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Gainsville Sun feature on the Tin Can Tourists

Here is a link to the Tin Can Tourists video from the Gainsville Sun – Tin Can Tourists: Travelers to embrace friendship, trailers https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjsxviud2lp9kzd/VTS_01_1.VOB?dl=0 Hunter Hampton looks up at a… Continue reading Gainsville Sun feature on the Tin Can Tourists

First Night One The Road

Good morning fellow Tin Canners. We made the first stop of our trip to Hemet Ca. at Ginger’s sister’s place which is located in The Villages near Ocala Fl. The… Continue reading First Night One The Road

Hitting the road for Hemet Ca.

Tomorrow, Saturday 4/16 we are on our way to the Vintage Trailer Show at Golden Village Palms RV Resort in Hemet Ca. We will post to this blog and also… Continue reading Hitting the road for Hemet Ca.

The Tin Can Tourist 2016-2017 Calendar

The Tin Can Tourist 2016-2017 Calendar, “Home Sweet Home Away From Home” update. Once again it was another year of difficult choices regarding all the excellent photos that were submitted… Continue reading The Tin Can Tourist 2016-2017 Calendar

Unrestored 1929 Studebaker house car shows how to get away from it all without getting away from it all

Good information from Hemmings Daily on a 1929 Studebaker house car

Renewals are starting

Members who are due for renewal are receiving emails. We are encouraging people to setup Paypal subscriptions which allow for automatic renewals and really simplify the process. The link to… Continue reading Renewals are starting

TCT Membership Cards and Vehicles from 1938

I really like that one of pictures the guy choose was of him changing a flat! Even back then trailering was a family affair, both of their last names are… Continue reading TCT Membership Cards and Vehicles from 1938

Stolen Serro Scotty

UPDATE!!!!! SHE WAS FOUND!!!! BEATEN, BATTERED AND BRUISED AND FOUND 30FT OFF THE ROAD MY 1986 SERRO SCOTTY WAS STOLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE WAS TAKEN FROM ROSSVILLE GA AT DB VINTAGE… Continue reading Stolen Serro Scotty

Check out the new forums!

We launched some forums on the website – ask questions and contribute answers! https://tincantourists.com/forums/

Curtis Wright

By Douglas Keister Today’s post will probably only interest my trailer friends and maybe fans of history, for it tells the tale of erroneous and convoluted provenance.Thus, the curious case… Continue reading Curtis Wright

1937 Travelogue of Travel with a Travelo

Travelogue of Travel with a Travelo From the original manuscripts of Samuel A. Esser Introduction by Paul Dobbin In 1937, My Grandfather, Samuel A. Esser bought a new 17 foot… Continue reading 1937 Travelogue of Travel with a Travelo

Take a trip back in time

With Larry Davidson’s daily pictures posted in our Facebook Group

HELP WANTED – State Representatives!!!

We are looking for State Representatives who would work directly with the Regional Representative and TCT support staff in the establishment of an event in their state. Don’t worry, we… Continue reading HELP WANTED – State Representatives!!!

Vintage Camping Gear Winners

We have our winners: Noelle Mays from Auburn, California won the starter set Bill & Christine Smith from Crescent Sarnia, Ontario won the Cutting board. Thanks to VintageCampingGear.com for the… Continue reading Vintage Camping Gear Winners

Pink Flamingo RV Radio – Show #038- For Veterans Sake, Chesapeake Light Craft, Unique RV

This week we are joined by Monty Hutson of For Veterans Sake Foundation. Monty clarifies some privacy details, and why we don’t discuss clients and procedures in our conversations. Remember folks,… Continue reading Pink Flamingo RV Radio – Show #038- For Veterans Sake, Chesapeake Light Craft, Unique RV

Renningers Recap

The Renningers gathering was a great event. You can read the recap here with lots of photos. Thanks to Jon & Stacy Schneiderman for representing and organizing the Tin Can… Continue reading Renningers Recap

RVLIFE.COM Article on the Tin Can Tourists

Meet The Tin Can Tourists Vintage RV Club March 17, 2016 by Rene Agredano – The Full Timing Nomad Leave a Comment Photo: State Archives of Florida From Ace to… Continue reading RVLIFE.COM Article on the Tin Can Tourists

Greenbelt Car and trailer Show cancelled

Alas, Greenbelt Park’s superintendent today decided to CANCEL the “Back in Time” Car Show scheduled for May 7, 2016. Since we had firm commitments from only 9 participants with 4… Continue reading Greenbelt Car and trailer Show cancelled

1949 Pacific Liner

Just in case anyone is interest, my extremely rare 14’ 1949 Pacific Liner travel trailer (canned ham) is now listed for sale on EBAY. I have never come across another… Continue reading 1949 Pacific Liner

Vintage Camping Gear Give Away

***FOR DUES PAYING TCT MEMBERS*** If you’re interested in winning one of the items below from Vintage Camp Gear – please fill out the following form and 2 winners will… Continue reading Vintage Camping Gear Give Away

MOBILE MANSIONS: The History of RV’s and Trailers Full One Hour Version by Douglas Keister

Here today and gone tomorrow

https://www.facebook.com/douglaskeister/videos/10207141314503742/ It’s from 1937 and has some very interesting units

1935 Steamline

https://www.facebook.com/douglaskeister/videos/10207130697598326/ Doug Keister has been doing some research for a little video he is making. In the process, he stumbled on this clip dating from 1935 that is quite unrelated to the… Continue reading 1935 Steamline