Whether you’re a full-time RVer or the occasional vacation traveler, extended RV trips of any kind offer opportunities to explore parts of the country (or world) that you’ve never seen… Continue reading How to Handle Cabin Fever During Long Trips
Author: Terry Bone
Trailer Tires and Maintenance
You’ve sent a lot of money restoring your vintage trailer and you should really understand the tires on the trailer and how to maintain them. From teardrops to silver palaces,… Continue reading Trailer Tires and Maintenance
Possibly owned by the Cisco Kid
Dal Smilie was at his buddies place in North California during Trailerfest. He has a few prewar Airstreams but just got this one after pursuing for 16+ years. Reputedly used… Continue reading Possibly owned by the Cisco Kid
Lazy Loafer
Received this awesome picture from Paul Cela: Lazy Loafer trailer , Behind my dads new 1955 Ford Country sedan wagon, he traded it in around 1963 for a Dalton trailer… Continue reading Lazy Loafer
Silver Streak Trailer Company Returns
We’re making this happen! Best travel trailers ever! All aircraft aluminum construction, including the aluminum floor, galvanized (rust resistant) steel chassis, improved and stronger body ribs- all from a female… Continue reading Silver Streak Trailer Company Returns
3-in-One RVCare
A few weeks back, WD-40 Company sent us their two newest products, including: 3-IN-ONE® RVcare Slide-Out Silicone Lube and Window & Track Dry Lube. We all know how squeaking and… Continue reading 3-in-One RVCare
What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season?
What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season? A children’s book that stars a little vintage camper. When something goes wrong with Santa’s sleigh, the Brave Little… Continue reading What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season?
Junkyard Genius is re-airing this Thursday Sept 21st
Hey Tin Can tourists, my show re-airs this Thursday, 11am your time, the Travel Channel doesn’t promote the new shows so it’s bit of a waiting game, they said, they want to… Continue reading Junkyard Genius is re-airing this Thursday Sept 21st
New TCT Tri-Fold Brochures
Our graphic designer and TCT member – Roo Ryan rocked us with a new design for our TCT Brochure
Calling Vintage Trailer Owners!
Calling Vintage Trailer Owners! The annual Tucson Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show is seeking 10 to 15 very cool vintage trailers, from approximately 1940 to 1972, that are original or fully restored/refurbished.… Continue reading Calling Vintage Trailer Owners!
Please support Hurricane relief charities!
Hurricane Irma Relief – Support charities providing relief to victims of Hurricane Irma Hurricane Harvey Relief – The recovery effort in response to Hurricane Harvey continues as well. If you’d also like… Continue reading Please support Hurricane relief charities!
Press Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI
PRESS RELEASE: September 9,2017 – For Immediate Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI Are you interested in living large in a small space? Do you wish you… Continue reading Press Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI
Old Car Festival, September 9 & 10
The Old Car Festival, the nation’s oldest continuously running car event, will be held this weekend at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. The festival will feature vehicles from… Continue reading Old Car Festival, September 9 & 10
Hurricane Irma Evacuee Option
SPREAD THE WORD: Atlanta Motor Speedway will open its camping facilities starting Thursday, free of charge, to evacuees seeking temporary refuge from the approaching Hurricane Irma. Evacuees will have free… Continue reading Hurricane Irma Evacuee Option
Pocatello Bluegrass and the Great American Solar Eclipse Rally
Had a nice gathering of vintage trailers for the music and the 98% solar eclipse. Bluegrass was in the air thru out the rally. We were entertained from the comfort… Continue reading Pocatello Bluegrass and the Great American Solar Eclipse Rally
Found! The “El Circo Clipper,” an exceedingly rare 1936 Airstream
EL CIRCO CLIPPER – 1936 AIRSTREAM·THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 In August 2017, a 1936 Airstream Clipper was found in an area south of Mexico City. My name is Reno Casasola.… Continue reading Found! The “El Circo Clipper,” an exceedingly rare 1936 Airstream
Junkyard Genius Premier
Junkyard Genius is premiering Saturday 8/26 on The Travel Channel! Johnny Agnew is the genius behind Funky Junk Farms, a palatial property devoted to preserving America’s coolest treasures from the 20th century.… Continue reading Junkyard Genius Premier
DIY Teardrop Kit
Read the full story hereThe Sprig is a wooden assemble-at-home pull-behind that weighs a scant 325 lbs. Weekend warriors rejoice, your next project has arrived. At last count, there were… Continue reading DIY Teardrop Kit
5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY RECAP
5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY, 2017, Livingston, MT The Fiddlers Picnic Rally was held August 4-6 at the Mercier Ranch just South of Livingston, MT. This Tin Can Tourist rally… Continue reading 5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY RECAP
TCT Hall of Fame Induction – Betsy Kish
Well another successful Vintage Camper Show is in the books! I think all of our guests and campers had a great fun filled weekend. The Tin Can Tourists did an… Continue reading TCT Hall of Fame Induction – Betsy Kish
Holiday House – The return of an Icon
An announcement went out to dealerships today regarding the return of a very popular brand. Let’s hope they do it right! (based on news shared from Kimberly Luckett Curry)
TCT Embroidered Patches are back in stock
We quickly sold out of the first set we announced and worked to get more. We’ve slightly modified the patch with a bolder gold and easier to read text. Thanks… Continue reading TCT Embroidered Patches are back in stock
Mason Vintage Vacation
TCT Japan Rep – Hiroshi Okamoto
Hiroshi Okamoto sent us this beautiful picture of a snow covered Airstream in Japan.
TCT Florida Winter Season Camping
Current winter season schedule: Note new date for the Mingle and Jingle at Sertoma Youth Ranch. KORESHAN NOVEMBER 2-5 – REGISTRATION AVAILABLE IN AUGUST MINGLE AND JINGLE, NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER… Continue reading TCT Florida Winter Season Camping
Mason Vintage Vacation Video
Forrest Bone – TCT Royal Chief was interviewed at the Mason Vintage Vacation Gathering Click here to watch the Video
Finally!
We had lots of requests for a TCT Embroidered patch and we are really happy to announce that these beautiful patches are available now for an introductory price of $4… Continue reading Finally!
TCT Fan Fiction
The Tin Can Tourists was used in this recent short story posted on Fan Fiction: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12552924/1/Tin-Can-Tourists Wikipedia describes Fan Fictions as: Fan fiction or fanfiction (also abbreviated to fan fic,… Continue reading TCT Fan Fiction
Abbreviations on a Title?
Use this table to decode the manufacturer? VMAType Description Vehicle Make This code table is provided as an example of the data normally found within it. This page should… Continue reading Abbreviations on a Title?
Happier Camper coming to Corktown – Detroit Michigan
If your near Detroit – these new campers have a retro vibe to them. Might be a fun place to visit – Happier Camper, a young company that builds light,… Continue reading Happier Camper coming to Corktown – Detroit Michigan