Hiker Trailers Launches X1 Camper Production in Columbus, Targeting Midwest and Eastern Buyers
Columbus, United States - September 13, 2026 /Hiker Trailers/
A new Columbus, Indiana hub brings Super Pacific's X1 truck camper closer to customers across the Midwest and eastern U.S., as Hiker Trailers and Super Pacific partner to expand camper manufacturing into the Midwest.
COLUMBUS, Ind., Aug. 21, 2026: Hiker Trailers, the Columbus, Indiana-based manufacturer of custom and ready-built teardrop trailers, has announced a new partnership with Super Pacific, the Portland, Oregon-based maker of the X1 truck camper. Under the agreement, manufacturing and installation of the X1 will move into Hiker's Columbus facility, establishing a Midwest production hub and representing a significant growth step for both companies.
The partnership follows several months of planning between the two teams. Its primary objective is to reduce the distance between Super Pacific's product and customers throughout the Midwest and eastern United States, while giving Hiker customers a broader range of camping-platform options.
"It's about creating more ways for more people to get outside," Hiker Trailers said in announcing the partnership. "With Super Pacific, we have another answer. We're not changing direction. We're expanding the number of directions we can help our customers go."
Scaling Production to Meet Growing Demand
Hiker Trailers currently manufactures more than 450 custom camping trailers annually for customers across the United States, split between Custom Builds and Ready-Built models produced by the Columbus team. That core trailer business remains unchanged. Adding X1 manufacturing and installation to the Columbus facility substantially increases Hiker's production footprint and positions the Indiana location as a second manufacturing hub for Super Pacific alongside its existing West Coast operations.
X1 campers are expected to enter production and installation in Columbus this fall, though an exact launch date has not yet been confirmed. Super Pacific will continue to lead the X1's design and product development, while Hiker's Columbus team extends the camper's manufacturing, installation, and customer-support reach into eastern markets. The product itself remains consistent with what customers on the West Coast receive: "Same camper. Same warranty. Same customer support. Now built closer to home," the companies stated.
The Super Pacific X1 converts a pickup truck into a lightweight, capable camping platform that travels with the truck. When paired with a Hiker trailer, an X1-equipped truck can provide additional sleeping and living space without requiring a transition to a large RV - a configuration suited to larger families and groups seeking greater flexibility in how they travel and camp.
Easier Access, With More Regional Expansion Ahead
Once production begins, customers east of the Rocky Mountains will be able to order a Super Pacific X1 through Deer Creek - part of the Hiker Trailers family and the brand managing sales, dealer support, and ordering for Super Pacific in the region - and take delivery at Super Pacific East at Hiker Trailers with no camper shipping costs. Super Pacific plans to continue expanding installation options and shipping availability across the Midwest, New England, the Southeast, and Texas, a multi-region rollout that reflects the scale of growth both companies are pursuing through this arrangement.
Additional details on availability, ordering, installation, and preorders are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
"For Hiker, this partnership doesn't change our belief in the camping experience our trailers provide. It builds on it," the company said. "It gives our customers more choices, gives Super Pacific customers a new home in the Midwest, and gives both of our teams an opportunity to help more people find a camping setup that fits their family, their vehicle, and the way they want to explore. There's no single right way to camp."
About Hiker Trailers
Based in Columbus, Indiana, Hiker Trailers designs and builds custom and ready-built teardrop trailers with a focus on simplicity and usability in the field. Every Hiker trailer is built and configured for the way its owner travels, and is designed to be ready for use once disconnected from the tow vehicle at camp. Hiker Trailers manufactures more than 450 custom camping trailers annually for customers nationwide, ranging from fully Custom Builds to Ready-Built trailers for customers who want to begin camping sooner. Hiker Trailers is part of Hiker Industries, its Columbus, Indiana-based parent company. Learn more at hikertrailers.com.
About Deer Creek
Deer Creek is part of the Hiker Trailers family, serving as the sales, dealer-support, and ordering hub for the Super Pacific X1 across the Midwest and eastern United States. Learn more at deercreekoutdoorgear.com.
About Super Pacific
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Super Pacific designs and manufactures lightweight truck campers built for real-world use across seasons. Its flagship X1 Camper converts mid- and full-size pickups into a compact, all-season camping platform using aircraft-inspired, riveted-aluminum construction that prioritizes durability without added weight. Super Pacific's engineering-led approach centers on deliberate design and construction intended for repeated, long-term use. Learn more at superpacificusa.com.
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Columbus, Indiana 47201
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