https://www.antiquetrader.com/features/tin-can-tourists-club Check out the article written by Rick Cook, it is one of the best summary you’ll find of what the hobby and club are all about. Lots of Tin Can Tourists members contributed to the article and provided pictures. Vintage Camper Club at Home on The Road – Antique Trader Vintage trailer club shares… Continue reading Antique Trader magazine is featuring the Tin Can Tourists

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We bought a 1956 Flxible Visicoach bus about 10 years ago, gutted the interior and rebuilt into a modern RV. I recently started looking at vintage campers and fell in love with the “alien eyes” of the Silver Streak Clipper. We just… Continue reading New Member Interview – Brad and Connie Bihner

If you think backing up a trailer is tough, this might be the camper for you. Instead of pull forward sites, ask for the drop in site! This RV was designed to camp in the most remote locations. Check out the full article about the Winnebago that could fly! Winnebago Made A Flying RV That… Continue reading The Flying Winnie

There is a growing interest in retro trailers here in New Zealand . Rallies are held throughout the country in our summer, Several years ago Carrol and I restored an “ Anglo Ace” trailer. These were built through the 60,s and 70,s in New Zealand . ( photo was take on the day we purchased… Continue reading New Member Interview – Chris Skews from New Zealand

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?The first camper i ever bought was my 1973 Shasta Starflyte.  It was used, well loved, etc…… but It would keep me dry, and I wouldn’t get soaked in a tent anymore.  For 15+ years I have been searching for various parts—-some I… Continue reading New Member Interview – Dave Fox

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? KIND OF A DESIGNER, SHABBY SHEEK..PINTEREST GAL. I could see the trend etc. wanted a new club to belong to, and play with a new form of adventure in this 50s stage of my life. What type of trailers have you owned… Continue reading New Member Interview – Jennifer Cronk

We are new to the world of Travel trailers and RVs   We got interested when we attended a Tin Can Tourist event in our home town of DeFuniak Springs Fl. We got to see several units including one owned by a friend, Alex Alexander.  We finally found one we really like even if it is… Continue reading New Member Interview with Ron Walls

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We actually got into it unexpectedly. We were looking for an RV and stumbled across this and just fell in love with it. We love the charm and craftsmanship of the era. We also have a vintage sailboat. What type of trailers… Continue reading New member interview with Mitch Cater-Cyker

I got started about 6 years ago when I retired. My sister and brother in law , Margie and Nelson Bove , have been restoring vintage trailers for several years before and have always tried to convince me to get involved. They have restored several trailers, including a 1958 Comet and a 1950 Airfloat Skipper.… Continue reading Interview with new member David Mason

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?  I’ve always loved camping – and makeovers.  I discovered vintage trailers through Pinterest What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your dream vintage trailer?    We had a 1969 tent trailer when I was… Continue reading New Member interview with Elizabeth Patzke

Nicole and John McGillis, owners of Blueberry Hill Classics Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? We were tired of tent camping after a very rainy camping trip. When we started shopping for a camper, we discovered we liked Airstreams because of their unique design, but even the used ones… Continue reading New member interview with Nicole & John McGillis

The Tin Can Tourists welcome J&J’s Getaway to the Vintage Friendly Campground program and encourages our members to visit the park and return the support for the vintage trailer hobby. J&J’s Getaway Campground & RV Park 87 Horton Rd, Murphy, NC 28906Phone Number: (828) 837-9077Website: www.jandjsgetaway.comEmail Address: info@jandjsgetaway.comOwners or Contact Person: Jessie Callahan & Jason Dusenberry (owners)Brief… Continue reading TCT welcomes J&J’s Getaway Campground & RV Park

We bought our first vintage trailer in December of 2019 when we were looking for a small trailer to restore and make into a pie and ice cream food trailer.  This was a 1961 Midjet.  But a month later we found a 1969 Yellowstone Cavalier which was much better suited to make into a food… Continue reading New member interview with Barb Malone

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I grew up in a camping family and traveled a lot with a pop-up/tenttrailer that my grandfather built in the early 1960s. So there’s a lotof memories in it. I recently inherited that trailer and startedrefurbishing it. My grandfather built 3, or… Continue reading New member interview with Charles Knutson

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?While we love vintage trailers we purchased an Airstream in 2015 that offered modern amenities so we could eventually hand it down to our daughter.  We visited Bob and Karen Elsey at the last TCT gathering at Camp Dearborn and really enjoyed the… Continue reading New Member Interview with Ryan Kane

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby?Neighbor Butch Starner got us started What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your dream vintage trailer? One only. 1959 Holly.  What do you tow with? 2020 Toyota truck.   Do you attend rallies and… Continue reading New Member Interview with Joanna Haneckowv

Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? It’s more of a necessity than a hobby. Bought our 1970 Aristocrat in 1996 but a newer one later when we could afford it. Last month we were in a wreck and the new trailer was totaled so we’re going to work… Continue reading New Member Interview: Anne Farmer

The Tin Can Tourists are very grateful to Ron Baumgarten and Shannon Rozell for supporting and growing the club in Michigan. Ron said they both have been very busy the last couple years but plan to continue hosting a couple events as they star to shift their attention towards retirement. Good luck to them and… Continue reading Introducing our new Michigan TCT representatives

Tim Heintz posted this comprehensive list of movies and TV series in our TCT facebook group. It started a great discussion and we wanted to make sure this list preserved. With heavy rains, unbearable hot temperatures, and the long holiday weekend upon us, here is a list of Movies, Videos, TV shows, etc… that feature… Continue reading TV & Movies that feature Vintage RVs by Tim Heintz

Charles Heyer has been posting photos and information in our facebook group about his grandparents camping trip that happened in 1921. People have really enjoyed the photos and encouraged him to publish a book. The book is now available. Here is a sample: The book is 134 pages with about 140 photos. He hasenhanced and… Continue reading Heyer Camping Journal – camping 100 years ago