Our story

HowerBuilt is a team of creatives, innovators, enthusiasts, and engineers that came together with one goal in mind - to create the best, most capable truck camper on the market.

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Colin and his wife Chelsi, and their dogs Whiskey, Major, and Aspen now call Durango, CO home where we design and build all HowerBuilt Campers.

The beautiful San Juan Mountains, deserts of Utah, and community of Durango have made it a perfect spot to call basecamp as we build, test, and innovate our campers for fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

From the team we’ve built here at HowerBuit Campers, we appreciate the continued support and every camper that finds it way to people who will love them as much as we do.

WHERE IT STARTED

Growing up in the small town of St. Michaels, Maryland, Colin Hower developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship while working in the maritime industry, building custom boats and honing the precision and skill required in yacht construction.

When he eventually found himself trading saltwater for the mountains of Colorado, Colin picked up new hobbies like kayaking, rafting, dirt biking, and off-roading. However, the more gear he accumulated, the smaller the back of his first-generation Tacoma seemed to become.

Driven by the need for a better solution, Colin began designing an all-in-one hauling system — the foundation for what would become HowerBuilt Campers.

Leveraging his background in boat building, construction, electrical work, and engineering, Colin and his team developed their first production unit: a standout truck camper offering the highest lift capacity on the market. Built specifically to haul all the gear you could dream of without sacrificing space, HowerBuilt Campers are redefining what it means to travel fully equipped.

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Two people sitting on top of a camper truck at a campsite with trees in the background, holding drinks, and a "Hower Built" sign displayed.
Two people in off-road gear with helmets and goggles, one taking a selfie and the other sitting on a dirt bike in a forested area on a sunny day.

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