nuCamp RV manufactures recreational vehicles, with a specialty in teardrop trailers and truck campers, which it has made since 2004. Founded as Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers in Ohio’s Amish country, the company grew from a small operation hand-building 50 campers in its first full year; it now handcrafts its products at a manufacturing facility in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Its product lineup also includes travel trailers.
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
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
Advanced RVFounded near Cleveland in 2012 by engineer and traveler Mike Neundorfer, Advanced RV hand-builds fully custom Class B motorhomes around each owner’s way of traveling. Its roughly 45-person team works under one roof in an 85,000-square-foot facility, where designers, engineers and craftspeople build and support vehicles ranging from off-grid travel homes to mobile workspaces. Advanced RV has produced nearly 200 custom motorhomes and continues to work directly with owners through long-term service, upgrades and technical support.WILLOUGHBY, OH
Appalachian TrailersFounded in 1994, Appalachian Trailers manufactures and sells factory-direct trailers at its Salem, Ohio facility, and also operates a sales location in Manheim, Pennsylvania. The company describes itself as a trailer manufacturer and emphasizes practical construction and workmanship, with factory staff including welders, painters, and finishers.SALEM, OH