The History of Kimbo Campers! w/ Founder Mark King

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I had the chance to go camping with Mark King the founder of Kimbo Campers. We walk through the history of how these nimble, simple truck campers came to be!
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Kimbo History Intro 0:00 - 1:15
Wooden Prototype 1:15 - 4:34
Aluminum Prototype 4:34 - 6:24
First Version / Exterior Design 6:24 - 11:43
Submarine Inspiration / Self Sustaining 11:43 - 16:25
Home on wheels / Interior Design 16:25 - 21:59
Moving into Production 21:59 - 23:38
The Future of Kimbo 23:38 - 27:52
Final Thoughts 27:53 - 30:36
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@granthoward3296 8 ай бұрын

Mark seems like such a chill dude who is just making things that make him happy! The story of Kimbo is fascinating.

@simplygaming2 8 ай бұрын

Kinda reminds of an Elon musk with the way he talks too

@rustythecat2163 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the interview with Mark. He created an amazing truck camper. I have a Toyoda Tundra 5.7L long bed. I prefer the idea of the using the Tacoma with the Kimbo, perfect combination. The way Mark designed the 6’ Kimbo gives it a long bed feel which I find interesting. Out of the box thinking every step along the way. I am former Navy and men who become Captains of boomers are quite remarkable in every way. I thank your father for his service to the nation.

@mixflip 3 ай бұрын

I went on a tiger cruise from Pearl Harbor to Lahaina Maui in the 90s. So much fun thanks to the Navy! Now I kind of want a kimbo for the vibe.

@TalonsRebellion 7 ай бұрын

One day, I'll get one. Hilariously, it may just end up on some land as my home for a bit. I love the look and design of it all.

@bernardboudreau9534 11 күн бұрын

An awesome creation Mark! I'd love to permanently affix one of these beauties to my new Toyota Tundra and deep dive into all of our Canadian weather and territory. Peace..

@aal9207 8 ай бұрын

I love the Tacoma set up with the kimbo on.

@stevenclay759 7 ай бұрын

We need the 8ft Kimbo!!!

@mas247 7 ай бұрын

I might have ended up with one if there was that option. Ended up with a Scout Kenai instead.

@susang994 7 ай бұрын

What a great interview with an interesting, inspiring guy.

@terry8912 8 ай бұрын

It was great to see the two of you talking about the development of the Kimbo, while sitting in my home office and glancing over my shoulder and out the window at my Kimbo #232 sitting on its pad waiting for the next adventure.

@station2289 7 ай бұрын

Cangradulation from Canada 🇨🇦 hope to see you soon. 2024 may be have a great year 🎉

@TheDigitalArchiveProject 5 ай бұрын

I’m about to make my deposit next week! Thank you for making these videos, it really convinced me this is the best choice for me!

@Trad-Am 6 ай бұрын

I want one insulated real well for winter, in the cascades, for my crew cab short box, 2500hd duramax, that I pull my enclosed snowmobile trailer with. Waking up, and riding from the snowpark, is way better than leaving home at 5am, driving 2-4 hours 1 way, and driving home exhausted at the end of the day, slapping yourself to stay awake, after burning 6000 plus calories riding in the mountains all day.

@Serjenga 8 ай бұрын

So dope I want to be equipped enough to experience that lol

@haraldpetermannable 8 ай бұрын

Fascinating Interview. Greetings from Graz in Austria 🙋‍♂️

@bretervin 8 ай бұрын

Great video love so see the backstory on companies.

@TalonSei 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

@benschmitz554 3 ай бұрын

Put the first Kimbo on the Cybertruck and that would look sick

@hatchbacktaco9964 8 ай бұрын

Yessssss!!!! I’ve been dying for some kimbo videos and this was next level! 🤘🤘

@Wklambert 8 ай бұрын

Love your chats w him. Such an interesting dude. Ya'll's minds together could be dangerous, lol. The cool thing is, we benefit from your relationship. Its a win win, and I am being totally selfish haha.

@SpencerHogg 8 ай бұрын

Looks awesome, loved the background of the Kimbo and the furnace/ stove looks so good

@flex4lyfe 6 ай бұрын

I’d like to see one on the 2024 Tacoma with the 6" bed and higher payload

@ddw63 8 ай бұрын

Wish Mark would build bigger size for Ford F-250. Also, why the name Kimbo??

@rickyshawsci 8 ай бұрын

Damn! Great interview. What a interesting guy. Well done as usual.

@baumrunner 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Would love to hear more backstories on brands you partner with. I for one love to support companies who have good visions and real stories/meanings behind them.

@BirdPhish 8 ай бұрын

Took Kimbo # 310 and my reg cab Taco up the Burr Trail Switchbacks in Capital Reef just a few weeks ago.... no problem with the short wheelbase reg cab. Wish i had a submarine captain for dad lol...

@vertstang123 7 ай бұрын

The first aluminium one looked like a Cyber camper.

@jeanpoitras7072 8 ай бұрын

Meeting at the Top 👌

@johntossing624 8 ай бұрын

Fascinating interview! Well done, TS!!

@Whistler326 8 ай бұрын

HOPING that Mark aligns with a Cdn Distributer....(CANADA is cold) ...and the price point is exactly what the market would support (myself included)....Bellingham Washington is a little far for this EASTERN ontario....future buyer ...Cheers, and always love the Stuff and Things......Warmest of regards, 1000 islands Canada!!!

@earth9531 8 ай бұрын

Kimbo Slice never got to see his dream take off 😢

@joesciandro8478 8 ай бұрын

Great story loved the video 👍🔥💙

@TalonSei 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👊🏻

@aRVeesBlog 8 ай бұрын

wow very interesting content friend

@orlandocoronado1330 8 ай бұрын

Martian design, I like it 💪🏽

@markroper9269 8 ай бұрын

Great interview!! I bet you and Mark spending some time together will end up making more improvements to the Kimbo!! And you guys can make content while doing it!

@Thorsten89342 8 ай бұрын

Great talk, thank you, very interesting. I think the Kimbo is a really beautiful thing, both inside and out. Looking forward to seeing you take the Kimbo out lots over the winter.

@dej6807 8 ай бұрын

I picked up a Kimbo back in June this year and so far i am loving it.

@troysei8290 8 ай бұрын

“Sub”consciously, pun intended. Yup. That was a great interview with Mark. You got my attention when Mark talked about his Dad being the Captain of a nuclear sub. What a great product the Kimbo is.

@carriemainquist757 8 ай бұрын

Great interview. Mark King IS the reason I bought my Kimbo. Such an interesting guy. Why the name Kimbo for the camper? Would love that answer! #67 in Buffalo, MN.

@TalonSei 8 ай бұрын

Good question! I will ask Mark and get back to you 👍🏻

@peterrockne223 8 ай бұрын

Any word from Mark on them building a larger Kimbo dedicated to full size trucks?

@TalonSei 8 ай бұрын

Mark mentioned he would love to expand to something larger like a Series 8 once the company grows larger

@derekmueller1076 8 ай бұрын

This was my question as well. It would be great to have one designed for a full size

@peterrockne223 8 ай бұрын

I'm just curious as the wait is now about a month for a Kimbo and with the rest of the RV sector seeing huge slowdowns adding a second design feels like it may pull people from the Scout/etc campers designed for full sized trucks. Everything I have seen indicates they have the bull process and quality aspects of the Kimbo 6 dialed in and they are on cruise control.

@black_widow_overland 8 ай бұрын

There's a guy in Casper, Wyoming that has one on his newer Ford ranger. It'd be awesome to check on out. Safe travels. Back story was interesting.

@TATNThisAintThatNetwork 7 ай бұрын

Remind me of Cybertruck

@scottgranado 8 ай бұрын

409 here - great video and insightful to understand what went into the design. Also great to hear about his journey founding the company

@mikeheath6875 4 ай бұрын

Nice camper. Do u make a camper for a 8' bed? Or what does one look like in a 8' bed? I have a gmc 3500 srw. Im actively looking now. Ready to buy now....

@phlfly10 8 ай бұрын

Q: how does it feel a high roof on trail, when off camber situation. CG is very high

@Serjenga 8 ай бұрын

Are you at all interested in starting a new project with the 4th gen taco?

@TalonSei 8 ай бұрын

There is a good chance I will start something with one next year 👍🏻

@Serjenga 8 ай бұрын

@@TalonSei sweet! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I want to invest in a 3rd or 4th gen to ultimately get a Kimbo. I’ll use your videos as guidance!

@Trad-Am 6 ай бұрын

If Guy could figure out how to make a camper/Sled deck, us backcountry snowmobile idiots, would crawl over each other to get one.