Boot Camp Learning Experience 2025
Thu May 1, 2025 2:00 PM - Sun May 4, 2025 11:00 AM
KOA Journey, 100 Lake Ave, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Description
Use your coupon code from page five of the Vintage Camper Trailers magazine to save $20.00. NEW Pay by check option at checkout! Deduct the transaction fees and send us a check. All full hook-ups and pull-through sites. New or vintage trailers.
- Thursday- poolside potluck reception.
- Friday- breakfast, core instruction classes, field training exercises. History of Vintage Trailers presentation.
- Saturday- breakfast, core instruction classes, field training exercises. Alumanation the movie.
Core Instruction Sessions
In-person classes on the most popular aspects of DIY vintage trailer restoration for beginners to intermediate restorers. Presented indoors by professionals. (16 years and older. No dogs.) One pass included with campsite reservation. Extra passes avaible for campers or if you are staying off site. Pass includes field training events.
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 open to all participants. These may include crafting, cooking, and other outdoor-specific camping-related workshops.
- 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!
Would you like to host an event? (Bring a chair. 16 years and older. No dogs.)
Park Rules Park cancellation policies do not apply to Trailerfest/Boot Camp events. Overnight security on-sight.
Location
KOA Journey, 100 Lake Ave, Red Bluff, CA 96080