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
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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 Thumbs Up Rally
You must be a TCT Member to attend this event. You can join the club here: TCT Membership – Tin Can Tourists Wagener County Park staff loved having us at their… Continue reading 3rd Annual Thumbs Up Rally
2023 Lumberjack Rally
CANCELLING DUE TO THE CAMPGROUND NOT BEING OPEN UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR TO COMPLETE NEEDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THIS EVENT WILL RETURN IN 2024
2023 26th Annual Gathering
Registration is now closed If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list in case of cancellations. Please email tct1919@gmail.com Rally Fee Refund policy: Full refund up until April… Continue reading 2023 26th Annual Gathering
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
Carnival at the Campground
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
Tehachapi Apple Festival Vintage Trailer Show
Join us for a one day Vintage Trailer show as a part of the Tehachapi Apple Festival on Sunday, Oct 16th from 9am set up – 10am open to the… Continue reading Tehachapi Apple Festival Vintage Trailer Show
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!)
New Member Interview with Kathleen Beaudoin
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We became vintage trailer lovers by way of our best friends who purchased a vintage Shasta and… Continue reading New Member Interview with Kathleen Beaudoin
2023 Silver Avion Fellowship – Elkhart Indiana – Save the date
The 2023 Silver Avion Fellowship gathering in Elkhart, Indiana will be help Thursday July 20 through Sunday July 23 at the Elkhart Campground. We will not open up registration until April 2023. … Continue reading 2023 Silver Avion Fellowship – Elkhart Indiana – Save the date
New Member Interview with Nu & Mark Ehgotz
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We kind of stumbled into it a few years ago when we went to visit Andrew and… Continue reading New Member Interview with Nu & Mark Ehgotz
13th Annual Roslyn Vintage Trailer Rally Recap
Submitted by Dal Smilie Roslyn Washington was where Northern Exposure was filmed. It’s a small town with a lot of fun and quirky businesses. It’s vintage trailer rally is on… Continue reading 13th Annual Roslyn Vintage Trailer Rally Recap
3rd Annual Spartan Trailer Reunion
Announcing the 3rd Annual Spartan Trailer Reunion! October 12-15, 2023, in Hollister, CA. Only 100 spaces are available for this weekend during the Renaissance Faire on the campground property. https://www.trailerfestrally.com/spartan-reunion.html https://www.trailerfestrally.com/spartan-reunion.html
8th Annual Audrey’s Jingle in July 2023
Vintage Trailer Rallies of the Southeast is pleased to announce after a one year hiatus to North Carolina Audrey’s Jingle in July is returning to Sun Outdoors, formerly River Plantation… Continue reading 8th Annual Audrey’s Jingle in July 2023
2022 Fall Gathering
Registration is closed. We have sent attendee numbers and deposits to vendors and the campground! Tentative Agenda Sites currently reserved from the Spring Rally – 128 sites reserved as of… Continue reading 2022 Fall Gathering