Kimbo 6 vs Scout Olympic
Both the Kimbo 6 and Scout Olympic are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Kimbo 6 comes in 722 lbs lighter than the Scout Olympic. with the Kimbo 6 starting $8,990 lower. The Kimbo 6 requires a midsize truck minimum while the Scout Olympic needs a half-ton.
 Kimbo Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Scout Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $18,000★ | $26,990 |
| Loaded MSRP | $22,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 350 lbs★ | 1,072 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 430 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 600 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Midsize | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 6★ |
| Bed Type | Full | Full |
| Orientation | East-West | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 1★ | 0 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | None |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 5 gal★ | 4.9 gal |
| Gray Water | 3 gal | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 190W★ |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 132Ah★ |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | No |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-8 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Composite | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 54" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 72" | 127" |
| Overall Width | 68" | 83" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | No setup | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Kimbo 6 or Scout Olympic?
The Kimbo 6 is lighter at 350 lbs dry weight, which is 722 lbs less than the Scout Olympic.
Which costs less, the Kimbo 6 or Scout Olympic?
The Kimbo 6 starts at $18,000, which is $8,990 less than the Scout Olympic at $26,990.
Which sleeps more people, the Kimbo 6 or Scout Olympic?
The Scout Olympic sleeps 6 people compared to 2 for the Kimbo 6.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Kimbo 6
350 lbs dry
More Affordable
Kimbo 6
Starting at $18,000
More Water
Kimbo 6
5 gal fresh
More Solar
Scout Olympic
190W
Sleeps More
Scout Olympic
6 people