We’ve started to introduce new items to the Tin Can Tourists store just in time for 2019, which is the centennial year for the club! Each item is custom printed… Continue reading 2019 TCT Centennial Fun!
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2019 TCT Centennial Fun!
Centennial Celebration Caravan Revised Edition
Due to some management and policy changes at Koreshan, we have decided to alter the structure of the November 2019 Caravan. Attached is the revised tentative schedule. The time frame is… Continue reading Centennial Celebration Caravan Revised Edition
MainStreet Bartow, FL Vintage RV Show
Join us for Vintage Rv Show! January 18 & 19, 2019 – We would love to display your unique vintage – retro camper Rv at our 01/18/19, Friday fest 6p-9p… Continue reading MainStreet Bartow, FL Vintage RV Show
2018 Vintage Airstream Club 25th Anniversary Rally Recap
Our friends at Flyte Camp provided a video tour of the event hosted by a Tin Can Tourists Member Dal Smilie. Dal’s favorite picture from the event:
TCT Member to do Presentation at Gathering Of The Times
Tin Can Tourist member Rick Cook, a writer for “Vintage Camper Trailers” magazine, will be giving a presentation at the Gathering Of The Times Vintage Trailer Rally in Live Oak,… Continue reading TCT Member to do Presentation at Gathering Of The Times
Modernism Week, Palm Springs 2017
Welcome to Modernism Week, Palm Springs 2017. Of course, one of the highlights is the Vintage Travel Trailer Exhibit. Enjoy!
Parts from a 78 Scotty Hilander
We received this sad message from Lisa Dorfman Funchess Hi I was greatly affected by Hurricane Michael and my 78 Scotty hilander is beyond repair. I’m hoping someone on your site… Continue reading Parts from a 78 Scotty Hilander
1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer on Craigslist
1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer – St. Helens, Oregon https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/6716395365.html?lang=en&cc=us Description: 1920’s custom wood V Nose camp trailer, 7′ wide, 7′ tall, 14′ long, currently no trailer axles under it, but… Continue reading 1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer on Craigslist
Free Trailer to a TCT member willing to remove it
We let the owner know that we would try to find a new home for the trailer and someone that would restore it and cherish it but it looks like… Continue reading Free Trailer to a TCT member willing to remove it
Paige Bridges
Our loved Tin Can Tourists Artist and Hall of Fame member, Paige Bridges, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2018, in Wills Point. Paige was born to Graham Leonard Estler… Continue reading Paige Bridges
Virtual Vintage Trailer Tours
Adorable Vintage Camper Trailer Restoration: 1971 Hunter Compact Jr. (Before)
Buffalo Trace partners with the Tin Can Tourists for a Centennial Bourbon
The historic Buffalo Trace distillery and the Tin Can Tourists have partnered on a limited edition bourbon for the TCT Centennial. Tin Can Tourists members selected a barrel of Buffalo… Continue reading Buffalo Trace partners with the Tin Can Tourists for a Centennial Bourbon
Television show needs a vintage trailer!
Name: Max Sherwood Email: msherwood7400@gmail.com Website: Comment: Hello, Tin Cans. I’m the prop master on a television show shooting in New York. We at least one classic trailer for a scene that takes… Continue reading Television show needs a vintage trailer!
Cherry Hill Rally Recap, Kasyville,UT
Major problems can’t stop us.T he management had just finished closing the main restroom and showers for the winter. Why they closed the restrooms for a booked event was never… Continue reading Cherry Hill Rally Recap, Kasyville,UT
Pieternella (Petey) Faber
Ken and Petey were introduced at our Fall Gathering recognized as charter members of TCT . They attended the 1998 Renewal Gathering at Camp Dearborn. She will be missed by… Continue reading Pieternella (Petey) Faber
The Graton Migration Phase 4
The final phase of the Milton Graton hand built Trailer is about to begin. The winter edition of Tin Can Tales will have more.
Rollin’ Through the Decades – a Vintage and Antique RV Show
Greetings everyone – We still have two spots left for “Rollin’ Through the Decades” – a mini Vintage and Antique RV Show at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. If you… Continue reading Rollin’ Through the Decades – a Vintage and Antique RV Show
Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village
TCT Hall of Fame Member Daniel Hershberger will be presenting an in-depth look at 1920s Auto Touring at this weekend’s Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village. This year’s… Continue reading Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village
Introducing our new Arizona State Representative – Gail Leggett
The Tin Can Tourists club is excited to announce another state representative to support our growing club. Please welcome and say hello to Gail Leggett our new Arizona State Representative! Gail’s… Continue reading Introducing our new Arizona State Representative – Gail Leggett
Tin Can Tourists Medallion
There is a medallion on ebay right now selling for $99! Unfortunately it has an ugly hole punched in the middle of it. TCT Members can buy their own medallion… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Medallion
2nd Annual Cooper’s Lake Rally is a wrap
The 2nd Annual TCT Rally at Cooper’s Lake Campground and Event Center in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania is a wrap. We shared the venue with the annual “Band Jam” which brings… Continue reading 2nd Annual Cooper’s Lake Rally is a wrap
Michigan Camping Photos
Michigan has been a destination for Tin Can Tourists Here are a collection of photos:
Bend Classic Video
Fun on VACs 25th anniversary events/Bend Classic
Awesome vintage trailers and tow vehicles make a beautiful picture!
Three TCT members from the VAC Bend Classic Rally June 17-20
SOLD OUT – New Tin Can Tourists Bracelet is available for purchase
UPDATE – We SOLD OUT in less than a day. We will place another order for the bracelets and make them available as soon as possible. We offered a bracelet… Continue reading SOLD OUT – New Tin Can Tourists Bracelet is available for purchase
John Truitt inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame
Official Announcement John Truitt is hereby inducted into the Tin Can Tourists Hall of Fame – for his service and support as TCT’s official photographer for the Annual Gathering and… Continue reading John Truitt inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame
Vintage RV Restoration Shops/Appraisers
This list is the first compilation of those vintage rv restoration shops/services or vintage rv appraisers personally recommended by those responding to our recent request. If you know of other… Continue reading Vintage RV Restoration Shops/Appraisers
CBS Show “Innovation Nation” showed Tin Can Tourists
Yesterday’s (4/12/18) episode of the CBS television program “Innovation Nation” featured a segment on the history of motor lodging. For the early years, it showed people car camping using a… Continue reading CBS Show “Innovation Nation” showed Tin Can Tourists