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Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show

*** Not an official TCT event *** Brief description of Event: Vintage Boats, Tractors, RV’s and Motor cycles all at the same location. Trophies, Prize Awards, Music and Tours. Date:… Continue reading Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show

Airstream Needed

If you can help out, contact Tricia Mears directly – pfm09@fsu.edu Forrest and Jeri Bone Tin Can Tourists 4 High Street Bradenton, Florida 34208 Visit us at www.tincantourists.com —–Original Message—–… Continue reading Airstream Needed

Is this a camper?

Or a rolling skyscraper?

2011 Dade Battlefield – Rally in the Park Pictures

The pictures have been posted in the Tin Can Tourists Flickr Collection http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbone2/sets/72157625976148439/

2011 Virginia Vintage Rally Registration is open

Registration forms – both paypal and by check are ready to go for the 2011 Virginia Vintage Rally, April 29-May1 at the Williamsburg KOA https://tincantourists.com//rallyregistration1.php

TCT JAPAN News

DEAR Sir. Forrest and Jeri Bone. So Sorry my late reply,!always. Thank you so much for your keeping communications as TCT, Also ! In NEW year,,I am very busy for… Continue reading TCT JAPAN News

Free t-shirts

Only a few more days until the drawing for the free t-shirts. We will draw on March 1st. Special Tin Can Tourists Membership offer to our social media fans. Become… Continue reading Free t-shirts

World Famous Redwood Log House

Special Membership Offer

Special Tin Can Tourists Membership offer to our Blog readers. Become a TCT member and have an opportunity to receive a free TCT t-shirt. Details here: https://tincantourists.com/membershippromotion.php

Bowlus Auctioned for $187,000

The bidding war on the Bowlus Road Chief trailer was one of the liveliest at the Gooding auction exceeding their estimate. Final price with buyer’s commission – $187,000! And to… Continue reading Bowlus Auctioned for $187,000

TCT Winter Convention – Lake Manatee State Park

The registration process for the March Winter Convention is going a bit slower than previous Conventions. The last few year, we have had the Convention in February. The staff at… Continue reading TCT Winter Convention – Lake Manatee State Park

Vintage Travel Trailer Auction

If you’re near Duncan Mills, California and interested in a trailer or looking to sell your trailer, check out: Vintage Travel Trailer Auction On Memorial Day Weekend, there is going… Continue reading Vintage Travel Trailer Auction

Camp Dearborn Rates

Camp Dearborn has raised the camping rates for the rally this year. The confirmed rates for the Tin Can Tourists Rally members for 2011 will be: $17.00 per night for… Continue reading Camp Dearborn Rates

Port Crescent TCT Gathering July 28-31

Dear Tin Can Tourists, The 3rd Annual Tin Can Tourists Port Crescent Michigan State Park Gathering is scheduled for July 28-31. Last year we had 30 rigs and 65 members… Continue reading Port Crescent TCT Gathering July 28-31

Invite to TCT members

Below is an invitation sent to Tim Heintz, Southeast Regional Representative, from Dave Kelly the director of the Florida RV Trade Association. If you are interested in attending, contact Dave… Continue reading Invite to TCT members

Regional Representatives for Colorado

We are very pleased to announce that Rob and Shari Davis have accepted the position as the Colorado State Representatives for the Tin Can Tourists. Rob Davis, an architect and… Continue reading Regional Representatives for Colorado

4th Annual Koreshan Unity Settlement

Pictures of the Tin Can Tourist’s 2010 4th Annual Koreshan Unity Settlement http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbone2/collections/72157622322464027/ Vintage RV’s were set up in the historic settlement at Koreshan State Historic Site and open to… Continue reading 4th Annual Koreshan Unity Settlement

Koreshan Unity Settlement Gathering and Show

There are 10 openings for the Koreshan Unity Settlement Show. There is the possibility of some national coverage for this event. We need to make sure we fill the 10… Continue reading Koreshan Unity Settlement Gathering and Show

Fall Gathering in the news

Great article about the Fall Gathering at Camp Dearborn http://www.examiner.com/city-buzz-in-detroit/turnout-reaches-new-high-for-tin-can-tourist-weekend-at-camp-dearborn

2010 Fall Gathering Photos

We had summer for two days and then fall for two days. Pictures of Trailers, Dance, Trailer Park Tacky Contest, pumpkin carving, etc. Think we might need to start a… Continue reading 2010 Fall Gathering Photos

TCT and the Blue Ridge Parkway – Virginia/North Carolina

Blue Ridge Parkway Photos

2010 Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbone2/sets/72157624840517587/

Celebrating 100 years of rambling at the RV Museum

Tin Can Tourists are mentioned in this USA Today article: Celebrating 100 years of rambling at the RV Museum http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2010/09/celebrating-100-years-of-rambling-at-the-rv-museum/112138/1

Wanderlust on Wheels: The R.V. Turns 100

The article below was found at NYTimes.com Ken and Petey Faber are long standing TCT members. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/05/automobiles/05RV.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

New Book on Vintage RVs

Phil Noyes author of Trailer Travel, A visual History of Mobile American is putting together material for a new book. Please read over the attached letter from Phil and see… Continue reading New Book on Vintage RVs

Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary Festival

Festival Highlights America’s Love of the Road with Antique Autos/RVs – many TCT members are participating on Sept 11th. http://blueridgeparkway75.org/media/antique_auto/

TCT featured at BetterRVing.com

http://www.betterrving.com/Article/RV_Living/Tin_Can_Tourist The link above is to an article featuring some member trailers as well as information about the Tin Can Tourists. A couple of corrections 1) the reference is to… Continue reading TCT featured at BetterRVing.com