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Category: News

Tin Can Tourists News

New Member Interview with Steve Knebel

I was looking for an Airstream as a home base for my fly fishing adventures. That was in the early 90’s and I soon realized that they were out of my… Continue reading New Member Interview with Steve Knebel

Published 2021-12-31
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2003 Boles-Aero Travel Club

Andrew “Orbie” Mungall recently shared a story of how he met Don and Mary Jeannette Boles, founder of the Boles-Aero Travel Trailer. Miss M and I bought our first Vintage… Continue reading 2003 Boles-Aero Travel Club

Published 2021-12-27
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TCT Member interview with David Sprinkle

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My wife and I belong to several car clubs and have enjoyed driving our cars (and truck)… Continue reading TCT Member interview with David Sprinkle

Published 2021-12-25
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Ed Proctor inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame

The Tin Can Tourists club is very happy to announce that Ed Proctor has been inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame. Ed created and sustained the Best Dam Rally… Continue reading Ed Proctor inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame

Published 2021-12-19
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Vintage Trailers Decorated for Christmas – 2021 Edition

Every year we ask our Tin Can Tourists Facebook members to show use their Vintage Trailer Christmas pictures and they never disappoint. Christmas is the day that holds all time… Continue reading Vintage Trailers Decorated for Christmas – 2021 Edition

Published 2021-12-16
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New Member Interview with Dianne Valentine

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I’ve been camping most of my life starting out in a tent, upgraded to a pop-up and… Continue reading New Member Interview with Dianne Valentine

Published 2021-12-16
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Gear up for the Winter

Are you camping into the late fall or even through the winter? You need this snug, form-fitting beanie. It’s not only a great head-warming piece but a staple accessory in… Continue reading Gear up for the Winter

Published 2021-12-14
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2022 TCT Rallies

The rallies are getting scheduled, and details are being posted to the Tin Can Tourists website. Click on Rally on the main menu and from there you can scroll to… Continue reading 2022 TCT Rallies

Published 2021-12-05
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New Member Interview with Stephen and Hennita Khare

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I was camping for some time and my son, and I went to Sertoma to see if… Continue reading New Member Interview with Stephen and Hennita Khare

Published 2021-12-04
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New Member Interview with Patricia Ray

Before I retired, I spent a lot of time driving. During my endless hours of windshield time, I discovered the Girl Camper podcast and remembered how much I enjoyed our… Continue reading New Member Interview with Patricia Ray

Published 2021-12-02
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New Member Interview with Sandy and Ed Emerick

Sandy & Ed Emerick, we are from Brussels Wisconsin which is in southern Door Peninsula. We have been vintage trailer owners since 1996 when a very wet tent camping trip… Continue reading New Member Interview with Sandy and Ed Emerick

Published 2021-12-02
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New Member Interview with Kerry and John Iliff

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My journey into vintage trailer obsession began in 2017. I am a long-distance hiker and my husband… Continue reading New Member Interview with Kerry and John Iliff

Published 2021-12-01
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New Member Interview with Brenda Green

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I’ve admired the vintage trailers for many years. There is nothing comparable to the classics. Character and… Continue reading New Member Interview with Brenda Green

Published 2021-11-22
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New Member Interview with Gary and Kelly Wilson

Hi Tin Can Tourists!  I’m afraid the interview will be a bit of a bust.  We don’t own a vintage trailer, and never have owned one!  We have observed them,… Continue reading New Member Interview with Gary and Kelly Wilson

Published 2021-11-11
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New Member Interview with T.R. & Lisa Mahaffey

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We have been camping for a while now but are new to vintage camping. We started with… Continue reading New Member Interview with T.R. & Lisa Mahaffey

Published 2021-11-10
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New Member Interview with Tricia & Trevor Thien

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? Camping as a child was always fun going to campgrounds in the back of my parents pickup truck with… Continue reading New Member Interview with Tricia & Trevor Thien

Published 2021-11-09
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New Member interview with Jeff & Michelle Miller

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby Just getting into Vintage trailers, but are old car buffs, so it just seems natural.  What type… Continue reading New Member interview with Jeff & Michelle Miller

Published 2021-11-08
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New Member Interview with Beth Jones

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I just fell in love with the vintage look, mostly the canned hams. It seems like there… Continue reading New Member Interview with Beth Jones

Published 2021-11-06
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New Member Interview with Steve (Dancin’) Hansen

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?   When I was in my 20s (long time ago), I saw an Airstream parked on the… Continue reading New Member Interview with Steve (Dancin’) Hansen

Published 2021-11-03
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New Member Interview with Scott & Andrea Straub

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We are just beginning our vintage trailer hobby – and it was not a planned adventure. Andrea’s dad… Continue reading New Member Interview with Scott & Andrea Straub

Published 2021-11-01
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New Member Interview with Mary Catherine Moran

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?   I’ve been interested in vintage trailers and the rambling way of life for years. I am a… Continue reading New Member Interview with Mary Catherine Moran

Published 2021-11-01
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New Member Interview with Austin Turnes

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I fell in love with vintage campers as a kid. My dad had a 1966 pickup camper… Continue reading New Member Interview with Austin Turnes

Published 2021-10-28
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New Member Interview with Gary Pikarsky

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I stayed in a vintage Airstream camper for three months while we were building our house in… Continue reading New Member Interview with Gary Pikarsky

Published 2021-10-27
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History of the Trailer Rear Door

Vintage Trailer HISTORY by Tim Heintz “Please don’t call it a boyfriend door” – Tim Does your trailer have a full entry door on both sides? Do you know the… Continue reading History of the Trailer Rear Door

Published 2021-10-26
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New Member Interview with David and Vickie Morris

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My lovely bride of 36 years saw a a post of “glampers” on Pintrest and fell in… Continue reading New Member Interview with David and Vickie Morris

Published 2021-10-24
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New Member Interview with Lutz Engelmann (from France)

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?  We live in the south of France, and for a long time we had been looking for… Continue reading New Member Interview with Lutz Engelmann (from France)

Published 2021-10-21
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New Member Interview with Lori & Jeremy Holmes

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We love everything vintage. We live in a 1913 Craftsman home, have classic cars/trucks, restored a 1963… Continue reading New Member Interview with Lori & Jeremy Holmes

Published 2021-10-21
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New Member Interview with John Smith

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I have always liked vintage trailers.  This camper van has been in my life since 1988.  Started… Continue reading New Member Interview with John Smith

Published 2021-10-12
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New Member Interview with Tom & Kathy Wessels

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Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I moved to CA in early 1971, started work at a motorhome company nearby called Revcon, employee #18.  After… Continue reading New Member Interview with Tom & Kathy Wessels

Published 2021-10-12
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Welcome Mesquite Ranch to the TCT Friendly Campground Program

Welcome to our 91st campground to join the TCT Friendly Campground program. Welcome Mesquite Ranch Campground to the Tin Can Tourists. TCT members, please make it a point to camp at our… Continue reading Welcome Mesquite Ranch to the TCT Friendly Campground Program

Published 2021-10-10
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