Kaper II Inc. was founded in 1982 by Richard Renshaw and Perry Warren, as co-developers of the first Stainless Steel Wheel Simulator. Richard, already successful supplying chrome plated aluminum wheels for BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche dealers in the Los Angeles area, had the experience and flair for wheel accessories. He knew the RV Industry would be a key marketplace for the development and promotion of Wheel Simulators. Kaper II has been servicing this industry for the last twenty two years.

 

  With Kaper II's fast growing market, the company gained an opportunity to work on and develop several Simulator projects for:

 

• Isuzu's Aftermarket Program for their FRR, NPR Truck Chassis.
• Mercedes Benz, the owner of Freightliner Truck Corporation, requested Kaper II supply wheel simulators for their new Sprinter delivery van.

 

  Through working with several major RV manufacturers, Kaper II discovered our RV OEM partners needed versatility in use as well as design styling, for their headlamp and tail lamp requirements. These designs were unavailable from other suppliers, but Kaper II fulfilled these requests by sourcing from a wide variety of suppliers with whom they had developed relationships over the last twenty years. As a result of these efforts, Kaper II has been supplying 75% of the RV OEMs for their headlamp and tail lamp requirements since 1996.

 

  Kaper II is also now providing lighting products to an array of utility and boat trailer manufacturers, and to several truck body manufacturers as well. Our commitment to providing a wide variety of quality lighting products with a creative pricing structure has created a demand to expand our market beyond the RV industry and into the areas of construction equipment, dump beds, and utility truck bodies.

 

 

  2000: Kaper II launched Woody's Accessories, a completely new venture. This venture was to tap into the aftermarket possibilities with cab interior trim accessories for Heavy Duty Trucks. The product line would be sold through Chrome Shops and Truck Stops. This program took nine months to develop and encompassed more than 2000 part numbers. Within several months, the launch of similar products for the Freightliner and International series trucks was developed, putting Woody's Accessories ahead of the competition.

 

  2003: Kaper II was approached by PACCAR Parts Division, for a new line of LED lamps, replacing energy-hungry incandescent lamps. A product line of 36 LED Lights was developed for this project.

 

  Kaper II's Engineering Department has moved ahead of the industry by introducing replacement LED lights for an array of vehicles. Kaper II continues to expand in-house design and molding capabilities. Coupled with exceptional quality control procedures and a focus on engineering the best possible products, our mission has been to create superior products and provide exceptional customer service.

  Today Kaper II employs over thirty people in the Northwest. Kaper II is lean, so as customer requirements change, we change with new designs, materials and technologies when needed.

 

  Kaper II is a global company with a staff that is well-versed in its product lines, as well as general automotive trends. Cumulatively, we have more than 125 years of automotive sales experience. Our award winning, knowledgeable and "just plain nice" Customer Service staff is always being complimented. These qualities give us the edge to provide top level service.

 

  During the last twenty two years Kaper II has enjoyed continuous growth. This growth is controlled and supported by Employee Training, Safety Programs and expanded Sales. Kaper II is constantly refining techniques and procedures within customer service, Engineering, Production, and Quality Control Departments. We are continually researching for new target markets and implementing new marketing strategies. Kaper II is experienced in several markets, innovative design, versatility and technical support. All these elements make us the prime candidate to partner with to develop and implement your product.

Advanced Projects

• Kaper II has joined Porsche Design and Monaco Coach in designing lights for next generation of RV's.
• Collaborating with PACCAR Parts Division to design replacement LED lights and launch a new program through Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships, called Inline.
• Developing interior and exterior LED lights for Airstream to replace inefficient incandescent lights.

A Partial List of Our OEM Customers

• Monaco Coach Corporation
• Winnebago Industries, Incorporated
• Exiss Aluminum Trailers, Incorporated
• Newmar Corporation
• Airstream, Incorporated
• Big Tex Trailers
• Thor Industries, Incorporated
• Tiffen Motorhomes, Incorporated
• Morgan Built, Incorporated
• Sooner Trailer Manufacturing Company
• Rugby Manufacturing Company
• Ox Bodies
• Crysteel
• Heil
• Haulmark
• Forest River, Inc.

Parts Customers

• Freightliner, LLC dealership network
• PACCAR Parts Division, (including the truck division's dealer networks)
• Isuzu Motors Limited

After Market Customers

• J.C. Whitney, Inc.
• Iowa 80 Truckstop
• America 's Truck Wash and Chrome Shops
• Les Schwab Tire Centers
• TruckMate