Kimbo Campers Pauses Production During Relocation and Restructuring

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Kimbo Campers has entered a production pause as the company relocates and restructures its operations, according to an interview with founder Mark King published by Truck Camper Magazine on September 24, 2026.

The company has built more than 650 campers, primarily the Kimbo 6, using welded aluminum construction and a compact hard-side design. Kimbo had previously moved into a larger facility with the goal of consolidating production, the router shop, press brake and related operations under one roof. King said the move created substantial expenses, while orders later declined by approximately 30 percent.

The company attributed the sales decline to several overlapping conditions, including higher interest rates, increased fuel prices, broader economic uncertainty and competition in the truck-camper market. Kimbo also said that early promotion of the larger Kimbo 8 led some prospective customers to delay purchases of the existing Kimbo 6.

Kimbo now plans to move into a smaller facility and limit production to match the new factory’s capacity. King said the company expects to reopen in the middle to late part of the first quarter of 2027. The production restart is expected to include continued development of the Kimbo 8, a larger model intended for full-size pickups.

The transition also affects customer support. Kimbo said current employees are helping with the handoff, but parts, warranty work, repairs and technical assistance will be limited during the relocation period. King said deposits from customers with existing orders have been addressed.

The company is also evaluating future pricing as part of the restructuring. Kimbo intends to maintain a smaller operating model rather than immediately return to its previous production structure. The company’s plans therefore involve both a physical relocation and a change in the scale of its manufacturing operation.