Cleveland-based Cortes Campers builds four-season travel trailers from molded fiberglass composites, using boat-inspired construction and integrated composite frames rather than conventional wood-framed bodies. Its compact models are designed to be lighter and towable by smaller vehicles, while the monocoque approach helps resist rust, rot and corrosion. Cortes also supplies its composite frame technology to recreational-vehicle manufacturers.
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Grumpy Bear CampersFrom its Ohio shop, Grumpy Bear Campers hand-builds lightweight fiberglass truck campers for off-grid travel, including custom rigs designed around a customer’s truck and camping style. Its molded composite construction replaces wood framing, helping prevent rot and moisture damage while keeping campers light enough for mid-size trucks and remote terrain. The company sells the Overland Cub and Arctos S1 alongside fully custom builds, with customers working directly with the people building their camper.UNIONTOWN, OH
AlinerSince 1984, Aliner has built its identity around the compact A-frame pop-up travel trailer, now made in the USA for campers who want to get on the road without a lengthy setup. Its lightweight campers can be opened in about 30 seconds, and the company says more than 50,000 customers have taken Aliners on their travels. Alongside new campers, Aliner’s factory Parts Team supports owners with replacement parts and hands-on service, including for some older models.MT PLEASANT, PA
AirstreamFounded by Wally Byam in 1931, Airstream makes riveted-aluminum travel trailers and touring coaches for life on the road. Since 1952, every Airstream has been hand-crafted in Jackson Center, Ohio, where the company’s aerodynamic designs and carefully assembled interiors have become closely tied to a nationwide community of travelers. Its Heritage Center and factory tours make that nearly century-long story visible at the company’s Ohio headquarters.JACKSON CENTER, OH
TrailexTrailex is an Ohio manufacturer that has hand-built aluminum trailers since 1963, when its early boat trailers helped introduce aluminum to a wider hauling market. Today, the company remains known for lightweight, corrosion-resistant construction and uses extrusions produced by its parent company, Star Extruded Shapes, to support responsive manufacturing and consistent quality.CANFIELD, OH