A second-generation family business, Kompact Kamp grew from a father’s late-1970s attempt to solve his own motorcycle-towing problem and officially began in 1982. The Myerstown, Pennsylvania, company remains a small U.S. operation, building its trailers in-house and selling directly to customers who want compact camping or cargo capacity for motorcycle travel.
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
Vivacycle, LLCFounded in 2018 after motorcycle enthusiast Maroun Ayoub set out to replace bulky trailers and racks, Vivacycle makes MoTow motorcycle tow hitches, e-bike carriers and hitch lifts that load from the ground by one person. The Ohio-based family business makes its products in the USA from 100% stainless steel, with patented modular designs that can be assembled quickly and stored in a trunk or closet. Since 2021, outdoor enthusiast Jill Vaske has led the company and its customer-focused product development.CINCINNATI, OH
Moritz Trailers & Truck BodiesMoritz Trailers & Truck Bodies is a family-owned manufacturer of trailers and truck bodies whose origins trace to F. Thomas Moritz building a livestock trailer for farm use in the early 1970s. Across three generations, the family has developed its manufacturing operations to 183,000 square feet across three facilities, with products shaped by its agricultural heritage and transportation needs.MANSFIELD, OH
BushtecSince 1982, Bushtec has built pull-behind motorcycle trailers in Jacksboro, Tennessee, along with the hitches and parts that keep them on the road. Its trailers are hand-built in a 50,000-square-foot U.S. facility and stand out for true air-ride suspension, a proprietary sport chassis, and custom details such as color-matched finishes. Bushtec also maintains a Special Projects Team for one-off paint, graphics, wheel, and interior work.MARIETTA, OH