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Ready to Roll
Doug Keister let us know of the re-release of READY TO ROLL. It has been a bit updated and some corrections made (specifically the Curtis Wright/Curtiss-Wright confusion). Although the pub… Continue reading Ready to Roll
TIn Can Turtles
Hatched last night on Bradenton Beach 85 TCT baby sea turtles. They all made it to the Gulf! The first was named Royal Chief Forrest, second was John Canner Culp.… Continue reading TIn Can Turtles
2014 Concours Award Winners
Category Trailer Owner Ready to Roll – Reserve 2010 Wayzless Hardy & Terry Evans Ready to Roll – Best 1949 Glider Keith & Jayne Kesler Silver Palaces – Reserve 1966… Continue reading 2014 Concours Award Winners
2014-2015 TCT Calendar
Thanks to Michael Lambert for his selection process and production of the June 2014 to May 2015 Tin Can Tourists Calendar. Those included in the calendar were announced at the… Continue reading 2014-2015 TCT Calendar
Tin Can Tourists radio interview
They call themselves the Tin Can Tourists. They’re folks who celebrate the travel trailer – the vintage travel trailers – the kind that grandma and grandpa might have used. This… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists radio interview
Tybee Island, GA TCT Rally – Saturday, April 26, 2014
The morning arrived sooner than expected. A frenzy of polishing, sweeping and staging ensued. The judges met for a meeting at 9:45 and proceeded to their designated sites to begin… Continue reading Tybee Island, GA TCT Rally – Saturday, April 26, 2014
Tybee Island, GA TCT Rally – Friday, April 25, 2014
Many participants took the opportunity to head to historic Savannah for a day of sightseeing while others went to the beach or the pool. The evening began with preparations for… Continue reading Tybee Island, GA TCT Rally – Friday, April 25, 2014
Tybee Island, GA TCT Rally – Thursday, April 24, 2014
Day 2: Thursday, April 24, 2014 We awoke to a gorgeous spring day and coffee with friends. The agenda was full as we had 56 trailers arriving throughout the day. … Continue reading Tybee Island, GA TCT Rally – Thursday, April 24, 2014
Tybee Island, GA TCT Rally – Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Day 1: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 We departed from all over the region to converge on Tybee Island, GA for the first Georgia TCT Rally in decades. Our particular caravan… Continue reading Tybee Island, GA TCT Rally – Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Have Your Vintage Trailer Restored on TV
For your Northwest members’ consideration: Do you have a Vintage Travel Trailer you’ve been planning on finally spending some money on that’s in need of restoration, remodeling or repair? Would… Continue reading Have Your Vintage Trailer Restored on TV
Tin Can Tourists Converge on River’s End Campground
Nice article regarding the TCT Rally at “River’s End Campground & RV Park” http://riversendcampground.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/tin-can-tourists-converge-on-rivers-end-campground/ Tin Can Tourists Converge on River’s End Campground Posted on April 7, 2014by riversendcampground A typical Tin Can… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Converge on River’s End Campground
Tin Can Tourists Camp Historical Marker
The link below will take you to an article about a historical marker that will honor TCT. http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20140405/NEWS01/304050018/Marker-honor-early-tourist-rest-stop-area?nclick_check=1
Breaking News!!! Agreed Value for your Vintage Trailer/RV
By Hunt Jones We have great news at long last for those of you who have been searching for Agreed Value Physical Damage for your vintage rv/trailer! That’s right…Agreed Value!… Continue reading Breaking News!!! Agreed Value for your Vintage Trailer/RV
17th Annual Gathering
The tentative schedule has been published: TCT Schedule #2
The Vintage RV Insurance Project
Tin Can Tourists has been very fortunate to have Hunt Jones serve TCT by writing informative articles regarding vintage trailer insurance coverage. Hunt has an article in the upcoming spring… Continue reading The Vintage RV Insurance Project
How to Save This Car Club
(written by TCT Member Rhonda Gelstein) In August I was invited to attend a convention geared toward event planners. The convention itself was fantastic, and the educational classes were, well,… Continue reading How to Save This Car Club
The Tin Can Tourist Calendar 2014-2015, JUST LIKE NEW
Happy New Year to all my fellow TCT members, I would like to thank you for your ongoing support of the increasingly popular Tin Can Tourist Calendar. Since we put… Continue reading The Tin Can Tourist Calendar 2014-2015, JUST LIKE NEW
Gainsville Sun Article
Tin Can Tourists converge on Gainesville this weekend http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140115/ARTICLES/140119781/1109/sports?Title=Tin-Can-Tourists-converge-on-Gainesville-this-weekend#gsc.tab=0
TCT 2014 Calendar – call for submissions
Below is the “Call for Submissions” for the 2014-2015 TCT calendar to be printed. This year’s theme is “Just Like New”. The idea for this years calendar is that we… Continue reading TCT 2014 Calendar – call for submissions
Passing of Hall of Fame Member Emmett Dale
After the the first of the year, we received word from Emmett’s daughters, Amanda and Elizabeth, that Emmett had passed away in December. Hunt Jones and I attended a Bus… Continue reading Passing of Hall of Fame Member Emmett Dale
Yellowstone Trail Assoc highlights the TCT
WELCOME TO ARROW #27 The official publication of the Yellowstone Trail Association This issue has 12 pages of great feature articles and news, including: *Two Coast-To-Coast YT Trekkers* *Trail-O-Grams* *Main Street America* *Pine… Continue reading Yellowstone Trail Assoc highlights the TCT
Heffron’s – A Moment In Time Retro Design
Gary Heffron and his Staff would like to formerly invite you to visit our website: www.heffrons.com We Specialize in Retro products such as: Laminates: Boomerang Collection, Cracked Ice Collection, and… Continue reading Heffron’s – A Moment In Time Retro Design
Utah Rally Recap
The Utah rally Watts Up by the Bay, went beyond first time expectations with a great turn out. While the weather was rainy in other parts of Utah, the rally… Continue reading Utah Rally Recap
Tin Can Tales supplement “Northeast Regional Gathering”
Here is a report out on the Northeast Regional Rally Special thanks to Hunt and Sue Jones for stepping in and keeping the Northeast Regional Gathering alive and well.
Tin Can Tourists Rally At Sampson
Tin Can Tourists Rally At Sampson Published at: http://www.ithaca.com/news/south_seneca/tin-can-tourists-rally-at-sampson/article_4c660808-1af2-11e3-ad19-001a4bcf887a.html Camper Couple Bill and Denise Fletcher of Fletcher Trailer Sales and Service will be on-hand during the sixth annual Tin Can… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Rally At Sampson
Lincoln HIghway Caravan in the Local TV news
Tin Can Tourists continue to impress and be featured in the Lincoln Highway celebration – here is a local news report – http://www.nebraska.tv/story/22738016/lincoln-highway-centennial-celebration-exceeds-expectations?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9049107
TCT in the News
Nice article with lots of TCT mentions and member contributions… http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2013-06/trailers-our-youth-are-road-again
NORCOLD SAFETY RECALL
I am contacting you on behalf of Norcold the manufacturer of RV and camper refrigerators. We are looking for new ways to reach consumers who may be affected by the… Continue reading NORCOLD SAFETY RECALL
Cars R Stars – lots of press!
Nice article about the TCT exhibit out at Cars R Stars this weekend! http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130606/AUTO03/306060023 Macomb county article: http://www.sourcenewspapers.com/articles/2013/06/04/news/doc51a6720c3cb46511438956.txt CandGNews: https://www.candgnews.com/news/cars-are-stars-shelby-return-annual-auto-show