Beyond the Cutoff: Exploring Diverse Trailer Types
In addition to traditional vintage trailers, the community also embraces other types of trailers that enrich the hobby. This includes teardrop trailers, which have a compact and aerodynamic design that harkens back to the early days of camping. These trailers may be small in size but are big on character and functionality, making them beloved among minimalist campers and vintage enthusiasts alike.
Furthermore, reissued trailers (1961 Shastas) that faithfully recreate designs from past decades appeal to those who appreciate vintage aesthetics but prefer modern amenities. These trailers blend classic style with contemporary comfort, offering a nostalgic experience without sacrificing convenience.

​Introducing the Vintage Camper Trailers Boot Camp Online Restoration Summit!
Are you passionate about vintage camper restoration? Do you dream of bringing a beloved classic back to life but don't know where to start? Look no further! The Vintage Camper Trailers Boot Camp Online Restoration Summit is here to guide you every step of the way. Join us on August 23 & 24, 2024, for an electrifying online summit where seasoned experts spill the secrets to reviving those charming trailers of yesteryear.

What to Expect
This immersive experience is designed to bring you up close and personal with top-notch professionals in the field of trailer restoration, all from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're looking to revamp interiors, master exterior fixes, or simply gain some inspiration, we've got you covered.

• Expert Speakers: Gain access to a diverse range of professionals who will share invaluable insights on restoration techniques. From practical tips to mindset guidance, our speakers are here to help you achieve your goals.
• Interactive Sessions: Engage with our experts in live Q&A sessions, where you can ask specific questions about your projects and receive personalized advice.
• Comprehensive Content: Learn everything from the basics of trailer restoration to advanced techniques. Our content is crafted to ensure you leave with actionable knowledge that you can immediately apply to your projects.

Your Vision is Attainable, and We're Here to Help
We understand the passion and dedication it takes to restore a vintage camper. Our summit is here to support you, providing the tools and knowledge needed to turn your vision into reality. As one past attendee remarked, "The Boot Camp was a game-changer for me. The insights and tips I received gave me the confidence to tackle my restoration project head-on."

Welcome to Our Value-Packed Online Event!
The best part? It's all free! Yes, you read that right. You can access all this incredible content without spending a dime. Plus, there are special offers and prizes available to participants, making this event informative and rewarding.

Don't Miss Out!
So, grab your toolbox and buckle up for a journey packed with knowledge, camaraderie, and a whole lot of fun. This is your chance to dive deep into the world of vintage camper restoration and bring your projects to life.

Sign up now and let's bring those vintage RVs back to life! Remember, it's free to attend, and the experience is priceless. As another attendee shared, "The camaraderie and expertise at the Boot Camp were unparalleled. I left feeling inspired and ready to tackle my restoration with renewed vigor."
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Join us for the Vintage Camper Trailers Boot Camp Online Restoration Summit on August 23 & 24, 2024, and take the first step towards reviving your beloved vintage camper. See you there!

Vintage trailer rallies are a fun and unique way to unite people with a passion for nostalgia and travel. These events often take place in parks and campgrounds and involve people showing off their vintage trailers, socializing, and enjoying the outdoors. While many factors can influence the success of a vintage trailer rally, three things cannot be changed: the weather, the people, and the park employees.

Firstly, the weather is a major factor that can impact the success of a vintage trailer rally. These events typically occur outdoors, so the weather conditions heavily influence them. Rain, wind, and extreme temperatures can make it difficult for attendees to enjoy themselves, leading to safety concerns. Unfortunately, there is no way to control the weather, so it is important for organizers and attendees to plan accordingly. This means that bringing extra supplies to deal with inclement weather is necessary. Ultimately, the weather can be unpredictable, and Rallies are rain or shine! With proper planning and preparation, it is possible to have a successful vintage trailer rally still. 

Secondly, the people who attend a vintage trailer rally are another factor that cannot be changed. Individuals passionate about vintage trailers often attend these events, so they are typically friendly and enthusiastic. However, it is also possible that attendees may have differing opinions or personalities, which can lead to conflicts or disagreements. In some cases, some individuals may be disruptive or unpleasant to be around. While it is impossible to control the behavior of others, organizers can take steps to ensure that everyone is respectful and courteous towards one another. This might mean setting ground rules for behavior or removing individuals causing problems. Ultimately, the people who attend a vintage trailer rally play a big role in shaping the event’s atmosphere, so fostering a sense of community and respect among attendees is important.

Finally, the park employees who oversee the vintage trailer rally are also an important factor that cannot be changed. These individuals ensure the event runs smoothly and address any issues. They may be responsible for setting up campsites, providing information to attendees, or even enforcing rules and regulations. While it is important for park employees to be helpful and supportive, it is also possible that there may be misunderstandings or conflicts that arise between employees and attendees. In these cases, it is important for everyone to remain calm and respectful and to work together to find a solution. Ultimately, park employees are an important part of the vintage trailer rally experience, and it is important for attendees to treat them with respect and appreciation.

​In conclusion, vintage trailer rallies are a fun and unique way to bring people together, and many factors can influence their success. By acknowledging these factors and taking steps to plan for them, organizers and attendees can work together to create a successful and enjoyable vintage trailer rally experience. www.vintagetrailerrallies.com

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​Are you contemplating turning your vintage trailer hobby into a business?
Do you have a vintage trailer restoration business you'd like to grow?
Learn the ins and outs from a business owner with a thriving west coast vintage trailer restoration business.

​Denny Stone – Bio
Denny is the owner and chief designer at So Cal Vintage Trailer. With a style that merges mid-mod with tech and a bit of old school, Denny and the So Cal team has have been designing and building some of the country’s most sophisticated vintage trailers for nearly 15 years. So Cal Vintage has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Business Daily Insider, Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine and on numerous industry podcasts.

​Denny grew up in a family of builders and designers, studied art and business, and spent a long career in business development and marketing. With a life-long love of modern furniture and architecture, Denny and the So Cal team of experienced craftsmen have built a business and brand that helps clients find, design and build their vintage trailer dream. One of Denny's goals for client projects is to create a look and feel that could have come out of a New York or Milan design studio in the ’50s or ’60s embedded with stealthy tech, materials, safety, and efficiency upgrades to support modern lifestyles and sensibilities.

Denny will be presenting these Boot Camp Workshops at the CampNation Expo August 11 and 12, 2023.

​In 2015 the interest in vintage trailers was growing. There was a demand for an event to teach people how to restore their trailers correctly. We developed the Boot Camp Learning Experience. Boot Camp was a weekend of workshops presented by professionals willing to share their craft. Each year, Boot Camp sold out, but the workshops were only available to 150 participants a year due to the format. Boot Camp had to expand to be accessible to more people. We reimagined Boot Camp as the CampNation Expo.

CampNation Expo is for all campers regardless of their camping style. RVs, vintage and newer trailers, teardrops, fun runners, motorcycles, pop-ups, tents, fifth wheels, boondockers, expedition, earth roamers, stealth campers, adventure vans, buses, overlanders, and anything else you camp with are welcome to join the CampNation.

CampNation Expo is an experience for camping and road trip travel enthusiasts to camp and connect with hundreds of fellow outdoor enthusiasts. The weekend includes guest speakers, workshops, Q & A panels, demonstrations, and an expo featuring vendors of camping gear, parts, and services for your recreation and tow vehicles. Have camping items or vintage trailer parts to recycle? Sell them swap meet style at your site.

Earlier this year, we threw out some ideas to save fuel as prices were going up. Fuel prices have not stopped rising, and inflation, in general, may be impacting your family. We surveyed RV’ers to find out how their travel plans may be impacted in the upcoming months. As a follow-up to that survey, we asked about the habits of vintage trailerites as their travel relates to rallies. Here is what we found…

Most rally participants are typically getting out of town to attend a rally. Hitting the road and camping with friends can still be an affordable way to take a break from your day-to-day responsibilities.

Towing a trailer is more complicated than just running down the freeway in your commuter car. Being alert of other drivers and road conditions can be exhausting. Over 60% of vintage trailers tuggers say 5-7 hours is about enough in one day. Only 8% are willing to push it much beyond the 8 hour a day mark.

What is the farhest you have traveled to a rally? Almost 70% travel less than 300 mile max.

Have something to add to the conversation? Let us know in the comments.

​The increased price of fuel will certainly affect your travel budget. Coupled with inflation across all sectors it may be enough of an increase to cause you to rethink your travel plans. Before you do anything drastic, consider these 6 fuel-saving tips and take our 3-question survey to give us an insight into how vintage trailerites are dealing with the rising cost of camping. 

KEEP YOUR TOW VEHICLE IN TOP CONDITION (Also applies to RVs)

• Keep your trailer and tow vehicle tires inflated to their recommended tire pressure. Every five pounds per square inch (psi) of tire pressure you lose can translate into a two percent loss of fuel economy.
• Oil changes and tune-ups on your motorhome or tow vehicle can result in between a 4% and 40% increase in fuel economy.
• Change your tow vehicle air filters. A dirty air filter can significantly reduce fuel economy. 
• Speeding and rapid accelerations will drain your tank. A consistent speed is best. You may give up fuel economy by a whopping 15 to 30 percent if you’ve got a lead foot. 55 to 60 miles per hour is typically the law for towing and will maximize your fuel economy.

Camping is still a good value for vacationing. Even with unpredictable fuel prices, you can keep your trip as economical as possible by following these tips, making your own meals enjoying the sites and the company of your travel mates and the new friends you meet along the way.

Share your money saving ideas and feedback or questions in the comments.

In a personal history sort of way, the Trail Along to Pismo rally most likely began to formulate in June of 1963. We spent our honeymoon camping in an “umbrella” tent in Sequoia National Park for a week. In those days, most regular folks did not go far from home for their wedding celebrations like they do today. We continued camping in a tent until we purchased our first new truck and camper in 1967. We joined a camper group and belonged to it on and off for about 40 years (became secretary-publisher of the newsletter/flyer for a few years) and eventually had a couple of different sized motorhomes while we raised our four children. Members of the club took turns planning these just camping (and dune buggy) type rallies. We still belonged to the club until just after buying our first vintage trailer in 1999, and then — there was no going back.
 
We attended the Newport Dunes Rally a couple of years before I voluntarily assisted with publishing its newsletter and events for the wagonmaster, Craig Dorsey. The following year, when it appeared it would not be happening, I asked the wagonmaster if I could do it, and it was a yes. Altho’ it regularly had 100 vintage trailers, we could only obtain 75 sites at such late notice. The staff at Newport Dunes was very helpful.
 
We began attending small rallies mostly in northern California, a couple in southern California and Arizona enjoying and exploring the vintage trailer world with the old-timers and the newcomers. We kept seeing Bob and Cindy Ross at many of the rallies throughout this time. One day I received a call from Cindy Ross asking me to join her and Bob and one other in planning and organizing an unnamed event at Pismo Coast Village. Cindy found Pismo Coast Village Resort on the internet and felt it was an excellent location to bring northern and southern Californian trailerites together in one place. We were used to hosting many teams, birthday, school, work, graduation parties, and receptions in our backyard.  I replied with a yes since I often organized events at my place(s) of work before retirement. Even though Chuck Miltenberger was not listed as a wagonmaster, he was always present, supporting and assisting with all aspects of the rally.
 
Bob and Cindy were, and still are the canned ham specialists. It seemed everyone either owned a restored trailer or had one worked on by them. Their specialty at Pismo was the number of trailer folks they knew which was essential in getting the first word out on Pismo. They were and still are highly respected and popular amongst trailerites. Planning began in 2007, and it took 3 or 4 months to fill the spaces. Later on, it took less than 24 hours. We went by postmark as we accepted checks by snail mail. We also did not charge any registration fee. We decided it would be the party we gave. The waiting list grew longer every year. The most challenging part was putting names on a waiting list, recognizing how badly they wanted to join the Pismo experience, and we wanted to share it with them, too.
 
Little did we realize at the time how this rally would take on a life of its own and grow and grow and grow. Cindy and I were concerned and anxious if we would even be able to fill the 100 sites we had. We ended up adding sites and think we had 125 sites that year. The following year it grew to 160. Then I think we had a year of maybe 225 trailers. Pismo notified us that they were giving 300 of their 400 sites to us; we had this number of sites for at least the last two years of the event.

PRESS RELEASE: Laramie, WY October 14, 2021 – CampgroundViews.com has partnered with Vintage Camper Trailers to provide campgrounds and RV parks with a targeted avenue to reach camping enthusiasts. The companies will share information on campgrounds that utilize CampgroundViews.com’s new Campground Virtual Tour technology with the experience made available on PeriodEvents.com website.
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“This is a fun partnership as it brings our cutting edge technology together with old school cool in the vintage camper community,” said Mark Koep, Founder and CEO of CampgroundViews.com. “We are constantly seeking ways to help our client parks expand their reach and this is a perfect way to make it happen.”​