As of January 12th, we have 40 units registered. We had just over 100 units in attendance in 2016 and we are hoping to exceed those numbers. If you have… Continue reading 98th Winter Convention of the Tin Can Tourists
Author: Terry Bone
Photo Contest voting is now open
The Photo Contest voting is now open. Place your votes for your favorite vintage trailer images. We have almost 80 images in 6 categories, so take a look at images… Continue reading Photo Contest voting is now open
Membership Choices Simplified
Starting in 2017, The Tin Can Tourists membership options are now really simple and easy. We will have two options: A subscription option costing $20 that is annual renewed unless… Continue reading Membership Choices Simplified
Interesting Modern Trailers
Airstream Basecamp The big benefit is how it handles: think larger wheels for off-roading, an aggressive departure angle for switchbacks and ground clearance, an aerodynamic shape that reduces fuel consumption,… Continue reading Interesting Modern Trailers
Tin Can Tourists Campground
Tin Can Tourist Campground, downtown Melbourne, Florida
Photo Contest
We are currently running a photo contest and the most votes in each category will win Tin Can Tourists memberships for a year! To enter – click on “Photo Contest”… Continue reading Photo Contest
Trailers Decorated for the Holidays – 2016 Edition
Our Tin Can Tourists members are very creative and here is a sampling of their creativity.
Argosy/Airstream Window Covers
Hornsby Canvas has come out with a new product that should make vintage Airstream and Argosy trailer owners pretty happy. They just started making Padded Window Covers (Rock Guards) for… Continue reading Argosy/Airstream Window Covers
New Classified Ad System Launched
The old system was no longer being supported, had it’s own userid system and was generally getting old and difficult for us to maintain. We launched a new classified ad… Continue reading New Classified Ad System Launched
TCT History
Tin Can Tourism: The Golden Age of camping BY PHAEDRA CARTER http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/article116633213.html November in Bradenton brings with it cooler weather and the anticipation of our seasonal friends: the snowbirds. Ever… Continue reading TCT History
Tiny House Festival pictures
The tiny-house enthusiasts gathered this weekend at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds say their itty-bitty homes leave them feeling liberated, not squished. Just listen to Renee McLaughlin, who rents out… Continue reading Tiny House Festival pictures
Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the November give away Winners of the random drawing are: Joan Baldwin – Color Me a Happy Camper Scott Fitswater – Trailer Trash and Proud… Continue reading Giveaway Winners
Trailer Towing Safety
Trailer Towing Safety Interested in a comprehensive resource for trailer towing safety, here are a couple websites that are excellent resources and cover almost all of the common concerns and… Continue reading Trailer Towing Safety
Tin Can Tourists November Give Away!
We have a bunch of freebies to send your way and it’s simple to enter! Prizes include, bumper stickers, transfers and Crystal Pittman’s Vintage Camper coloring books Two steps is… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists November Give Away!
Old Time Summer Vacation
Some fantastic matching trailer and vehicle images:
Vintage Trailer Decals
Do you need a decal for your trailer? Contact customvintagetrailerparts.com and either they have it in stock or can reproduce the decal for you! Vintage Trailer Decals Quantity Views Date Posted 1… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Decals
Welcome October new Tin Can Tourists
We love our new members! Welcome to the latest crop of new members to join the club in October: frank justice Robert Brown Ainsley Barrett Dwayne Burda Chuck Rhynard Katherina… Continue reading Welcome October new Tin Can Tourists
Hymn for Her
Check out “Hymn for Her” travelling around the country in their 1961 Bambi UPCOMING SHOWS Oct 27: Cavalcade/Fruita, CO Oct 28: House Concert/Carbondale, CO Oct 29: House Concert/Denver, CO Oct… Continue reading Hymn for Her
GirlCamper.com Interview with Jenine Pettit
On this week’s show Tin Can Tourist’s Terry Bone talks about the group founded in 1919 as a travel group and resurrected by his father, Forest. Tin Can Tourist… Continue reading GirlCamper.com Interview with Jenine Pettit
New Avion Forum
Rob McFall has created an Avion threaded forum for their owners and admirers. The website is http://www.AVIONtrailers.net Check it out! It’s brand new and will take a little time to get… Continue reading New Avion Forum
Classy Chassis – A vintage alternative
Anyone shopping around for tiny, lightweight trailers might suffer a few heart palpitations while looking at the prices of brand new campers. Greg and Lisa Patterson of Classy Chassis in… Continue reading Classy Chassis – A vintage alternative
Tin Can Tourists History Presentation
Here is a presentation on the history of the Tin Can Tourists Club [slideshare id=66598671&doc=owaaqtfcq42otfwaztpo-signature-7d0363a8ad2f41619700f892460047491b0ccf85ff1b4be874d78387b8b64ea1-poli-160930130831] Notes for the Slides: 1. Tin Can Tourists Forrest & Jeri Bone 2. Credits: Florida… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists History Presentation
2016 TCT North East Rally by Hunt Jones
In western NY State, eleven long and narrow “finger lakes” sit side-by-side in a north-south direction. For 325 million years, this area was part of a large inland sea. Subsequently,… Continue reading 2016 TCT North East Rally by Hunt Jones
Crystal Hot Springs 2016 Rally
A full moon and cool weather made a perfect week end in Northern Utah.We had a nice show up of some new folks with trailers and old members with “new”… Continue reading Crystal Hot Springs 2016 Rally
Michigan State Representatives
We are very pleased to announce the addition of Ron Baumgarten and Shannon Rozell as the state representatives of Michigan. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the… Continue reading Michigan State Representatives
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation: The Vagabonds
Not quite roughing it but the Vagabonds where part of the early Tin Can Tourists
The Tourists Run (aka The Dixie Highway)
Did you know the Dixie Highway was also nicknamed “the tourist run” with its “tin can tourists” known for eating out of tin cans and camping along the way? Read… Continue reading The Tourists Run (aka The Dixie Highway)
Old Car Festival to Feature Early Motor Camping
Old Car Festival to Feature Early Motor Camping The Old Car Festival will be held this weekend, September 10 & 11, at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. In… Continue reading Old Car Festival to Feature Early Motor Camping
Press Release for Fall Gathering 2016
News Release Fall, 2016 Contact: Forrest Bone, Tin Can Tourists Cell 941-302-2415 E-mail: tincantourists@gmail.com Website: www.tincantourists.com What: Fall Gathering of the Tin Can Tourists Where: Camp Dearborn, Milford, Michigan When:… Continue reading Press Release for Fall Gathering 2016
Whitehall (Ohio) Historical Society looking for a trailer to display
I am the president of the Whitehall (Ohio) Historical Society just outside of Columbus. On Saturday, Sept. 24, we are hosting an antiques and art show. Part of what we… Continue reading Whitehall (Ohio) Historical Society looking for a trailer to display