Jayco purchased the RV Division of Starcraft Corp.

In 1984, Lear Siegler (Learjet) acquired Starcraft.

Starcraft became the first company to manufacture luxury van conversions in 1977.

Added “travel trailer manufacturer” to our list of accomplishments in 1968.

Lloyd Bontrager (who later founded Jayco) invented the first lifter mechanism in 1963 and ran operations at Starcraft until 1967.

Became a camper manufacturer in 1964 by introducing three models of tent campers (Starmaster, Starliner and Star Rambler).

1920s to 1950s: Became a national galvanized steel boat maker.

Produced its first rowboat in 1915 and changed name to Star Tank & Boat Company.

of Goshen, IN, manufacturing metal farm equipment. Here are some of the highlights from our storied past. Starcraft began the same year as Ford, Harley Davidson and Teddy Roosevelt.ġ903-1991: Starcraft’s roots date back to a year in American history when The Rough Rider was President, Henry Ford assembled the first automobile under his namesake, and Bill Harley and Art Davidson founded HOG heaven. HISTORY: From Farm Equipment to Camper Manufacturer Add an unwavering, Amish-inspired attention to detail and time-tested design principles to the mix, and you’ll understand what we mean when we say Starcraft is camping. Based in the heart of northern Indiana’s Amish country, we’ve built our reputation on crafting dependable campers at affordable prices, using the highest quality materials available. Details Starcraft RV: Camping, Pure and SimpleĪt Starcraft, we’ve been in the business of making camping fun for over 50 years.

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