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Salt Creek Capital Recapitalizes Four Wheel Campers
Oct. 11, 2023

Woodside, California (October 11, 2023) – Salt Creek Capital is pleased to announce the successful recapitalization of Four Wheel Campers, an iconic manufacturer of off-road pop-up truck campers, in partnership with the President, Mr. Dan Welty. 

Founded in 1972, Four Wheel Campers is the market leading manufacturer of performance overlanding campers, a segment that has a distinctive customer base from the general recreational vehicle market, and which has proven to be more resilient to market cycles.  Salt Creek acquired Four Wheel Campers in September 2016 and the Company has grown considerably since the acquisition. Salt Creek and Mr. Welty continue to see avenues for future growth with plans to expand the dealer channel, introduce new features and increase brand awareness.  The recapitalization marks a successful liquidity event for investors and will enable Four Wheel Campers’ continued growth.  

Mr. Welty commented that “We are proud of this milestone event and are delighted to reward investors for their confidence in us. Our intent is to build on the momentum and success created to date by leveraging our strong and growing dealership network model, loyal customer base, and recently expanded manufacturing operations. These attributes are enabled by a high-performing workforce of over ninety dedicated employees who are the lifeblood of our company.”  

Salt Creek Capital’s Partner, Daniel Price, stated “The entire Four-Wheel Campers team have produced incredible results, and we are excited to continue supporting Dan Welty and the company through its next phase of growth.”

About Four Wheel Campers

Founded in 1972, Four Wheel Campers, LLC, is an iconic and acclaimed manufacturer of off-road and overland pop-up truck campers. Based in Woodland, CA, the Company’s market-leading products are performance driven, adventure-travel, lifestyle solutions. FWC’s devoted followers are outdoor enthusiasts that choose. FWC’s products to facilitate their hobbies, such as hunting, skiing, fishing, rock climbing, outdoor photography, kayaking, surfing, etc. The Company sells its products directly to consumers and through a network of national and international dealerships, including direct sales from the Woodland, CA factory and the Company-owned dealership located in Southern California. Website: https://fourwheelcampers.com/

About Salt Creek Capital

Salt Creek Capital is a San Francisco Bay Area-based private equity firm that partners with experienced operating executives to acquire profitable companies with $5 million - $150 million in revenue.  Salt Creek Capital takes a long-term approach to investing in lower middle market businesses and seeks to create value by working closely with management teams to accelerate growth and improve operating efficiencies. For more information, please contact Tyler Romrell at tyler@saltcreekcap.com or visit www.saltcreekcap.com.