Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I grew up tent camping with friends and family – but somewhere in my 30s, hotels and… Continue reading New Member Interview with Karyn Burbank
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New Member Interview with Tina Driggers
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?I believe I’ve always been an old soul. Since I was a kid, I’ve always liked old movies… Continue reading New Member Interview with Tina Driggers
The Stewart Auto Camp Wagon (USA 1906)
Hot on the heels of the discovery of Dr. C.A. Morsman’s camping trailer of 1910 comes an even earlier four-wheeled automobile trailer from Los Angeles in 1906. It’s one of… Continue reading The Stewart Auto Camp Wagon (USA 1906)
New Member Interview with Dawn Ridge
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We bought a 93 Hillcrest in 2019 to do an airbnb and hipcamp business. So we have… Continue reading New Member Interview with Dawn Ridge
Wheel into Winthrop Vintage Trailer Rally Recap
Wheel into Winthrop Vintage Trailer Rally. Sept 9-11, 2022 Submitted by Dal Smilie Nearly 40 vintage trailer attended this event. At the PineNear Park Campround in Winthrop, WA. This is… Continue reading Wheel into Winthrop Vintage Trailer Rally Recap
New Member Interview with Fay Linney
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I became interested in the vintage trailers when I was told about the ladies camping… Continue reading New Member Interview with Fay Linney
Vintage Auto Touring Exhibit at the Old Car Festival
Roadside historian and TCT Hall of Fame member Daniel Hershberger will once again be presenting a vintage Auto Touring exhibit at The Henry Ford’s Old Car Festival, this coming weekend September 10… Continue reading Vintage Auto Touring Exhibit at the Old Car Festival
2022 TCT Toy Town Rally Recap
The first ever TCT Toy Town Rally was held at Fireman’s Field in East Aurora, NY and was a great success. There were 42 attendees with 23 campers at this… Continue reading 2022 TCT Toy Town Rally Recap
Nobody has S’More Fun!
This is our favorite t-shirt that Roo Ryan has created for the club! It is the perfect design for something we all know to be true! If you like to… Continue reading Nobody has S’More Fun!
RVHistory.com Identifies the First Automobile Camping Trailer (USA, 1910)
Andrew Woodmansey has done it again! His research has identified a self-built, purpose-built, automobile camping trailer from 1910. This is three years earlier than original research identified. The Camping Trailer… Continue reading RVHistory.com Identifies the First Automobile Camping Trailer (USA, 1910)
New Member Interview with Pamela Pawlowski
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We became aware of Shady Dell Trailer Park in Bisbee Arizona in the mid 90’s and loved… Continue reading New Member Interview with Pamela Pawlowski
New Member Interview with Don Richard
My wife is basically a camping professional. She grew up camping with her family. Me on the other hand did not. My father was a fantastic mechanic who could basically… Continue reading New Member Interview with Don Richard
New Member Interview with Shannon Steele
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? It was actually as a result of an idea which came to me about a year ago. … Continue reading New Member Interview with Shannon Steele
What Year is my Trailer?
by David Hanke (copied from the TCT Facebook group) WHAT YEAR IS MY TRAILER? Aside from looking at the title , Here’s the easiest way to find out on your… Continue reading What Year is my Trailer?
New Member Interview with Mark Amft
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?I think it really came together when I saw a 1959 Airstream Bambi at the Museum of Modern… Continue reading New Member Interview with Mark Amft
New Member Interview with Melissa Stasi-Thomas
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I have wanted a travel trailer for as long as I can remember. Growing up in the… Continue reading New Member Interview with Melissa Stasi-Thomas
New Member Interview with Cathy Poluski
I have always loved the little vintage campers. I consider them “magical.” I have always wanted one, but either they were too much money or way too much work. I’ve… Continue reading New Member Interview with Cathy Poluski
Medicine Hat Rally Recap
Submitted by Dal Smilie Medicine Hat Rally Recap; Glorious Glampers of Southern Alberta, Aug 18-21 Rally host, Sandy Kapeller Mason, welcomed 80 vintage and fiberglass trailers to Medicine Hat, Alberta’s… Continue reading Medicine Hat Rally Recap
New Member Interview with John & Carla Schaeffer
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? Wow. Long story short… We were planning our golden years and trying to decide what we would… Continue reading New Member Interview with John & Carla Schaeffer
Country Magazine Article about the TCT
Marla Miller wrote an article about the club and the vintage trailer hobby. It was published in Country Magazine recently. Here is the article:
3rd Annual TCT Antique Alley Rally Recap
From Beth Holcomb The 3rd annual TCT Antique Alley Rally was held on July 28-31, 2022, at the Cider House Campground in Bouckville, NY. A total of 37 trailers (including one truck… Continue reading 3rd Annual TCT Antique Alley Rally Recap
VINTAGE CAMPER ORGANIZATION
RETURNS FULL STRENGTH WITH
SEPTEMBER GATHERING AT SAMPSON
VINTAGE CAMPER ORGANIZATIONRETURNS FULL STRENGTH WITHSEPTEMBER GATHERING AT SAMPSON Romulus, N. Y. – The Tin Can Tourists will showcase vintage camping trailers from every corner of its Northeast Region this… Continue reading VINTAGE CAMPER ORGANIZATION
RETURNS FULL STRENGTH WITH
SEPTEMBER GATHERING AT SAMPSON
Goodbye Google Ads
You might notice a change in the Tin Can Tourists website. Our site is now advertising free. For many years, we’ve used Google ads to help offset the costs of… Continue reading Goodbye Google Ads
One of the most amazing private collections of Vintage Trailers
Bob and Doreen Bergman were interviewed recently by RV Lifestyle and walked through their wonderful collection of restored vintage trailers that include a 30s Covered Wagon, 40s Vagabond, homemade Spartan… Continue reading One of the most amazing private collections of Vintage Trailers
New Member Interview with Mike Hirsch
A few years ago we were modern-camping at Spring Mill State Park which is just outside Mitchell, Indiana, where I grew up and lived through high school. While there, the… Continue reading New Member Interview with Mike Hirsch
New Member Interview with Diana Hadad
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I have been camping and boating for years. My family always had larger vehicles and vessels. I… Continue reading New Member Interview with Diana Hadad
2022 Hotrod-a-Rama Recap
Submitted by Dal Smilie Hotrod-a-Rama is a big traditional Hotrod event that has been held in a couple of locations in the Northwest over the years. Pre 1965 Hotrods and… Continue reading 2022 Hotrod-a-Rama Recap
New Member Interview with Wendy Pringle
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We love all things vintage. We have previously restored cars, including vintage Mustangs and remodeled homes. When… Continue reading New Member Interview with Wendy Pringle
New Member Interview with Michael & Kristin Kelly
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? In 2015 we moved from Denver, Colorado to Portland, Oregon and after a while there, noticing all… Continue reading New Member Interview with Michael & Kristin Kelly
New Book Documents a Vintage Trailer Restoration (Finally!)
The book, Rosie: Scratch-Building a Vintage Camper Trailer brings a wealth of problem solving tricks of the trade, and offers new ways of thinking about old practices and techniques. Author Joe Mirenna brings a… Continue reading New Book Documents a Vintage Trailer Restoration (Finally!)