b'bled, and our busy timeindoor/outdoor rugs made from started earlier than nor- recycled plastic and introduced mal. We have had recordnew landscaping borders to be years for the four years Iused around playgrounds, gar-haveownedthecom- dens or campsites. pany. A lot of our busi- Overall, Lecker noted that she ness is regional, but weexpects 2022 to be another great stillshipaboutany- year for Great American Direct.where.As always, our Rugged Com-Bear-Proof Trash Canfort mattresses and bed frames Containerare very popular, she explained. Handlingtwofull- Campers who stay in lodging sized 32-gal. trash cans,units spend more time sleeping this container eliminatesthan doing anything else on a the need for lids with acampground,whichmakes push-button flip-up lid.comfort imperative to the qual-Twenty-four-inchan- ity of the guest experience. chors keep the container attached to the ground and in place. Shoemaker stated757-229-0567www.greatamericandirect.com that higher end grills are also selling well. Adjustable Covered GrillJAMESTOWN ADVANCED PRODUCTSThe cover is made of 16-gauge steel with quarter-inch handles for easy lifting.We entered 2022 with plenty of momentum from our Level 2 Electric Ve-The grill is 14-by-20 inches with stay-cool handles that allow adjustments whilehicle Charging Station release at the Kampgrounds of America Inc. conven-cooking. Ten-inch sides are made of 10-gauge steel. The bottom is 3/16-inch thicktionlastNovemberandarealreadyseeing and the grate includes half-inch, solid steel bars that are only 5/8-inch apart. increased outreach from customers preparing 423-586-1280www.parkequipment.comfor spring and improving their campgrounds in new and exciting ways, said Santilli. GREAT AMERICAN DIRECTHebelievesthatEVchargingstationswill Great American Direct, a Williamsburg, Va.-based company that offers a widequickly become a necessity for campgrounds range of furniture products from mattresses to tables and chairs, is having a greatgiven the nationwide push by car manufacturers start to 2022, according to Kendall Lecker, vice president of thetowardsEVandthefederal,stateorcounty-company. based incentives offered to cover both purchase Were seeing quite a few orders, including some fairly largeand installation costs. ones, she noted. Park owners are investing in lodging units toOverall, we expect to meet and surpass the capture market share. Campground owners and managers under- continued customer push for new designs, ma-stand that comfort and quality products are very important forterials and technology, explained Santilli. perceived value and return business.Its new Level 2 EV Charging Station and its Ipe Lecker did note that the company has seen shipping rates tickwood-finished Empire Collection are hot sellers higher, while lead times have increased due to those concerns asfor 2021.Kendall Lecker well. However, since most of the companys products are made inThe Empire Collection is a modern set of site the U.S., she noted that supply chain issues havent been a huge concern. furnishingsoutfittedwithdurableBrazilian Weve added new products to our catalog for unique glamping units, includingwood Ipe. The Empire Collection is a slim design roll-away beds, folding cots and metal bunk bed frames, as well as hospitalityset of tables, chairs, receptacles, bike racks and sheets, towels and pillows, Lecker explained. Weve also expanded our line ofbenches designed with high-end campgrounds WOODALLSCM.com April 2022 25'