Here’s a look back 100 years Published in the Bradenton Herald America’s first RV camper club, the Tin Can Tourists, which formed in Ybor City in 1919, marked the beginning… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists pioneered RV travel in the Bradenton area
Author: Terry Bone
TCT welcomes Blue Lakes Village to Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Tin Can Tourists is proud to welcome another campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. This program is for campgrounds to express their support of vintage trailers and motor… Continue reading TCT welcomes Blue Lakes Village to Vintage Friendly Campground Program
Major Discount for Vintage Trailers
The older the rig, the bigger the discount! La Veta Pines RV Park in Colorado has a unique Vintage RV discount program. RV’s from 1979 and older can get 2… Continue reading Major Discount for Vintage Trailers
Meet new members Jodi & John Mount
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We had a family member whose life situation changed. He had started gutting the camper to convert… Continue reading Meet new members Jodi & John Mount
TCT welcomes Rooterville to Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Tin Can Tourists is proud to welcome another campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. This program is for campgrounds to express their support of vintage trailers and motor… Continue reading TCT welcomes Rooterville to Vintage Friendly Campground Program
American Pickers Mike Wolfe and the Tin Can Tourists
Mike Wolfe recently sold a trailer using the Tin Can Tourists Classifieds. The U.S. Sun Magazine did a feature article about it the processes. You can read it here: https://www.the-sun.com/motors/7812984/american-pickers-mike-wolfe-camper/… Continue reading American Pickers Mike Wolfe and the Tin Can Tourists
Meet new member Chris Vaughn
My 1975 Superior motorhome is my latest adventure. It’s only 20ft long and is built to the hilt!! I’m currently reworking the interior to fit my cooking and entertainment styles.Airfryer… Continue reading Meet new member Chris Vaughn
New Member Interview with Angie Wilson
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I’ve had an affinity for vintage campers ever since 2009 when I went to the Round Top,… Continue reading New Member Interview with Angie Wilson
New Member Interview with Cindy Greenlay
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I joined Sisters on the Fly when I retired and went to a camp out in Quartzite,… Continue reading New Member Interview with Cindy Greenlay
New Member Interview with Jamie Cherry
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? Vintage Trailer Hobby: i’ve always enjoyed classic car shows, and about ten years ago we went to… Continue reading New Member Interview with Jamie Cherry
Limited Edition TCT T-Shirt
We’ve partnered with Two Rare Design to produce this beautiful design on some super soft and comfy t-shirts. Roo Ryan created the graphic to honor our club song, “The more… Continue reading Limited Edition TCT T-Shirt
The Trailer named “Mrs. Smith”
Our 1949 Airstream Liner Southwind Breeze will always be known as Mrs. Smith By Forrest Bone Jeri and I first learned about an old Airstream at an Airstream International located… Continue reading The Trailer named “Mrs. Smith”
New Member Interview with Lauren Giles
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I went to a rally at Camp Dearborn two years ago with my parents. I absolutely loved… Continue reading New Member Interview with Lauren Giles
New Member Interview with Hannah Hood
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? It isn’t really a hobby per say. My friend and I bought it to use as a… Continue reading New Member Interview with Hannah Hood
New Member Interview with Lori Adams
I became interested in vintage trailers basically because of a scam on Craigslist. I had a dream about retiring, buying a camper and meandering across the country. I started saving… Continue reading New Member Interview with Lori Adams
New Member Interview with Ted Melton
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?My family vacationed in New Mexico and Colorado all my young life. We had a variety of Shastas,… Continue reading New Member Interview with Ted Melton
Kestelwoods Campground Joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Tin Can Tourists is proud to welcome another campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. This program is for campgrounds to express their support of vintage trailers and motor… Continue reading Kestelwoods Campground Joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Perfect TCT Sticker?
We think so but you be the judge! Michelle Bone and Andrew “Roo” Ryan collaborated on a this design and it is PERFECT! Michelle wanted a decal that highlighted the… Continue reading The Perfect TCT Sticker?
Braden Castle Park recognizes Forrest and Jeri Bone
Hunt Jones wrote an article for the Braden Castle Park newsletter to let residents know of the Hall of Fame Induction coming up this year at the RV/MH Museum in… Continue reading Braden Castle Park recognizes Forrest and Jeri Bone
VCT Article on the Hall of Fame Induction
Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer Supply wrote an article about Forrest and Jeri Bone’s upcoming induction into the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum in August of 2023. It will… Continue reading VCT Article on the Hall of Fame Induction
New Member Interview with Joan Connor
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?My husband and I have been rvers since we married six years ago. After visiting the vintage trailer… Continue reading New Member Interview with Joan Connor
Little Creek Family Campground join the Vintage Friendly Campground Directory
The Tin Can Tourists is proud to welcome another campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. This program is for campgrounds to express their support of vintage trailers and motor… Continue reading Little Creek Family Campground join the Vintage Friendly Campground Directory
New Member Interview with DJ Watson
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We are accidental airstreamers. During 2020 like so many we decided that the safest way to travel… Continue reading New Member Interview with DJ Watson
New Member Interview with Michael Rafferty
We are looking forward to joining our first TCT rally as new members. We first got into Airstreams in 1991 when we saw an ad for one close to our… Continue reading New Member Interview with Michael Rafferty
New Member Interview with Michelle Fuller
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? For me it’s not really a hobby… I just love the look of the vintage trailers, and am… Continue reading New Member Interview with Michelle Fuller
February 1st – Registration Opens for two Events
Registration opens for two events on February 1st. The “Function at the Junction Rally” in Elkhart Indiana which celebrates the induction of Forrest and Jeri Bone into the RV Museum… Continue reading February 1st – Registration Opens for two Events
TCT Northeast 2023 – Set your alarms!
This is just a reminder that registration for the Northeast TCT Rally at Sampson State Park Sept. 14-17th, 2023 will open next Saturday, February 4th! Registration will open at 8am. I will… Continue reading TCT Northeast 2023 – Set your alarms!
Upcoming Lecture at Schoolcraft College (Livonia, Michigan)
Just a quick note to let you know that Dan Hershberger will be doing a motor camping lecture as part of the Lifelong Learning section of Schoolcraft College’s Personal and… Continue reading Upcoming Lecture at Schoolcraft College (Livonia, Michigan)
RV History Ebooks
A New Way to Explore Early RV History Andrew Woodsmansey and rvhistory.com is now trialling the sale of Ebooks. These are ideal for delving into more detail on a range… Continue reading RV History Ebooks
New Member Interview with Bob Beaumont
Q: Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? A: Our tin tan is a 19-foot 1963 Airstream Globe Trotter trailer which we named… Continue reading New Member Interview with Bob Beaumont