For the first time EVER, we’ve made the TCT membership pins available for you to order online. Just like in the 1930s, all TCT members should have one. If you… Continue reading TCT Membership Pins are now available online!
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Tin Can Tourists News
Family Handyman Magazine restored a 1972 Avion
and the results are pretty interesting! Here is the video: You can check out more details on their camping page
TCT Koozies
Having a beverage around the campfire is almost a requirement, so why did it take us 21 years to offer Koozies to our members? Good question! The wait is over!
Koozie Giveaway
CONGRATULATIONS TO TINA GALLAGER! She won the 1st raffle and we emailed her to get her mail address! We are going to try something new for us… a free raffle.… Continue reading Koozie Giveaway
How to Restore a Vintage Trailer
So, you want to adventure in a vintage RV? You’re not alone; however, restoring a vintage RV trailer can be a costly catastrophe, if you’re not careful. Here’s what you… Continue reading How to Restore a Vintage Trailer
Safe Restoration: Asbestos In Vintage Trailers
Vintage travel trailers are an excellent way to connect to the past while enjoying the great outdoors. One might be drawn to vintage trailers because of memories camping with their… Continue reading Safe Restoration: Asbestos In Vintage Trailers
Win a 1951 Chevy and 1954 Aljoa
Over 34 years ago at Lake Tahoe, several hard-partying friends decided there must be a better way to get home from a night out drinking in our local casinos than to… Continue reading Win a 1951 Chevy and 1954 Aljoa
Update: 2020 Rally Guidance
VERSION 3 – Published July 2020 As states begin to open and restrictions are being lifted, the Tin Can Tourists guidance remains cautious and is recommending changes in the rally… Continue reading Update: 2020 Rally Guidance
TCT Welcomes “The Range” to the Vintage Friendly Campground program
If you are looking to rent and try out a vintage trailer, The Range Vintage Trailer Resort, then you need to head over to Ennis Texas for a weekend! You… Continue reading TCT Welcomes “The Range” to the Vintage Friendly Campground program
Stay Home and Stay Connected
There is indication that things are improving and we might be able to camp together in 2020. Until then, here are a few recommendations for how you can stay busy… Continue reading Stay Home and Stay Connected
TCT Helps the Communities in Need
Typically, this is the time the club would be supporting our members by providing resources through our TCT FUNd to have fun gatherings but this year is a different time… Continue reading TCT Helps the Communities in Need
Tin Can Tourists Merchandise Available at 50% off
The Peninsulas found a stash of extra Tin Can Tourist stuff from last year and want to offer it to the members at 50% off. The images are shown below… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Merchandise Available at 50% off
Quarantine? Maybe in a trailer
What trailer has been used in the past to quarantine Americans from potential deadly viruses? It may not be the same as COVID-19 but we have used trailers to quarantine… Continue reading Quarantine? Maybe in a trailer
TCT Rallies and Covid-19
As the global community responds to the coronavirus outbreak, the Tin Can Tourists is recommending changes in the rally format for 2020. PROTECTING OUR TCT MEMBERS To protect our members,… Continue reading TCT Rallies and Covid-19
Be loud, be proud to be a TCT member with this sticker
Our members are always proud to show off their trailers and their TXT membership! These are now available for only $2.50 and that includes shipping.
Why isn’t there a rally near me?
We get this question a lot. People join the club excited to go to a rally and then check the listing of rallies on the website only to find there… Continue reading Why isn’t there a rally near me?
Photos from the 2020 Winter Convention
Check out Richard Squires photos of the 101st Winter Convention of the Tin Can Tourists.
1956 Airfloat to Palace on Wheels: BARNTalks with Walter & Monica – March 10, 7 – 9pm on Bainbridge Island, WA
Monica and I are the March BARNTalk presenters. This FREE evening of stories and images features our adventure customizing this 30′ 1956 Airfloat Land Yacht. Tuesday, March 10; 7 – 9pmBainbridge Artisan Resource… Continue reading 1956 Airfloat to Palace on Wheels: BARNTalks with Walter & Monica – March 10, 7 – 9pm on Bainbridge Island, WA
Colorado campground, La Veta Pines RV Park, joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Tin Can Tourists welcomes the 84th campground to join the TCT Friendly Campground program. You can now travel across the United States and stay a campground that welcomes your… Continue reading Colorado campground, La Veta Pines RV Park, joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program
How do you decide to buy a vintage trailer?
It’s a tough choice and you need to ask yourself some serious questions!
2020 Spring Rally T-Shirts are available to order
Roo Ryan design the shirt for our Americana Theme this year and we love the design. Just a few sites are available if you love the shirt so much that… Continue reading 2020 Spring Rally T-Shirts are available to order
Dunes Harbor joins the TCT Friendly Campground Program
The Tin Can Tourists welcomes another campground to our Vintage Friendly program bringing the total to 83 campgrounds to choose from when your out on the road. Make sure to… Continue reading Dunes Harbor joins the TCT Friendly Campground Program
Past Royal Chiefs of the Tin Can Tourists
Great photo documenting the earliest Royal Chiefs of our Club! Now we need to add Forrest Bone from 1998-2019
Time to get Classy!
TCT Members can get the historic brass medallion for 10% off – $13.50 and that includes shipping. Get yours while they last! https://tincantourists.com/product/brass-emblem/
Tin Can Tourists welcomes two new TCT Friendly Campgrounds – one in Michigan and one in Texas!
The Vintage Friendly campground map is growing , we now have 82 campgrounds across the nation that welcome Tin Can Tourists and their vintage rigs. The latest to join the… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists welcomes two new TCT Friendly Campgrounds – one in Michigan and one in Texas!
Transfers are back in stock and we’ve reduced the price by 30%
We ordered more transfers and reduced the price to make it more affordable for all our members to show their club affiliation on the back of their trailers. These were… Continue reading Transfers are back in stock and we’ve reduced the price by 30%
A 1960s Cowgirl Goes Vintage
Check out the feature article about Janet Boutilier’s experience with the Tin Can Tourists in the 2019 Fall MyBlue magazine. Her article starts on page 4! “Everyone is welcome with… Continue reading A 1960s Cowgirl Goes Vintage
Reserve your site this week for the Port Crescent gathering!
REMINDER – this week is when you’ll be able to reserve your campsite for the gathering! https://tincantourists.com/event/12th-annual-tct-port-crescent-rally/ 2020 Port Crescent “Take Over” Dates: July 23-26, 2020 Port Crescent State Park… Continue reading Reserve your site this week for the Port Crescent gathering!
Meet new TCT member Catherine, owner of Vintage Camper Share
I don’t know… maybe other TCT members might be interested in my growing little business. I am starting to do more marketing (mostly to reduce the number of miles I… Continue reading Meet new TCT member Catherine, owner of Vintage Camper Share
2020 Holiday Edition of Vintage Trailers and Decorations!
Each year we capture some of the great holiday photos posted by Tin Can Tourists in our Facebook group Merry Christmas!