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
Author: Terry Bone
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
Classified Ad System – Marking a Vintage Trailer as “SOLD”
Our Classified Ad system is free and gets a lot of activity. We are constantly getting emails thanking us for helping sell their vintage trailer and we love that we… Continue reading Classified Ad System – Marking a Vintage Trailer as “SOLD”
Florida Centennial visit to DeSoto Park
I took a chance and booked a third 55 passenger bus for the trip from Sertoma to DeSoto Park. I hope you rethink this opportunity to visit the park that… Continue reading Florida Centennial visit to DeSoto Park
Get Your Dinner and Entertainment Tickets for the Florida Centennial Celebration
Get Your Dinner and Entertainment Tickets for the Florida Centennial Celebration Absolutely NO Tickets will be available at the event. Catering counts must be in advance. Ticket forms must be… Continue reading Get Your Dinner and Entertainment Tickets for the Florida Centennial Celebration
What is an Open House at a Vintage Camper Rally?
Vintage Trailer Open Houses At trailer rallies there are often an open house of the Vintage Travel Trailers. This is a chance for the public to see how these vintage… Continue reading What is an Open House at a Vintage Camper Rally?
Preview of Campground for the Florida Centennial
Here is a nice video taken at the Tin Can Tourists Winter Convention of Vintage Campers in 2017. This can give you a good idea of what to expect at… Continue reading Preview of Campground for the Florida Centennial
1936 “The Traveler” Vintage Trailer plans
Here are the plans for this beautiful vintage trailer from 1936 Popular Homecraft magazine. It’s 17.5 feet long and was framed using spruce. Lightweight and designed to use aircraft construction… Continue reading 1936 “The Traveler” Vintage Trailer plans
Michigan Centennial Celebration
Registration forms (extended stay and short stay) are available for the Michigan Centennial – https://tincantourists.com/event/michigan-tct-centennial-celebration/
Happy 100th Anniversary
2019 marks the 100 year anniversary of the Tin Can Tourists and we are excited to celebrate this amazing milestone with our 2300 members! A little background of how and when… Continue reading Happy 100th Anniversary
Vintage Cars and Trailers -Tin Can Tourists Rally, Mission BC, June 2013
Construct this 1935 Pullman 23 Foot Trailer
Here are the plans for the 1935 Pullman trailer from Popular Home Craft magazine. This looks very similar to the Curtiss Aerocar
Coffee Time
Christmas is over and it’s time to recover. What size coffee do you need? Order these mugs here: https://tincantourists.com/product/mug/
Vintage Trailers Decorated for the Holidays – 2018 Edition
Love to see vintage trailers decorated for the holidays. Every year we are amazed at the creativity of our members with their holiday camper decorating! with Music from Spotify –… Continue reading Vintage Trailers Decorated for the Holidays – 2018 Edition
What’s the difference between a vintage trailer, vintage camper, vintage motorhome and a vintage RV?
These terms can be confusing when people get started in the hobby because they can overlap and are often misunderstood. Let’s try to define these and clarify. Let’s start with… Continue reading What’s the difference between a vintage trailer, vintage camper, vintage motorhome and a vintage RV?
Merry Christmas
As we head into the Centennial Anniversary year of the Tin Can Tourists club, we wish you all the joys of the Christmas season! We had a great 2018 and… Continue reading Merry Christmas
Vintage Trailer related classes will be held at the Florida Centennial
The Tin Can Tourists Centennial Rally at the end of February in Brooksville Florida is right around the corner. (yes, we are the oldest camping club in the world celebrating… Continue reading Vintage Trailer related classes will be held at the Florida Centennial