Call for submission for this year’s Tin Can Tourists Calendar – “It’s All In The Details” is the theme. If there was ever a group into getting the details correct it… Continue reading 2013-2014 Calendar Submissions
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Tin Can Tourists News
Tin Can Tourists hit the Florida roads in a Model T
By LARRY LEVEY News-Sun correspondent AVON PARK – Remember this song? “The more we get together, together ….” You were no doubt just a kid, spending a week at summer… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists hit the Florida roads in a Model T
Tin Can Tourists will roll into Camp Dearborn from Sept. 27-30
By CAROL HOPKINS carol.hopkins@oakpress.com; Twitter: OPCarolHopkinshttp://bit.ly/Ng8b7V”>@opcarolhopkins Of The Oakland Press http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/14/news/local_news/doc505379d6ec8fd658523922.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Petaluma Rally from Wine Country Entertainment
Beyond tents, there’s a dedicated group of campers who have perfected the art of RV camping – gathering their things in a rolling home and traveling wherever the wind blows… Continue reading Petaluma Rally from Wine Country Entertainment
Heritage Festival looking for Antique RVs
Hello, Could you please share our announcement with any of your members or anyone you know who lives in the Virginia/Washington, DC area that might be interesting in showcasing their… Continue reading Heritage Festival looking for Antique RVs
NC, SC, GA – TCT Rally News
Petaluma advertises the TCT Caravan and Open House
Cool!! this reaches about 2000+ business owners through out Ptown…: )
Tin Can Tourists Coming to Southern SoCo – Vintage Trailor Chic
Vintage trailors are all the rage these days, commanding huge sums in coveted resale transactions and showing up in all sorts of places dressed up to the nines. What a… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Coming to Southern SoCo – Vintage Trailor Chic
Helping put the lil trailers we luv back in the forfront!!
Hey Terry, Just thought I would share a lil news. Recently The Press Enterprise came to the shop and did a lil story…. Our lil trailers ended up front page… Continue reading Helping put the lil trailers we luv back in the forfront!!
Nights in shining armor: Shiny trailers from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s rolling back into popularity
WILLARD — Spend a few miles of road time following this vintage travel trailer and you’ll soon see why it’s nicknamed “The Shiny Hiney.” The glare off that silver aluminum… Continue reading Nights in shining armor: Shiny trailers from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s rolling back into popularity
RV/MH Hall of Fame – Standup and be Counted
When my wife and I read Bob Livingston’s eye opening comments in the August OnRamp about the current financial situation of the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana, we were surprised and… Continue reading RV/MH Hall of Fame – Standup and be Counted
Paying Art Forward in a Vintage Airstream
Hey TCTers – I received this email and watched the video. I think you’ll like what this young lady is looking to do with a vintage airstream. If you do,… Continue reading Paying Art Forward in a Vintage Airstream
Annual Gathering Press Release
https://tincantourists.com//PressReleaseAnnualGathering.pdf
Arthur Sherman’s first Covered Wagon
While Dan Hershberger was doing some research for his upcoming Annual Gathering presentation “Michigan Puts the World on Wheels: The Model T and the Early Trailer Manufacturers,” He discovered/uncovered a… Continue reading Arthur Sherman’s first Covered Wagon
Press release for TCT Western Michigan Gathering
Contacts: Terri L. Creeden, 231-798-3711 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014 Department: Natural Resources Date: February 9, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Event Date is June 9, but need early responses) Vintage Camper Enthusiasts to Gather in… Continue reading Press release for TCT Western Michigan Gathering
News story on the Western Michigan Rally
Vintage camper fest set for state park this summer Posted: Feb 27, 2012 6:31 AM ESTUpdated: Feb 27, 2012 7:30 AM EST By Craig McMorris, TV5 Anchor/Reporter – bio | email Photo courtesy Tin Can… Continue reading News story on the Western Michigan Rally
Trailer needed for a commercial
We received a request to try to find a vintage camper for a filming of a commercial in Miami Fl – here is the information: The small vintage canned ham… Continue reading Trailer needed for a commercial
Traveling to Paradise: Tin Can Tourists on Parade
Traveling to Paradise: Tin Can Tourists on Parade Saturday, November 5, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. View the Photo Gallery Watch Vintage Videos The Florida Historic Capitol Museum invites… Continue reading Traveling to Paradise: Tin Can Tourists on Parade
Tin Can Tourists Coming to Tallahasssee
The Florida Historic Capitol Museum invites you to join us as we “Travel to Paradise” with the Tin Can Tourists! http://www.wctv.tv/community/headlines/Tin_Can_Tourists_132798363.html
Traveling to Paradise: Tin Can Tourists on Parade
Traveling to Paradise: Tin Can Tourists on Parade Saturday, November 5, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Florida Historic Capitol Museum invites you to join us as we Travel… Continue reading Traveling to Paradise: Tin Can Tourists on Parade
Camp Dearborn Upgrades
We can use these for friends and to encourage members coming from a distance that might just want to fly in for the event, etc. · After deliberations, the council… Continue reading Camp Dearborn Upgrades
Fall Rally News coverage
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/09/24/vintage-campers-in-milford-this-weekend/
Backus Heritage Gathering Newspaper article
In the Old Autos Newspaper:
Tin Can Tourists & Good Sams
The painting was commissioned by Paige Bridges and presented to Forrest and Jeri Bone. Their trailer is on the far right, with other TCT member trailers… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists & Good Sams
News coverage of the Algonac show
Some Tin Can Tourists are featured in the article – with pictures! http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20110822/NEWS01/108220312/Trucks-through-time?odyssey=mod|newswell|img|FRONTPAGE|p
Music for Fall Gathering
PRESS RELEASE 2011 Detroit Music Awards Nominee for “Outstanding Rhythm & Blues Band”! – bugs Beddow sings and plays the trombone & flute. His awesome band play iconic Rhythm & Blues and… Continue reading Music for Fall Gathering
Paige Bridges has a new “VINTAGE TRAVELS” calendar for 2012!
Here’s a link: www.currentcatalog.com/900008.html Vintage Travels 2012 Calendar Save! Any 2 or More Only $4.99! Beautifully painted scenes take you back to those good times on the road! Old-fashioned cars and… Continue reading Paige Bridges has a new “VINTAGE TRAVELS” calendar for 2012!
Tin Can Tourists spring rally has perfect weather for drawing turnout
http://www.examiner.com/city-buzz-in-detroit/tin-can-tourists-spring-rally-has-perfect-weather-for-drawing-turnout Camp Dearborn proved to be an attractive destination last weekend, when the annual spring rally for the Tin Can Tourists enjoyed perfect weather. The vintage trailers that turned out… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists spring rally has perfect weather for drawing turnout
New TCT Friendly Campground
Four Paws Kingdom Campground (est. 2004) – catering exclusively to adult visitors and their canine companions is America’s first and only dog dedicated, full service campground. We are located on… Continue reading New TCT Friendly Campground
Press Coverage for Williamsburg Rally
http://www.dailypress.com/features/family/dp-fea-tin-can-tourists-20110513,0,1608601.story Nice article on the Tin Can Tourists Williamsburg Rally run by Peggy Mason Vintage aluminum Airstream- and Spartan-brand trailers bring back pleasant memories for baby-boomers who vacationed in them… Continue reading Press Coverage for Williamsburg Rally