Registration is closed. We have sent attendee numbers and deposits to vendors and the campground! Tentative Agenda Sites currently reserved from the Spring Rally – 128 sites reserved as of 9/18/22 SITE # Name 1 Lossing 2 Simcheck 3 Coats 5 Higgins 11 Gelletly 12 Curtis 13 Curtis 14 Chetcuti 16 Finet 17 Carson 19… Continue reading 2022 Fall Gathering
Illinois Route 66 Mother Road Festival Vintage Camper Rally and Festival Display
Join us for the first Illinois Mother Road Vintage Camper Rally in Springfield, IL, as we celebrate the lure of the open highway at The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. We’ll camp in a grassy area at the Illinois State Fair Campgrounds, just blocks from the Mother Road Festival and historic Lincoln attractions. Preference… Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Mother Road Festival Vintage Camper Rally and Festival Display
New Member Interview with Merilee Williams
We started camping in a tent on our honeymoon in 1971 and have had 7or 8 various campers over the years. We’ve had at least 3 pop ups, a 5th wheel and several bumper pulls. We also have a 40 ft destination model permanently located in a lake resort community that we use for several… Continue reading New Member Interview with Merilee Williams
Interview with New Members Larry and Gilda Hayworth
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My wife Gilda and have owned County Line Campground in Summit, SD for 7 years now, but our love for camping started at a young age. What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your… Continue reading Interview with New Members Larry and Gilda Hayworth
Interview with New Member Cheryl Jungbluth
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? My husband and I enjoy antiques of all kinds and he has restored a couple cars and built a street rod or two. We love camping and always admired the vintage campers in the parks so we thought it would be fun… Continue reading Interview with New Member Cheryl Jungbluth
Interview with New Member Marsha Lynn Torbett
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? After my husband had drag raced for 28 yrs. he decided it was time to do something new. He passed by an old friend’s house and saw a little Scotty in the driveway. That’s where it all started. We restored her and… Continue reading Interview with New Member Marsha Lynn Torbett
1st Annual Missouri Loves Company Rally Recap
Our First Annual Missouri Loves Company Vintage Camper Rally was a great success. We had 23 campers in attendance. Our location in central Missouri brought out a lot of campers who had been reluctant to travel to the more distant rallies. The weather was amazing every day. The facilities at Ozark Outdoors Resort were excellent. Many campers… Continue reading 1st Annual Missouri Loves Company Rally Recap
Havasu Round Up
VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY Havasu Round Up At the Rodeo Ground Sara Park 7260 Sara Parkway Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 November 3, 2022 (11:00am on) to November 6, 2022 (noon) Come join the fun!! All vintage trailers, campers, buses, vans, etc come and join us at the Rodeo Grounds for a fun camp out, $10.00… Continue reading Havasu Round Up
Tin Can Tourists 5th Annual Kayla Kickoff Rally
Tin Can Tourist Rally Weekend! See various totally awesome, totally vintage campers! Wednesday, June 1 Thursday, June 2 Friday, June 3 Saturday, June 4 Sunday, June 5
County-Line Campground in South Dakota Joins our Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Tin Can Tourists welcomes the 93 campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. Come camp in this beautiful campground. “We are a 75 site Campground RV Park with all sites having full hookup with great WI-FI. We are in the northeastern corner of South Dakota in the Glacial Lakes region. We have mild summers with… Continue reading County-Line Campground in South Dakota Joins our Vintage Friendly Campground Program
Oklahoma Donkey Dairy HipCamp joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program
The Tin Can Tourists welcomes the first Hipcamp site to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. Come camp in one of the only Donkey Dairies in the United States, home to 35 Critically Endangered American Mammoth Donkeys. TCT Members are encouraged to use Vintage Friendly Campgrounds when camping and on long trips! Details about the Oklahoma… Continue reading Oklahoma Donkey Dairy HipCamp joins the Vintage Friendly Campground Program
Spring Rally on Fruit Way Recap
Wee bit chilly but nice to to see all the folks that showed up to rally. Had a few new people show up to share the fun and share their rigs. The best part was presenting Darrell and Judy Buxton with the Hall of Fame Award plaque. Both are avid vintage campers with a ton… Continue reading Spring Rally on Fruit Way Recap
Rally on the Fruit Way
Rally Perry, Utah,Journey KOA. Pot luck Friday Eve. 7:00 pm. The Smokeabilly BBQ will be there for dinner. Sunday morning with breakfast burritos served at office. Reserve early for best sites. Go to BrighamCity@koa.com or 1-435-723-5503 info and reservations. James or Kristan are our hosts. Confused, call/text Orbie @ 1-435-730-3840.
31st Annual Caro Cars & Crafts Fest
Hello! I am reaching out to see if a camper or few might want to display at our 31st Annual Caro Cars & Crafts Fest June 3 & 4. We are looking to add a little new stuff to the mix this year! Traditionally we hold a car/Bike etc show on Saturday, This year June… Continue reading 31st Annual Caro Cars & Crafts Fest
Multiple Brands but hard to tell them apart!
By Tim Heintz – Southeast TCT Regional Representative So many brands copied one another and can look identical….can you tell the differences? If you can then tell us which ones are which brands They are all between 1958-1962 and they even all use the exact same style and size of rectangle cast brand emblem in… Continue reading Multiple Brands but hard to tell them apart!
CANCELLED – DeFuniak Springs Florida Rally on the 4th
Cancelled due to lack of participation and extreme heat projected.
5th Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally Recap
The Fifth Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally hosted by Mike Breton was held again at The Dam Site Campground in Bull Shoals, Arkansas above the Bull Shoals Dam, April 21, 22, & 23. Well supported by the City of Bull Shoals, the event was enriched by the city even providing dry firewood and goody bags. … Continue reading 5th Annual Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally Recap
Know What You Can Tow
By Tim Heintz – Southeast Regional TCT Representative and owner of Heintz Designs restoration company Spring Camping Season is here. Be safe and “Know what you can Tow!” Here are some helpful and often times confusing terms that can help you understand the limits of your tow vehicle. When it comes to vintage trailers never… Continue reading Know What You Can Tow
CANCELLED – Camp with the Buffalos
This event has been cancelled Yes camp with the Buffalos at Pohl bison ranch so get your hats and boots and trim up your ranch house on wheels . Come to Yellowstone in Michigan for the weekend . Without the drive. The have 30 sites for us. It will be like Yellowstone Boondocking no electric… Continue reading CANCELLED – Camp with the Buffalos
Tow Jam ™ 8 Music Weekend
Tickets just went on sale! You can learn more by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tow-jam-tm-8-music-weekend-tickets-323410949857
CANCELLED – TCT Rally at the Lake James/Classic Boat & Car Show
Old Boat House Marine~120 Lane 447, Lake James~Angola, IN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION
6th Annual Shadow of the Bear
Greetings one and all! We are very excited for The Shadow Of The Bear Rally’s return to Orchard Beach State Park. The park and Tin Can Tourists have been friends for over a century. Last year, a lot of you expressed a strong desire to return to Orchard Beach. We listened and took action. Now the Pavilion has been… Continue reading 6th Annual Shadow of the Bear
New Member Interview with Jack Walter
I’ve been a vintage camper enthusiast for as long as I can remember – back when many vintage campers were brand new! I always loved the look of the old Airstreams – especially the early pre-1968 models – but even the old canned hams have a certain charm with their wood paneled interiors. We used… Continue reading New Member Interview with Jack Walter
Swap Meet Campout
Vintage Kids with Vintage Toys
New Member Interview with Perry Kveton
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? Vintage trailers have always been a family affair. My uncle used to tinker with old cars and boats, and eventually restored a 1951 Silver Streak Clipper (with the alien eye windows). That trailer now belongs to my parents, who have kept the… Continue reading New Member Interview with Perry Kveton
Vintage Camper Show
3rd Annual Vintage Campers on the Square
Come join us in the hills of Southeastern Ohio. We’re camping on the City square in Nelsonville, Ohio, the home of Rocky Boots. June 18-19. Giving tours, telling people about camping, introducing children to vintage trailers and having a great time. Take a train ride, tour Rocky Boots and basically introduce our trailers and the… Continue reading 3rd Annual Vintage Campers on the Square
8th Annual Vintage Camper & Classic Car Show
What is it? Trailer, Mobile Home, Trailer Coach?
by Tim Heintz (posted in the TCT Facebook group) With the recent viral posting of the very long 50’s trailer at a gas station (Which is actually a real 1954~55 Duo Coach 8’x50’, SEE BELOW) I have been getting a lot of messages and emails asking what the difference between a vintage ‘Trailer’, Vintage ‘House… Continue reading What is it? Trailer, Mobile Home, Trailer Coach?