In Sonoma, find a bit of travel trailer history

When in northern California, you may want to stop by Kevin O'Connell's place to take in a good gaze of RV history. No, O'Connell doesn't run an RV museum -- he runs an RV restoration shop. 
 

Tucked away in the scenic Russian River Valley in colorful Sonoma County, it only seems natural that the shop would be here. The town has a sort-of "Route 66" feel to it. If Barney Fife gave you a parking ticket, you wouldn't be a bit surprised.

Kevin O'Connell describes himself as a "detail freak," a man who puts whatever amount of time he feels needed to bring back the real feeling of the rigs he restores. Some he picks up, restores, and markets for himself. Others come to him from folks who can't do the work themselves and turn to his skilled hand to bring back their bygone era RVs.

O'Connell's Russian River Vintage Travel Trailers is just off the main street running through the valley's town of Guerneville. Come on a Friday or weekend, you may be able to walk through the establishment and lose yourself in a time when times were a bit slower.

Visit O'Connell's website for more pictures, and opportunities to by your own period piece.