Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your dream vintage trailer? What do you tow with? Do you attend rallies and what do you like the most about attending a rally? Why did you… Continue reading New Member Interview with Ann Coomber
RVHistory.com Interesting Posts
Happy New Year Tin Can Tourists. Thanks for your support in 2022 and all the best for this year. There’s a few new posts on rvhistory.com which may be of interest to your members: A rare ‘living car’ from 1901 – “in 1901 resourceful 25-year-old Glen Wickes used a living car for a more unusual purpose –… Continue reading RVHistory.com Interesting Posts
2nd Annual Rally at the Village of the Trees
Join in on all the fun at the 2nd Annual Rally at the Village of Tree’s. Located on I-84 off the freeway in Declo, Idaho. Theme this year is Rockin’ with the Oldies. We will have a potluck dinner Friday, Catered Breakfast from a Chuck Wagon $7 per Adult on Saturday, Open House during the… Continue reading 2nd Annual Rally at the Village of the Trees
New Member Interview with Pam Haffenden
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? By happenstance! I’ve always had a penchant for all things midcentury. My long-time dream was to restore an Airstream. But the more and more I researched vintage trailers, the more and more I fell in love with Spartans. They are gorgeous in… Continue reading New Member Interview with Pam Haffenden
Special Announcement about Forrest & Jeri Bone
With 2022 coming to an end, we have some very exciting news to share with you! Three years ago, Dal Smilie (TCT Representative) wanted to recognize those that were considered the first sparks in the vintage trailer movement. His idea was to see if it would be possible to get Forrest and Jeri Bone inducted… Continue reading Special Announcement about Forrest & Jeri Bone
New Member Interview with Jane Francis Pierce
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? Well its kinda of a lengthy story but I will summarize… Back in 2015, I had a bad accident. Had a horse fall on me and broke my pelvis and lower back- worst Christmas ever! lol. While in the hospital for 4… Continue reading New Member Interview with Jane Francis Pierce
New Member Interview with Fredric Solomon
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We recently got into the vintage trailer hobby after reading an article about them & TCT in a Country Living magazine What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your dream vintage trailer? We currently… Continue reading New Member Interview with Fredric Solomon
New Member Interview with Kevin Lynch
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My wife Morgan, daughter Payton, and I happened to be camping at PJ Hoffmaster State Park in Michigan in 2021. That weekend we unknowingly had been camping the same time as a vintage camper rally at the park. It was so cool… Continue reading New Member Interview with Kevin Lynch
New Member Interview with Chris & Stefanie Fellows
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? Well I have always loved old cars. While going to car shows I started to see older campers and naturally just fell in love with them. These vintage trailers, like classic cars, are just works of art. I find that the vintage… Continue reading New Member Interview with Chris & Stefanie Fellows
2022 Edition of Vintage Trailer Decorated for the Holidays
We asked our Tin Can Tourists Facebook Group members to show us their Vintage Trailers and Campers decorate for the holidays and boy did they come through. This has been an annual activity and this years edition is fantastic. Mary Christmas!
The Legendary Airnado!
We were contacted by Tim Atkins recently and he explained the origins of the Airnado. The Airnado is the combination of a 1969 Oldsmobile Tornado and a 1969 Airstream the his dad Wendell Atkins built. We thank Tim for clearing up the mystery and letting the Tin Can Tourists have the origin story behind this… Continue reading The Legendary Airnado!
Lincoln Trail Vintage Camper Rally
Save the Date** The 2023 Lincoln Trail State Park Rally is scheduled for JUNE 22-25 at Lincoln Trail State Park “Plain View Campsite”, at Marshall IL. There will be awards for various Vintage Campers Categories. Attendance gifts provided from the City of Marshall Friday night Band Concert on the town Square in Marshall Sunday lunch… Continue reading Lincoln Trail Vintage Camper Rally
Western Illinois Vintage Trailer Rally
1978 or older vintage travel trailers and RVs. Ask to join the Western Illinois Vintage Trailer Rally Facebook page for more information.
Terry Evans
The Tin Can Tourists lost an important member of our community this week. Hall of Fame member Terry Evans will be missed by all. Our deepest condolences to Hardy Evans and her family. Terry wrote her own obituary (of course she did!): Terry Dutton Evans 6/28/47 -12/13/22 I was born at Fort Lewis, WA to… Continue reading Terry Evans
2023 TCT Antique Alley Rally
RALLY IS FULL! EMAIL BETH HOLCOMB TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST: bholcomb@colgate.edu AGENDA Thursday (7/27/2023) 2:00 PM Check-in Friday (7/28/2023) 7:30 AM Coffee served in the small pavilion 6:00 PM Italian dinner served in the large pavilionIced tea & Lemonade provided 7:00 PM TCT new member initiation 7:15 PM BINGO in the large… Continue reading 2023 TCT Antique Alley Rally
West Michigan Vintage Gathering 2023!!
Make plans now to join us again at Hoffmaster State Park for our annual West Michigan Vintage Gathering! See the post below for instructions on how to register and be a part of the fun! REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS This years event will be June 8th to the 11th, as we have done the past few years… Continue reading West Michigan Vintage Gathering 2023!!
WNY Campout & Car Show
TCT Mingle Jingle is coming up this weekend
Are you in Florida and looking for a last minute camping opportunity or want to check out some vintage trailer this weekend?
New Rally for Tennessee members in 2023
We’ve posted a new event for our Tennessee members and nearby states in 2023. This is going to be a lot of fun for attendees and you can’t beat the location. Let’s fill this up so that it becomes an annual event! Located just less than two hours from the honky tonks of Nashville. Bumpus… Continue reading New Rally for Tennessee members in 2023
Get your Rumpus to Bumpus TCT vintage camper rally
Located just less than two hours from the honky tonks of Nashville. Bumpus Marina sits beautiful Lake Barkley with amazing views of the western sky and glorious sunsets. Come Join TCT Member Bumpus Marina as they host their first rally. In addition to time to interact with other vintage camper owners, we will have joint… Continue reading Get your Rumpus to Bumpus TCT vintage camper rally
Happy Thanksgiving!
Seventy years ago: Men and women preparing Thanksgiving turkeys at a Tin Can Tourists convention in Melbourne in 1952.
The 6th Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally
6th Annual – The Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally at Bull Shoals Dam Site Campground. Come meet folks from TX, OK, MO, and AR. Enjoy a relaxing, low key weekend among the blooming Dogwoods. There’s nearby hiking, the Gaston Visitor Center, Bull Shoals-White River State Park, mtn. bike trails, plus local flea markets and antique… Continue reading The 6th Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally
Where do you find Happiness?
We’ve added this sticker to the Tin Can Tourists store. Because happiness is in the Can!
Trail to Pismo report
Submitted by Dal Smilie The Pismo Beach Rally is considered to be the largest vintage trailer rally in the world. Over the years several of the longer term attendees and it’s founders wanted to organize a version of that rally that better reflected its origins. Paul and Caroline Lacitinola agreed to host such a rally,… Continue reading Trail to Pismo report
3rd Annual Vintage Liftoff Rally
Join us for the Tin Can Tourists 3rd. Annual Vintage Liftoff Rally. Located on Florida’s Space Coast along the shore of the Indian River Lagoon. Manatee Hammock is a shaded and quiet hammock of pines and palms. The park features a fishing pier, pavilion and a perfect view of the Kennedy Space Center. Depending on… Continue reading 3rd Annual Vintage Liftoff Rally
Jackson Rancheria Vintage Trailer Rally
We are so excited about the 2023 Jackson Rancheria Rally! Email: Rancheriarally@yahoo.com for a short Registration page and instructions for signing up for this years rally! Please be sure to read over the Info Packet carefully, fill out the rally form and return via email. We have 60 spaces reserved for the rally. A Facebook… Continue reading Jackson Rancheria Vintage Trailer Rally
New Member Interview with Cynthia Nichols
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My husband and I had been looking for a vintage trailer that had a potty and shower and looking at videos on Youtube for ideas. We are so excited about our new hobby. What type of trailers have you owned and what… Continue reading New Member Interview with Cynthia Nichols
8th Annual Rally on the Rocks
Join us at our 8th Annual Rally on the Rocks in Lenhartsville, PA! Meet fellow enthusiasts who share the common interest of preserving these little pieces of Americana in one of the most spectacular campgrounds in the east. Enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful forest land divided by mountain streams, miles of hiking with direct… Continue reading 8th Annual Rally on the Rocks
New Member Interview with Julia Followell
I can’t really say that we are fully “into” this tin can hobby just yet. We bought a 1981 Go Tag A Long from a friend back in 2014. At about the same time, we bought a piece of homesteading property, sold our home, unjobbed, and began restoring a pre-civil war, two story log house… Continue reading New Member Interview with Julia Followell
New Member Interview with Mandi Holmes
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I’ve *always* wanted a trailer and dreamed of having a vintage one. In 2020 at the top of the pandemic we got some settlement money and were concerned about the future and wanted a way to travel with minimal reliance so it… Continue reading New Member Interview with Mandi Holmes