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Paul and Caroline Lacitinola have transformed their passion for restored vintage trailers into a publishing venture spanning two decades. The California publishers of Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine have released a new cookbook containing more than 120 recipes, blending family dishes, traditional campground fare, and restaurant classics that define American outdoor dining traditions.
The Lacitinolas view their latest project as far more significant than a collection of meal instructions. Caroline Lacitinola emphasized that vintage trailers carry profound emotional weight, enabling visitors to reconnect with childhood experiences and family bonds formed at campsites nationwide. She noted that the trailers themselves serve as vessels for preserving those cherished memories.
According to Caroline, younger generations are drawn to vintage camping for reasons distinct from their predecessors. She observed that the traditional nine-to-five lifestyle is giving way to a desire for authentic life experiences, a shift reflected in growing interest among younger Americans in the vintage camping community.
The cookbook features recipes contributed by family members, fellow campers, the couple’s children, and favorites from Paul’s former restaurant ventures. Among the standout dishes are “Grandma Mandy” sandwiches—white bread filled with cheese and jelly, toasted in a pie iron over campfire flames—a family favorite Paul credits with genuine culinary appeal despite its unconventional ingredients.
The Lacitinolas have become known throughout the vintage camping circuit for their signature pancake breakfasts, where creative variations incorporating peanut butter, bacon, and tres leches sauce draw regular attendance. Caroline stressed that these communal gatherings embody the core spirit of vintage camping culture centered on connection and shared experience.
The couple actively invites newcomers to attend their vintage trailer rallies to tour restored campers and join the community. Paul encourages prospective enthusiasts to acquire even budget-friendly trailers as entry points, emphasizing that participation in the community matters more than owning a premium vehicle.
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