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
Category: News
Tin Can Tourists News
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
Tin Can Tourists T-Shirt Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to the follow people – they won a free Tin Can Tourists T-Shirt during our membership contest in February! John and Wendy Abbott Pete and Cindy Fullerton Ralph and… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists T-Shirt Contest Winners Announced
TCT JAPAN News
DEAR Sir. Forrest and Jeri Bone. So Sorry my late reply,!always. Thank you so much for your keeping communications as TCT, Also ! In NEW year,,I am very busy for… Continue reading TCT JAPAN News
Free t-shirts
Only a few more days until the drawing for the free t-shirts. We will draw on March 1st. Special Tin Can Tourists Membership offer to our social media fans. Become… Continue reading Free t-shirts
Special Membership Offer
Special Tin Can Tourists Membership offer to our Blog readers. Become a TCT member and have an opportunity to receive a free TCT t-shirt. Details here: https://tincantourists.com/membershippromotion.php
Fall Gathering in the news
Great article about the Fall Gathering at Camp Dearborn http://www.examiner.com/city-buzz-in-detroit/turnout-reaches-new-high-for-tin-can-tourist-weekend-at-camp-dearborn
Celebrating 100 years of rambling at the RV Museum
Tin Can Tourists are mentioned in this USA Today article: Celebrating 100 years of rambling at the RV Museum http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2010/09/celebrating-100-years-of-rambling-at-the-rv-museum/112138/1
TCT featured at BetterRVing.com
http://www.betterrving.com/Article/RV_Living/Tin_Can_Tourist The link above is to an article featuring some member trailers as well as information about the Tin Can Tourists. A couple of corrections 1) the reference is to… Continue reading TCT featured at BetterRVing.com
Smithsonian and the TCT
Tin Can Tourists in the Smithsonian! Well at least a mention in their magazine. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Commemorating-100-Years-of-the-RV.html
Forest River launches Shasta RV division
Shasta fans will like this: http://rvdailyreport.com/News/tabid/56/ctl/ArticleView/mid/370/articleId/7767/Forest-River-launches-Shasta-RV-division.aspx
Vintage Trailers Wanted
12th Annual Autumn Roundup – Antique Engine and Machinery Show, September 25th-26th. They are inviting Vintage Travel Trailers to attend. This is in Ludlow, Vermont. Contact Dan Moore at 802-228-5652… Continue reading Vintage Trailers Wanted
Event at Harn Museum in Gainesville, Florida
Museum Nights at the Harn Join the Harn Museum of Art on August 12 from 6 – 9 p.m. for “Museum Nights: What I did on my Summer Vacation.” View… Continue reading Event at Harn Museum in Gainesville, Florida
TCT in COTTAGES and BUNGALOWS magazine
Thought you’d like to pass the word that there will be a 12 page article on vintage travel trailers in the July/August issue of Cottages and Bungalows Magazine. It should… Continue reading TCT in COTTAGES and BUNGALOWS magazine
Kirk’s Blog
Kirk Olmsted’s new blog – they are going to report on the Route 6 Tour in the Mighty Revcon! http://kirkus.wordpress.com/
Seeking RV Customers for TV Show
The producers of American Chopper, Dirty Jobs and Ultimate Fighter is seeking to cast a RV customizer for an unscripted TV Series. If you have a suggestion contact Semi Aboud,… Continue reading Seeking RV Customers for TV Show
Trailer Life, May 14
June Is RV Camping Month in Florida Trailer Life, May 14, 2010 A resolution declaring June as Recreational Vehicle and Camping Month was recently signed by Gov. Charlie Crist and… Continue reading Trailer Life, May 14
Detroit Free Press
A 1935 Bowlus Road Chief will be on display at the Tin Can Tourists Open House. (TIN CAN TOURISTS) http://www.freep.com/article/20100520/ENT05/5200468/1035/Ent/Entertainment-best-bets MILFORD: Classic trailers set up camp You can check out more… Continue reading Detroit Free Press
June Is RV Camping Month in Florida
A resolution declaring June as Recreational Vehicle and Camping Month was recently signed by Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet. The proclamation is in conjunction with the national RV… Continue reading June Is RV Camping Month in Florida
Wayzalot RIP May 11, 2010
As most of you already know, we got in accident on State Rout 65, in Jeffersonville, Indiana as we were about to cross the bridge into Kentucky. We were going… Continue reading Wayzalot RIP May 11, 2010
Wayzalot in an accident
The Wayzalot was in an accident. Terry and Hardy look to be fine but their lovely trailer is rough shape. http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=B2&Dato=20100511&Kategori=NEWS02&Lopenr=305110004&Ref=PH&Item=2
Concours Award Sponsorship
If you are interested in being an award sponsor for either the North American Vintage Trailer and Motor Coach Show this May at Camp Dearborn or at one of the… Continue reading Concours Award Sponsorship