Meet the work of Randy Avellar, he has had many vintage vehicles in my life. He started making vintage Trailers about three years ago and was sent to the TCT… Continue reading Vintage Wood Trailers
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Tin Can Tourists News
End of the Winter Season Gathering
Meet our new Colorado State Representative – Jean Bundschuh
Jean Bundschuh – Colorado State Representative Email: ColoradoTincanners@gmail.com My name is Jean Bundschuh, and I have been camping since I was 6 months old. The fascination with my grandparent’s 1960’s Coastline… Continue reading Meet our new Colorado State Representative – Jean Bundschuh
Everything you need to know to ship a trailer
Shipping a trailer or camper is easier than you may think. There are a lot of situations where shipping is easier and cheaper than moving the trailer yourself. If you… Continue reading Everything you need to know to ship a trailer
Sleepy Hollow RV Park joins the Vintage Trailer Friendly Campground Program
Welcome to the latest campground to join the TCT Friendly Campground program. Sleepy Hollow RV Park and Campground Address: 3340 Blackhawk Avenue, Oxford, IA 52322 Phone Number: (319) 828-4900 Website: http://sleepyhollowia.com/ Email Address: shcamping@southslope.net… Continue reading Sleepy Hollow RV Park joins the Vintage Trailer Friendly Campground Program
Tin Can Tourists featured in Autoweek!
Autoweek asks readers to check out Tin Can Tourists. http://autoweek.com/article/car-life/autoweek-asks-would-you-road-trip-wacky-vintage-rv
History Flashbacks
Even after our region’s first settlers built towns and cities, some would still head to wilder areas to practice “woodcraft,” as camping used to be called. Sociologist have posited that… Continue reading History Flashbacks
TCT Centennial Celebration
Remember to put the TCT Centennial Celebration on your 2019 calendar: Remember to put the TCT Centennial Celebration on your calendar: February 19-24, 2019 at Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Florida A… Continue reading TCT Centennial Celebration
Vintage camper enthusiasts show off in Hawthorne
Gainsville.com captured a photo gallery of the Little Orange Creek Tin Can Tourists Gathering. You can check out the photos here: http://www.gainesville.com/photogallery/LK/20180120/PHOTOGALLERY/120009990/PH/1
Little Orange Creek Nature Preserve
Little Orange Creek Nature Preserve Hawthorne, Florida – January 19 to 21, 2018 Go to this Sway
Hilltop and the Importance of Mobile Home Parks as Endangered Historic Places
Thanks to Nan Engel, the Tin Can Tourists club received permission to share a link for an article written for the Minnesota Historical Society entitled “Hilltop and the Importance of Mobile… Continue reading Hilltop and the Importance of Mobile Home Parks as Endangered Historic Places
Sad news
We lost a member of the vintage trailer community recently. Ronda Cayo, Chuck Cayo’s wife recently passed (obituary link). Please keep Chuck and his family in your thoughts and prayers.… Continue reading Sad news
Website will be down Jan 20th, 2018 at 11pm – to 7am on the 21st
We would like to remind you that our website will be affected by maintenance. This maintenance will begin at 11pm EST on January 20, 2018 and should be completed by 7am EST on January 21, 2018. Our… Continue reading Website will be down Jan 20th, 2018 at 11pm – to 7am on the 21st
TCT Partners with Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine
All TCT members will be receiving a FREE Vintage Camper Trailers magazine this month (January 2018). They printed an extra 1000 copies this month in order to meet the demands… Continue reading TCT Partners with Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine
Not getting our emails
Here are some steps that will make sure you never miss an email from us! Whitelist and prioritize all emails from tincantourists.com This is important, because if our emails aren’t getting… Continue reading Not getting our emails
Dawn Bastian receives the Historic Preservation Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution
September 9, 2017 the Genesee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution presented Dawn M. Bastian with an Historic Preservation Award. This award recognizes worthy individuals for outstanding achievement in all… Continue reading Dawn Bastian receives the Historic Preservation Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution
The rescue and restoration of a vintage trailer named Cujo
Submitted by Chris Billings Hello TCTers, I just joined as a new member and thought that I would share our story about the rescue and restoration of Cujo. You may… Continue reading The rescue and restoration of a vintage trailer named Cujo
Retro Rentals
Contact Kelly Miller Telephone 801-972-1333 Cell 770-826-1955 Email hitch@retrorentalsusa.com Website retrorentalusa.com For Immediate Release November 14, 2017 Retro Rentals Introduces Signature Fleet of Event Trailer to Rent For All Occasions… Continue reading Retro Rentals
How to Handle Cabin Fever During Long Trips
Whether you’re a full-time RVer or the occasional vacation traveler, extended RV trips of any kind offer opportunities to explore parts of the country (or world) that you’ve never seen… Continue reading How to Handle Cabin Fever During Long Trips
Trailer Tires and Maintenance
You’ve sent a lot of money restoring your vintage trailer and you should really understand the tires on the trailer and how to maintain them. From teardrops to silver palaces,… Continue reading Trailer Tires and Maintenance
Possibly owned by the Cisco Kid
Dal Smilie was at his buddies place in North California during Trailerfest. He has a few prewar Airstreams but just got this one after pursuing for 16+ years. Reputedly used… Continue reading Possibly owned by the Cisco Kid
Lazy Loafer
Received this awesome picture from Paul Cela: Lazy Loafer trailer , Behind my dads new 1955 Ford Country sedan wagon, he traded it in around 1963 for a Dalton trailer… Continue reading Lazy Loafer
Silver Streak Trailer Company Returns
We’re making this happen! Best travel trailers ever! All aircraft aluminum construction, including the aluminum floor, galvanized (rust resistant) steel chassis, improved and stronger body ribs- all from a female… Continue reading Silver Streak Trailer Company Returns
3-in-One RVCare
A few weeks back, WD-40 Company sent us their two newest products, including: 3-IN-ONE® RVcare Slide-Out Silicone Lube and Window & Track Dry Lube. We all know how squeaking and… Continue reading 3-in-One RVCare
What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season?
What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season? A children’s book that stars a little vintage camper. When something goes wrong with Santa’s sleigh, the Brave Little… Continue reading What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season?
Junkyard Genius is re-airing this Thursday Sept 21st
Hey Tin Can tourists, my show re-airs this Thursday, 11am your time, the Travel Channel doesn’t promote the new shows so it’s bit of a waiting game, they said, they want to… Continue reading Junkyard Genius is re-airing this Thursday Sept 21st
New TCT Tri-Fold Brochures
Our graphic designer and TCT member – Roo Ryan rocked us with a new design for our TCT Brochure
Calling Vintage Trailer Owners!
Calling Vintage Trailer Owners! The annual Tucson Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show is seeking 10 to 15 very cool vintage trailers, from approximately 1940 to 1972, that are original or fully restored/refurbished.… Continue reading Calling Vintage Trailer Owners!
Please support Hurricane relief charities!
Hurricane Irma Relief – Support charities providing relief to victims of Hurricane Irma Hurricane Harvey Relief – The recovery effort in response to Hurricane Harvey continues as well. If you’d also like… Continue reading Please support Hurricane relief charities!
Press Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI
PRESS RELEASE: September 9,2017 – For Immediate Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI Are you interested in living large in a small space? Do you wish you… Continue reading Press Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI