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Author: Terry Bone

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!

Published 2018-09-27
Categorized as Northeast Region Tagged TCT, Tin Can Tourists

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

Published 2018-09-07
Categorized as News Tagged TCT

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

Published 2018-08-23
Categorized as News Tagged Camp, Camping, Kenskill, Rallies, rally, TCT, Tin Can Tourists, Vintage Trailer, Vintage Trailers

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

Published 2018-08-14
Categorized as News Tagged ebay, medallion, TCT, Tin Can Tourists, Vintage Camper, Vintage Trailer, Vintage Trailer Supply

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

Published 2018-08-09
Categorized as Rallies Tagged Fiddlers, Tin Can Tourists, Trailer Rally, Vintage Trailer, Vintage Trailer Rally, Vintage Trailers, Yellowstone

TCT Port Crescent Article Featured in Mobilerving.com

SUN, SURF AND ALUMINUM ALL SHINE AT THE PORT CRESCENT VINTAGE CAMPER SHOW By : William Flood   August 06, 2018 If you’ve not had the fortune to experience the Great Lakes… Continue reading TCT Port Crescent Article Featured in Mobilerving.com

Published 2018-08-07
Categorized as Rallies Tagged Bowlus, Port Crescent, TCT, Tin Can Tourists, Vintage, Vintage Camper, Vintage Trailer, Vintage Trailers

Vintage trailers show off retro glory at Illiniwek

Great coverage of the 2018 TCT Great River Road Vintage Trailer Rally, Friday at Illiniwek Forest Preserve Campground. Read “The Dispatch” article here https://qconline.com/news/local/vintage-trailers-show-off-retro-glory-at-illiniwek/article_9c87797c-881d-5809-81c1-24c4288cf651.html

Published 2018-07-18
Categorized as Rallies Tagged campground, TCT, Trailer Rally, Vintage Trailer, Vintage Trailer Rally, Vintage Trailers

2nd Annual Cooper’s Lake Rally is a wrap

The 2nd Annual TCT Rally at Cooper’s Lake Campground and Event Center in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania is a wrap.  We shared the venue with the annual “Band Jam” which brings… Continue reading 2nd Annual Cooper’s Lake Rally is a wrap

Published 2018-07-17
Categorized as News Tagged campground, Camping, TCT, The Rally, Vintage

Michigan Camping Photos

Michigan has been a destination for Tin Can Tourists Here are a collection of photos:

Published 2018-07-04
Categorized as News Tagged Tin Can Tourists

Bend Classic Video

Fun on VACs 25th anniversary events/Bend Classic

Published 2018-06-29
Categorized as News

Awesome vintage trailers and tow vehicles make a beautiful picture!

Three TCT members from the VAC Bend Classic Rally June 17-20

Published 2018-06-27
Categorized as News Tagged TCT, Vintage Trailer

It May Not Be As Difficult As You think to Restore A Vintage Trailer

by Paul Lacitinola Vintage trailers can be a fun and economical hobby whether you are 16 or 75 years old or somewhere in between. If you can tow a small… Continue reading It May Not Be As Difficult As You think to Restore A Vintage Trailer

Published 2018-06-16
Categorized as Rallies Tagged Camp, campground, Rallies, Vintage, Vintage Trailer, Vintage Trailers

2018 Terry Bison Rally Recap

Had a small but a big hearted group of trailer folks show along with the antique tractor gang. Friday afternoon proved that the Wyoming winds never sleep too long. Soon… Continue reading 2018 Terry Bison Rally Recap

Published 2018-06-11
Categorized as photos, Rallies Tagged Spartan

SOLD OUT – New Tin Can Tourists Bracelet is available for purchase

UPDATE – We SOLD OUT in less than a day. We will place another order for the bracelets and make them available as soon as possible. We offered a bracelet… Continue reading SOLD OUT – New Tin Can Tourists Bracelet is available for purchase

Published 2018-06-06
Categorized as News Tagged Tin Can Tourists

The Teacup Café

Dear Tin Can Tourist, My name is Patty Farrin and I am a vintage camper owner and lover. I have published a children’s book titled, The Teacup Café. The camper… Continue reading The Teacup Café

Published 2018-06-04
Categorized as Books Tagged Book, Vintage, Vintage Camper

2018 Tin Can Tourists 21st Annual Gathering Concours Winners

Friday Night Lights Reserve Best in Show – 1956 Duro owned by Tim Maurice Best in Show – 1964 Shasta Airflyte owned by Kevin and Sharon Sopata John Canner Culp… Continue reading 2018 Tin Can Tourists 21st Annual Gathering Concours Winners

Published 2018-05-28
Categorized as Rallies Tagged 21st Annual Gathering, Tin Can Tourists

John Truitt inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame

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Official Announcement John Truitt is hereby inducted into the Tin Can Tourists Hall of Fame – for his service and support as TCT’s official photographer for the Annual Gathering and… Continue reading John Truitt inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame

Published 2018-05-23
Categorized as News Tagged 21st Annual Gathering, Port Crescent, Port Sanilac, TCT, Tin Can Tourists

21st Annual Gathering Announcement

Announcing a special presentation by TCT Hall of Fame member, Daniel Hershberger “Michigan Puts the World on Wheels: The Model T and the Early Trailer Manufactures”

Published 2018-05-09
Categorized as Rallies Tagged 21st Annual Gathering, rally, TCT

Vintage RV Restoration Shops/Appraisers

This list is the first compilation of those vintage rv restoration shops/services or vintage rv appraisers personally recommended by those responding to our recent request. If you know of other… Continue reading Vintage RV Restoration Shops/Appraisers

Published 2018-05-03
Categorized as News Tagged appraisal, Heintz, insurance, TCT, value, Vintage Trailer

Tim Viall, new TCT California state representative

Tim and Susan Viall have been retired for five years and have traveled extensively through the US and Canada with two Serro Scotty trailers, a ’58 Scotty teardrop and a… Continue reading Tim Viall, new TCT California state representative

Published 2018-04-26
Categorized as Regional Representatives Tagged rally, TCT, Tin Can Tourists, travel, Vintage Trailer

Meet our newest TCT Representatives – Denis and Ginger Blaquiere

Denis Blaquiere: TCT Representatives at Large: Email: denblaq@gmail.com Hello, my name is Denis Blaquiere. My wife Ginger and I are originally from Michigan although we have lived in both Southern and… Continue reading Meet our newest TCT Representatives – Denis and Ginger Blaquiere

Published 2018-04-21
Categorized as Regional Representatives Tagged TCT, Vintage Trailer

Go to National Parks on Saturday: They’re Free!

Go to National Parks on Saturday: They’re Free! April 21–29 is National Park Week, and the celebration kicks off with a free day at all of America’s national parks. Get the… Continue reading Go to National Parks on Saturday: They’re Free!

Published 2018-04-19
Categorized as Campgrounds Tagged Camp, Camping, Yellowstone

Welcome to our new Oklahoma State representative

Rose Larson – Oklahoma State Representative Email: roselarson@att.net Hello, I’m Rose Larson. My husband and I collect and restore vintage campers. Our collection spans 5 decades of campers (30’s-70’s) and I… Continue reading Welcome to our new Oklahoma State representative

Published 2018-04-17
Categorized as Regional Representatives Tagged TCT

TCT welcomes it’s Washington State Representative

Rene’ Perret – Washington State Representative: Email: downriver11@yahoo.com Hello all.  My name is Rene’ Perret, my handsome guy, Jeremy Ralston, and I live in SW Washington.  Together we have 5 adult… Continue reading TCT welcomes it’s Washington State Representative

Published 2018-04-13
Categorized as Regional Representatives Tagged TCT, Vintage Trailer

CBS Show “Innovation Nation” showed Tin Can Tourists

Yesterday’s (4/12/18) episode of the CBS television program “Innovation Nation” featured a segment on the history of motor lodging. For the early years, it showed people car camping using a… Continue reading CBS Show “Innovation Nation” showed Tin Can Tourists

Published 2018-04-13
Categorized as News Tagged Tin Can Tourists

New Oregon State Representative

Email: stazib@aol.com Hello! My name is Staci Bloomer and I reside in the beautiful state of Oregon with my handsome husband, Tim Dunks, our amazing son, Brody and our fur baby… Continue reading New Oregon State Representative

Published 2018-04-13
Categorized as Regional Representatives Tagged Tin Can Tourists, Vintage Trailer

New Hosting Service

The Tin Can Tourists website is now on a new hosting service and we have some clean-up to do to get this perfect, so you may see some broken links.… Continue reading New Hosting Service

Published 2018-04-05
Categorized as website Tagged Tin Can Tourists

Vintage Wood Trailers

Meet the work of Randy Avellar, he has had many vintage vehicles in my life. He started making vintage Trailers about three years ago and was sent to the TCT… Continue reading Vintage Wood Trailers

Published 2018-03-21
Categorized as News Tagged TCT, Vintage Trailer

End of the Winter Season Gathering

Published 2018-03-21
Categorized as News

Meet our new Colorado State Representative – Jean Bundschuh

Jean Bundschuh – Colorado State Representative Email: ColoradoTincanners@gmail.com My name is Jean Bundschuh, and I have been camping since I was 6 months old. The fascination with my grandparent’s 1960’s Coastline… Continue reading Meet our new Colorado State Representative – Jean Bundschuh

Published 2018-02-27
Categorized as News

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