We started the rally in Cheyenne Wy. with the normal Spring weather, first were big drop rain to be followed by sleet and finished up with some hail. Everyone huddled in our trailers for about one hour waiting for it to pass. Afterwards, we all came out like ants with a kicked over ant hill.… Continue reading Terry Bison Ranch 2019
Dexter Tow Assist ABS & Sway Mitigation System
Ford Motor has this technology built into their F150s and it’s great to see that the same technology is being applied to trailer brakes as well. This technology will use the trailer brakes to eliminate swaying and lockups. Dexter Tow Assist ABS & Sway Mitigation System – That’s a long name for a system that,… Continue reading Dexter Tow Assist ABS & Sway Mitigation System
1956 Airfloat Land Yacht – Cordoba Edition
This is spectacular – ” It is our interpretation of what the original Airfloat designers might have done after visiting the Great Mosque/Cathedral of Cordoba in Spain” – https://www.dilluhlsional.com/airfloat It’s wonderful to see a 1956 Airfloat Land Yacht re-imagined in such a creative wonderful way! Kudos to Monica and Walter Dill!
Michigan Centennial Celebration Pictures
Beautiful Images from the Michigan Centennial Celebration
Dave McGrath captured some wonderful images of the vintage trailers and activities at the Michigan Centennial Celebration held at Camp Dearborn.
Sarasota Symphony started as a Tin Can Tourists trailer park band?
An Excert from the article: Over the years, Payne Park has provided a home for various commercial or private pursuits, from Major League spring training games to mobile home residents in need of cheap housing. And according to Mary Tolley, former historian for the Suncoast Concert Band, this organization had its roots in the “Tin… Continue reading Sarasota Symphony started as a Tin Can Tourists trailer park band?
Facts why everyone should be Vintage camping!
It’s the beginning of another great camping season. Whether you are a full-time RVer or the occasional vintage trailer weekend traveler hopefully we will give you a few more excuses to get you camping more this season. Many of us really enjoy a great weekend of camping spent with friends and family but did you… Continue reading Facts why everyone should be Vintage camping!
Free Parts from a 62 Terry
We received this email and wanted to pass it along to our members: Email: waynephaz@gmail.com Comment: A friend of mine has a 62 Terry 12′ which is in Holbrook,AZ The frame cracked and it flipped on its side and then righted itself. Do you want it No Charge? Don’t want to see it in the land… Continue reading Free Parts from a 62 Terry
New Centennial T-Shirt Available
This beautiful design of a Vintage Trailer camping in the mountains is available now to celebrate the Tin Can Tourists Centennial Anniversary. Available in many light colors to highlight the design! We are able to offer a wide variety of unisex sizes from XS to 4XL Here are the latest centennial products
Tin Can Tourists in the News
With the Michigan Centennial Celebration next week, the club is getting a lot of press coverage. Here are a couple examples: Michigan Public Radio discusses the Michigan State Park and Tin Can Tourists Centennial Anniversary in 2019. A caravan is planned in June to jointly celebrate the centennials. https://www.michiganradio.org/post/how-tin-can-tourists-helped-drive-michigan-establish-state-parks-system
RV Electrical & Appliance Systems– Why They Don’t Work and How The Could be Fixed
Newly released book offered for sale by author (who is also a Tin Can Tourists member):“RV Electrical & Appliance Systems– Why They Don’t Work and How The Could be Fixed.” This book was written by a can tinkering problem solving individual, who bought an old trailer, rebuilt it, then kept it for over 33 years… Continue reading RV Electrical & Appliance Systems– Why They Don’t Work and How The Could be Fixed
Tin Can Tourists visit Wyandotte April 26
Nice article published in the Southgate News Herald: America’s oldest trailer and motor coach club is celebrating its 100th anniversary and it’s kicking off its Michigan tour in Wyandotte. Tin Can Tourists will have 38 vintage and classic trailers and motorhomes on display and open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m. April 26… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists visit Wyandotte April 26
First Oklahoma Rally an immense success!!!!
I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Rose Larson and all who attended the first TCT event in Oklahoma. Some nasty weather moved in but didn’t keep them from having fantastic fun and fellowship! Rose wanted to congratulate all the new Tin Can Tourist members and we hope to see you all at… Continue reading First Oklahoma Rally an immense success!!!!
TCT Centennial Celebration held in Roswell, N. M.
The Roswell, NM Rally was a great success. The weather was perfect, the campground marvelous and 45+ awesome trailers and owners from around the Southwest attended. Happy 100th Tin Can Tourists. Congratulations to Karen Campbell – the event organizer and TCT regional rep!
Photos from the Florida Centennial Celebration
Richard Squires the Florida Centennial and we’ve posted his 500+ photos and videos to Flickr Check them out here
Mountain View California looking for vintage campers for a parade
Hello Tin Can Tourists! Below you will find information about the City of Mountain View’s “Cruisin’ Mountain View” parade being held Saturday, April 27 in downtown Mountain View. Any chance a few of your members might have an interest in participating? We’d be delighted to have some local vintage trailer owner/enthusiasts involved. (Below is additional information about the… Continue reading Mountain View California looking for vintage campers for a parade
Up Down and Around Town With Host, Caroline Sutherby and John Truitt – TCT Hall of Famer
You just can’t tell the TCT story in 30 minutes – but John tried… John Truitt TCT – Featured on Up Down and Around town with Caroline Sutherby – Thank you Caroline and the Wyandotte Cable Studios and Crew!
Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer Supply recognized at the TCT Florida Centennial Celebration
Steve has been an avid and generous supporter of the Tin Can Tourists Vintage Trailer club and nearly every member has leveraged Vintage Trailer Supply while restoring their trailers. In this video, Forrest Bone recognized Steve for being the primary sponsor of the Tin Can Tourists centennial celebrations. We’ve been honored to have such a… Continue reading Steve Hingtgen of Vintage Trailer Supply recognized at the TCT Florida Centennial Celebration
Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event
Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, in Boyertown, PA is looking for around 20 vintage campers to display for their annual food truck fair, The Truck Stops Here- Mobile Madness. This year’s event will take place at the Museum on June 29th, 2019 from 12-4pm. … Continue reading Vintage campers wanted for Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles event
FourK in the Road – Vlogs from the Florida Centennial
We wanted to let you know all the attention FOUR Magazines has given TCT as we featured the FL event on social media, YouTube episode and the upcoming Spring issue. Here are links:1. YouTube “FourK In The Road” Episode 3https://youtu.be/ikr4W4PTzEE (10K+ Views)2. Instagram (573 Likes)https://www.instagram.com/p/BuP35dMnMzL/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=ksght1gnh2pe3. We will send you link to Spring issue when it launches in… Continue reading FourK in the Road – Vlogs from the Florida Centennial
1956 Camp Trailer Plans
From 1956 Mechanix Illustrated – This portable camp will take your whole family on weekend trips. Here are the plans and instructions for building this squarish vintage teardrop trailer.
Great Article on Florida Centennial from NatureCoaster.com
Excerpt: Tin Can Tourists Invade Florida’s Adventure Coast Sponsored Post • By Florida’s Original NatureCoaster™ • Posted on February 27, 2019 Over the week of February 19-25, 2019, 200 vintage travel trailers and auto campers enjoyed a celebration of their heritage at Sertoma Youth Ranch. On Saturday, February 23, their open house entertained hundreds of visitors with their historic rigs, lively… Continue reading Great Article on Florida Centennial from NatureCoaster.com
Unique 1921 TCT Logo
We found a very unique Tin Can Tourists logo that seems to have only been used in 1921. It is so cool, we decided to leverage it for hats during the TCT centennial year. We embroidered this on an appropriately styled vintage hat. If you like to order your own piece of TCT history –… Continue reading Unique 1921 TCT Logo
Florida Centennial Celebration
Vintage Trailers were the stars at the 100th Anniversary of the Tin Can Tourists. Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville was the campground to host the centennial celebration in Florida. Over 200 Vintage Campers spent the week that featured great musical acts, fantastic food and wonderful cake, historical presentations, car shows, Model T rides, trip to DeSoto… Continue reading Florida Centennial Celebration
Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project
Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project Victoria Sanderson At the height of their popularity in the 1950s, more than 4,000 Drive-In movie theatres illuminated America’s night sky. Today, fewer than 350 survive. The purpose of the Stars and Screens project is to document these hold-outs and to tell their stories. I’m Victoria Sanderson, a… Continue reading Stars and Screens: An American Drive-In Project
Marvelous Manatee: a History of Tourism- exhibit opening 2/21/19 with brunch in Bradenton, FL
At the Manatee Library in Bradenton, Florida: Marvelous Manatee: A History of Tourism An Eaton Room historical exhibit, on display from FEB 21 through Fall 2019, focusing on how tourism has shaped our region for over 100 years. Enjoy brunch-style finger foods, coffee and delicious mocktails at an Opening Reception, THURS, FEB 21, 10:30 AM to 12… Continue reading Marvelous Manatee: a History of Tourism- exhibit opening 2/21/19 with brunch in Bradenton, FL
TCT Featured in Garden & Gun Magazine
The Southern Agenda: February/March 2019 Here is a link: https://gardenandgun.com/articles/southern-agenda-february-march-2019/ ANNIVERSARY Florida AIRSTREAM DREAM Since the dawn of the automobile age, snowbirds have flocked to the Sunshine State. Few have done so with more bravado than the Tin Can Tourists, an auto-tourism group formed in 1919. The name predates the sleek metal midcentury campers associated with the group now;… Continue reading TCT Featured in Garden & Gun Magazine
A glimpse at 1919, the year the Tin Can Tourists was organized
TCT member, Steve Schlott, has shared a number of Hemming’s articles that focused on trailers and motor coaches from the past. Many have found their way into the newsletter. The piece Steve sent “A Century Passes in a Blink of Time” by Tissy Smith gives us a glimpse at 1919 the year TCT was organized. A… Continue reading A glimpse at 1919, the year the Tin Can Tourists was organized
Forest River Owners’ Group Congratulates the Tin Can Tourists on turning 100
On behalf of FROG, the Forest River Owners’ Group, and our nearly 100,000 member families, congratulations to Tin Can Tourists on your 100th Birthday! TCT has a terrific reputation and provides a great service in preserving the heritage of the RV industry and of those pioneers who hit the road and created the great lifestyle… Continue reading Forest River Owners’ Group Congratulates the Tin Can Tourists on turning 100
Northeast Regional Rally Registration opens February 2nd, 2019 at 8:00am EST
Tin Can Tourists Northeast Rally, Sampson State Park, (Romulus, New York), September 12-15, 2019 The Northeast Regional Rally registration will open Saturday February 2, 2019 at 8:00am EST This year, there is room for 100 vintage trailers and vintage campers as the rally has expanded to two loops at Sampson State Park. The link to… Continue reading Northeast Regional Rally Registration opens February 2nd, 2019 at 8:00am EST