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3-in-One RVCare

A few weeks back, WD-40 Company sent us their two newest products, including: 3-IN-ONE® RVcare Slide-Out Silicone Lube and Window & Track Dry Lube. We all know how squeaking and… Continue reading 3-in-One RVCare

What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season?

What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season? A children’s book that stars a little vintage camper. When something goes wrong with Santa’s sleigh, the Brave Little… Continue reading What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season?

Junkyard Genius is re-airing this Thursday Sept 21st

Hey Tin Can tourists, my show re-airs this Thursday, 11am your time, the Travel Channel doesn’t promote the new shows so it’s bit of a waiting game, they said, they want to… Continue reading Junkyard Genius is re-airing this Thursday Sept 21st

New TCT Tri-Fold Brochures

Our graphic designer and TCT member – Roo Ryan rocked us with a new design for our TCT Brochure

Calling Vintage Trailer Owners!

John & Lizzie Wilson from Boston in Bradenton, Florida Date: 1951

Calling Vintage Trailer Owners! The annual Tucson Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show is seeking 10 to 15 very cool vintage trailers, from approximately 1940 to 1972, that are original or fully restored/refurbished.… Continue reading Calling Vintage Trailer Owners!

Please support Hurricane relief charities!

Hurricane Irma Relief – Support charities providing relief to victims of Hurricane Irma Hurricane Harvey Relief – The recovery effort in response to Hurricane Harvey continues as well. If you’d also like… Continue reading Please support Hurricane relief charities!

Press Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI

Visitors at the campground of the park: Thonotosassa, Florida Date: January 1961

PRESS RELEASE: September 9,2017 – For Immediate Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI Are you interested in living large in a small space? Do you wish you… Continue reading Press Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI

Old Car Festival, September 9 & 10

The Old Car Festival, the nation’s oldest continuously running car event, will be held this weekend at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. The festival will feature vehicles from… Continue reading Old Car Festival, September 9 & 10

Hurricane Irma Evacuee Option

SPREAD THE WORD: Atlanta Motor Speedway will open its camping facilities starting Thursday, free of charge, to evacuees seeking temporary refuge from the approaching Hurricane Irma. Evacuees will have free… Continue reading Hurricane Irma Evacuee Option

Pocatello Bluegrass and the Great American Solar Eclipse Rally

Had a nice gathering of vintage trailers for the music and the 98% solar eclipse. Bluegrass was in the air thru out the rally. We were entertained from the comfort… Continue reading Pocatello Bluegrass and the Great American Solar Eclipse Rally

Found! The “El Circo Clipper,” an exceedingly rare 1936 Airstream

EL CIRCO CLIPPER – 1936 AIRSTREAM·THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 In August 2017, a 1936 Airstream Clipper was found in an area south of Mexico City. My name is Reno Casasola.… Continue reading Found! The “El Circo Clipper,” an exceedingly rare 1936 Airstream

Junkyard Genius Premier

Junkyard Genius is premiering Saturday 8/26 on The Travel Channel! Johnny Agnew is the genius behind Funky Junk Farms, a palatial property devoted to preserving America’s coolest treasures from the 20th century.… Continue reading Junkyard Genius Premier

DIY Teardrop Kit

Read the full story hereThe Sprig is a wooden assemble-at-home pull-behind that weighs a scant 325 lbs. Weekend warriors rejoice, your next project has arrived. At last count, there were… Continue reading DIY Teardrop Kit

5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY RECAP

5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY, 2017, Livingston, MT The Fiddlers Picnic Rally was held August 4-6 at the Mercier Ranch just South of Livingston, MT. This Tin Can Tourist rally… Continue reading 5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY RECAP

TCT Hall of Fame Induction – Betsy Kish

Well another successful Vintage Camper Show is in the books! I think all of our guests and campers had a great fun filled weekend. The Tin Can Tourists did an… Continue reading TCT Hall of Fame Induction – Betsy Kish

Holiday House – The return of an Icon

An announcement went out to dealerships today regarding the return of a very popular brand. Let’s hope they do it right! (based on news shared from Kimberly Luckett Curry)

TCT Embroidered Patches are back in stock

We quickly sold out of the first set we announced and worked to get more. We’ve slightly modified the patch with a bolder gold and easier to read text. Thanks… Continue reading TCT Embroidered Patches are back in stock

Mason Vintage Vacation

TCT Japan Rep – Hiroshi Okamoto

Hiroshi Okamoto sent us this beautiful picture of a snow covered Airstream in Japan.

TCT Florida Winter Season Camping

Unidentified women sunbath at the Hollywood Beach Trailer Park: Hollywood, Florida Date: January 1953

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

Mason Vintage Vacation Video

Forrest Bone – TCT Royal Chief was interviewed at the Mason Vintage Vacation Gathering Click here to watch the Video

Finally!

We had lots of requests for a TCT Embroidered patch and we are really happy to announce that these beautiful patches are available now for an introductory price of $4… Continue reading Finally!

TCT Fan Fiction

The Tin Can Tourists was used in this recent short story posted on Fan Fiction: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12552924/1/Tin-Can-Tourists Wikipedia describes Fan Fictions as: Fan fiction or fanfiction (also abbreviated to fan fic,… Continue reading TCT Fan Fiction

Abbreviations on a Title?

Use this table to decode the manufacturer? VMAType Description Vehicle Make This code table is provided as an example of the data normally found within it. This page should… Continue reading Abbreviations on a Title?

Happier Camper coming to Corktown – Detroit Michigan

If your near Detroit – these new campers have a retro vibe to them. Might be a fun place to visit – Happier Camper, a young company that builds light,… Continue reading Happier Camper coming to Corktown – Detroit Michigan

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