An RV club havin' fun since '41

The Pacific Trailer Club Story

 In 1941, an RV club named the "Pacific Trailer Club" was formed in Pomona, CA.  Back then there were only trailers, thus the name "Pacific Trailer Club".   Now we have all kinds of rigs, ranging from travel trailers and 5th wheels to class C, class B, and class A motor homes.  We are the oldest  continuously operating RV club in the nation. 

However, our RV club is more than an  assembly of rigs; we are an assembly of fun loving people who love our  monthly outings, our rigs, and each other.  Our club is mainly comprised of active, fun loving retired individuals who love to camp, BBQ, and enjoy fun activities.  You can view some of our past activities by selecting the "Camping Pics" option at the top of this page which displays pictures and videos of some of our past camp out activities.

There are normally no children at our outings, but  occasionally a member will bring a child or grandchild.  Many members bring their dog; we love dogs! (and cats too!).  Our members  reside throughout Southern California including Los Angeles, Orange, San  Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.  You can see pictures of all the current club members by selecting the "Member Pics" option at the top of this page

All the  campgrounds in our official camping schedule have full hookups.  Some of  our club members organize additional side trips to fun places, and all  our members are invited to participate.  For example, the 'Craft and Gem Show' in Quartzsite, Arizona in January; the 'Bluegrass Festival' in Blythe, California; the 'Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta' in New Mexico in October and the 'FMCA Rally' in Indio, California in January.  Most of these side trips include "dry camping".  You can view pictures of some of our past side trips by selecting the "Side Trip Pics" option at the top of this page which displays pictures of some of our past side trips.

Our Activities 

The  RV club camps monthly at various RV parks in Southern California, except for July, August, and December.  In July or August we have a  summer picnic and in December we have a Christmas luncheon, at which  time we install our elected officers for the coming year. 

The  theme and activities for each outing are planned by a team consisting of  about eight people.  The teams rotate with each team planning about  two outings a year. Activities for each outing are often dictated by  the season, the location, the weather, and local attractions.   Activities may include outdoor and indoor games, eating out at a local  restaurant, crafts or a special project, visiting local attractions, bike riding, relaxing, or just visiting. All activities are optional and you may  participate as you choose. 

Many members bring their bicycles or eBikes and they organize fun bike rides to different locations.   

At each outing we have a general  membership meeting to keep everyone informed.  A potluck is usually held  on Saturday evening and everyone brings a favorite dish to share.  The potluck is usually followed by a special program or entertainment.   Instead of a potluck  we sometimes have an outdoor barbeque where we provide all the BBQs to cook on, and everyone brings their food and BBQs it and we all enjoy a meal together in our outdoor activities area.  

General Information 

There are about thirty rigs in the RV club.  Between seventeen and twenty five rigs attend most outings. Our outings are held from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning.  All  group camping reservations are made by our Wagon Master.  Some members  will arrive a day early or stay an additional day.  These extra days are  usually available at our club discounted rate. 

The Pacific Trailer Club highly recommends all potential visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.   

Guide Dogs of America is our charity.  We often have events to raise money to benefit GDA. 

If members wish, they  may indulge responsibly in social drinking of alcoholic beverages.   Members are asked to abstain from discussing or promoting politics or  religion which goes beyond the point of friendly conversation.  

We  believe in good communications.  We keep our members informed at the  general membership meeting at each outing, and also through our monthly  email newsletter 'The Treads', and on our website at PacificTrailerClub.com.   Our outings are scheduled up to two years in advance so people can  plan ahead.  The next forthcoming camp-out, and the deadline to signup  for that camp-out, is announced at each general  membership meeting and published in 'The Treads'.  The club dues is $100 a year.  

Think you might be interested in our RV club? 

At this time Pacific Trailer Club is not accepting new members or guests.  Our club is currently at full capacity.  We do not maintain a waiting list, so please continue to view our website for any changes in our membership or guest status.