| Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? The first camper i ever bought was my 1973 Shasta Starflyte. It was used, well loved, etc…… but It would keep me dry, and I wouldn’t get soaked in a tent anymore. For 15+ years I have been searching for various parts—-some I find and some I don’t. My wife JUST spotted an ad last week for the open-to-public hours for the TCT rally at Bouckville last Saturday, so thought “oh, maybe there’ll be vendors with parts!” So, I went over….no vendors, but got to talk with some cool people, gave me the info on how to join…….and here I am! A note on the side—-my envelope with the window sticker and my badges just arrived in the mail today, too:) What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your dream vintage trailer? I have one other camper……a 1994 Starcraft LeisureStar 25ft 5th wheel that I am fixing up, too. I don’t really have a ‘dream vintage trailer’, but an older Airstream would be fun to re-do. What do you tow with? I like a big pickup, and I pull some heavy stuff at times. It’s waaaay overkill, but currently I’m towing with a 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel/Allison extended cab 4×4 with a mild lift. Do you attend rallies and what do you like the most about attending a rally? I only attended the public hours for the local one last week…….but was welcomed right in. Why did you decide to join the Tin Can Tourists? This group looks like a lot of fun, and I’ll be able to finally get the resources and knowledge base for my ‘73 Shasta. What are your camping plans for this year? I really only camp once a year at a music festival that I’ve attended for 20+ years. My Shasta keeps me, my instruments, and my dogs safe and dry. This year will be no different:) here are some pics:  |
Thanks again, and I hope this is good enough 🙂
Dave Fox