History
The “golden years” of travel trailers came after the aviation
surge of World War II, and many iconic travel trailers, like the Airstream
and the Spartans, trace their lineage back to the war effort. Companies
that had built tens of thousands of aircraft in order to win the war converted
to making travel trailer in order to celebrate our victory in the post-war
era, in the ultimate expression of “swords into plowshares.” Many
of these trailer models had a hopeful, futuristic style and used “space
age” technology to promote the feeling of a boundless future. At
Pinecrest, there is a unique mixture of old and new, retro and techno, rustic
and wrangled, vintage and vibrant. Pinecrest is where yesterday’s
future meets today’s fun!
Pinecrest park’s history is part of that story, having been started in the early 1960s as a retreat for the workers of General Dynamics and Convair, both with strong ties to the defense industry. The early site holders at Pinecrest brought in an array of trailers—some fresh from the dealer, others from by-gone eras. The unique history of Pinecrest means there are many hidden gems nestled here, and you’ll often find a classic trailer bounded by the trees that have grown up around it.
In the seventies, Pinecrest became privately owned and managed by Stan and Dian Cornette, who lovingly maintained the park and drew in a more diverse group of campers, reaching out to new generations.
Stan and Dian retired in December 2005, and new owners Frank Spevacek and Kathleen Rosenow have brought a new spirit to the park, building on its history as they shape its future. Kathleen and Frank are dedicated to making Pinecrest a living lesson in “Green” technology. They are currently in the process of bringing a ecologically savvy sensibility to the park, including solar technology, modernized water systems, new shade fabrics for the pool enclosure, and other innovations that will use recycled materials and sustainable technologies.
