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… 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… Continue reading Pieternella (Petey) Faber
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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading CBS Show “Innovation Nation” showed Tin Can Tourists
New Oregon State Representative
Email: stazib@aol.com Hello! My name is Staci Bloomer and I reside in the beautiful state of Oregon with my handsome husband, Tim Dunks, our amazing son, Brody and our fur baby… Continue reading New Oregon State Representative