Name: Max Sherwood Email: msherwood7400@gmail.com Website: Comment: Hello, Tin Cans. I’m the prop master on a television show shooting in New York. We at least one classic trailer for a scene that takes place on a Hollywood studio lot in 1968. Shooting on Long Island 11/28. Please let me know if you can connect me to any regional… Continue reading Television show needs a vintage trailer!
Cherry Hill Rally Recap, Kasyville,UT
Major problems can’t stop us.T he management had just finished closing the main restroom and showers for the winter. Why they closed the restrooms for a booked event was never explained, nor why they couldn’t re-open them. The weather and show up was too good to let it get in the way. We had four… Continue reading Cherry Hill Rally Recap, Kasyville,UT
Pieternella (Petey) Faber
Ken and Petey were introduced at our Fall Gathering recognized as charter members of TCT . They attended the 1998 Renewal Gathering at Camp Dearborn. She will be missed by all her TCT friends. http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=pieternella-faber&pid=190410214
The Graton Migration Phase 4
The final phase of the Milton Graton hand built Trailer is about to begin. The winter edition of Tin Can Tales will have more.
Rollin’ Through the Decades – a Vintage and Antique RV Show
Greetings everyone – We still have two spots left for “Rollin’ Through the Decades” – a mini Vintage and Antique RV Show at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. If you haven’t heard about our park, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and has a 1643 acre preserve and 3… Continue reading Rollin’ Through the Decades – a Vintage and Antique RV Show
Thanks to Ed Moore!
Ed Moore is stepping down as the Northeast Regional Rally rep and the club wishes to thank him for all his work and support in creating opportunities for our members in the Northeast region. He did a wonderful job hosting multiple events a year and the regional rally sold out in minutes because of his… Continue reading Thanks to Ed Moore!
Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village
TCT Hall of Fame Member Daniel Hershberger will be presenting an in-depth look at 1920s Auto Touring at this weekend’s Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village. This year’s exhibit will feature four different motor camping vignettes , one of which will feature his restored 1927 Auto Kamp Fold-Out Tent Trailer. There will also… Continue reading Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village
Introducing our new Arizona State Representative – Gail Leggett
The Tin Can Tourists club is excited to announce another state representative to support our growing club. Please welcome and say hello to Gail Leggett our new Arizona State Representative! Gail’s Email: ggleggett@hotmail.com I live on an acre in the foothills of Oro Valley (Tucson), Arizona with my husband, 2 dogs, and 2 horses. I had… Continue reading Introducing our new Arizona State Representative – Gail Leggett
Tin Can Tourists Medallion
There is a medallion on ebay right now selling for $99! Unfortunately it has an ugly hole punched in the middle of it. TCT Members can buy their own medallion for only $15 and they are shiny brass that will age appropriately. They don’t have the ugly hole either. We partnered with Vintage Trailer Supply… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Medallion
6th Annual Fiddlers Picnic Vintage Trailer Rally report
The Fiddlers Picnic is a 44 year old acoustic music jam held on the Old Mercier Ranch on the South side of Livingston, MT. August 3-5. The event is just North of Yellowstone National Park and on the banks of the Yellowstone River Within that event is the Fiddlers Picnic Vintage Trailer Rally, now in… Continue reading 6th Annual Fiddlers Picnic Vintage Trailer Rally report
TCT Port Crescent Article Featured in Mobilerving.com
SUN, SURF AND ALUMINUM ALL SHINE AT THE PORT CRESCENT VINTAGE CAMPER SHOW By : William Flood August 06, 2018 If you’ve not had the fortune to experience the Great Lakes during summertime, you are in for a treat. Picture the Caribbean without the palm trees – water so clear you can see the bottom twenty… Continue reading TCT Port Crescent Article Featured in Mobilerving.com
Vintage trailers show off retro glory at Illiniwek
Great coverage of the 2018 TCT Great River Road Vintage Trailer Rally, Friday at Illiniwek Forest Preserve Campground. Read “The Dispatch” article here https://qconline.com/news/local/vintage-trailers-show-off-retro-glory-at-illiniwek/article_9c87797c-881d-5809-81c1-24c4288cf651.html
2nd Annual Cooper’s Lake Rally is a wrap
The 2nd Annual TCT Rally at Cooper’s Lake Campground and Event Center in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania is a wrap. We shared the venue with the annual “Band Jam” which brings a musical backdrop and much energy to the event. With 17 units, 9 of whom were new to the rally this year, much fun was… Continue reading 2nd Annual Cooper’s Lake Rally is a wrap
Michigan Camping Photos
Michigan has been a destination for Tin Can Tourists Here are a collection of photos:
Bend Classic Video
Fun on VACs 25th anniversary events/Bend Classic
Awesome vintage trailers and tow vehicles make a beautiful picture!
Three TCT members from the VAC Bend Classic Rally June 17-20
It May Not Be As Difficult As You think to Restore A Vintage Trailer
by Paul Lacitinola Vintage trailers can be a fun and economical hobby whether you are 16 or 75 years old or somewhere in between. If you can tow a small trailer, you are sure to be welcomed to one of the hundreds of vintage trailer rallies happening across the USA every year. Acquiring your trailer… Continue reading It May Not Be As Difficult As You think to Restore A Vintage Trailer
2018 Terry Bison Rally Recap
Had a small but a big hearted group of trailer folks show along with the antique tractor gang. Friday afternoon proved that the Wyoming winds never sleep too long. Soon the canopies were packed and we “huddled” behind a shelter and made the best of it. Saturday the tractor gang showed up with donuts and… Continue reading 2018 Terry Bison Rally Recap
SOLD OUT – New Tin Can Tourists Bracelet is available for purchase
UPDATE – We SOLD OUT in less than a day. We will place another order for the bracelets and make them available as soon as possible. We offered a bracelet at the 21st Annual Spring Gathering and when ladies looked at it in the package they weren’t so sure but when a few bought them… Continue reading SOLD OUT – New Tin Can Tourists Bracelet is available for purchase
The Teacup Café
Dear Tin Can Tourist, My name is Patty Farrin and I am a vintage camper owner and lover. I have published a children’s book titled, The Teacup Café. The camper on the cover is actually my 1967 Scotty. The book was just published and will be available through www.maineauthorspublishing.com and also Amazon soon! Here is a synopsis… Continue reading The Teacup Café
2018 Tin Can Tourists 21st Annual Gathering Concours Winners
Friday Night Lights Reserve Best in Show – 1956 Duro owned by Tim Maurice Best in Show – 1964 Shasta Airflyte owned by Kevin and Sharon Sopata John Canner Culp Special Interest Best in Show – 1962 Memorabilia owned by Paul A. Broxon Awesome Interiors 1997 Airstream Norman Rockwell owned by John and Sue Allison… Continue reading 2018 Tin Can Tourists 21st Annual Gathering Concours Winners
John Truitt inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame
Official Announcement John Truitt is hereby inducted into the Tin Can Tourists Hall of Fame – for his service and support as TCT’s official photographer for the Annual Gathering and for his service as Rally Host at Port Crescent, Port Sanilac and Wyandotte. Your devotion to TCT and its principles has been in inspiration to… Continue reading John Truitt inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame
21st Annual Gathering Announcement
Announcing a special presentation by TCT Hall of Fame member, Daniel Hershberger “Michigan Puts the World on Wheels: The Model T and the Early Trailer Manufactures”
Vintage RV Restoration Shops/Appraisers
This list is the first compilation of those vintage rv restoration shops/services or vintage rv appraisers personally recommended by those responding to our recent request. If you know of other appraisers, please let us know by send an email to tct1919@gmail.com Appraisals are required to qualify for the Agreed Value Physical Damage Insurance program through… Continue reading Vintage RV Restoration Shops/Appraisers
Tim Viall, new TCT California state representative
Tim and Susan Viall have been retired for five years and have traveled extensively through the US and Canada with two Serro Scotty trailers, a ’58 Scotty teardrop and a ’64 Scotty Sportsman (just rebuilt from the frame up). Their first vintage trailer, acquired 11 years ago, was a Kit Kamper teardrop, with which they… Continue reading Tim Viall, new TCT California state representative
Meet our newest TCT Representatives – Denis and Ginger Blaquiere
Denis Blaquiere: TCT Representatives at Large: Email: denblaq@gmail.com Hello, my name is Denis Blaquiere. My wife Ginger and I are originally from Michigan although we have lived in both Southern and Northern California. I spent my working career in Michigan as a design engineer in the automotive industry. Ginger was a pre-school teacher and still substitutes… Continue reading Meet our newest TCT Representatives – Denis and Ginger Blaquiere
Go to National Parks on Saturday: They’re Free!
Go to National Parks on Saturday: They’re Free! April 21–29 is National Park Week, and the celebration kicks off with a free day at all of America’s national parks. Get the sunscreen and camping gear, and load up the station wagon.All 417 national parks are free to enter this Saturday. The annual tradition marks the beginning… Continue reading Go to National Parks on Saturday: They’re Free!
Welcome to our new Oklahoma State representative
Rose Larson – Oklahoma State Representative Email: roselarson@att.net Hello, I’m Rose Larson. My husband and I collect and restore vintage campers. Our collection spans 5 decades of campers (30’s-70’s) and I love every single one of them! I actually closed my Real Estate Brokerage and retired at 55 to spend more time restoring and decorating them… Continue reading Welcome to our new Oklahoma State representative
TCT welcomes it’s Washington State Representative
Rene’ Perret – Washington State Representative: Email: downriver11@yahoo.com Hello all. My name is Rene’ Perret, my handsome guy, Jeremy Ralston, and I live in SW Washington. Together we have 5 adult children, 1 adorable grandbaby, and 1 fur baby. We started our vintage trailer addiction with a 1955 Aloha we found on Craigslist in 2012. “Tin… Continue reading TCT welcomes it’s Washington State Representative
CBS Show “Innovation Nation” showed Tin Can Tourists
Yesterday’s (4/12/18) episode of the CBS television program “Innovation Nation” featured a segment on the history of motor lodging. For the early years, it showed people car camping using a Ford Model T, then it briefly showed a magazine article about the Tin Can Tourists. During the rolling of the program’s closing credits several restored… Continue reading CBS Show “Innovation Nation” showed Tin Can Tourists