Short Stay option added for the Florida Centennial Celebration

Now that we’ve received the majority of extended stay registrations, we’ve added a short stay option for the Florida Centennial Celebration – this is an option to camp Thursday thru Sunday at the Centennial! Registration form is on the event page. https://tincantourists.com/event/florida-tct-centennial-celebration/

One 1 week left before the price goes up!

Only 1 more week left before the $20 price hike on registrations postmarked after 12/12! Very limited number of sites remaining! https://tincantourists.com/event/florida-tct-centennial-celebration/

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Tools for the Vintage Camper Road Trip

Our facebook community recently debated and shared the tools that are needed while you’re on the road with your vintage trailer or RV. Here are the highlights: One of the best things about having a fully stocked RV Tool Kit is being able to handle those “unexpected” events at the campsite or on the road.… Continue reading Tools for the Vintage Camper Road Trip

Plans for the 1940 Terra Cruiser

Here are the plans and instructions to build the 14 foot, 1940 Cabin Trailer called the “Terra Cruiser”. The magazine, Science and Mechanics, published in the plans and Hammer Blow Tool company and Trotwood Trailers helped design and build the trailer.

Walmart camping tips!

If you’re in a bind, it might be an option when your on the road so it’s best to listen to the experts! HOW TO MAKE CAMPING AT WALMART SURPRISINGLY COMFORTABLE The main tips from the article are: TIPS FOR A GOOD EXPERIENCE OVERNIGHTING AT WALMART Don’t park close to the store’s door; typically that’s… Continue reading Walmart camping tips!

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TCT Member to do Presentation at Gathering Of The Times

Tin Can Tourist member Rick Cook, a writer for “Vintage Camper Trailers” magazine, will be giving a presentation at the Gathering Of The Times Vintage Trailer Rally in Live Oak, FL on Friday morning, November 9, 2018.  Rick will describe how he researches and writes articles for VCT magazine, as well as what happens to… Continue reading TCT Member to do Presentation at Gathering Of The Times

Parts from a 78 Scotty Hilander

We received this sad message from Lisa Dorfman Funchess Hi I was greatly affected by Hurricane Michael and my 78 Scotty hilander is beyond repair. I’m hoping someone on your site can use some of the parts? Please share this with your group. Thanks She also lost a 2 Mercury Comet when a tree fell on her… Continue reading Parts from a 78 Scotty Hilander

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1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer on Craigslist

1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer – St. Helens, Oregon https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/6716395365.html?lang=en&cc=us Description: 1920’s custom wood V Nose camp trailer, 7′ wide, 7′ tall, 14′ long, currently no trailer axles under it, but we can load on trailer for you, it has always been stored under cover, custom cabinetry, great patina, lots of cool features, great project for… Continue reading 1920’s Custom Wood Camp Trailer on Craigslist

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Introducing our new Northeast Regional Representatives

David Coon and Harry James – Northeast Regional Representative: New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and New Jersey David’s Email: fairviewfarm@frontier.com Harry’s email: jameshywood7890@roadrunner.com David Coon – On the personal side. We have been married for 46 years. We reside in Fairport, NY, just east of Rochester.… Continue reading Introducing our new Northeast Regional Representatives

Paige Bridges

Our loved Tin Can Tourists Artist and Hall of Fame member, Paige Bridges, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2018, in Wills Point. Paige was born to Graham Leonard Estler and Willa Barbour Estler on May 12, 1943, in Huntington, West Virginia. She was raised in West Virginia and graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School… Continue reading Paige Bridges

Buffalo Trace partners with the Tin Can Tourists for a Centennial Bourbon

The historic Buffalo Trace distillery and the Tin Can Tourists have partnered on a limited edition bourbon for the TCT Centennial. Tin Can Tourists members selected a barrel of Buffalo Trace bourbon that has been bottled and will be released at TCT Centennial events in 2019. Only 48 bottles will be available of this great… Continue reading Buffalo Trace partners with the Tin Can Tourists for a Centennial Bourbon