Classic Vintage Trailer Rally draws thousands Published at : http://www.bendsource.com/bend/experience-mid-century-camping-firsthand/Content?oid=2744889 BY ANNETTE BENEDETTI Glamping on wheels: these folks know how to get their nostalgia on. Photos by Jeff Miller, Lori Flood… Continue reading Experience Mid-Century Camping Firsthand
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Thetford ‘Smart Tote 2 LX’ 27-gallon model portable holding tanks giveaway
Rollin’ On TV together with our sponsors at Thetford are giving away not just one, but eight ‘Smart Tote 2 LX’ 27-gallon model portable holding tanks. You read correctly, eight,… Continue reading Thetford ‘Smart Tote 2 LX’ 27-gallon model portable holding tanks giveaway
Ed Allen’s Campgrounds and Cottages
The latest campground to join the TCT Friendly directory program is Ed Allen’s Campgrounds 13501 Campground Rd, Lanexa, VA 23089 Phone: (804) 966-2582 Ed Allen’s Campground and Cottages is a family-owned… Continue reading Ed Allen’s Campgrounds and Cottages
Port Crescent Rally in the News
From the Michigan Thumb website: http://www.michigansthumb.com/news/local/article_7a3f8c60-52b4-5e95-9c92-660f0b5b2a4f.html HUME TOWNSHIP — A chance to take a walk down memory lane will attract more than 500 visitors who will view around 90 vintage… Continue reading Port Crescent Rally in the News
The “Home Cruiser”
The ‘well off’ families Camper Van https://video-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t42.1790-2/13868829_786050971531379_984664481_n.mp4?efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InN2ZV9zZCJ9&oh=f67781f2c3b04c2b53122c95e66b1241&oe=579BD3FF
Build Your Own Micro-Sized Airstream Bicycle Camper
For some, camping’s all about the sleeping in the great outdoors, for others, it’s about creating ridiculous structures to sleep inside. If you’re a fan of the latter, DIYer Paul… Continue reading Build Your Own Micro-Sized Airstream Bicycle Camper
TCT Membership Map
Here is the live map of official Tin Can Tourists! Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tzeb9fMgkNxZz2YB0W1_zkDJRKo&usp=sharing
Where are our members from?
Nearly every where! You should join us!
Welcome Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort
Indigo Bluffs is the latest campground to join the TCT Friendly Campground program – Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort 6760 W. Empire Hwy. (M-72), Empire, MI 49630 Phone: 231.326.5050… Continue reading Welcome Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort
Caravan Finder TV – Part 2
Hello everyone again… Here is part 2 of the Tin Can Tourists, by Caravan Finder TV 🙂 Enjoy! http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravanfindertv/series/6/13-usa-special-tin-can-tourists-part-2 ‘ famous bob’ episode is also available to watch on caravan… Continue reading Caravan Finder TV – Part 2
Airstream Book Raffle
We are going to raffle off two free books to our members on July 16th: Airstream: America’s World Traveler Iconic, aluminum-bodied Airstream trailers have been around for 85 years–get the… Continue reading Airstream Book Raffle
Adventure before Dementia
2016 Fall Gathering Registration
If you would like to register for the Fall Gathering, go to https://tincantourists.com/event/fall-gathering/, print out the registration form and put it in the mail postmarked on July 6th. The registrations received… Continue reading 2016 Fall Gathering Registration
United Tiny House Association events looking for Vintage Trailers to display
From Pete Whitley: John Kernohan just messaged me with some opportunists to show your vintage camper or mobile home at one of their “tiny home” events. Here is what he… Continue reading United Tiny House Association events looking for Vintage Trailers to display
Caravan Finder TV visit the Spring Rally
Caravan Finder filmed their latest TV show in May 2016 at Camp Dearborn. The first episode of Tin Can Tourists is available to watch on our website here: www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravanfindertv We… Continue reading Caravan Finder TV visit the Spring Rally
Trailer rentals – The Flying Ham
Read the full story at http://finance.yahoo.com/news/how-a-bright-red-vintage-trailer-inspired-a-young-couple-s-business-161247995.html A great business starts with one idea, or in the case of Morgan Gliko, one tiny trailer. After having their first child in 2011,… Continue reading Trailer rentals – The Flying Ham
Post Hemet Adventures – The Badlands and beyond
Post Hemet Adventures – The Badlands and beyond. Hey gang it has been awhile since our last post. After Mt. Rushmore we traveled east through the Badlands of S.D. and… Continue reading Post Hemet Adventures – The Badlands and beyond
We salute those who serve in the Military
The Tin Can Tourists organization is grateful to you for your honorable service to our country and would like to salute those who serve. That’s why we’re proud to offer you… Continue reading We salute those who serve in the Military
19th Annual Gathering Retrospective
A few weeks back we asked for feedback on the 19th Annual Gathering with was held at Camp Dearborn in Milford Michigan. The amount of feedback was fantastic (115 Individual… Continue reading 19th Annual Gathering Retrospective
Window Frame Cleaning 101
Window Frame Cleaning 101 by Dominick Bertolini – VTR Ok so many folks have asked my process for getting your nasty corroded windows to like this. First I purchase a… Continue reading Window Frame Cleaning 101
Caravan Finder on the Annual Gathering
Here is the link to the Caravan Finder teaser on the 19th Annual Gathering that will be shown on the June 20th. Here’s the link. The teaser starts at 22:24. We’ll… Continue reading Caravan Finder on the Annual Gathering
Post Hemet Adventures – Yellowstone and beyond
We made it to Yellowstone on Saturday 6/4. It was a total bust as far as finding a campsite. Making reservations in advance is the hot setup. I will remember… Continue reading Post Hemet Adventures – Yellowstone and beyond
Post Hemet Adventures – Glacier National Park
We made it to Glacier on Sunday 5/29 and setup camp at Apgar campground which is located in West Glacier. Spent Wednesday and Thursday hiking and exploring Lake McDonald .… Continue reading Post Hemet Adventures – Glacier National Park
Post Hemet Adventures – Idaho to Montana
Hey gang, we are on our way to Glacier National Park. The drive thru Idaho along the Salmon and Clearwater rivers was beautiful. Lots of fisherman in that state. We… Continue reading Post Hemet Adventures – Idaho to Montana
10 Signs You’ve Gone From Camping To ‘Glamping’
Are you a camper or a glamper? We’ve got a list to make sure you know which “camp” you’re in. Check out this article to find out what camp your… Continue reading 10 Signs You’ve Gone From Camping To ‘Glamping’
Post Hemet Adventures – Trinidad and Arcata Ca.
It is Saturday, May 21st and we have been exploring Trinidad and Arcata Ca. for the last several days. Fantastic scenery along the coast and we even saw a pod… Continue reading Post Hemet Adventures – Trinidad and Arcata Ca.
2017 PCB TCT Rally UPDATE
2017 PCB TCT Rally UPDATE: Unfortunately St Andrews State Park will NOT hold sites for our group. Unless we move our rally between Thanksgiving and the first of February which… Continue reading 2017 PCB TCT Rally UPDATE
Post Hemet Adventures – down the road from Zion
After a pleasant stay in Zion we hit the road for Nevada and California. From Zion we drove the extraterrestrial highway through Nevada. No, we did not see any UFO’s.… Continue reading Post Hemet Adventures – down the road from Zion
Post Hemet Adventures – Beyond the Grand Canyon
After several days hiking the Grand Canyon we pulled up stakes and headed to Zion National Park. There are some serious grades to negotiate between the parks but our Dodge… Continue reading Post Hemet Adventures – Beyond the Grand Canyon
Old School Trailers Get Renovated for ‘Retro Glamping’
Great video and article out of Seattle on our friend Brian Morrow and his vintage trailer shop Brian’s Vintage Trailers – http://seattlerefined.com/the-show/old-school-trailers-get-renovated-for-retro-glamping