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theVAP Episode 248: TCT Winter Convention 2016

Listen to the podcast Colin joins live from the TCT Winter Convention and interviews some of the attendees! Danielle – 1992 Classic Airstream Brenda – 1959 Ambassador Adam – Class… Continue reading theVAP Episode 248: TCT Winter Convention 2016

1967 Avion for Sale

I have this beautiful 1967 28′ Avion for sale. I bought it from the original owner’s State Sale five years ago. It’s in great condition, and I’m selling it to… Continue reading 1967 Avion for Sale

Enjoy the shortest month but a long road trip

Larry Davidson’s pictures in February took us along on some great road trips!

Brand of the Week: Alma

From our wiki page: https://tincantourists.com//wiki/doku.php?id=alma To see all the trailer information, start here: https://tincantourists.com//wiki/doku.php?id=listing_of_manufacturers Alma Alma Trailer Corporation Made in Alma, Michigan The Alma Trailer Corp. was formed in 1934 by William… Continue reading Brand of the Week: Alma

It’s not a secret here

The Garden & Gun Magazine wrote a nice story to about the club corresponding to our 97th Winter Convention kickoff This weekend, collectors and wanderlusters alike will have the chance… Continue reading It’s not a secret here

What is a “house car”?

There is no formal definition of a house car but in the early 1900’s, Americans want to take to the roads and explore. Some creative Tin Can Tourists decided that… Continue reading What is a “house car”?

19th Annual Gathering update

In the two weeks since registration was open for the rally at Camp Dearborn in May We have received 180 registrations. At this time, there are very few spots available.… Continue reading 19th Annual Gathering update

Tin Can Tourists have always been snowbirds!

From the ABC News Article Some really nice Tin Can Tourist historical pictures in the video and most of the details are correct, except: It’s funny how Airstreams are generically… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists have always been snowbirds!

Valentines and Camping go together like…

Bartow Florida Antique Festival

The vintage trailers and the bus were well received at the Antique Show. A lot of interest and an opportunity to invite visitors to our Open House at Sertoma Youth… Continue reading Bartow Florida Antique Festival

To polish or not to polish?

Vintage Trailer supply sells some excellent propane tanks but the question is – do you polish or paint yours? VTS’s version is more than bling. Lighter weight and no corrosion… Continue reading To polish or not to polish?

Want a painting of your trailer?

Justin Kolbe is an aspiring artist interested in vintage trailers. He offers original acrylic paintings of your personal trailers ranging in price from $75 to $100 depending on size. His… Continue reading Want a painting of your trailer?

Pictures from the past

Our first rally in Sept 2004, Laughlin, NV. Only two trailers.Both 1947,12 ft(.ser.#’s were two apart.). The Boles did not expect to see trailers. The”rally” was actually were the old… Continue reading Pictures from the past

1935 Airstream Torpedo FOR SALE

UPDATE – ~~~SOLD~~ SOLD~~SOLD~~SOLD~~~ The trailer was sold to a museum in Texas! This trailer is THE 1935 Airstream Torpedo that is recognized by the Airstream Corporation as the oldest… Continue reading 1935 Airstream Torpedo FOR SALE

BOOK WINNERS

The Tin Can Tourists were given 5 books to give away to our members. The winners were drawn using random.org random number generator. There was a lot of interest in the… Continue reading BOOK WINNERS

Relic Trailers

http://www.relictrailers.com/ Have you ever wanted a vintage-style trailer that was made with current materials? Jayne Barocela is bringing this long lost idea into reality. It started when she stumbled across… Continue reading Relic Trailers

Tin Can Tourists History

Tin Can Tourists Tin Can Tourists at Tampa’s De Soto Park, 1920 Burgert Brothers, Digital Florida Studies Center Gallery. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/flstud_gallery/100 The Twentieth Century Pioneer With the arrival of the… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists History

Want a free “Brave Little Camper” book?

The Tin Can Tourists were given 5 books to give away to our members. If your interested in being part of the drawing – please fill out the form by… Continue reading Want a free “Brave Little Camper” book?

Larry Davidson’s January Collection of Vintage Trailer Pics

Larry Davidson adds a daily vintage trailer pic in our facebook group Here are the January additions:

Little Wedding Teardrop

The Teardrop has everything you need to hold a pop-up wedding. It carries vintage foldout chairs, a small table, small pullout shelves to put vases on and buckets for Champagne.… Continue reading Little Wedding Teardrop

Got an idea for a fun rally event?

We’d like your help in deciding what types of fun events you’d like to see at future TCT Rallies. What have you liked in the past and what would you… Continue reading Got an idea for a fun rally event?

What are your favorite components of a rally

When you attend a vintage trailer rally, what parts do you most look forward to? Pick up to three choices. [socialpoll id=”2324370″]

Pendleton Airstream

We’re already big fans of Airstream, an American institution that seems to find new ways to innovate their iconic silver trailers every day — from filling them with booze, renting… Continue reading Pendleton Airstream

Free Entry to National Parks in 2016

If you resolved to spend more time in the great outdoors in 2016, someone out there is listening. Because yesterday, the National Park Service announced that they’re offering free entry… Continue reading Free Entry to National Parks in 2016

Using vintage trailers for Work environments

Besides the myraid of food trucks – here are some interesting usages of vintage trailers: http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2012/03/vintage-airstream-trailers-inspire-new.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/ISuVv+(poppytalk) The folks at The Metrick System, a Toronto ad agency that specializes in advertising,… Continue reading Using vintage trailers for Work environments

How far would you travel to attend a rally?

We tend to get requests from members wanting to have rallies across the country. We try to provide as many opportunities as possible and grow the number of rallies available… Continue reading How far would you travel to attend a rally?

Brave Little Camper

Here’s something you don’t see every day—a children’s book that stars a little vintage camper! Cottage Door Press, an independent publisher of high-quality children’s books, has just launched Brave Little Camper as part of… Continue reading Brave Little Camper