The Tin Can Tourists has adopted classification definitions created by Tim Heintz and used by other trailer clubs. The club will use this terminology if a rally/event has certain age requirements. This happens at some events that we are invited to as a special interest display. We may also using […]
The Old Car Festival, the nation’s oldest continuously running car event, will be held this weekend at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. The festival will feature vehicles from 1890 – 1932 but it is much more than just a car show. There will be special demonstrations and a […]
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 not be used as an authoritative source. Code Value AAA AAA Mobile Home Mfg. Co. AAB A.A.B. Co., Inc. AALI […]
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 in the early days. We hope you like it as much as we do! Tags: TCT, Tin Can Tourists
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 Museum for the past couple of years, but was being neglected and is in need of some TLC. We have […]
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 Bohemia on long journeys before departing for North America on sailing ships. The journey was much more pleasant, having a […]
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 home’, vintage ‘Trailer Coach’? Well basically historically they were all the SAME THING…..simply put….TRAILERS. Even the industry was unsure if […]
Tin Can Tourist Campground, downtown Melbourne, Florida Tags: campground, Tin Can Tourists
Tin Can Tourism: The Golden Age of camping Tin Can Tourist Camp at Braden Castle Manatee County Public Library Historical Papers Digital Collection 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 wonder how this traditional migration […]
Here is a presentation on the history of the Tin Can Tourists Club Notes for the Slides: 1. Tin Can Tourists Forrest & Jeri Bone 2. Credits: Florida History Museum Orange County Museum (Orlando) Florida Library & Information Services www.dos.state.fl.us.dlis History Wired – Smithsonian www.historywired.si.edu Library of Congress www.lcweb.loc.gov Mr. […]
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 about the history of the Dixie Highway and the connection with the Tin Can Tourists. Tags: Camping, History, Tin Can […]
I really like that one of pictures the guy choose was of him changing a flat! Even back then trailering was a family affair, both of their last names are Berg! Tags: TCT
Travelogue of Travel with a Travelo From the original manuscripts of Samuel A. Esser Introduction by Paul Dobbin In 1937, My Grandfather, Samuel A. Esser bought a new 17 foot Travelo travel trailer for a family trip across the United States. With his wife and his 20year old daughter, (my […]
Tin Can Tourists played an important role in the history of camping, read the story here: http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/02/time-travel-the-history-of-camping.html Tags: Tin Can Tourists
There is no formal definition of a house car but in the early 1900’s, Americans want to take to the roads and explore. Some creative Tin Can Tourists decided that they’d rather bring their home with them rather than have the tent attachments on the sides of their Model T’s, […]
Always on top of everyone’s wish list is this unique brand! It’s unique due to the small production and design of the trailers. The large front windows is what everyone is initially attracted too. The TCT manufacturer wiki includes this information: http://tincantourists.com/wiki/doku.php?id=holiday_house Holiday House Manufacturer Harry & David Fruitiers. Medford, […]
Everyone seems to love this slide-in camper with the hydraulic lift that was crafted for the outdoors man in mind. Here is our wiki page – http://tincantourists.com/wiki/doku.php?id=alaskan Alaskan Manufacturer Information: www.alaskancamper.com/ Years built: 1953 to the present Models: 8 & 10 foot cab-over and non cab-over slide in truck campers […]
Rare Trailers A day doesn’t go by that we don’t get an email from someone thinking they have a “rare” trailer and that must mean it is worth thousands of dollars. They searched the internet and can’t find another one like it. Check out the classified ads and see how […]
The Tin Can Tourists is working with the son (Jim Overhulser) of the founder of Del Rey truck trailers to create a repository of information on the brand. His dad manufactured these behemoths back in the day and will be inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame next August. You can […]
