DISCONTINUED IN 2024

Nimbl Evolution Truck Camper

DBL Designs Severe Duty Ford F550 with a Nimbl Evolution camper on it, parked on the top of a hill with pale blue sky behind.

A high-endurance expedition truck camper.

Designed and built for long-term travel, the Evolution combined an elegant composite habitat with an aluminum flatbed, for a truck camper that’s durable, comfortable, and ready to tackle harsh conditions across the globe.

We discontinued production of the Nimbl Evolution in 2024.

However,

  • We’re proud of the work our team has done with the Evolution, and it’s a great example of the range of stuff we can build, install, and upgrade.

  • This camper is a huge part of our background, so this page is here to show where we came from and what we’re capable of as a shop.

  • We provide ongoing service and upgrades for existing Evolution (and XP) campers, new and used, as well as other expedition vehicles.

  • We do a wide range of service and install work on existing overland vehicles.

  • We’ve made a lot of changes and improvements since we started. If you’re a current Evolution or XP Camper owner, you might be interested in some of the newer features or components. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Live out there!

Evolution camped out on a hilltop over the ocean. Purple twilight.
Camper in the desert by a snowy mountain range.

Each Evolution truck camper is packed with features and systems to provide an expedition-ready vehicle capable of supporting travel for weeks, months, or even years, with plenty of power, water, and storage.

The big picture stuff is right down here, and there’s a specs and components list at the bottom of this page!

Plenty of power

  • Up to 1005 watts Solar charging

  • Up to 1080ah battery storage

  • All marine-grade components

Composite Habitat

  • Top lifts in less than 30 seconds

  • Easy to clean, hard to hurt

  • Queen size bed + convertible dinette

Aluminum Flatbed

  • 4 storage boxes + 8’ drawer

  • Custom area between cab and habitat

  • Built for rough terrain

Lots of water.

  • 75gal freshwater tank

  • 24gal greywater tank

  • Three-stage filter system

Campsite in blue nighttime beside a lake.
Camper popped up in pine forest. Two campers standing on a rock above a lake.
Ford F550 with fiberglass camper driving fast on a beach, green waves in the background.
Overlander pulling out the evolution ladder in a field of sagebrush.
Bird's eye view of camper with awning out and large solar panels on the roof.
Queen sized bed at the foreward end of the camper. Three wide windows in the tent, with shades rolled up. Skylight above the bed.
Open bathroom compartment on the passenger side of the camper, next to the door. Bathroom is a waist-high enclosure with the lid lifted, mirrored on the inside panel. Curtain rail swings up from the lid to create shower enclosure. Small composting to
Kitchen space in front of panoramic window, located between the settee and queen size bed. Two cabinets above. Deep sink, storage drawers, and a microwave on left. Power system controls and small fridge/freezer in the middle. Two burner induction coo
Dinette at the rear of the camper in front of a panoramic window. Seats three. Shiny black table on hydraulic ram which allows the dinette to convert to roughly a twin-size bed.
Forward facing view from dinette. Queen size bed at the front of the camper, closed bathroom compartment on the right, kitchen on the left. Top half of door is open to let light in.
Divided storage under the queen size bed.
Person opening the stocked camper fridge.
Person opening panoramic window by pushing out. Telescopic struts hold window open.
Rear flatbed drawer pulled out with camp stove set up on the drawer lid. Bottles of sauce and a skillet.
Rear external storage compartment. Single 120v outlet, outdoor shower behind chrome door panel, 12v and USB outlets, and remote battery cutoff switch. Storage space to the right (currently holds camp chairs.)
Small storage compartment open beside the bed. Inset lid.
Pair of storage cubbies by the door. Small fire extinguisher in the top one.
Shiny white cabinets above kitchen.
Water system bay. Filled with plumbing components, fresh and grey water tanks, and filtration system. Tank level monitor in the middle.
Forward flatbed storage box. Shiny aluminum finish. Low-profile latches.

Nimbl Evolution Features & Specifications

Habitat Features.

Easy to Deploy

  • Raises in less than 30 seconds

  • Lowers in less than 10

  • Lift using fob remote or manual switch at rear of habitat

  • Mechanical locks deploy for safety and peace of mind

Plenty of Interior Storage

  • Divided compartment under queen-sized bed

  • Storage under settee seating

  • Deep pantry storage next by the bed

  • Small storage with trash can liner option by the bed

  • Cubboards above kitchen and bathroom areas

  • Three full-extension kitchen drawers

  • Storage compartment beneath entryway

Queen-Sized Bed

  • Sleeps east-west

  • Antimicrobial airspace underneath

  • USB-C and USB-A ports on the forward end

  • (OPTION) Privacy Curtain

Panoramic Windows

  • Made by Tern Overland

  • At the rear and driver side

  • Can lock cracked open for secure airflow

  • Snap to three-positions

  • Fully-adjustable sliding blind and screen can split the window

  • Can be configured with screen on top and blind on the bottom or vice versa.

Lift System

  • Four hydraulic rams

  • About 6000 lbs total lift capacity

  • Designed for snow load or roof cargo

  • Space on the roof for storage compartments

Dinette

  • Seats three

  • Sleeps one comfortably

  • Raises and lowers on a pressurized strut to switch between table and bed

  • Table slides along wall

  • Small storage cubby

  • Under the seat: air and water heater, and space for additional batteries.

Bathroom

  • Unfolds into a full-height shower

  • Lid makes a great workspace when closed

  • Curtain rail latches to ceiling

  • Hot/cold water faucet

  • Nature’s Head Composting Toilet

  • (OPTION) Thetford Casette Toilet

  • Teak wood floor grate

  • Great place to store wet gear

Kitchen Area

  • Deep sink

  • Pull-out faucet

  • Central counter-space

  • Control panel for Webasto air and water heaters, as well as battery monitoring system

  • Two-Burner Induction cooktop

  • (Boils three-quarts of water in about four minutes, and only heats up with a pot on the burner!)

  • Optional Small microwave

  • Isotherm Cruise 4.6 cu ft. refrigerator

Ventilation

  • MaxxAir MAXX fan

  • Raises and lowers with the push of a button

  • Draws air in or out

  • Closes automatically in the rain

Skylight

  • Raises and lowers with a push of the button

    Opens to 90º (so you can stand up and access the roof)

    Closes automatically in the rain

Power & Water Systems

Battery

  • Two 270ah Battleborn Game Changer batteries

    • 540ah total capacity

    • (OPTION) Up to 1080ah total, with additional batteries loaded underneath the settee

  • All marine-grade components

  • Remote battery switch (2 of 3)

  • Battery monitoring system / shunt

Charging

  • 3,000 watt Victron Energy Inverter/Charger

  • Victron Energy SmartSolar 15085

  • 30 Amp / 15 Amp Smart Plug (with heavy duty cover)

  • BuckBoost 100amp DC-to-DC charger

Water Bay

  • 12v Marine pump

  • 75 gallon freshwater tank

    • 32 baffle balls reduce sloshing on rough terrain

  • 24 gallon greywater tank

  • Accumulator tank to maintain consistent water flow

Water Filtration

  • Primary rough filter before pump

  • Guzzle H20 filter system

    • Two stage: 10 inch pleated filter + Carbon block filter

    • 12v UV LED light for purification

    • Additional chemical purification recommended when drawing from sketchy sources

  • All water coming out of the shower, sink, and external faucet has been filtered and purified

Custom Aluminum Flatbed

Built for Rough Terrain

  • Bed frame is fastened rather than welded, so it’s responsive to every twist and turn

  • Six elastomeric mounts connect the flatbed to the frame

  • Air chucks on both sides of the vehicle for airing tires up or down

  • Wiring and components built for long-term exposure to harsh environments

  • ExtremeAire compressor

    • fully submersible

    • 100% duty-cycle

  • Built-in low profile steps for getting in and out anywhere you can’t deploy the stairs.

Loaded with Storage

  • Four side boxes + 8’ Rear Drawer

  • All boxes have drains

  • Internal lighting hooked to stock wiring harness

  • Tool mounts on door panels

Additional Storage Space Options

  • Between cab and camper

  • 50 gallon fuel tank

  • Storage for up to 2 bicycles

  • Spare tire

  • Storage box

  • Split storage

  • Maxtrax box up top

  • Storage box for recovery ground anchor

Truck Upgrades & Options

Truck Options

  • Standard 1-ton pickup and above

  • Stock steps or custom rub-rails or rockrails

  • (OPTION) Seat delete

  • (OPTION) Platform for DC refrigerator (powered by camper)

  • (OPTION) SPOD control stystem linked to camper and exterior lights

  • (OPTION) Ceiling-hung storage net

  • (OPTION) RGB LED lighting under the truck

Bumper

  • DISSENT Off-Road Bumper

  • Low profile design allows for great approach angle

  • Integrated Rigid Industries light bar

  • Integrated SAE foglight (highway legal)

  • COMEUP USA 12.5 Off-Road Winch

Suspension and Tires

  • Custom suspension by Sacramento Spring

  • They add custom-forged tapered leaf springs calibrated to vehicle weight

  • We add Icon Vehicle Dynamics or Carli Suspension suspension systems

  • (OPTION) Front-and-rear airbags for leveling the vehicle

  • (OPTION) Custom wheels & tires for greater load capacity

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