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Author: Terry Bone

County-Line Campground in South Dakota Joins our Vintage Friendly Campground Program

The Tin Can Tourists welcomes the 93 campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. Come camp in this beautiful campground. “We are a 75 site Campground RV Park with all sites… Continue reading County-Line Campground in South Dakota Joins our Vintage Friendly Campground Program

Published 2022-05-18
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Oklahoma Donkey Dairy HipCamp joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program

The Tin Can Tourists welcomes the first Hipcamp site to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. Come camp in one of the only Donkey Dairies in the United States, home to… Continue reading Oklahoma Donkey Dairy HipCamp joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program

Published 2022-05-18
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Spring Rally on Fruit Way Recap

Wee bit chilly but nice to to see all the folks that showed up to rally. Had a few new people show up to share the fun and share their… Continue reading Spring Rally on Fruit Way Recap

Published 2022-05-16
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Multiple Brands but hard to tell them apart!

By Tim Heintz – Southeast TCT Regional Representative So many brands copied one another and can look identical….can you tell the differences? If you can then tell us which ones… Continue reading Multiple Brands but hard to tell them apart!

Published 2022-05-10
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5th Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally Recap

The Fifth Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally hosted by Mike Breton was held again at The Dam Site Campground in Bull Shoals, Arkansas above the Bull Shoals Dam,  April… Continue reading 5th Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally Recap

Published 2022-05-05
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Know What You Can Tow

By Tim Heintz – Southeast Regional TCT Representative and owner of Heintz Designs restoration company Spring Camping Season is here. Be safe and “Know what you can Tow!” Here are… Continue reading Know What You Can Tow

Published 2022-04-26
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New Member Interview with Jack Walter

I’ve been a vintage camper enthusiast  for as long as I can remember – back when many vintage campers were brand new! I always loved the look of the old… Continue reading New Member Interview with Jack Walter

Published 2022-04-14
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New Member Interview with Perry Kveton

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? Vintage trailers have always been a family affair. My uncle used to tinker with old cars and… Continue reading New Member Interview with Perry Kveton

Published 2022-04-08
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What is it? Trailer, Mobile Home, Trailer Coach?

by Tim Heintz (posted in the TCT Facebook group) With the recent viral posting of the very long 50’s trailer at a gas station (Which is actually a real 1954… Continue reading What is it? Trailer, Mobile Home, Trailer Coach?

Published 2022-04-03
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New Member Interview with Jennifer Redden

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My husband, Nick, and I had been informally looking at campers for a couple of years as… Continue reading New Member Interview with Jennifer Redden

Published 2022-03-29
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Updating American RV History – Part Three

by Andrew Woodmansey Part Three – Early RV Design Trends Three early North American RVs to feature strongly in current histories of the North American RV include the Pierce-Arrow Touring… Continue reading Updating American RV History – Part Three

Published 2022-03-29
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Updating American RV History – Part Two

by Andrew Woodmansey Part Two – Not Always The First An online search for the ‘first RV’ often directs us to a number of North American motorised vehicles, with the… Continue reading Updating American RV History – Part Two

Published 2022-03-22
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Updating American RV History – Part One

by Andrew Woodmansey Part One – Health Seekers and Ambulance Wagons Why does American RV history need to be brought up to date? Because over the last decade or so… Continue reading Updating American RV History – Part One

Published 2022-03-16
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New Member Interview with Mitchell McDaniel

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? First, I do not consider it a hobby to restore vintage campers. The restoration process is very… Continue reading New Member Interview with Mitchell McDaniel

Published 2022-03-11
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New Member Interview with Matthew Hodgman

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?  We actually purchased a Vintage Cruiser bout 5 years ago which is a new trailer that is… Continue reading New Member Interview with Matthew Hodgman

Published 2022-03-10
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New Member Interview with Janine Bailey

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?I was born into camping, my parents had an late 50’s truck camper when I was born and… Continue reading New Member Interview with Janine Bailey

Published 2022-03-10
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TCT Convention Material from the 1930’s and 40’s

We collect Tin Can Tourists historical documents and photos in order to preserve and understand our past. Here are a few programs from Tin Can Tourists conventions held in Tampa… Continue reading TCT Convention Material from the 1930’s and 40’s

Published 2022-03-09
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New Member Interview with John Roberts

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My Wife and I always planned on traveling in a Vintage RV after retirement.  I am an… Continue reading New Member Interview with John Roberts

Published 2022-03-07
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New Member Interview with Don & Kathy Brown

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We are very new to the vintage trailer hobby, but have a few friends with vintage trailers… Continue reading New Member Interview with Don & Kathy Brown

Published 2022-03-07
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New Member Interview with Philip Ross

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My grandparents purchased a camper new in 1970, in the 90s my dad inherited it and our… Continue reading New Member Interview with Philip Ross

Published 2022-03-07
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New Member Interview with Gary & Carrie Powell

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We got into the vintage trailer hobby when Gary came home with yet another antique tractor. I… Continue reading New Member Interview with Gary & Carrie Powell

Published 2022-02-28
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New Member Interview with Alex Dulude

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I got covid in 2020 and subsequently had a couple scares where I was exposed to people… Continue reading New Member Interview with Alex Dulude

Published 2022-02-28
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New Member Interview with Ingall Bull

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? When I was in my early 20’s (1980’s) in L.A. I used to go to place (Iowa… Continue reading New Member Interview with Ingall Bull

Published 2022-02-21
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New Member Interview with Patrick and Pam Rediker

Patrick and Pam Rediker’s 1963 Go-Lite Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We have an appreciation of all things vintage. Pam and I… Continue reading New Member Interview with Patrick and Pam Rediker

Published 2022-02-21
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Harvest Hosts, the Perfect Co-Pilot

What could be better than having a Tin Can Tourists membership? Combining it with a Harvest Hosts membership! Harvest Hosts can be used as an ideal in-between stop or even… Continue reading Harvest Hosts, the Perfect Co-Pilot

Published 2022-02-17
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New Member Interview with Layne & Linda Anderson

About 15 years ago, we purchased a very sad 1958 Oasis.  She had missing windows and water damage. She was purchased with no other purpose than to have a place… Continue reading New Member Interview with Layne & Linda Anderson

Published 2022-02-14
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New Member Interview with Merrill Walters

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I can’t say that it’s a hobby with us yet, but more of a bucket-list dream. Both… Continue reading New Member Interview with Merrill Walters

Published 2022-02-14
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Rewriting RV History

About two years ago we were contacted by an author named Andrew Woodmansey who wanted to talk about the Tin Can Tourists for a book that he was working on… Continue reading Rewriting RV History

Published 2022-02-13
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New Member Interview with Amy Lea Raglin

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? When my father passed away suddenly, I decided to take what I called an almost 2 week… Continue reading New Member Interview with Amy Lea Raglin

Published 2022-02-10
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New Member interview with Carrie Schmidt 

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I completely stumbled upon it really. I bought an old trailer for 500 bucks a few years… Continue reading New Member interview with Carrie Schmidt 

Published 2022-02-08
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