Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) Ansel was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park but he captured a serious called Life at Olympic Trailer Park, these 1939 trailer park photos captured life in the trailer park. Around 1939,… Continue reading Life at Olympic Trailer Park (1939)
Month: March 2021
Spring Checklist – Are you ready?
Tin Can Tourists’ member Jim Pritchard posted this list of items to consider when getting your trailer out of storage and ready for your first camping trip! That first camping trip is typically a shakedown trip to make sure things are working but you can do a few items ahead of that. Spring Camper Check… Continue reading Spring Checklist – Are you ready?
New TCT Decals for 2021
Need a Tin Can Tourists decal a small trailer window or on a tow vehicle. We now have a subtle solution and they are super affordable. We have a NEW 3 inch version and everyone loves them. We’ve also worked hard to make them much more affordable. The 4 inch decal used to cost $5… Continue reading New TCT Decals for 2021
It’s Coca-Cola Vs. Pepsi Collectibles for This Couple
When a Pepsi-drinking husband and a Coke-loving wife buy a vintage trailer they name Bubbles, you know they are in for some carbonated fun. Tin Can Tourists members Rick Cook and his wife, Bonnie have a restored 1969 Shasta Compact travel trailer are featured at AntiqueTrader.com – Click on the link below to learn about… Continue reading It’s Coca-Cola Vs. Pepsi Collectibles for This Couple
Two Tin Can Tutoring Sessions planned for April
We have added two virtual events for April for our members! The weekend following Easter, we are going to talk with our Colorado State rep, Jean Bundschuh who is also the owner of Tin Can Awnings. Jean is extremely knowledgeable about vintage rope and pole awnings and can help with questions on setup, materials, replacement,… Continue reading Two Tin Can Tutoring Sessions planned for April
Vintage Trailer Manuals
Does anyone have the manual for my vintage trailer? I’m looking for electrical diagrams for my trailer? Where can I buy a manual for my vintage trailer? These are common refrains in our facebook group and that come in to our email inbox. First off, it amazes me that people ask for a manual when… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Manuals
REDUX! Vintage Trailer Insurance!
by Hunt Jones More Great News! The Hagerty Insurance Company of Traverse City MI has finally created a long-awaited Agreed Value product for vintage travel trailers. This is similar to their well-known vintagevehicle and boat programs. So now we have two companies providing Agreed Value Physical Damage for vintage trailers: Mostly Progressive through FCIS (Farm… Continue reading REDUX! Vintage Trailer Insurance!