We wanted to honor the workers on the frontline during this pandemic and Roo Ryan was able to create a design that is perfect. The theme of our fall gathering… Continue reading Fall Gathering T-Shirt honors Frontline Heroes
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Tin Can Tourists News
RV Sticker Club
A really fun trend in the vintage trailer scene is the documenting of a restoration using social media sites like Instagram. Naming the trailer is traditional as well. Using the… Continue reading RV Sticker Club
TCTer’s Tom and Mary Mills on 9&10 News
A news channel in northern Michigan wanted to feature the Tin Can Tourists and the vintage camping hobby on their morning news program and Tom & Mary Mills volunteered to… Continue reading TCTer’s Tom and Mary Mills on 9&10 News
MyNorth features an article on the TCT
Here’s a link to the story writer Molly Korroch did for the July issue of Traverse Magazine. It’s now been published on MyNorth.com, too. They thanked the Tin Can Tourists… Continue reading MyNorth features an article on the TCT
Where were all these vintage trailers made?
Have you ever wondered where your trailer or other campers were manufactured? When we updated our trailer brand wiki – we added the ability to tag the shapes they made,… Continue reading Where were all these vintage trailers made?
How to Use Your Vintage Trailer to Become a Digital Nomad
With the current global pandemic, many people have shifted to a work-from-home lifestyle, and some may never go back to an office environment. Luckily, people have displayed an effective way… Continue reading How to Use Your Vintage Trailer to Become a Digital Nomad
TCT and Instagram – it’s Going to be Great!
The Tin Can Tourists is finally getting active on Instagram and if the first week is any indication, its going to be fantastic partnership! Our new social media manager, Paige… Continue reading TCT and Instagram – it’s Going to be Great!
TCT Membership Pins are now available online!
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!
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