State Trailer celebrates 100 years of serving Idaho Falls and beyond

The RV and trailer parts and service center is hosting a centennial bash on May 1 to commemorate its century-long history.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:43am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a chrome RV hitch, silver trailer wheels, and a black toolbox arranged elegantly on a clean white background, conceptually representing the premium quality and durability of State Trailer's products.State Trailer's 100 years of serving the RV and outdoor recreation industry in Idaho Falls is celebrated through a premium, polished still life of the company's signature products.Idaho Falls Today

State Trailer RV & Outdoor Supply, a family-owned business founded in 1926 in Salt Lake City, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The company, which has locations in Utah, Idaho, and Arizona, opened its Idaho Falls store in 2008 and is hosting a centennial celebration on May 1 with raffles, free meals, and more.

Why it matters

State Trailer's longevity in the RV and outdoor recreation industry highlights the enduring demand for its products and services in the Idaho Falls area, which is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts. The company's expansion over the decades also demonstrates its ability to adapt to changing customer needs and preferences.

The details

State Trailer was founded in 1926 by Nicholas Julian, an Italian immigrant who started the business as an auto parts salvage yard in Salt Lake City. The company evolved over the years, with Julian's children eventually taking it over. In the 1970s, Ray Hult, the father of current president Mark Hult, purchased the business. Under Mark's leadership since the 1990s, State Trailer has expanded to five locations across Utah, Idaho, and Arizona, including the Idaho Falls store that opened in 2008.

  • State Trailer was founded in 1926 in Salt Lake City.
  • Ray Hult, Mark Hult's father, purchased the business in the 1970s.
  • Mark Hult took over as president in the 1990s.
  • The Idaho Falls store opened in 2008.
  • State Trailer is hosting its 100th anniversary celebration on May 1, 2026.

The players

Nicholas Julian

The Italian immigrant who founded State Trailer in 1926 as an auto parts salvage yard in Salt Lake City.

Ray Hult

Mark Hult's father, who purchased the business from his stepfather in the 1970s and helped expand the company to Idaho.

Mark Hult

The current president of State Trailer, who has led the company's expansion to five locations across Utah, Idaho, and Arizona since taking over in the 1990s.

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What they’re saying

“It's an amazing business to be in. We are in the business of helping people have fun and making sure their vacations are trouble-free. I can't think of a better job to have. It's been the highlight of my whole life.”

— Mark Hult, President, State Trailer

“People are so outdoor-focused in that area, it just made sense. Having a store right at the gateway to Yellowstone and all the other recreation areas just seemed like a good fit.”

— Mark Hult, President, State Trailer

What’s next

The Idaho Falls store will host its 100th anniversary party on May 1, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a variety of raffle prizes, which will be given away every 10 minutes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served, and the first 100 customers will get a free meal.

The takeaway

State Trailer's 100-year history in the RV and outdoor recreation industry demonstrates the enduring demand for its products and services in the Idaho Falls area, as well as the company's ability to adapt and grow over the decades to meet changing customer needs. The upcoming centennial celebration is a testament to the company's longevity and commitment to serving its community.