wish I could have one made would be perfect for my F150, cool video 👍🌲🌲🇺🇸🇺🇸 American made too.👍

@martylucas8557 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Talon, hope all is well with you and Ashley! I’ve been thinking about your journey so far, with the all the awesome places you’ve been able to visit and businesses you’ve been able to give us insight into ... The Kimbo is totally unique and cool, Trayvax has well thought out simplistic and quality products, Blade HQ is a very cool place to visit and see the internals of, QVO has super nice customized holsters, etc. However, what’s really great to see are all the nice people you’ve been able to become friends with and allow us a glimpse of. Always looking forward to the next video. It’s like crack...

@sheerkhanful 3 жыл бұрын

Why not use lithium iron phosphate in the power system, instead of lead acid? Is the outer shell clear coated or does it need periodic treatment? What sits between the bottom of the Kimbo and the steel bed of a truck to mitigate galvanic corrosion? Is the Kimbo door insulated?

@dominicwilkerson 3 жыл бұрын

I actually passed a Tacoma yesterday with one of these. Crazy how the world is like.. you must know more about Kimbo.

@jakey605 3 жыл бұрын

I did too in Fruita, CO

@cargonomads4947 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man I want one of these someday, gently used of course.

@mathnerd25 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I work here! Cool man, I must have been out on lunch and missed your visit!

@CampingRuss 3 жыл бұрын

Great Q&A and that’s the first time I’ve seen it that Kimbo after watch the first video that you made but fantastic Trailor it’s all I Gotta say and it’s made in the USA from someone that takes great care of his work good to see something like that I will definitely be putting it on one of my bucket list for my next truck ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥Camping Russ out

@masterbaiter7968 3 жыл бұрын

Mark is an incredible owner/operator. First with Trayvax and now Kimbo. I really really hope he decides to make a GFC or super pacific style camper. I can’t wait to seem his company’s grow and what’s to come.

@WANDERER0070 3 жыл бұрын

Make it for 8 foot bed box truck and you will have more demand then You can handle Also use diesel heater such as Espar Im curious what INSULATION it has?

@downbytheriver501 3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing 1" r-5 foam board

@cabinwildlife7753 3 жыл бұрын

Great job man ! Over looking the broken glass & seeing the future in a positive light . Both of you working through life’s challenges is what it is all about .

@sonartech7721 3 жыл бұрын

I dig Mark and the Kimbo is kickass. Hope him and the company do well and make more and hopefully bigger Kimbos.

@The93ssfd Жыл бұрын

great job sir!!! it is refreshing to see something well made!!

@xrpbelieverxrpbeliever5093 3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend that tested the cybertruck who's the friend of Jay Leno's he said it would definitely cut down on the range but since it has an air suspension that's adjustable it would make it a lot better and comfortable ride plus if the module had extra solar panels or if you put a generator in it you could charge your truck as well

@PNWXOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Mark King is a bad ass!!🤙🏻

@wattsun7946 2 жыл бұрын

Need a million more kids with enterprising minds like Mark in the world. Follow your passion and make it your life and business.

@pierelenigus8598 Жыл бұрын

this kimbo kid is on point. great concept, product, and business model!! AWESOME, GREAT JOB.

@bensun432 3 жыл бұрын

awesome, looking forward to the future of Kimbo

@jcc4tube 3 жыл бұрын

Just saw one of these parked in Hanover NH yesterday and did a double take. Looks sort of like an Apollo lunar module. I want one.

@Summitclym 3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to the larger truck bed campers as well.

@bambamsixteen Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait till I’m ready to order mine, also lol at the Tesla truck question, 2 years later and still not out

@cansfloatbottlesdont857 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Hope he makes it big one day! It would be cool to see how the door is built 👍🏼

@MotoTrooper 3 жыл бұрын

A humble entrepreneur Mark is

@62maineman 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid Talon. Very interesting company.

@joesciandro8478 3 жыл бұрын

Great job best of luck Mark. 👍🔥💙

@GlockNinja 2 жыл бұрын

He is definitely passionate about making a product not just making money.

@delakush666 2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how long I was searching for an air conditioning unit for the camper . . Until 11:21 min in i look up at my phone and see it right there ! I thought it didn't come with one lol I cant wait till i can get a kimbo !!

@dumuntai 3 жыл бұрын

Really digging this camper. Well done on a great looking functional product. But seriously Mark King, if you know people that can assemble IKEA furniture, you should probably hire them. Hell you can probably just ship them all the parts and they can assemble it themselves because IKEA I think literally gets a kick out of people trying to put their stuff together. P.S. as a retired submariner this makes me feel right at home. Kudos on a job well done.

@sung908 Жыл бұрын

Do you know how is shipping works out ? Since I’m in New York if they can delivery and install Thanks

@dumuntai Жыл бұрын

@@sung908 I would suggest you contact Kimbo Campers directly via their website.

@user-cb2427 Жыл бұрын

How much for the kit

@susans7091 2 жыл бұрын

I am definitely looking into the possibility of getting one of these, and a 4x4 truck to go with it! I so appreciate the emphasis on quality.

@GuillotineStare 3 жыл бұрын

Lovvvvve this guy and this camper!

@kjames8299 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent walk thru by cool dude.

@KyleClerico 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to future kimbo products. Interested in the 8ft version and would love a camper that fits the Tesla Cybertruck Mark, if you see this, I'm a guaranteed customer for a cybertruck kimbo. I've been waiting ages for an electric RV and I'd bet I'm not the only one. I'll even come help you prototype it. Don't worry too much about range... it'll still be reasonable if you have the 500mile cybertruck. (It'll be like 250-300miles with the camper instead of 500, but that's where the cars are at today.) Add a ton of solar and it can help feed the vehicle too. Then you can go camp off grid for 2 weeks and head out some extra range.

@JI_JOE 2 жыл бұрын

I have to get one...I'm in love with this thing.

@SkipsGunz 3 жыл бұрын

He’s so calm

@NonyaDamnbusiness 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like this guy's standards are trying to get as close to mil-spec as possible. I like it. I hope a decade from now his company is making Class B box RVs.

@chaddamron3877 3 жыл бұрын

Killer vid and QnA - Tom Brady is so cool I'm glad hes making campers now 😆- lol seriously tho this guy is on point 👏 👏 👏

@RoninOnTrail 2 жыл бұрын

i’m a retired Canadian paramedic living with PTSD-i live in a Toyota 4Runner because it’s a 4x4 and i’m not a van or minivan fan… i’ve been looking for a truck living space that i can stand up in-most important; feel safe to explore the wild spaces of Canada & the United States knowing my home on wheels wouldn’t fall apart in the back country-this young man is a quiet and humble innovator… Once i save some $$$, i’m heading south to purchase this amazing home on wheels-thanks for the great video!

@Lilshrek22 3 жыл бұрын

The kimbos are nice I would get if I would travel outdoors and off road but I love the design and the whole thing really and i love the vids keep up the good work

@kevinnorwood7355 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I think sticking to ONE or TWO models is an excellent idea. Much easier to control and maintain quality control. While I think that Kimbos are one of not THE best campers out there, sadly my budget is geared towards a rooftop tent on my Subaru lol Seriously I think Mark truly wants to build the best camper/trailer that he can and wants it to stand the test of time.

@jeanpoitras7072 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank. I would like more detail about the walls. What type of foam ? how its installed to the aluminium wall ? What is the R value ? The suede fabric, its glued to the foam ?

@ppm6296 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed...I'd hoted to get more details on the sandwich construction.

@jamesbryan4373 3 жыл бұрын

I hear a lot recently about young people being pro Socialism and anti Capitalism. Yet, when watching your interview it is clear that following your dreams to create can bring both joy and financial success to the creator. Can you imagine government employees coming up with the idea for this amazing camper and having the fortitude to put in all the time and effort to bring it to life? These Kimbos are an amazing inspiring story and thank you for sharing.

@william.maclennan9061 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great product. It's a updated Airstream. Look's great and any company that does a walk though is good with me.

@JosiahWallingford 3 жыл бұрын

It would be very cool if a company like this made it so you could buy an empty van and modules pre built to install into the van to make it a camper.

@madmike4128 3 жыл бұрын

Im here early this time nice and im subscribed as well great content

@lukegerard9009 3 жыл бұрын

When you guys do expand to pull behind trailers I guarantee you that my wife and I will be one of the first to buy one

@ppm6296 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed...I'll definitely be putting a deposit down for a trailer version.

@MikeInTheWoods 2 жыл бұрын

> Making one for the Tesla Cybertruck You have my attention. I'll be using my Cybertruck for overlanding & backcountry camping for my channel.

@TaylorandDaddy 2 жыл бұрын

This thing is perfect for Tesla Cybertruck if I ever get it. Million in line

@xrpbelieverxrpbeliever5093 3 жыл бұрын

It would be awesome if you build one of these for the Cyber truck it already looks kind of like it and the Cyber truck comes with a 110 and 220 outlet built into the bed that you could run up through the camper to render AC fridge hot water anything I'm just saying I pre-ordered a Tesla cyber truck and the most awesome thing to be able to run everything off of the truck silently out in the woods you guys are onto something great here you put the good work

@chrisE815 3 жыл бұрын

You would want a pop top for the cyber truck. Kimbo would destroy the range

@chrisherbert4454 3 жыл бұрын

Man I wish there was a DIY kit that could ship flat via freight, would be a awesome project. 2nd question has anyone put theses in a 2nd gen Honda Ridgeline

@chrisherbert4454 3 жыл бұрын

@Jim Jim how so as the 2nd gen ridgeline bed capacity is 1600 LBS

@chrisherbert4454 3 жыл бұрын

@Jim Jim 5.3 with the tailgate up

@wmg5939 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome owner. Made in USA, fuck yeah!

@djlunchmeat7710 3 жыл бұрын

merica made...i love it! always thinkin about the camper life...hmmmmm this or something like talons van...which one to look at...lol

@KNNYD 11 ай бұрын

Hoping they come out with the Kimbo 6.5 that fit better on half ton full size like my Tundra !

@gungfuriceboy 3 жыл бұрын

please just 'focus'...on your 'Current' 6 foot Space Pod KIMBO!! Quality Means So MUCH...so Present & Potential Customers GAIN Confidence!! The Best 'Marketing'..is 'Word of Mouth' -Advertising....On Super Satisfied Customers!!...CHEERS from Canada!!

@owenbevans6062 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of an Lunar lander. I would make the interior feel more spacy, change out the shape of the front windows to mimic the lander. just an Idea!

@shekharmoona544 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like he's utilizing JIT inventory controls. Just enough parts are ordered in time to complete processes rather than holding on to inventory that takes up space. That would require a larger factory the eats up cost for space not being utilized for production.

@mathnerd25 3 жыл бұрын

I work here, the production manager and I have worked in Japan and applied our Lean expertise to various processes here. Lots more work to do still, but we will get everything set up. The entire floor layout will look different soon! If anyone is in town, we can give you a tour...

@ppm6296 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Antonio: any updates on the 8' version?? I'm ready to put down a deposit "sight unseen"!

@Smokkedandslammed 3 жыл бұрын

This is totally how I'm gonna build my truck camper 👍

@ppm6296 3 жыл бұрын

This was my concept too. Started watching purely to get design ideas for my own build. But these are done so well, I think I'll buy the base model, and then build out the interior to my own specs.

@c.e.g.670 Жыл бұрын

But how is the A/C unit there hooked up? Where does it leak it’s water to?

@Smokkedandslammed Жыл бұрын

@@c.e.g.670 Probably has a drain somewhere?

@c.e.g.670 Жыл бұрын

Probably should’ve explained that in the video

@Smokkedandslammed Жыл бұрын

@@c.e.g.670 I guess? I'd assume it would just be one of those things that they didn't need to explain? You got A/C somewhere, you put a drain in 🤷‍♂️

@cliffmorgan31 3 жыл бұрын

Do you corrugate the exterior aluminum skin on site? What thickness are the skins? Do you use jigs for alignment of the exterior skins?

@brightlightdun 3 жыл бұрын

Mark is awesome.

@mattolsson8816 3 жыл бұрын

Love his mindset of quality first.. rarely do we see this today. Most of it is making it as cheap as possible..

@portnuefflyer Жыл бұрын

It sounded like he said "a 400 watt solar panel," maybe it was bad audio, but that for sure is a 100 watter.

@jmackman 3 жыл бұрын

haha they say its easy to replace a side. good luck with that!

@granthoward3296 3 жыл бұрын

That Kimbo is awesome, when I get a truck of my own, I'll be hard pressed to find something better for it

@b5580 3 жыл бұрын

This kid could sell me anything so genuine. I believe in everything he does. Edit put the shower in the door opening Edit 2 Tim riggins

@itterashaiKoro 3 жыл бұрын

I want to have one 😅 ~watching from The Philippines

@stevenfox5 3 жыл бұрын

How thick is the metal?

@crashjump1849 2 жыл бұрын

Man a kimbo for the testla truck would be nice.

@eileanjones9422 2 жыл бұрын

Will it work with a GMC?and how much would it cost?

@xmnemonic Жыл бұрын

what's so good about a kimbo over a scout or 4wc

@shanrafnezden7958 Жыл бұрын

What about a Kimbo teardrop for the upcoming Tesla CyberTruck?

@JoseMDeras Жыл бұрын

Can you put a KIMBO on a Chevy Silverado LT ?

@smsjr36 Жыл бұрын

It would be nice if they would come up with a camper for a 8 foot bed

@milonetzler67 2 жыл бұрын

How much do they cost? Starting cost?

@nedaCFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive!

@keoniv.5719 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!!! Price? Payments?

@ppm6296 3 жыл бұрын

Base model: $20K Loaded: $30K

@cameronthomas4290 3 жыл бұрын

this would look cool in cybertuck

@edruceross 3 жыл бұрын

Can it goes atop Cybertruck? Edit. Damn, at the time i asking this it as discussed in the video!

@strongirl 3 жыл бұрын

Does it fit a Tundra? Will the price make my head explode? I’m a retired general remodeling contractor and would love to spend some time working for you. My favorite toy when l was 5 years old was my erector set. My future was cast early on lol. I understand your brain.

@dannyshum7454 3 жыл бұрын

Like to learn your pricing for the basic kimbo.. Thanks.

@ppm6296 3 жыл бұрын

Base model is ~$20K, and the loaded version near $30K.

@stefeniedavidmusic 3 жыл бұрын

How much is an empty shell?

@bobmathew3380 3 жыл бұрын

Kimbo and Sherptek for a Gladiator or Powerwagon!!!!

@fkutube933 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the how its made part?

@c.e.g.670 Жыл бұрын

How is the A/C unit there configured and hooked up ?

@TalonSei Жыл бұрын

Simple window unit that intakes from the side of the camper and exhausts / drains from the back

@greatballzoffire 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they can push that 8ft timeframe. This guy is building a company that could be a household name in the market. Be a shame to see it get squandered by big business.