We are very pleased to announce that Rob and Shari Davis have accepted the position as the Colorado State Representatives for the Tin Can Tourists. Rob Davis, an architect and… Continue reading Regional Representatives for Colorado
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Mañana has arrived. El Cosmico is now open for business.
What is El Cosmico? El Cosmico is the latest lodging concept from Liz Lambert and her management company Bunkhouse. Lambert is the creative force behind the renowned Hotel San Jose… Continue reading Mañana has arrived. El Cosmico is now open for business.
Remember Happiness
http://vol25.typepad.com/vol25/2008/05/remember-happin.html I love this and ordered a print today!
Haberdash Vintage
Wonderful use of a Vintage trailer http://punkystyle.com/haberdash-by-punky/
New TCT Friendly Campground
orange grove home & rv park 647 Nuna Ave, Fort Myers, Florida 33905 Orange Grove is a fun, people & pet friendly, adult, gated community located in Fort Myers Florida.… Continue reading New TCT Friendly Campground
1949 Trailer Travel Magazine cover
I love these old magazines:
Vintage Travel Trailer- “Down the Road” Video
Local Treats, Airstream Chic
I love cool uses for vintage trailers and here is another one… http://www.austintreat.com/
2nd Annual Northeast Regional Gathering
Sampson State Park – Finger Lakes Region of New York September 17-20, 2009Enjoy great times at a beautiful site. Plan now to join TCT members from the Northeast at this… Continue reading 2nd Annual Northeast Regional Gathering
Life Magazine Jan 30, 1939
The article reads: 645 Tourist Trailers Jam the Tampa Municipal Park The white oblongs in the airview above are the roofs of 645 trailers assembled in Tampa, Fla., for… Continue reading Life Magazine Jan 30, 1939
Christopher C. Deam: Restyling the classic Airstream trailer
In this low-key, image-packed talk from 2002, designer Christopher C. Deam talks about his makeover of an American classic: the Airstream travel trailer.
Visualize the TCT Friendly Campgrounds
TCT Friendly Campgrounds now in Google Maps format: http://maps.google.com/?q=https://tincantourists.com//directory.kml or you can download the file and explore the directory using Google Earth: https://tincantourists.com//directory.kml
9th Annual Mt. Baker Vintage Trailer Rally
Pat or Joanne Ewing have sent the follow press release concerning their Fall Rally. Note date and location change from previous years. 9th Annual Mt. Baker Vintage Trailer Rally Sept.… Continue reading 9th Annual Mt. Baker Vintage Trailer Rally
July Gathering – First Enchanted Encampment – July 2-5, 2009
July Gathering – First Enchanted Encampment – July 2-5, 2009 Enchanted Encampment (TCT camping at Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post, Albuquerque, NM – Land of Enchantment-first annual) The… Continue reading July Gathering – First Enchanted Encampment – July 2-5, 2009
Untitled
If the vintage trailer is rocking… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0HDeoap8zs
Down the Road 2009 – 2010
Tin Can Tourists Events 12TH Annual Gathering – May 14th – 17th 2009 – Camp Dearborn, Milford, Michigan – Call Camp Dearborn after January 15th for site reservation at 248-684-0393… Continue reading Down the Road 2009 – 2010
Vintage Trailer Slideshow
Youtube slideshow of some great photos of vintage trailers
2009 North American Vintage Trailer and Motor Coach Show and Concours
We are looking for award sponsors for the 2009 North American Vintage Trailer and Motor Coach Show and Concours. Awards are presented in four classes based on Doug Keister’s books,… Continue reading 2009 North American Vintage Trailer and Motor Coach Show and Concours
2009 Winter Convention Photos
Photos of the Winter convention can be found here: https://tincantourists.com//photopost/showgallery.php?cat=652
Tin Can Tourists return to Manatee
The link below is to an article about TCT and the Winter Convention: http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/story/1261036.html By WENDY DAHLE – Special to the Herald MANATEE A bird bath constructed of a toilet… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists return to Manatee
TCT highlighted on the Vintage Airstream Podcasts
In episode 90 of the Vintage Airstream Podcast – http://thevap.com/ – Colin Hyde talks about being at the TCT Winter Convention and does a pretty good job talking about the history… Continue reading TCT highlighted on the Vintage Airstream Podcasts
Tin Can Tourists keep bygone era alive
Story published in the Bradenton Herald Newspaper: MANATEE — If Forrest Bone walked into an old barn and discovered a Covered Wagon travel trailer from the 1930s, it would be… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists keep bygone era alive
12th Annual Gathering update
As of 2/4/09 there were 31 electric only sites available for the 12th Annual Gathering. Thirty-three of the full hook-up sites have been reserved. Be sure to reserve a site,… Continue reading 12th Annual Gathering update
Concert poster
Cool 1971 Concert poster, why they decided to use an image of a airstream like trailer we’ll never know but it is an interesting picture.
89th Annual Tin Can Tourists Winter Convention
A tentative schedule is below. Use for reference only. An updated official schedule will be handed out at the Convention. Upon arrival, have your vehicle information handy for the Camp… Continue reading 89th Annual Tin Can Tourists Winter Convention
2009-2010 calendar (starts in june 2009)
A few months ago we asked for picture submissions for a TCT member calendar. We selected some of the shots for this year’s calendar and have the rest on file… Continue reading 2009-2010 calendar (starts in june 2009)
Tin Can Tourists Meet in Sandusky
From August 3 to 17, 1936, the Tin Can Tourists of America had their summer convention at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Sandusky, Ohio. Over 1,500 members traveled with their… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Meet in Sandusky
Cool Salt and Pepper Shakers
We have 15 of these Salt and Pepper sets for sale. $25 per set which includes shipping and handling. Order them by going to: https://tincantourists.com//store.php
Cedar Key Rally Pictures
Check out the rally pictures at: https://tincantourists.com//photopost/showgallery.php?cat=648 Here are some examples:
1st Annual Western Canadian TCT Vintage Trailer Revival
This is a TinCanTourist sanctioned event, but everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be a TCT member although it will be encouraged! So please come and check us out.… Continue reading 1st Annual Western Canadian TCT Vintage Trailer Revival