Newly released book offered for sale by author (who is also a Tin Can Tourists member):“RV Electrical & Appliance Systems– Why They Don’t Work and How The Could be Fixed.”… Continue reading RV Electrical & Appliance Systems– Why They Don’t Work and How The Could be Fixed
Author: Terry Bone
Tin Can Tourists visit Wyandotte April 26
Nice article published in the Southgate News Herald: America’s oldest trailer and motor coach club is celebrating its 100th anniversary and it’s kicking off its Michigan tour in Wyandotte. Tin… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists visit Wyandotte April 26
First Oklahoma Rally an immense success!!!!
I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Rose Larson and all who attended the first TCT event in Oklahoma. Some nasty weather moved in but didn’t keep them… Continue reading First Oklahoma Rally an immense success!!!!
TCT Centennial Celebration held in Roswell, N. M.
The Roswell, NM Rally was a great success. The weather was perfect, the campground marvelous and 45+ awesome trailers and owners from around the Southwest attended. Happy 100th Tin Can… Continue reading TCT Centennial Celebration held in Roswell, N. M.
Photos from the Florida Centennial Celebration
Richard Squires the Florida Centennial and we’ve posted his 500+ photos and videos to Flickr Check them out here
Mountain View California looking for vintage campers for a parade
Hello Tin Can Tourists! Below you will find information about the City of Mountain View’s “Cruisin’ Mountain View” parade being held Saturday, April 27 in downtown Mountain View. Any chance a… Continue reading Mountain View California looking for vintage campers for a parade
Up Down and Around Town With Host, Caroline Sutherby and John Truitt – TCT Hall of Famer
You just can’t tell the TCT story in 30 minutes – but John tried… John Truitt TCT – Featured on Up Down and Around town with Caroline Sutherby – Thank… Continue reading Up Down and Around Town With Host, Caroline Sutherby and John Truitt – TCT Hall of Famer
Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer Supply recognized at the TCT Florida Centennial Celebration
Steve has been an avid and generous supporter of the Tin Can Tourists Vintage Trailer club and nearly every member has leveraged Vintage Trailer Supply while restoring their trailers. In… Continue reading Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer Supply recognized at the TCT Florida Centennial Celebration
Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event
Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, in Boyertown, PA is looking for around 20 vintage campers to display for their… Continue reading Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event
FourK in the Road – Vlogs from the Florida Centennial
We wanted to let you know all the attention FOUR Magazines has given TCT as we featured the FL event on social media, YouTube episode and the upcoming Spring issue. Here… Continue reading FourK in the Road – Vlogs from the Florida Centennial
1956 Camp Trailer Plans
From 1956 Mechanix Illustrated – This portable camp will take your whole family on weekend trips. Here are the plans and instructions for building this squarish vintage teardrop trailer.
Great Article on Florida Centennial from NatureCoaster.com
Excerpt: Tin Can Tourists Invade Florida’s Adventure Coast Sponsored Post • By Florida’s Original NatureCoaster™ • Posted on February 27, 2019 Over the week of February 19-25, 2019, 200 vintage travel trailers and auto campers… Continue reading Great Article on Florida Centennial from NatureCoaster.com
Unique 1921 TCT Logo
We found a very unique Tin Can Tourists logo that seems to have only been used in 1921. It is so cool, we decided to leverage it for hats during… Continue reading Unique 1921 TCT Logo
Florida Centennial Celebration
Vintage Trailers were the stars at the 100th Anniversary of the Tin Can Tourists. Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville was the campground to host the centennial celebration in Florida. Over… Continue reading Florida Centennial Celebration
Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project
Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project Victoria Sanderson At the height of their popularity in the 1950s, more than 4,000 Drive-In movie theatres illuminated America’s night sky. Today, fewer… Continue reading Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project
Marvelous Manatee: a History of Tourism- exhibit opening 2/21/19 with brunch in Bradenton, FL
At the Manatee Library in Bradenton, Florida: Marvelous Manatee: A History of Tourism An Eaton Room historical exhibit, on display from FEB 21 through Fall 2019, focusing on how tourism has shaped… Continue reading Marvelous Manatee: a History of Tourism- exhibit opening 2/21/19 with brunch in Bradenton, FL
TCT Featured in Garden & Gun Magazine
The Southern Agenda: February/March 2019 Here is a link: https://gardenandgun.com/articles/southern-agenda-february-march-2019/ ANNIVERSARY Florida AIRSTREAM DREAM Since the dawn of the automobile age, snowbirds have flocked to the Sunshine State. Few have done… Continue reading TCT Featured in Garden & Gun Magazine
A glimpse at 1919, the year the Tin Can Tourists was organized
TCT member, Steve Schlott, has shared a number of Hemming’s articles that focused on trailers and motor coaches from the past. Many have found their way into the newsletter. The… Continue reading A glimpse at 1919, the year the Tin Can Tourists was organized
Forest River Owners’ Group Congratulates the Tin Can Tourists on turning 100
On behalf of FROG, the Forest River Owners’ Group, and our nearly 100,000 member families, congratulations to Tin Can Tourists on your 100th Birthday! TCT has a terrific reputation and… Continue reading Forest River Owners’ Group Congratulates the Tin Can Tourists on turning 100
Northeast Regional Rally Registration opens February 2nd, 2019 at 8:00am EST
Tin Can Tourists Northeast Rally, Sampson State Park, (Romulus, New York), September 12-15, 2019 The Northeast Regional Rally registration will open Saturday February 2, 2019 at 8:00am EST This year,… Continue reading Northeast Regional Rally Registration opens February 2nd, 2019 at 8:00am EST
SoggyBottom Campground joins the TCT Friendly Campground Program
Welcome to the newest member of the TCT Friendly Campground Directory: SoggyBottom Campground and ATV Park Address: 5501 Kerr Dr., Cameron, MO 64429 Phone Number: (816) 724-0071 Website: https://soggybottomcamp.com/ This popular 350 acre,… Continue reading SoggyBottom Campground joins the TCT Friendly Campground Program
Bracelet Blowout Sale – 50% off
We are having a huge sale on the bracelets for the next two weeks. You can get one for yourself and one for a friend. The bracelets are now priced… Continue reading Bracelet Blowout Sale – 50% off
Dan Hershberger describes auto camping in the 1920s at a Tin Can Tourists Rally
How did the Tin Can Tourists camp in the 1920s? Dan Herschberger explains:
Where did the iconic Airstream Bambi get it’s name?
The answer is probably not what you might have thought. The Airstream Bambi got it’s name in Africa! Wait, what? According to the Airstream company: The first 16-foot, single-axle Airstream… Continue reading Where did the iconic Airstream Bambi get it’s name?
Tin Can Tourists partners with Michigan State Parks for a mutual centennial celebration
Tin Can Tourists has partnered with Michigan State Parks to hold shared Centennial Celebrations at several state parks in Michigan during 2019. To learn more about the Michigan State Park… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists partners with Michigan State Parks for a mutual centennial celebration
Limited Edition Centennial Key Fob is now available
We hope you like the key fob that Minnesota’s Deneen Pottery created for us to celebrate our 100th Anniversary!
Lovely 17.5 Ft Caravan in Popular Mechanics (with Trolley Top)
Popular Mechanics had a three part series on how to build a typical British caravan from the 1920-30’s, complete with a trolley top.
2016 8th Annual Port Crescent Tin Can Tourists Rally Video
Port Crescent State Park and the Tin Can Tourists is a great combination. Enjoy this video recap of the vintage trailer rally held in one Michigan’s most beautiful state parks!
The Rolling History Car Show at the Florida Centennial
TCT Rolling History Day on 2/20/2019 Agenda Private Collection/Garage Tour 10a.m. – Noon Vintage Car Show Noon – 4 p.m. *Dinner/Performance 5 – 11p.m. Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Rd.,… Continue reading The Rolling History Car Show at the Florida Centennial
Announcement: Michigan Centennial Celebration Dance Theme
The Michigan Centennial Celebration Registration has just opened and we are ready to announce the theme for the dance on Saturday night. Drum roll please….. You’re invited to the 1919… Continue reading Announcement: Michigan Centennial Celebration Dance Theme