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Brass Medallions are back in stock
TCT Members are now able to purchase a replica of a brass medallion that was used in the early 1900’s by the club. We are only offering this medallion to… Continue reading Brass Medallions are back in stock
Server Upgrade and we now support Stripe!
We were busy over the Easter weekend and upgrade the servers that the website runs on. This allowed us to get a lot of additional features back in the classifieds… Continue reading Server Upgrade and we now support Stripe!
John “Canner” Culp‘s 1947 Westcraft Restoration
In 2016, John “Canner” Culp‘s 1947 Westcraft was awarded to a TCT member to see that it got back on the road. It had been on display at the RV Heritage… Continue reading John “Canner” Culp‘s 1947 Westcraft Restoration
Do you need a mattress for your trailer
Michigan Discount Mattress RV Mattress Specialists http://www.michigandiscountmattress.com 248 636 2428 Michigan Discount Mattress has been providing the largest selection of custom size and RV mattresses for nearly a decade and… Continue reading Do you need a mattress for your trailer
Brass Medallion Reviews
Our Tin Can Tourists members got the chance to purchase a Brass Medallion replica of a TCT medallion used in the early 1900’s. The first batch was a limited supply… Continue reading Brass Medallion Reviews
Do you have a trailer to donate to a worthy cause?
Dear Tin Can Tourist; I am contacting you because West County Community Services and City of Sebastopol, in Sonoma County, CA, has an opportunity to provide housing for 8 low… Continue reading Do you have a trailer to donate to a worthy cause?
98th Winter Convention Report
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Tracing the roots of the RV lifestyle
Abstract: The RV lifestyle goes way back. Possibly, the RV way to travel was as much a necessity back then. Drawn by horses, caravans carried some of my ancestors from… Continue reading Tracing the roots of the RV lifestyle
CAMPER REPARADISE
CAMPER REPARADISE Camper Reparadise has proven itself to be one of the premium builders of travel trailers in the Southwest United States. Opening our doors four years ago, we have… Continue reading CAMPER REPARADISE
Cost of Shipping
Have you ever wanted to buy or sell a vintage trailer and then thought about how you would ship the trailer? The team at ConsumerAffairs created an article on the cost of… Continue reading Cost of Shipping
Tiled look without the weight or the cost
RV Adventure: Live the Scandinavian Life! RVs are often seen as symbols of freedom and youth. Wind in your hair, going where you want with the convenience of bringing your… Continue reading Tiled look without the weight or the cost
2017 Winter Convention Pictures
Courtesy of Richard Squires Click Here to go to the Album
BEACHIN’ RVs premieres THIS Sunday night
BEACHIN’ RVs premieres THIS Sunday night, March 5th at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on Travel Channel.
Vintage Trailer needed for Charity day!
The Tin Can Tourists received this email and we are hoping one of our members in the vintage trailer community can help: I am hoping that you would be able… Continue reading Vintage Trailer needed for Charity day!
The trailer age begins!
Pictures from the Vintage Trailer Campout at Lake Havasu (Arizona) Feb 2017
Happy Valentines Day
Vintage Trailer Key Chains
Rene Perret does custom vintage trailer key chains that we think you’ll love! You need to specify Trailer make (This will be printed on the front), Color choices are: Turquoise with… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Key Chains
Meet Sylvia and Larry Bell
Sylvia and I noticed a little Airstream trailer for sale in Chatham Ontario, close to where we lived. I mentioned to her that I heard that they were a well… Continue reading Meet Sylvia and Larry Bell
2017-2018 Tin Can Tourists Calendar
Call for submission for this year’s Tin Can Tourists Calendar – “Home Sweet Home Away from Home” is the theme. We are going to use this photo contest to capture submissions.… Continue reading 2017-2018 Tin Can Tourists Calendar
Is it a Vintage ‘Trailer’ or a Vintage ‘House Trailer’ or a Vintage ‘Mobile home’ or a vintage ‘Trailer Coach’?
By Tim Heintz (History Lesson 🙂 ) I have been getting a lot of messages and emails asking what the difference between a vintage ‘Trailer’, Vintage ‘House Trailer’, Vintage ‘Mobile… Continue reading Is it a Vintage ‘Trailer’ or a Vintage ‘House Trailer’ or a Vintage ‘Mobile home’ or a vintage ‘Trailer Coach’?
Thermostat and Vintage Stove Resources
A common question we get when our members start a vintage trailer restoration is how do I get parts or service for my stove? A great resource is “The Old… Continue reading Thermostat and Vintage Stove Resources
How to live in a Vintage Trailer
Dreaming of the vintage trailer fulltiming? Meet this couple who shrugged off traditional homeownership in favor of a tiny Airstream. http://www.sunset.com/home/home-tours/vintage-airstream
98th Winter Convention Special Presentation
“Are We There Yet?” America’s Offbeat Roadside Attractions “Are We There Yet?” A one hour Power Point historical presentation on luring families into strange, wonderful, and just plain weird… Continue reading 98th Winter Convention Special Presentation
Pigtail Wiring Diagrams
Our northwest region rep has found these wiring diagrams to be very handy and he keeps a copy posted in his shop and one in his travel toolbox with his… Continue reading Pigtail Wiring Diagrams
Congratulations to Photo Contest winners!
Thanks to all who participated. It was a good way to learn about the new software. I’ll email the winners a $20 coupon to purchase a membership or anything else… Continue reading Congratulations to Photo Contest winners!
TIN CAN TOURISTS 98th Winter Convention Press Release – Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL
PRESS RELEASE: February 1, 2017 – For Immediate Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL Are you interested in living large in a small space? Do you wish… Continue reading TIN CAN TOURISTS 98th Winter Convention Press Release – Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL
BOWLUS, THEN AND NOW—PART 2
BOWLUS, THEN AND NOW—PART 2 When we last left our hero, Hawley Bowlus was an innovator in trailer traveling in the mid-1930s, and building his Road Chiefs using the most… Continue reading BOWLUS, THEN AND NOW—PART 2
Vintage Camper Chuck Box
Had a member (Darel Leedy) recently contact us to use our logo for the front of a chuck box. Hate to admit, but I had to google what a chuck… Continue reading Vintage Camper Chuck Box