How a “Phoenix” Found Its Spark with Renogy
Scamp Trailers has been charming adventure-lovers since 1971, rolling out their iconic lightweight campers from small-town Minnesota with a reputation for resilience and reinvention. After a legendary comeback from a factory fire in 2006, they didn’t skip a beat, rebuilding stronger, modernizing their lineup, and welcoming a new era of leadership under CEO Micah Eveland, whose big ideas keep the wheels turning as the venture has been rising from the ashes.
Reinventing the Classics
For decades, Scamp focused on its renowned 13-, 16-, and 19-foot trailers, building a loyal following among outdoorsy families and road trippers. But recently, with new facilities sprouting up, including the one in Phoenix, Arizona, Scamp has been reinventing itself with fresh designs, like the overlanding-inspired and “turbocharged” new Scamp-X (an off-road, tricked-out version of their classic model). When asked what sparked this evolution, Jad Erickson, their head of marketing, summed it up: “It’s a little bit of being near the overlanding scene and the fact that [CEO] Micah has all these ideas, he wants to be the best!”.
Off-Grid Adventures with Renogy
The jump into off-grid living has been a game-changer. After years of offering portable solar panels, Scamp embraced Renogy’s roof-mounted solar and lithium battery solutions, empowering campers to go anywhere, no plug required. “We’re starting to implement [Renogy] a little more and doing more stuff… Now we’re actually able to test it out,” shared Erickson enthusiastically. Renogy didn’t just win Scamp over with their top-notch gear, but with “white glove service” that helps solve problems and custom-tailor solutions for every quirky challenge a Scamp owner throws their way.
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More Than Just Trailers: It’s a Family
Scamp’s secret ingredient? A fun, family-first factory vibe that keeps creativity flowing, even when the market slows. During the off-season, instead of layoffs, they whip up new ideas, like their ice fishing house, the “Ice Pro”, to keep their team building, smiling, and proud.
“People on the line actually love what they make; it shows in the quality,” said Erickson. “You can even spot Scamp trailers being won on The Price Is Right, a point of major pride for the whole crew.”
Rallying the Community
Scamp has a passionate owner base, with over 300 campers gathering annually in Minnesota for music, food, and a showcase of the latest cool features, Renogy solar panels included. The buzz around the new Scamp-X and expanded off-grid options is building fast, with campers eager for more ways to make adventure easy and eco-friendly.
Scamp and Renogy’s partnership proves that every challenge can be turned into an opportunity, and that no matter the canvas, painting outside the lines is the best way to grow.
Find out more at https://www.scamptrailers.com and https://renogy.com.
Scamp X with Renogy