Runaway Campers
“Family-run, debt-free travel trailer builder”
About Runaway Campers
Runaway Campers (also doing business as Runaway Trailers) is a family-run travel trailer manufacturer started in 2012 by Stephen Shives and his father-in-law, Robert Lane. The company describes itself as debt-free and operated according to Christian principles, and began building a network of independent dealers across the United States starting in 2018.
How they build
The company's stated mission is: "We believe our business is a gift from God; how we handle it, is our gift to Him," with a stated focus on people over products and profits, and encouraging owners to buy debt-free.
- Debt-free family-run manufacturing
- Independent dealer network
- Community-oriented ownership culture
Milestones
- 2012Stephen Shives and father-in-law Robert Lane start Runaway Trailers as a debt-free, family-run business
- 2018Company begins establishing an independent dealer network across the United States
