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
Author: Terry Bone
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
Jerry Chinn’s Indian Traffic Car towing a teardrop at Roslyn Trailer Rally
That’s about a 1938 V-Twin Indian springer used in that conversion. There is some serious history right there!! I see at least one Shasta trailer and what looks like an… Continue reading Jerry Chinn’s Indian Traffic Car towing a teardrop at Roslyn Trailer Rally
Terry Bison Ranch Rally, Cheyenne WY. 2017
TERRY BISON RANCH CHEYENNE, WY. Early arrivals were treated to a Wyoming wind that did a dance with few awnings for a falp, but no damage. 18 trailers showed up… Continue reading Terry Bison Ranch Rally, Cheyenne WY. 2017
Tin Can Tourists – Early Images
No 2017 Bend Classic Rally but…
We’ve gotten a few questions on the dates for the Bend Classic rally in 2017. No rally in 2017 but plan on June 17-18 in 2018 In conjunction with VAC Caravan to… Continue reading No 2017 Bend Classic Rally but…
DetroitDvotion loves the TCT
DetroitDvotion published a post on the Spring Gathering at Camp Dearborn, you can read it here: https://detroitdvotion.com/2017/06/01/kitsch-o-rama/ Had a blast, see ya next year~ Renee DetroitDvotion.com
Tin Can Tourists Take Over Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon
Introducing our New TCT Logo!
Introducing the new TCT logo produced by graphic designer and Tin Can Tourists member Andrew (Roo) Ryan. This logo is reproduced from the original membership pins used by the club… Continue reading Introducing our New TCT Logo!
20th Annual Gathering Video
Here are the trailers that attended the 20th Annual Gathering of the Tin Can Tourists
2017-2018 Travel Calendar
It’s that time of year for the 2017-2018 Travel Calendar This year’s Tin Can Tourists Calendar – “Home Sweet Home Away from Home” is available for purchase. An online photo… Continue reading 2017-2018 Travel Calendar
TCT Hall of Fame Inductees
Two Tin Can Tourists Members were inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame during the 20th Annual Gathering held at Camp Dearborn. Dan Piper, owner of vintagecampers.com, was inducted for… Continue reading TCT Hall of Fame Inductees
20th Annual Gathering Concourse Awards
TCT Rally at Bull Shoals Recap
Tin Can Tourist Rally in Bull Shoals, AR During the pre-weekend of May 13,14, and 15, eleven trailers with 22 people were encamped above the Bull Shoals dam in the… Continue reading TCT Rally at Bull Shoals Recap
Vintage Trailer Voyeur: A Peek Inside the Unique Custom Trailer Culture
For Immediate Release From Airstream to Shasta and Kom-Pak, A Look at Vintage Campers and Their Collectors For a Review Copy Contact: Tracee Groff traceeg@schifferbooks.com (610) 593-1777 Atglen, PA— Schiffer Publishing,… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Voyeur: A Peek Inside the Unique Custom Trailer Culture
Going to the moon?
Vintage trailers are full of style, innovation and creativity but sometimes they go too far! But not this one!