
A Restoration Learning Experience, May 1-4, 2025
KOA Journey, 100 Lake Ave., Red Bluff, CA 96080
All full hook-ups and pull-through sites. New or vintage trailers. Make your Reservations
Activities
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
These are in-person classes on the most popular aspects of DIY vintage trailer restoration for beginners to intermediate restorers. They are presented indoors by professionals, and 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 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
NEW Pay by check option at checkout! Deduct the transaction fees and send us a check.
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.
Host site: 142
New trailer sites: 143-158

Business sites: 108, 120, 123, and 141. Fountain sites 87-96 (vintage only.)
- Businesses can vend from their site.
- Businesses are encouraged to offer a Field Training event.
Pop-Up vendor space Friday/Saturday: 10×10 sites 121 and 122.
- Vendors not camping at the park provide their 10 x 10 pop-up. Power is available.
- Vendors are encouraged to offer a Field Training event.