Founded in 1969, NuWa is the oldest manufacturer of fifth-wheel trailers still in business, and one of four manufacturers who pioneered the fifth-wheel towing concept for RVs. NuWa is still exclusively committed to building fifth-wheels, currently with four model lines, all under the “HitchHiker” brand name. NuWa is also the inventor of the slide-out concept, having created a unique ball-bearing design in the mid 1970’s. Today, every NuWa model has at least one slide-out, and most are electrically operated.

NuWa is based in Chanute, Kansas, approximately 125 miles from Kansas City. In the 1980's, NuWa acquired Custom Campers, a smaller RV manufacturer in Chanute. The HitchHiker II LS (Lite-Series) was transferred from NuWa to Custom, so they could focus on smaller, lighter, less expensive fifth-wheels, while the NuWa factory focused on larger, more expensive full-timer trailers. The strategy has been very successful, and now Custom manufactures as many trailers each year as does NuWa. Custom operates independently of NuWa in a different part of Chanute, and has its own service department and staff.

Owners Club: HitchHikers of America International

Owners Club Benefits:

• Local chapters and events
• Regional Rallies
• National Fall Rally
• Discounts at theme parks, attractions, roadside assistance clubs, etc.
• More

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