Great coverage of the 2018 TCT Great River Road Vintage Trailer Rally, Friday at Illiniwek Forest Preserve Campground. Read “The Dispatch” article here https://qconline.com/news/local/vintage-trailers-show-off-retro-glory-at-illiniwek/article_9c87797c-881d-5809-81c1-24c4288cf651.html
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It May Not Be As Difficult As You think to Restore A Vintage Trailer
by Paul Lacitinola Vintage trailers can be a fun and economical hobby whether you are 16 or 75 years old or somewhere in between. If you can tow a small… Continue reading It May Not Be As Difficult As You think to Restore A Vintage Trailer
2018 Terry Bison Rally Recap
Had a small but a big hearted group of trailer folks show along with the antique tractor gang. Friday afternoon proved that the Wyoming winds never sleep too long. Soon… Continue reading 2018 Terry Bison Rally Recap
2018 Tin Can Tourists 21st Annual Gathering Concours Winners
Friday Night Lights Reserve Best in Show – 1956 Duro owned by Tim Maurice Best in Show – 1964 Shasta Airflyte owned by Kevin and Sharon Sopata John Canner Culp… Continue reading 2018 Tin Can Tourists 21st Annual Gathering Concours Winners
21st Annual Gathering Announcement
Announcing a special presentation by TCT Hall of Fame member, Daniel Hershberger “Michigan Puts the World on Wheels: The Model T and the Early Trailer Manufactures”
Tin Can Tourists Centennial Celebration
The planning for the 2019 Centennial Celebration is progressing. I am focusing 100% on Historical Societies for help and the response has been encouraging. Societies in Sarasota, Arcadia, Manistee, Empire… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Centennial Celebration
TCT Florida Winter Season Camping
Current winter season schedule: Note new date for the Mingle and Jingle at Sertoma Youth Ranch. KORESHAN NOVEMBER 2-5 – REGISTRATION AVAILABLE IN AUGUST MINGLE AND JINGLE, NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER… Continue reading TCT Florida Winter Season Camping
Jerry Chinn’s Indian Traffic Car towing a teardrop at Roslyn Trailer Rally
That’s about a 1938 V-Twin Indian springer used in that conversion. There is some serious history right there!! I see at least one Shasta trailer and what looks like an… Continue reading Jerry Chinn’s Indian Traffic Car towing a teardrop at Roslyn Trailer Rally
Terry Bison Ranch Rally, Cheyenne WY. 2017
TERRY BISON RANCH CHEYENNE, WY. Early arrivals were treated to a Wyoming wind that did a dance with few awnings for a falp, but no damage. 18 trailers showed up… Continue reading Terry Bison Ranch Rally, Cheyenne WY. 2017
No 2017 Bend Classic Rally but…
We’ve gotten a few questions on the dates for the Bend Classic rally in 2017. No rally in 2017 but plan on June 17-18 in 2018 In conjunction with VAC Caravan to… Continue reading No 2017 Bend Classic Rally but…
Tin Can Tourists Take Over Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon
20th Annual Gathering Video
Here are the trailers that attended the 20th Annual Gathering of the Tin Can Tourists
20th Annual Gathering Concourse Awards
TCT Rally at Bull Shoals Recap
Tin Can Tourist Rally in Bull Shoals, AR During the pre-weekend of May 13,14, and 15, eleven trailers with 22 people were encamped above the Bull Shoals dam in the… Continue reading TCT Rally at Bull Shoals Recap
98th Winter Convention Report
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98th Winter Convention Special Presentation
“Are We There Yet?” America’s Offbeat Roadside Attractions “Are We There Yet?” A one hour Power Point historical presentation on luring families into strange, wonderful, and just plain weird… Continue reading 98th Winter Convention Special Presentation
TIN CAN TOURISTS 98th Winter Convention Press Release – Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL
PRESS RELEASE: February 1, 2017 – For Immediate Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL Are you interested in living large in a small space? Do you wish… Continue reading TIN CAN TOURISTS 98th Winter Convention Press Release – Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL
Tiny House Festival pictures
The tiny-house enthusiasts gathered this weekend at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds say their itty-bitty homes leave them feeling liberated, not squished. Just listen to Renee McLaughlin, who rents out… Continue reading Tiny House Festival pictures
2016 TCT North East Rally by Hunt Jones
In western NY State, eleven long and narrow “finger lakes” sit side-by-side in a north-south direction. For 325 million years, this area was part of a large inland sea. Subsequently,… Continue reading 2016 TCT North East Rally by Hunt Jones
Crystal Hot Springs 2016 Rally
A full moon and cool weather made a perfect week end in Northern Utah.We had a nice show up of some new folks with trailers and old members with “new”… Continue reading Crystal Hot Springs 2016 Rally
BEND CLASSIC VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY
From – http://outsideinterests.info/article/bend-classic-vintage-trailer-rally/ LIFESTYLE BEND CLASSIC VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY AUGUST 30, 2016 “We love the Shastas and all the canned hams, but there is a lot of shiny aluminum here this… Continue reading BEND CLASSIC VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY
2017 Missouri Event Planning!
We are planning events in Missouri next year. Next year, 2017, is the centennial celebration of the Missouri State Parks. The park system offers prairies, battlefields, covered bridges, ancient Indian… Continue reading 2017 Missouri Event Planning!
2016 Bend Classic Report
2016 TCT Bend Classic Vintage Trailer Rally Over 55 vintage trailers attended the second Bend Classic Vintage Trailer Rally at the J BarJ Youth Ranch on the edge of Bend… Continue reading 2016 Bend Classic Report
Port Sanilac Rally by TCT Member Steve Collins
Port Sanilac Vintage Show from Sight & Sound Videography on Vimeo.
Reunited at the Bend Rally
From TCT member Bob Gallagher: A great thing happened at the TCT rally in Bend, Oregon this past weekend. A bit of a long story, I’ll keep it as short… Continue reading Reunited at the Bend Rally
Photos from the Bend Classic Rally this last weekend
Dal Smilie hosted a wonderful rally at J Bar J Youth Ranch. Event page: https://tincantourists.com/event/bend-classic-vintage-trailer-rally/ The Bend Classic Vintage Trailer Rally was held at the J Bar J Ranch just East… Continue reading Photos from the Bend Classic Rally this last weekend
4th Annual Fiddlers Picnic Rally
The fourth annual Fiddlers Picnic Rally was held in Livingston MT August 5-7. This event is within a 500 picker jam, The Fiddlers Picnic on the Old Mercier Ranch just… Continue reading 4th Annual Fiddlers Picnic Rally
2nd Annual TCT Great River Road Vintage Trailer Rally
Starting a rally in a new area is easy but growing it and maturing it is the hard work. Congratulations to Barbara Lamacki for a successful 2ND annual rally at Illiniwek… Continue reading 2nd Annual TCT Great River Road Vintage Trailer Rally
Coshocton Tribune: Tin Can Tourists open house takes visitors back in time
Read the who story at: http://www.coshoctontribune.com/story/news/2016/06/25/tin-can-tourists-open-house-takes-visitors-back-time/86386512/ Ten years ago, Gail Hinshaw of Worthington bought a 1967 Serro Scotty trailer for $100 that not only had a hole in the roof, but… Continue reading Coshocton Tribune: Tin Can Tourists open house takes visitors back in time
Terry Bison Ranch Rally, Cheyenne WY. 2016
Superb Rally! Nichele, Jamie and Trudy with the Ranch checked with us often to see what they could do to help the rally at all stages. The open arm attitude… Continue reading Terry Bison Ranch Rally, Cheyenne WY. 2016