Hiker Trailers and Super Pacific Unite to Put X1 Truck Camper Manufacturing in the Midwest
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 marking a notable growth step for both companies.
The partnership followed several months of planning between the two teams and is structured to make it more convenient for customers throughout the Midwest and eastern United States to purchase and install a Super Pacific camper, 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 manufactures more than 450 custom camping trailers annually for customers across the United States, built by its Columbus team and divided between Custom Builds and Ready-Built models. That core trailer business remains unchanged. Adding X1 manufacturing and installation expands Hiker's production footprint and positions Columbus as a second manufacturing hub for Super Pacific alongside its West Coast operations.
X1 campers are expected to begin 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 development, while Hiker's Columbus team extends the camper's manufacturing, installation, and customer-support reach farther east. The product itself remains consistent: "Same camper. Same warranty. Same customer support. Now built closer to home," the companies said.
The Super Pacific X1 converts a pickup truck into a lightweight, capable camping platform that travels wherever the truck goes. 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 combination suited to larger families and groups seeking more flexibility in how they travel and explore.
Easier Access, With More Regional Expansion Ahead
Once production begins, customers east of the Rocky Mountains will be able to order a new Super Pacific X1 through Deer Creek - part of the Hiker Trailers family and the brand handling sales, dealer support, and ordering for Super Pacific in the region - and pick it up at Super Pacific East at Hiker Trailers with no camper shipping costs. Super Pacific plans to continue expanding installation options and shipping availability throughout the Midwest, New England, the Southeast, and Texas, a multi-region rollout that reflects the scale of ambition behind the collaboration.
Additional details on availability, ordering, installation, and preorders are expected 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 on the road and at camp. Every Hiker is built to be simple, capable, and comfortable, customized for the way its owner travels, and ready for use once disconnected from the tow vehicle. 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 start 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 transforms 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 emphasizes thoughtful design and gear built to perform through repeated use. Learn more at superpacificusa.com.
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Hiker Trailers
2860 North National Road
Columbus, Indiana 47201
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