Boundless Recreation, a recreational vehicle manufacturer founded in 2025, has started operations in Bristol, Indiana, a small town in Elkhart County. The company is investing $2 million to start and scale up production at a 104,000-square-foot facility on Maple Street and plans to create up to 115 high-wage jobs by the end of 2028.
What the company builds and where
Boundless Recreation describes itself as a "boutique, customer-centric" manufacturer. It makes fifth wheels and travel trailers, and it says its focus is quality craftsmanship. The company's stated approach centers on quality components, careful building and accountability to customers after the sale, according to founder and president Nate Nickell.
The location matters for the company's supply chain and workforce. According to the Indiana governor's office, the South Bend-Elkhart region produces roughly 80% to 88% of all RVs made in the United States and Canada. That concentration means suppliers, parts makers and skilled assembly workers are already clustered in the area, which can make it easier for a new manufacturer to find both materials and staff.
Hiring and pay
Boundless Recreation has already hired 45 employees and is still recruiting for several positions. The governor's office says the new roles are expected to pay 125% of the Elkhart County average wage. The company's target of 115 jobs is a ceiling tied to a timeline running through 2028, so the final headcount will depend on how quickly sales and production expand.
Context and what remains uncertain
Governor Mike Braun framed the investment as part of a broader state effort to attract new businesses. He noted that Indiana ranks 12th nationally for its rate of new entrepreneurs. Those are the governor's figures, and they describe a statewide trend rather than the outcome of this single project.
Several details are not yet clear from the available announcement. The announcement does not state the company's sales volume, pricing, or production targets for individual models, and it does not say how many of the 115 positions will be filled in each year. Readers considering a Boundless Recreation trailer should check the company's own product information and warranty terms directly, since this report covers the company's arrival and hiring plans rather than the quality or performance of its vehicles.