Our 1949 Airstream Liner Southwind Breeze will always be known as Mrs. Smith By Forrest Bone Jeri and I first learned about an old Airstream at an Airstream International located… Continue reading The Trailer named “Mrs. Smith”
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New Member Interview with Lauren Giles
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I went to a rally at Camp Dearborn two years ago with my parents. I absolutely loved… Continue reading New Member Interview with Lauren Giles
New Member Interview with Hannah Hood
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? It isn’t really a hobby per say. My friend and I bought it to use as a… Continue reading New Member Interview with Hannah Hood
New Member Interview with Lori Adams
I became interested in vintage trailers basically because of a scam on Craigslist. I had a dream about retiring, buying a camper and meandering across the country. I started saving… Continue reading New Member Interview with Lori Adams
New Member Interview with Ted Melton
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?My family vacationed in New Mexico and Colorado all my young life. We had a variety of Shastas,… Continue reading New Member Interview with Ted Melton
Kestelwoods Campground Joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Tin Can Tourists is proud to welcome another campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. This program is for campgrounds to express their support of vintage trailers and motor… Continue reading Kestelwoods Campground Joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Perfect TCT Sticker?
We think so but you be the judge! Michelle Bone and Andrew “Roo” Ryan collaborated on a this design and it is PERFECT! Michelle wanted a decal that highlighted the… Continue reading The Perfect TCT Sticker?
Braden Castle Park recognizes Forrest and Jeri Bone
Hunt Jones wrote an article for the Braden Castle Park newsletter to let residents know of the Hall of Fame Induction coming up this year at the RV/MH Museum in… Continue reading Braden Castle Park recognizes Forrest and Jeri Bone
VCT Article on the Hall of Fame Induction
Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer Supply wrote an article about Forrest and Jeri Bone’s upcoming induction into the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum in August of 2023. It will… Continue reading VCT Article on the Hall of Fame Induction
New Member Interview with Joan Connor
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?My husband and I have been rvers since we married six years ago. After visiting the vintage trailer… Continue reading New Member Interview with Joan Connor
Little Creek Family Campground join the Vintage Friendly Campground Directory
The Tin Can Tourists is proud to welcome another campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. This program is for campgrounds to express their support of vintage trailers and motor… Continue reading Little Creek Family Campground join the Vintage Friendly Campground Directory
New Member Interview with DJ Watson
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We are accidental airstreamers. During 2020 like so many we decided that the safest way to travel… Continue reading New Member Interview with DJ Watson
New Member Interview with Michael Rafferty
We are looking forward to joining our first TCT rally as new members. We first got into Airstreams in 1991 when we saw an ad for one close to our… Continue reading New Member Interview with Michael Rafferty
New Member Interview with Michelle Fuller
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? For me it’s not really a hobby… I just love the look of the vintage trailers, and am… Continue reading New Member Interview with Michelle Fuller
February 1st – Registration Opens for two Events
Registration opens for two events on February 1st. The “Function at the Junction Rally” in Elkhart Indiana which celebrates the induction of Forrest and Jeri Bone into the RV Museum… Continue reading February 1st – Registration Opens for two Events
TCT Northeast 2023 – Set your alarms!
This is just a reminder that registration for the Northeast TCT Rally at Sampson State Park Sept. 14-17th, 2023 will open next Saturday, February 4th! Registration will open at 8am. I will… Continue reading TCT Northeast 2023 – Set your alarms!
Upcoming Lecture at Schoolcraft College (Livonia, Michigan)
Just a quick note to let you know that Dan Hershberger will be doing a motor camping lecture as part of the Lifelong Learning section of Schoolcraft College’s Personal and… Continue reading Upcoming Lecture at Schoolcraft College (Livonia, Michigan)
RV History Ebooks
A New Way to Explore Early RV History Andrew Woodsmansey and rvhistory.com is now trialling the sale of Ebooks. These are ideal for delving into more detail on a range… Continue reading RV History Ebooks
New Member Interview with Bob Beaumont
Q: Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? A: Our tin tan is a 19-foot 1963 Airstream Globe Trotter trailer which we named… Continue reading New Member Interview with Bob Beaumont
New Member Interview with Joan Kenyon
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? When my husband and I retired we decided we would like to buy an RV and travel.… Continue reading New Member Interview with Joan Kenyon
New Member Interview with Peter Browning
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? A couple years ago, my wife found a travel trailer for sale that she fell in love… Continue reading New Member Interview with Peter Browning
New Member Interview with Richard & Roxana Flickinger
Richard & Roxana answered our interview questions with the story below. I hope they have pictures of the trailers described in the story. If they send those, I’ll update the… Continue reading New Member Interview with Richard & Roxana Flickinger
New Member Interview with Laine Tackett
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I’ve always been a fan of vintage EVERYTHING, especially vintage 1950’s and 1960’s. I guess that’s because… Continue reading New Member Interview with Laine Tackett
New Member Interview with Drew & Michele Potocki
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? After we moved to Florida in 2016, we started looking at campers, class c etc. We looked… Continue reading New Member Interview with Drew & Michele Potocki
New Member Interview with Jennifer MacKay
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My husband started camping many many years ago in his 1969 VW bus. It was great for… Continue reading New Member Interview with Jennifer MacKay
New Member Interview with Ann Coomber
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your dream… Continue reading New Member Interview with Ann Coomber
RVHistory.com Interesting Posts
Happy New Year Tin Can Tourists. Thanks for your support in 2022 and all the best for this year. There’s a few new posts on rvhistory.com which may be of interest to… Continue reading RVHistory.com Interesting Posts
New Member Interview with Pam Haffenden
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? By happenstance! I’ve always had a penchant for all things midcentury. My long-time dream was to restore… Continue reading New Member Interview with Pam Haffenden
Special Announcement about Forrest & Jeri Bone
With 2022 coming to an end, we have some very exciting news to share with you! Three years ago, Dal Smilie (TCT Representative) wanted to recognize those that were considered… Continue reading Special Announcement about Forrest & Jeri Bone
New Member Interview with Jane Francis Pierce
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? Well its kinda of a lengthy story but I will summarize… Back in 2015, I had a… Continue reading New Member Interview with Jane Francis Pierce