Bontrager Industries

04/01/2026

We've had many customers ask and we have something new and exciting to announce! Austin and I have founded a new division of our company called Bontrager Military and are excited announce the first product to be made. We just wrapped our video shoot of the XTruck in the Mojave. XTruck will be available in both military and civilian variants, different bed options, and in camo or solid powder-coated colorways starting in Q1-2027. Reach out to us at (574) 891-0200 to place your pre-order. , , , ,

02/22/2026

From all of us at Bontrager Industries, Bontrager Outdoors, Skinny Guy Campers and High Ground Conversions; Congratulations to both the USA Men's and Women's Hockey Teams for winning gold medals! 🇺🇸🏒! It is the first time ever that both teams have won 🏅 in the same year. Both teams fought hard against the amazing Canadian teams. 🇨🇦🏒Bontrager Industries is proud to make all of our products in the USA and is proud of all our USA olympians.

02/21/2026

If you're in Indy this weekend or next, swing by the Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! Our central Indiana dealer, AutoFarm RV has both Bontrager Outdoors and Skinny Guy Campers on display. Our newest model, the 21PD, with industry-first, fold-out rear patio, is on display along with our shorter and lighter towable product offerings. The SGC Model 6.5 Full Kit overland truck camper is on display as well, mounted to a Ford F-250. Hope to see you there!

https://indianapolisboatsportandtravelshow.com/

https://www.wishtv.com/lifestyle/indy-boat-sport-travel-show/

12/05/2025

Big changes are happening around here at Bontrager Industries HQ. It's been a lot of work but will be rewarding in the end. This move is going to make Bontrager Industries super efficient.

We're moving Bontrager Outdoors from leased space in Shipshewana to our own buildings in Bristol, Indiana to centralize that operation and all staff within close proximity to Skinny Guy Campers, High Ground Conversions, and High Ground Outfitters.

The process started back in May when we purchased land next door to expand in Bristol. Being a small, private company, you figure out pretty quickly how much big moves and related services cost. These items are worth the spend to get us to our end goal, which is to start trailer production in Bristol, Indiana on January 5, 2026.

With all this said, we've been able to rekindle relationships with old friends and have made new friends throughout the process. I wanted to take a moment to mention and thank several of those folks:

Thank you to Kubota Tractor Corporation and Stutzman Power Equipment (Middlebury) for making and selling such a power and effective skid steer (SVL 65-2) which is the perfect tool for this type of tree clearing work.

Thank you to my wife, Aimee Pensinger Bontrager for running the kids to all their activities in the evenings while I was busy working on the project.

Thank you to Fritz Family Trucking & Excavating, LLC for pushing down the big trees.

Thank you to our friend, Derrick Hendricks, for rallying all his wood burning stove/house heating friends to cut and clear the good logs. I can't even tell you how many loads they took, but they should be set for a couple of years with good wood to heat their homes!

Thank you to Boon at BAM Tree Service for grinding my stumps.

Thank you to Landon Hostetler for getting our land prepped for construction and for demo'ing the old house and barn on premises.

Thank you to our friends at Jimbo And Company Transport for lending us a trailer for transporting large metal work to our new plant.

Thank you to Jason Goss @ Nite Train Transport for helping us move the heaviest equipment this week.

Thank you to Luke and the team Hoosier Crane Service Company for getting our plant rigging set up.

Thank you to Wallace Electric for providing us with our electrical changes.

Lastly, thanks to Austin Bontrager, Jeremy Miltroka, Jason Ellinger, and Brian Sutton, and the rest of our team at Bontrager Industries for all the help with this project.😃

11/21/2025

Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season! 🍁🦃
Each of Bontrager Industries' entities will be closed for the upcoming holiday.

Bontrager Outdoors
Skinny Guy Campers
High Ground Outfitters
High Ground Conversions

11/21/2025

Need repair done? High Ground Outfitters is here to help!

11/11/2025

Hey y'all!!! We're making some internal moves and expanding at our Bristol location. It's very exciting times! We purchased the lot next door and will be building a new building and relocating our Bontrager Outdoors from Shipshewana, Indiana (rented space) to Bristol, Indiana (owned space). We're excited to make Bristol, Indiana the home for ALL that we do. For the last 2-3 years I have had 2 offices (Bristol and Shipshewana) so this move allows us to have 100% concentration in Bristol.😁

11/08/2025

Check this out! Enter to win a free SGC camper!

SGC Campers is partnering with KOA for their annual “Let’s Tailgate Together!” giveaway.

The grand prize of this giveaway is a SGC Campers ARMOR 12LT. Imagine rolling up to the ultimate tailgate party with your brand-new ARMOR 12LT TRAILER – tough as nails, perfectly built with space for brews, burgers, and boundless fun!

This beast is your ticket to campfire conquests, gridiron glory, and non-stop thrills under the autumn stars. This camper features an outdoor kitchen, perfect for tailgating, and comfy inside sleeping space for some solid rest after the big game.

Enter by 11:59:59 p.m. EST on November 10th, 2025 for a chance to win!

Visit www.sgccampers.com to find the entry link on our homepage, or enter directly at: https://app.viralsweep.com/sweeps/full/3257c4-216570?framed=1.

Want to learn more about the ARMOR 12LT? Here is a comprehensive review of this versatile and well-built camper: https://www.4wdtalk.com/skinny-guy-armor-12lt-review/

Please also visit this link to view a walk-through video tour of the ARMOR 12LT: https://youtu.be/43txzBrFQXw?si=ZtyJTGUNhnvhGrzt

10/31/2025

10/16/2025

Exciting new developments in the works at Bontrager Industries HQ in Bristol, Indiana!

10/16/2025

Now this is cool! 😎