History of Camper & Recreation
The original pop-up camper developed by Clyde Grambsch in 1954 is displayed in the RV/MH Heritage Foundation Museum in Elkart, Indiana.
White text under the right tail light reads, "Mfg. by Loyal Trailer Co., Loyal, Wis."
"Working with tent campers since 1957." ...
"Over 40 years experience with popups." ...
Celebrating our Silver Anniversary in 1998!" ...
Just how long have we been in business and what experience do we have with popup campers?!
Our History
The Big Joke.
Our experience with popups actually began in 1954, when Clyde Grambsch designed and built a camper for use on family trips. He incorporated some unique features such as a screen door and steps (unusual on a tent camper in 1954).
When Clyde had the camper repainted to match his new '56 Ford, the painter (as a joke) printed "Mfg. by Loyal Trailer Co, Loyal, Wis." under the taillight.
A Big Response.
A few weeks after the Grambsch family's next camping trip, the Loyal Post Office began receiving inquiries addressed to Loyal Trailer Co. Clyde realized his innovations had a broad appeal, so in the fall of 1957, he began E-Z Kamper, Inc.
And Now We're the Biggest!
In 1973, Clyde incorporated Camper and Recreation, Inc., and a few years later, bought out his partners and shifted the company focus to supplying replacement canvas for older popup campers.
Today, Camper & Recreation, Inc. has grown to be the largest manufacturer and supplier of replacement canvas for the pop-up camper industry. Virtually every known brand is handled by Camper & Recreation back to the very earliest manufacturers of pop-up campers.
Camper and Recreation is now the exclusive manufacturer of the Universal Lift-Kit system for pop-ups and offers many products that enhance the camping experience, including a full line of awnings, seat cushions, and cleaning products to keep your canvas camper looking its best (and lasting longer, too!).
Our Mission
We have received this business as a trust from God. We will operate it as a trust; we will maintain high ethical standards and treat our customers, suppliers, employees and others we contact as we would like to be treated. We will maintain high quality standards and charge fair prices.
If we fall short, we will make it right.
We'd love to hear from you, so go ahead and EMAIL US with your questions or comments!
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