In just a few short years since its 2022 founding by Earl Williams, Modern Buggy has managed to quickly establish a solid — and growing — position in the small-to-mid-sized, lightweight towable and truck camper market.
“I started in 2022 just renting this little spot up here,” said Williams, who founded the company on a leased lot just outside Edwardsburg, Mich. “I wouldn’t say we’ve got it figured out by any stretch, because we’re still putting procedures and systems in place as we’re growing,” he said from his modest office adjacent to that facility. “But, it’s incredible. We’ve already — in the first three months of 2026 — built, sold and have higher revenue than we did in all of the year 2025.”
In late 2022, Williams ended up purchasing that 42-acre site in Edwardsburg as the company’s teardrop trailer was well received and demand was increasing fast. In 2023, Modern Buggy added a 6,000-square-foot facility — with yet another addition in 2024.
Fast forward to January of 2026 and Modern Buggy purchased its third production facility, this one in Elkhart, Ind. A fourth facility was also under construction back in Edwardsburg.
Needless to say, “ModBug” has quite a story to tell — and 2027 model year products to show.
For the Elkhart RV Open House, Modern Buggy will welcome dealers to its Executive Parkway location from 9 am to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon, Friday.
Little Buggy 12LRK — “Big Adventure. Little Footprint”
The Little Buggy 12LRK packs serious adventure capability into a lightweight, easy-to-tow package, company officials said. At just 1,575 pounds, it combines rugged all-terrain capability and 14” of ground clearance with surprising comfort inside — including a convertible sofa/bed, fireplace, TV and plenty of storage.
Built with AZDEL composite construction, a torsion axle and an adventure-ready exterior, the 12LRK is made to venture beyond the campground. An outdoor galley, solar power, 12V cooler/freezer and available upgrades make it ready for weekends off the grid.
“Lightweight. Rugged. Comfortable. Ready to go wherever the road — or trail — leads.”
Hopper 3 — “More Room. More Gear. More Adventure”
The Hopper 3 is built for adventurers who want the freedom to bring more along for the ride. Its spacious, flexible interior features flip-up bunk storage, giving you room for bikes, toys and gear without sacrificing the comforts of home.
At 4,300 pounds, the Hopper 3 sleeps up to six and features a queen bed, full kitchen, private bathroom, 10-cubic-foot refrigerator, A/C, furnace and on-demand hot water. Durable no-wood AZDEL construction, a custom steel frame and adventure-ready design make it equally at home at the campground or off the beaten path.
“Load up. Spread out. Go further.”
Hopper 1 — “Small Footprint. Full-Size Adventure”
The Hopper 1 proves you don’t have to go big to get more out of every adventure. At just 2,595 pounds, this compact, easy-to-tow camper delivers impressive comfort with sleeping space for up to four, a private bathroom, kitchen essentials, A/C, furnace and on-demand hot water.
Built for wherever the weekend takes you, the Hopper 1 combines no-wood AZDEL construction, a custom steel frame, all-terrain tires and 14” of ground clearance for added confidence beyond the campground.
“Lightweight, rugged and packed with the essentials — the Hopper 1 is ready to make every getaway a bigger adventure.”
