Slideshow of the construction of a teardrop trailer.
Author: Terry Bone
Happy Thanksgiving
Tin Can Tourists is extremely thankful for all our members! With our 100th Anniversary upon us, it is the perfect time to reflect and appreciate those who have made this… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Walmart camping tips!
If you’re in a bind, it might be an option when your on the road so it’s best to listen to the experts! HOW TO MAKE CAMPING AT WALMART SURPRISINGLY… Continue reading Walmart camping tips!
100 Years of the Lincoln Highway
Really interesting video on the Centennial of the Lincoln Highway and talks about the Tin Can Tourists around the 27 minute mark. We have documentation that the name of the club… Continue reading 100 Years of the Lincoln Highway
Couple new pins for the centennial events
2019 TCT Centennial Fun!
We’ve started to introduce new items to the Tin Can Tourists store just in time for 2019, which is the centennial year for the club! Each item is custom printed… Continue reading 2019 TCT Centennial Fun!
Centennial Celebration Caravan Revised Edition
Due to some management and policy changes at Koreshan, we have decided to alter the structure of the November 2019 Caravan. Attached is the revised tentative schedule. The time frame is… Continue reading Centennial Celebration Caravan Revised Edition
MainStreet Bartow, FL Vintage RV Show
Join us for Vintage Rv Show! January 18 & 19, 2019 – We would love to display your unique vintage – retro camper Rv at our 01/18/19, Friday fest 6p-9p… Continue reading MainStreet Bartow, FL Vintage RV Show
2018 Vintage Airstream Club 25th Anniversary Rally Recap
Our friends at Flyte Camp provided a video tour of the event hosted by a Tin Can Tourists Member Dal Smilie. Dal’s favorite picture from the event:
Florida Centennial Celebration Registration will be available November 12th
Mark your calendar, we will make the registration forms available on November 12th. This event will quickly sell out, so act quickly! https://tincantourists.com/event/florida-tct-centennial-celebration/
TCT Member to do Presentation at Gathering Of The Times
Tin Can Tourist member Rick Cook, a writer for “Vintage Camper Trailers” magazine, will be giving a presentation at the Gathering Of The Times Vintage Trailer Rally in Live Oak,… Continue reading TCT Member to do Presentation at Gathering Of The Times
Modernism Week, Palm Springs 2017
Welcome to Modernism Week, Palm Springs 2017. Of course, one of the highlights is the Vintage Travel Trailer Exhibit. Enjoy!
Parts from a 78 Scotty Hilander
We received this sad message from Lisa Dorfman Funchess Hi I was greatly affected by Hurricane Michael and my 78 Scotty hilander is beyond repair. I’m hoping someone on your site… Continue reading Parts from a 78 Scotty Hilander
1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer on Craigslist
1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer – St. Helens, Oregon https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/6716395365.html?lang=en&cc=us Description: 1920’s custom wood V Nose camp trailer, 7′ wide, 7′ tall, 14′ long, currently no trailer axles under it, but… Continue reading 1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer on Craigslist
Introducing our new Northeast Regional Representatives
David Coon and Harry James – Northeast Regional Representative: New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and New Jersey David’s Email: fairviewfarm@frontier.com… Continue reading Introducing our new Northeast Regional Representatives
Free Trailer to a TCT member willing to remove it
We let the owner know that we would try to find a new home for the trailer and someone that would restore it and cherish it but it looks like… Continue reading Free Trailer to a TCT member willing to remove it
Paige Bridges
Our loved Tin Can Tourists Artist and Hall of Fame member, Paige Bridges, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2018, in Wills Point. Paige was born to Graham Leonard Estler… Continue reading Paige Bridges
Virtual Vintage Trailer Tours
Adorable Vintage Camper Trailer Restoration: 1971 Hunter Compact Jr. (Before)
Buffalo Trace partners with the Tin Can Tourists for a Centennial Bourbon
The historic Buffalo Trace distillery and the Tin Can Tourists have partnered on a limited edition bourbon for the TCT Centennial. Tin Can Tourists members selected a barrel of Buffalo… Continue reading Buffalo Trace partners with the Tin Can Tourists for a Centennial Bourbon
Television show needs a vintage trailer!
Name: Max Sherwood Email: msherwood7400@gmail.com Website: Comment: Hello, Tin Cans. I’m the prop master on a television show shooting in New York. We at least one classic trailer for a scene that takes… Continue reading Television show needs a vintage trailer!
Cherry Hill Rally Recap, Kasyville,UT
Major problems can’t stop us.T he management had just finished closing the main restroom and showers for the winter. Why they closed the restrooms for a booked event was never… Continue reading Cherry Hill Rally Recap, Kasyville,UT
Pieternella (Petey) Faber
Ken and Petey were introduced at our Fall Gathering recognized as charter members of TCT . They attended the 1998 Renewal Gathering at Camp Dearborn. She will be missed by… Continue reading Pieternella (Petey) Faber
The Graton Migration Phase 4
The final phase of the Milton Graton hand built Trailer is about to begin. The winter edition of Tin Can Tales will have more.
Rollin’ Through the Decades – a Vintage and Antique RV Show
Greetings everyone – We still have two spots left for “Rollin’ Through the Decades” – a mini Vintage and Antique RV Show at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. If you… Continue reading Rollin’ Through the Decades – a Vintage and Antique RV Show
Thanks to Ed Moore!
Ed Moore is stepping down as the Northeast Regional Rally rep and the club wishes to thank him for all his work and support in creating opportunities for our members… Continue reading Thanks to Ed Moore!
Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village
TCT Hall of Fame Member Daniel Hershberger will be presenting an in-depth look at 1920s Auto Touring at this weekend’s Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village. This year’s… Continue reading Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village
Introducing our new Arizona State Representative – Gail Leggett
The Tin Can Tourists club is excited to announce another state representative to support our growing club. Please welcome and say hello to Gail Leggett our new Arizona State Representative! Gail’s… Continue reading Introducing our new Arizona State Representative – Gail Leggett
Tin Can Tourists Medallion
There is a medallion on ebay right now selling for $99! Unfortunately it has an ugly hole punched in the middle of it. TCT Members can buy their own medallion… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Medallion
6th Annual Fiddlers Picnic Vintage Trailer Rally report
The Fiddlers Picnic is a 44 year old acoustic music jam held on the Old Mercier Ranch on the South side of Livingston, MT. August 3-5. The event is just… Continue reading 6th Annual Fiddlers Picnic Vintage Trailer Rally report