We love these types of stories. John J. sent us this one! A brief history, years ago I posted this: Quote: My parents had a 1971 Georgie Boy travel trailer… Continue reading The search for the lost “Georgie Boy” trailer
Video: Everything you need to know about Awnings
We talked with our Colorado State rep, Jean Bundschuh who is also the owner of Tin Can Awnings. Jean is extremely knowledgeable about vintage rope and pole awnings and answered… Continue reading Video: Everything you need to know about Awnings
Tin Can Tutoring: All about Awnings
Time for the event is 3:00 PM Eastern Timezone This is the 3rd installment in our 2021 series of virtual educational events for our Tin Can Tourists members and those… Continue reading Tin Can Tutoring: All about Awnings
Movie Musical Rally
Get your dancin’ shoes shined up for our annual rally with a movie musical theme. No tags for this post.
Life at Olympic Trailer Park (1939)
Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) Ansel was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National… Continue reading Life at Olympic Trailer Park (1939)
Spring Checklist – Are you ready?
Tin Can Tourists’ member Jim Pritchard posted this list of items to consider when getting your trailer out of storage and ready for your first camping trip! That first camping… Continue reading Spring Checklist – Are you ready?
New TCT Decals for 2021
Need a Tin Can Tourists decal a small trailer window or on a tow vehicle. We now have a subtle solution and they are super affordable. We have a NEW… Continue reading New TCT Decals for 2021
It’s Coca-Cola Vs. Pepsi Collectibles for This Couple
When a Pepsi-drinking husband and a Coke-loving wife buy a vintage trailer they name Bubbles, you know they are in for some carbonated fun. Tin Can Tourists members Rick Cook… Continue reading It’s Coca-Cola Vs. Pepsi Collectibles for This Couple
Cajun Campin Trailerfest
OPEN HOUSE. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SATURDAY 10 AM TO 2 PMITENERARYThursday: Pot-Luck dinner. Bring a Cajun inspired main, side dish or salad. We’ll be boiling some craw-fish! 6:30 pmFriday:… Continue reading Cajun Campin Trailerfest
David Crockett Vintage Camper Rally 2021
Vintage Camper RallyDavid Crockett State ParkLawrenceburg, TennesseeMarch 25 – 28, 2021 presented by Deep South Caravans.Open to any Vintage Camper. Any make or model. NO group or club affiliation required.… Continue reading David Crockett Vintage Camper Rally 2021
Two Tin Can Tutoring Sessions planned for April
We have added two virtual events for April for our members! The weekend following Easter, we are going to talk with our Colorado State rep, Jean Bundschuh who is also… Continue reading Two Tin Can Tutoring Sessions planned for April
Vintage Trailer Manuals
Does anyone have the manual for my vintage trailer? I’m looking for electrical diagrams for my trailer? Where can I buy a manual for my vintage trailer? These are common… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Manuals
Board Game Campout 2021
We will play old style board games at the pavilion . Get your yahtzee, checkers, dominos and monopoly games out . No tags for this post.
REDUX! Vintage Trailer Insurance!
by Hunt Jones More Great News! The Hagerty Insurance Company of Traverse City MI has finally created a long-awaited Agreed Value product for vintage travel trailers. This is similar to… Continue reading REDUX! Vintage Trailer Insurance!
Montana’s choice for Vintage Trailer restoration!
If you are in the Montana area and need some work done on your vintage trailer, the choice is clear. GT Services provides everything from a full frame off restoration… Continue reading Montana’s choice for Vintage Trailer restoration!
CANCELLED – Tin Can Tourists 102nd Annual Winter Convention
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF RSVPs AND COVID RESTRICTIONS Due to COVID concerns, registration commitments were extremely low as compared to previous years and financial commitments/contracts required to hold the… Continue reading CANCELLED – Tin Can Tourists 102nd Annual Winter Convention
Video: Vintage Trailer Supply and the pandemic
RECORDED ON 2/20/21: Join Vintage Trailer Supply founder and president Steve Hingtgen this afternoon for an interview by Terry Bone of the Tin Can Tourists club. Steve and Terry will… Continue reading Video: Vintage Trailer Supply and the pandemic
Tin Can Tutoring: Vintage Trailer Supply’s Steve Hingtgen
Time for the event is 3:00 PM Eastern Timezone This is the 2nd installment in our 2021 series of virtual educational events for our Tin Can Tourists members and those… Continue reading Tin Can Tutoring: Vintage Trailer Supply’s Steve Hingtgen
On the Cover of the Rolling Stone?
Everyone dreams of being on the cover of the Rolling Stone. The Tin Can Tourists are proud to be featured on the Rolling Stone website. DANIELLE DIRECTO-MESTON was working on… Continue reading On the Cover of the Rolling Stone?
1936 Bowlus Provenance
Andrew Smith provided a detailed provenance of his 1936 Bowlus and the story is fascinating: I wanted to take a little time and do a brief write up to share… Continue reading 1936 Bowlus Provenance
7th Vintage Trailer Rally Lake Havasu
7th TIME VINTAGE TRAILER CAMPOUT/RALLY SWAP MEET FROM 8 UNTIL NOON SATURDAY(AT THE GROUP AREA) BRING ITEMS TO SELL Feb 4 – Feb. 7, 2021LAKE HAVASU STATE PARK(WINDSOR BEACH-Over Flow… Continue reading 7th Vintage Trailer Rally Lake Havasu
Photos from past events are now available
Missing Everyone? Feeling nostalgic? Scrapbooking? Wish you had photos? After a few requests for prints photos from past events are now available. We’ve had so much fun! Photos from these events are available now:… Continue reading Photos from past events are now available
8th Annual Swap Meet Vintage Trailers, Classic Cars Show
Swap Meet. Guest come from all over to enjoy the outdoors and to get away from the City Life. Bring items to sell and shop at the swap meet.Friday is… Continue reading 8th Annual Swap Meet Vintage Trailers, Classic Cars Show
“Camper Carryout”
Tin Can Tourists are full of imagination and creativity! Beth Lindner of Michigan sent us these pictures sharing an idea for how to bring the dinner table to the restaurant… Continue reading “Camper Carryout”
Tin Can Tutoring a huge success!
Tim Heintz helped us unravel the mysteries of vintage trailer insurance in our first virtual TCT session. You can view the recording of the presentation right here Couple screenshots from… Continue reading Tin Can Tutoring a huge success!
Tin Can Tutoring: Vintage Trailer Insurance 101
NOTE – this will start at 3:00pm EASTERN TIME Tin Can Tourists presents our first virtual tutoring session for 2021. In our first session, TCT Southeast Regional Representative – Tim… Continue reading Tin Can Tutoring: Vintage Trailer Insurance 101
Camp Arroyo Grande joins the Vintage Friendly Campground directory!
Welcome to our 9th California campground to join the TCT Friendly Campground program. An amazing campground that is older that the Tin Can Tourists (and we are 102 years old)!… Continue reading Camp Arroyo Grande joins the Vintage Friendly Campground directory!
CANCELLED – 3rd Annual Bartow Street Fest
CANCELLED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC Tin Can Tourists will be returning to Bartow Florida for the Friday Night Street Fest and Saturday Antique/Craft Show. This is an over night event.… Continue reading CANCELLED – 3rd Annual Bartow Street Fest
Calling all Texans! Exciting Rally for 2021
It was only two years ago and the Tin Can Tourists celebrated our 100 year centennial celebration and now Oakdale RV Resort & Motor Court is celebrating their 95th Anniversary… Continue reading Calling all Texans! Exciting Rally for 2021
Want to know how to insure your trailer?
Join us for a special virtual seminar with Tim Heintz on how to properly insure your vintage trailer and learn about the necessary appraisal process involved without. We will dedicate… Continue reading Want to know how to insure your trailer?