Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? “Couldn’t find a used small modern travel trailer so went vintage.” What type of trailers have you owned and what do you have now? What is your dream vintage trailer? “Currently own a 1967 Fan Roadmaster, 4th owner, already restored. Mostly original (… Continue reading An Interview with new member Mary Anne Papiersky
2021 Rallies are going Strong!
With the restrictions being lift and our members itching to get back together, Tin Can Tourists rallies are being back on the calendars and everyone is excited to be able to camp together as a group. Check our rallies by clicking on “Rally” on the menu to see what is coming up. You can then… Continue reading 2021 Rallies are going Strong!
Thrifter Sisters Flea Market & Vintage Camping Event
The Thrifter Sisters Flea Market & Vintage camping event will be back at the Marquette County Fairgrounds, 715 M-553, Gwinn, MI 49841 June 26th, 2011. Camping will begin Friday, June 25th-Sunday, June 27th, with the Vintage Flea Market one day only, Saturday, June 26th from 10 am-5 pm. Come for a day, night, or weekend.… Continue reading Thrifter Sisters Flea Market & Vintage Camping Event
Constitution Week at Elk Creek
I am super excited to announce that we will be gathering at the Elk Creek Campground in Grand Lake for Fall colors and Constitution week.https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/grand-ave-grand-lake-co-80447-united-states/10th-annual-premier-constitution-week-celebration-in-america/434913024622118/Rocky Mountain National Park is just a few miles down the road, the lakes are gorgeous (and they have affordable boat rentals on site!), and there are so many shops and… Continue reading Constitution Week at Elk Creek
Antiques at the Spanish Peaks
Come to Spanish Peaks Country in Southern Colorado and spend a rally weekend with us in the charming little town of La Veta, Colorado. Open to Pre-1980 trailers and RVs . All sites have Full Hook-ups Limited to 25 Participants $37-$42 per night plus $15 rally fee
Lumberjack Rally Scavenger Hunt
One of the activities at a recent rally was a scavenger hunt to people out of the campground and explore the beautiful lakes in Cadillac, Michigan. Here are the clues: Clue: “You’ll be weirdly surprised who visited homecoming with a star in his eye”. They were “Dressed to Kill” at the dance! The best thing… Continue reading Lumberjack Rally Scavenger Hunt
Vintage Camper Rally
Fowler MI 48835 Hosted by: Fowler Village Market Tuesday July 20th 4pm-7pm Campers begin setup at 2pm Food trucks, music, 15+ local vendors and a lineup of vintage & unique campers. This event is free to participate in and we will be providing FREE dry camp accommodations. Registration Required: Dani.dershem21@gmail.com
Virtual New Member Orientation
We held a new member orientation for those that haven’t been to a rally recently because of the pandemic. All of the secrets were revealed to our members and they promised not to share these with non-members! If your not an official members, you can not watch this!
Tin Can Tourists New Member Orientation
ONLY OPEN TO OFFICIAL TCT MEMBERS! We’ve had a lot of new members join during the pandemic that haven’t been able to attend a rally to go through our new member orientation or maybe you’ve been a member for a long time and haven’t been to a rally that had the orientation! Join us for… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists New Member Orientation
What is the secret TCT password?
Do you know the secret password? Have you not been able to come to a Tin Can Tourists Rally that had a new member orientation? If you are a TCT member and want to learn the secrets of the club – we are going to have a virtual new members orientation this Saturday May 1st… Continue reading What is the secret TCT password?
Hagerty’s new vintage trailer insurance program
Watch Angelic Hathway provide all the details on Hagerty’s new vintage trailer insurance program. Angelic joined Tin Can Tourists’ Terry Bone during the 4th session of the Tin Can Tutoring session to present the program and to answer questions. Benefits of Hagerty Vintage Camper Trailer Insurance Guaranteed Value®- We’ll work with you to determine an… Continue reading Hagerty’s new vintage trailer insurance program
Taylorsville County Park Vintage Trailer Rally
Join us in Taylorsville CA for our 4th annual Vintage Trailer Rally. Campground with lots of shade, water hookups, fire pits. No electric. Bathrooms with showers, RV dump station. Tavern, store, swimming pool, museum in town. Or soak in the Indian Creek next to the campground. Cocktail meet & greet Friday. More updates to follow.
2021 All American Rally
Make your plans, spread the word, and we will see you in Brooks Oregon at the Powerland Heritage Park.
2021 Eville Shindig
Coffeyville’s Comet Campout
This one for Comet owners (or anyone, of course!) In Coffeyville, KS.
Riverless Festival Vintage Camper Show
New to the Riverless Festival this summer!!! Please contact our office for more information or to register your camper: 785-543-22321 or message us on FB>
TCT Mingle and Jingle 2021
Come enjoy a fun Christmas themed campout at Oak Alley RV Resort in Webster Florida. This event is a great opportunity to just relax and have fun with all your TCT friends. There will be no registration nor a rally fee with TCT, but you must call Oak Alley to reserve and pay for a… Continue reading TCT Mingle and Jingle 2021
Rally at the Fountain of Youth RV Mineral Hot Springs in Thermopolis, Wyoming – 5th Annual
Please visit: camphotsprings.com for RV campgrounds details. 1973 Vintage campers of any kind, and earlier are welcome. $40.00 a night space rental includes tax. $25.00 rally fee per trailer to cover lodge fee for activities. Open house Saturday 10-3. Potluck dinner Saturday night 5-7. Breakfast at the lodge Sunday morning 7-9am. No theme, just fun!… Continue reading Rally at the Fountain of Youth RV Mineral Hot Springs in Thermopolis, Wyoming – 5th Annual
The search for the lost “Georgie Boy” trailer
We love these types of stories. John J. sent us this one! A brief history, years ago I posted this: Quote: My parents had a 1971 Georgie Boy travel trailer and it was #7 built. It was made in Edwardsburg Michigan and was purchased in Toledo Ohio.They still talk about how Dad sold at least… Continue reading The search for the lost “Georgie Boy” trailer
Video: Everything you need to know about Awnings
We talked with our Colorado State rep, Jean Bundschuh who is also the owner of Tin Can Awnings. Jean is extremely knowledgeable about vintage rope and pole awnings and answered questions regarding on setup, materials, parts, repair, installation, etc. The session was record on Saturday April 10th at 3pm
Life at Olympic Trailer Park (1939)
Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) Ansel was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park but he captured a serious called Life at Olympic Trailer Park, these 1939 trailer park photos captured life in the trailer park. Around 1939,… Continue reading Life at Olympic Trailer Park (1939)
Spring Checklist – Are you ready?
Tin Can Tourists’ member Jim Pritchard posted this list of items to consider when getting your trailer out of storage and ready for your first camping trip! That first camping trip is typically a shakedown trip to make sure things are working but you can do a few items ahead of that. Spring Camper Check… Continue reading Spring Checklist – Are you ready?
New TCT Decals for 2021
Need a Tin Can Tourists decal a small trailer window or on a tow vehicle. We now have a subtle solution and they are super affordable. We have a NEW 3 inch version and everyone loves them. We’ve also worked hard to make them much more affordable. The 4 inch decal used to cost $5… Continue reading New TCT Decals for 2021
Golden Village Palms 7th Annual Vintage Trailer Show
Grab your vintage trailer or camper and head to Golden Village Palms RV Resort to celebrate RV history with us! You will get to see some of the finest vintage trailers and campers, plus vintage vendors and incredible classic cars and motorcycles while enjoying live music and more.
It’s Coca-Cola Vs. Pepsi Collectibles for This Couple
When a Pepsi-drinking husband and a Coke-loving wife buy a vintage trailer they name Bubbles, you know they are in for some carbonated fun. Tin Can Tourists members Rick Cook and his wife, Bonnie have a restored 1969 Shasta Compact travel trailer are featured at AntiqueTrader.com – Click on the link below to learn about… Continue reading It’s Coca-Cola Vs. Pepsi Collectibles for This Couple
Logan County Vintage Camper/Pickin’ Rally
Bring on Spring. Do you have a vintage camper? It’s coming back this Spring! We want YOU for the Logan County Vintage Camper/Pickin’ Rally on April 23-25 in Lincoln, IL. It’s part of the Logan County Spring Pickers Market, held on April 24-25. Come show off your vintage beauty. We will pay all your overnight… Continue reading Logan County Vintage Camper/Pickin’ Rally
Two Tin Can Tutoring Sessions planned for April
We have added two virtual events for April for our members! The weekend following Easter, we are going to talk with our Colorado State rep, Jean Bundschuh who is also the owner of Tin Can Awnings. Jean is extremely knowledgeable about vintage rope and pole awnings and can help with questions on setup, materials, replacement,… Continue reading Two Tin Can Tutoring Sessions planned for April
Tin Can Tutoring: Hagerty Insurance
Time for the event is 3:00 PM Eastern Timezone This is the 4th installment in our 2021 series of virtual educational events for our Tin Can Tourists members and those in the vintage trailer hobby. For this session: Tin Can Tourists’ Terry Bone will have a discussion with Angelic Hathaway of Hagerty Insurance. Angelic has… Continue reading Tin Can Tutoring: Hagerty Insurance
Vintage Trailer Manuals
Does anyone have the manual for my vintage trailer? I’m looking for electrical diagrams for my trailer? Where can I buy a manual for my vintage trailer? These are common refrains in our facebook group and that come in to our email inbox. First off, it amazes me that people ask for a manual when… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Manuals
Board Game Campout 2021
We will play old style board games at the pavilion . Get your yahtzee, checkers, dominos and monopoly games out .