Article appeared on StressLess Camping: http://bit.ly/SLCHeintzIns “I know we all talk about insurance constantly and I have talked about the many aspects and issues with getting the right policy. I had… Continue reading Vintage RV Insurance tips from Tim Heintz (TCT Southeast Representative)
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Tin Can Tourists Featured in Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper
Tin Can Tourists celebrate vintage camping at Interlochen State Park BY SALLY BARBER Special to the Record-Eagle 6 hrs ago CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE INTERLOCHEN — Interlochen… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Featured in Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper
Terry Bison Ranch 2019
We started the rally in Cheyenne Wy. with the normal Spring weather, first were big drop rain to be followed by sleet and finished up with some hail. Everyone huddled… Continue reading Terry Bison Ranch 2019
Dexter Tow Assist ABS & Sway Mitigation System
Ford Motor has this technology built into their F150s and it’s great to see that the same technology is being applied to trailer brakes as well. This technology will use… Continue reading Dexter Tow Assist ABS & Sway Mitigation System
1956 Airfloat Land Yacht – Cordoba Edition
This is spectacular – ” It is our interpretation of what the original Airfloat designers might have done after visiting the Great Mosque/Cathedral of Cordoba in Spain” – https://www.dilluhlsional.com/airfloat It’s… Continue reading 1956 Airfloat Land Yacht – Cordoba Edition
Michigan Centennial Celebration Pictures
Beautiful Images from the Michigan Centennial Celebration
Dave McGrath captured some wonderful images of the vintage trailers and activities at the Michigan Centennial Celebration held at Camp Dearborn.
Sarasota Symphony started as a Tin Can Tourists trailer park band?
An Excert from the article: Over the years, Payne Park has provided a home for various commercial or private pursuits, from Major League spring training games to mobile home residents… Continue reading Sarasota Symphony started as a Tin Can Tourists trailer park band?
Facts why everyone should be Vintage camping!
It’s the beginning of another great camping season. Whether you are a full-time RVer or the occasional vintage trailer weekend traveler hopefully we will give you a few more excuses… Continue reading Facts why everyone should be Vintage camping!
Free Parts from a 62 Terry
We received this email and wanted to pass it along to our members: Email: waynephaz@gmail.com Comment: A friend of mine has a 62 Terry 12′ which is in Holbrook,AZ The frame… Continue reading Free Parts from a 62 Terry
New Centennial T-Shirt Available
This beautiful design of a Vintage Trailer camping in the mountains is available now to celebrate the Tin Can Tourists Centennial Anniversary. Available in many light colors to highlight the… Continue reading New Centennial T-Shirt Available
Tin Can Tourists in the News
With the Michigan Centennial Celebration next week, the club is getting a lot of press coverage. Here are a couple examples: Michigan Public Radio discusses the Michigan State Park and… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists in the News
RV Electrical & Appliance Systems– Why They Don’t Work and How The Could be Fixed
Newly released book offered for sale by author (who is also a Tin Can Tourists member):“RV Electrical & Appliance Systems– Why They Don’t Work and How The Could be Fixed.”… Continue reading RV Electrical & Appliance Systems– Why They Don’t Work and How The Could be Fixed
Tin Can Tourists visit Wyandotte April 26
Nice article published in the Southgate News Herald: America’s oldest trailer and motor coach club is celebrating its 100th anniversary and it’s kicking off its Michigan tour in Wyandotte. Tin… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists visit Wyandotte April 26
First Oklahoma Rally an immense success!!!!
I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Rose Larson and all who attended the first TCT event in Oklahoma. Some nasty weather moved in but didn’t keep them… Continue reading First Oklahoma Rally an immense success!!!!
TCT Centennial Celebration held in Roswell, N. M.
The Roswell, NM Rally was a great success. The weather was perfect, the campground marvelous and 45+ awesome trailers and owners from around the Southwest attended. Happy 100th Tin Can… Continue reading TCT Centennial Celebration held in Roswell, N. M.
Photos from the Florida Centennial Celebration
Richard Squires the Florida Centennial and we’ve posted his 500+ photos and videos to Flickr Check them out here
Mountain View California looking for vintage campers for a parade
Hello Tin Can Tourists! Below you will find information about the City of Mountain View’s “Cruisin’ Mountain View” parade being held Saturday, April 27 in downtown Mountain View. Any chance a… Continue reading Mountain View California looking for vintage campers for a parade
Up Down and Around Town With Host, Caroline Sutherby and John Truitt – TCT Hall of Famer
You just can’t tell the TCT story in 30 minutes – but John tried… John Truitt TCT – Featured on Up Down and Around town with Caroline Sutherby – Thank… Continue reading Up Down and Around Town With Host, Caroline Sutherby and John Truitt – TCT Hall of Famer
Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer Supply recognized at the TCT Florida Centennial Celebration
Steve has been an avid and generous supporter of the Tin Can Tourists Vintage Trailer club and nearly every member has leveraged Vintage Trailer Supply while restoring their trailers. In… Continue reading Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer Supply recognized at the TCT Florida Centennial Celebration
Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event
Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, in Boyertown, PA is looking for around 20 vintage campers to display for their… Continue reading Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event
FourK in the Road – Vlogs from the Florida Centennial
We wanted to let you know all the attention FOUR Magazines has given TCT as we featured the FL event on social media, YouTube episode and the upcoming Spring issue. Here… Continue reading FourK in the Road – Vlogs from the Florida Centennial
1956 Camp Trailer Plans
From 1956 Mechanix Illustrated – This portable camp will take your whole family on weekend trips. Here are the plans and instructions for building this squarish vintage teardrop trailer.
Great Article on Florida Centennial from NatureCoaster.com
Excerpt: Tin Can Tourists Invade Florida’s Adventure Coast Sponsored Post • By Florida’s Original NatureCoaster™ • Posted on February 27, 2019 Over the week of February 19-25, 2019, 200 vintage travel trailers and auto campers… Continue reading Great Article on Florida Centennial from NatureCoaster.com
Unique 1921 TCT Logo
We found a very unique Tin Can Tourists logo that seems to have only been used in 1921. It is so cool, we decided to leverage it for hats during… Continue reading Unique 1921 TCT Logo
Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project
Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project Victoria Sanderson At the height of their popularity in the 1950s, more than 4,000 Drive-In movie theatres illuminated America’s night sky. Today, fewer… Continue reading Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project
Marvelous Manatee: a History of Tourism- exhibit opening 2/21/19 with brunch in Bradenton, FL
At the Manatee Library in Bradenton, Florida: Marvelous Manatee: A History of Tourism An Eaton Room historical exhibit, on display from FEB 21 through Fall 2019, focusing on how tourism has shaped… Continue reading Marvelous Manatee: a History of Tourism- exhibit opening 2/21/19 with brunch in Bradenton, FL
TCT Featured in Garden & Gun Magazine
The Southern Agenda: February/March 2019 Here is a link: https://gardenandgun.com/articles/southern-agenda-february-march-2019/ ANNIVERSARY Florida AIRSTREAM DREAM Since the dawn of the automobile age, snowbirds have flocked to the Sunshine State. Few have done… Continue reading TCT Featured in Garden & Gun Magazine
A glimpse at 1919, the year the Tin Can Tourists was organized
TCT member, Steve Schlott, has shared a number of Hemming’s articles that focused on trailers and motor coaches from the past. Many have found their way into the newsletter. The… Continue reading A glimpse at 1919, the year the Tin Can Tourists was organized
Forest River Owners’ Group Congratulates the Tin Can Tourists on turning 100
On behalf of FROG, the Forest River Owners’ Group, and our nearly 100,000 member families, congratulations to Tin Can Tourists on your 100th Birthday! TCT has a terrific reputation and… Continue reading Forest River Owners’ Group Congratulates the Tin Can Tourists on turning 100