Vintage Camper Trailers Boot Camp 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:00 PM 15:00
Sunday, May 4, 2025 12:00 PM 12:00

KOA Journey 100 Lake Avenue Red Bluff, CA, 96080 United States (map)

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Vintage Camper Trailers Boot Camp 2025

Spring Into Restoration: Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine’s Boot Camp Returns with Dual Learning Experiences!

Red Bluff, CA — Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine proudly announces the 2025 Boot Camp, offering two incredible opportunities to dive into the world of vintage trailer restoration. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just getting started, this year’s Boot Camp provides the perfect combination of online accessibility and hands-on learning to equip attendees with the skills they need to restore and enjoy their vintage campers.

Join us for the 9th Annual Boot Camp, a fully immersive learning experience. Tailored to beginners and intermediate restorers, the event features courses by professionals covering the most popular aspects of vintage trailer restoration and Field Training Events where you can engage in practical, informal workshops to fine-tune your skills. Community Events include a potluck and evening gatherings, where you can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow trailer enthusiasts.

Bringing campers, products, and pros together for an elite training experience.

VCT Boot Camp is for the restorer of vintage camper trailers. Beginners are welcome! This experience is a combination of intensive classroom learning and demonstrations. VCT Boot Camp is an opportunity to meet with industry pros, many that make their living in the hobby and are willing to share their expertise with you. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the experts as they answer all your questions and provide step-by-step instruction on a variety of aspects of trailer restorations. You will be a part of a network of fellow restorers! Not experienced? No need to be, this event is for both novice and experienced restorers. We provide a comfortable environment for you to pick up the skills you will need to begin, complete, or restore your enthusiasm for your project.

Four days of intensive classroom learning and demonstrations. Roll up your sleeves, dive into the world of vintage camper restoration, and learn from the pros! An electrifying online summit where seasoned experts spill the secrets to reviving beloved classics.

https://www.trailerfestrally.com/boot-camp-red-bluff-ca.html

All full hook-ups and pull-through sites. New or vintage trailers.

Thursday- Poolside potluck reception.
Friday- Breakfast, Core Instruction Sessions, Field Training Events, History of Vintage Trailers Presentation.
Saturday- breakfast, Core Instruction Sessions, Field Training Events, Alumanation the movie.

Core Instruction Sessions
In-person classes on the most popular aspects of DIY vintage trailer restoration for beginners to intermediate restorers. These sessions are presented indoors by professionals. Seating is limited.

Confirmed Presenters:

Justin and Anna Scribner, Flyte Camp - Countertop Crafting: Techniques for Laminate, Edging, and Finishing.
Jimmy Evans, Award Winning Painter- Vintage Trailer Painting 101: A Step-by-Step Guide from Prep to Paint
Rob Merrill, Trailer Magic- Keeping the Elements Out: A Guide to Window Restoration and Waterproofing
Mechelle Merrill, Trailer Magic- Vintage Vision: Creating a Cohesive Theme and Color Scheme for Your Trailer
Gary Warner, Vintage Trailer Rescue-Essential Electric Skills 101 for Vintage Trailers
John Palmer- Vintage Trailer Metalworks: Essential Tools and Techniques for Shaping, and Riveting.
Tim Heintz, Heintz Design- Ready to Roll: Bearings, Tires, Axles, and Hitches for Vintage Trailer Reliability
Frank Powell, Top Shop Auto- Strong Foundations: How to Repair, Rebuild, and Seal Wood Frames to Prevent Rot

Field Training Events
Informal classes at campsites. These may include trailer restoration courses, crafting, cooking, and other outdoor-specific, camping-related workshops. (Bring a chair)

Joe- Electronic Camping Gadgets
Ryan-Coleman Lantern Restoration
Frank Powell, Top Shop Auto- Towing Safety: weight distribution, hitches, sway bars and brake away sytems etc.
Linda-Crafting
More Coming Soon!

Costs:

Campsite for Thursday-Saturday nights for two adults with one Core Instruction Sessions pass. Field Trainings are available to all campers. $399. (VCT Magazine subscribers save $20.)
Campsite for Two Trailers with Two Core Session Passes, Share a 70 to 100 ft RV site, Thursday-Saturday nights. (two 16' max trailers plus tow vehicles must fit on the site.) Share hook-ups. $598 (VCT Magazine subscribers save $20.)
Walk-in on Friday and Saturday (or additional campers that would like to attend the Core Instruction Sessions). All events pass to Core Instruction Sessions and Field Training events. $129. (VCT Magazine subscribers save $20.)
Additional Nights: $78
Fountain and River sites add $20

No pets are allowed at any group events or classes, no open house, and no visitors without an all-events pass. Core Sessions and Field Training are for 16-year-olds and above. Children are welcome to enjoy all the other aspects of the park. No tents, no stakes in the grass.