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 (aka trailer security) Willy. Our family has a love of all things vintage. We have attended Hot August Nights in Reno, NV for many years.… Continue reading New Oregon State Representative
New Hosting Service
The Tin Can Tourists website is now on a new hosting service and we have some clean-up to do to get this perfect, so you may see some broken links. One of the things we have done with the move, is eliminated the “blog” directory and moved everything up to the root of the website.… Continue reading New Hosting Service
Vintage Wood Trailers
Meet the work of Randy Avellar, he has had many vintage vehicles in my life. He started making vintage Trailers about three years ago and was sent to the TCT web site from Flite Camp out of Bend Or. He sent some pictures of his trailers and they thought our members might be interested. If you’d… Continue reading Vintage Wood Trailers
End of the Winter Season Gathering
Meet our new Colorado State Representative – Jean Bundschuh
Jean Bundschuh – Colorado State Representative Email: ColoradoTincanners@gmail.com My name is Jean Bundschuh, and I have been camping since I was 6 months old. The fascination with my grandparent’s 1960’s Coastline camper trailer as my playhouse in their driveway, had me lured from a young age. My grandparents had instilled the love of travel and camping… Continue reading Meet our new Colorado State Representative – Jean Bundschuh
Everything you need to know to ship a trailer
Shipping a trailer or camper is easier than you may think. There are a lot of situations where shipping is easier and cheaper than moving the trailer yourself. If you purchase a trailer or camper out of state it might make more sense to have a transporter take care of getting it to you, especially… Continue reading Everything you need to know to ship a trailer
Sleepy Hollow RV Park joins the Vintage Trailer Friendly Campground Program
Welcome to the latest campground to join the TCT Friendly Campground program. Sleepy Hollow RV Park and Campground Address: 3340 Blackhawk Avenue, Oxford, IA 52322 Phone Number: (319) 828-4900 Website: http://sleepyhollowia.com/ Email Address: shcamping@southslope.net Fishing in the pond, swimming in the pool, or exploring festivals –these are just a few of the things that make camping at Sleepy Hollow… Continue reading Sleepy Hollow RV Park joins the Vintage Trailer Friendly Campground Program
A preview of the NEW VCT Rallies book!
Vintage Camper Trailer Rallies-The Book The history, the people that rescue and restore vintage trailers and ideas on how you can host your own rally. Our first book, Vintage Camper Trailers, was such a big hit, and we had so much fun doing it, that we did another one! This is another 190+ page hardbound book with hundreds… Continue reading A preview of the NEW VCT Rallies book!
Tin Can Tourists featured in Autoweek!
Autoweek asks readers to check out Tin Can Tourists. http://autoweek.com/article/car-life/autoweek-asks-would-you-road-trip-wacky-vintage-rv
History Flashbacks
Even after our region’s first settlers built towns and cities, some would still head to wilder areas to practice “woodcraft,” as camping used to be called. Sociologist have posited that the desire to explore is endemic in all Americans. The country’s first RV club, the Tin Can Tourists, was organized in 1919. The earliest recreational… Continue reading History Flashbacks
Atlantic City North Family Campground joins the TCT Friendly Campground program
Welcome to Atlantic City North Family Campground, they recently joined our TCT Friendly Campground program. Atlantic City North Family Campground 450 Ishmael Road, Tuckerton, NJ 08087 (609) 296-9163 or (609) 296-9776 or Toll-Free: 1 888 229-9776 reservationinquiry@campacn.com https://campacn.com/ ACN is a family friendly campground nestled in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. We are 30 minutes from the… Continue reading Atlantic City North Family Campground joins the TCT Friendly Campground program
TCT Centennial Celebration
Remember to put the TCT Centennial Celebration on your 2019 calendar: Remember to put the TCT Centennial Celebration on your calendar: February 19-24, 2019 at Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Florida A week long celebration. If sites are available a Thursday to Sunday registration may be possible. May 14 – 19, 2019 at Camp Dearborn, Milford Michigan Tuesday to Sunday. – If sites are… Continue reading TCT Centennial Celebration
Vintage camper enthusiasts show off in Hawthorne
Gainsville.com captured a photo gallery of the Little Orange Creek Tin Can Tourists Gathering. You can check out the photos here: http://www.gainesville.com/photogallery/LK/20180120/PHOTOGALLERY/120009990/PH/1
Little Orange Creek Nature Preserve
Little Orange Creek Nature Preserve Hawthorne, Florida – January 19 to 21, 2018 Go to this Sway
Hilltop and the Importance of Mobile Home Parks as Endangered Historic Places
Thanks to Nan Engel, the Tin Can Tourists club received permission to share a link for an article written for the Minnesota Historical Society entitled “Hilltop and the Importance of Mobile Home Parks as Endangered Historic Places” Here is the pdf link: http://collections.mnhs.org/MNHistoryMagazine/articles/65/v65i08p314-324.pdf It is really a cool article, even if you’re not a Gopher like Nan…and… Continue reading Hilltop and the Importance of Mobile Home Parks as Endangered Historic Places
Sad news
We lost a member of the vintage trailer community recently. Ronda Cayo, Chuck Cayo’s wife recently passed (obituary link). Please keep Chuck and his family in your thoughts and prayers. The Cayo’s are the founders of the Avion trailer brand and currently run the Cayo Repair Service in Watervliet, Michigan. Chuck has been a great friend… Continue reading Sad news
Website will be down Jan 20th, 2018 at 11pm – to 7am on the 21st
We would like to remind you that our website will be affected by maintenance. This maintenance will begin at 11pm EST on January 20, 2018 and should be completed by 7am EST on January 21, 2018. Our website may be unavailable for 6 to 8 hours while the maintenance is taking place.
TCT Partners with Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine
All TCT members will be receiving a FREE Vintage Camper Trailers magazine this month (January 2018). They printed an extra 1000 copies this month in order to meet the demands of circulation for this issue. We will be working with them to get more exposure to the club and our members! Hope you enjoy the… Continue reading TCT Partners with Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine
Not getting our emails
Here are some steps that will make sure you never miss an email from us! Whitelist and prioritize all emails from tincantourists.com This is important, because if our emails aren’t getting through, you’ll miss these important updates and you won’t receive all the benefits of being in the Tin Can Tourists club. So please take the following… Continue reading Not getting our emails
Stolen Trailer Alert from Oklahoma City
This trailer was stolen (along with $50k in equipment) from a business in Oklahoma City over Christmas weekend. If you see it, please contact OKCPD @ 405-297-1123. Let’s help catch these Grinches and put them away. Please Copy & Paste the link. Thanks. UPDATE #1: from John Hiser – I’ve been in contact with the owner of the… Continue reading Stolen Trailer Alert from Oklahoma City
Dawn Bastian receives the Historic Preservation Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution
September 9, 2017 the Genesee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution presented Dawn M. Bastian with an Historic Preservation Award. This award recognizes worthy individuals for outstanding achievement in all ares of historic preservation who have contributed to their community in an outstanding volunteer manner. Left to Right – Carol Powers, Historic Preservation Committee Chair DAR;… Continue reading Dawn Bastian receives the Historic Preservation Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution
The rescue and restoration of a vintage trailer named Cujo
Submitted by Chris Billings Hello TCTers, I just joined as a new member and thought that I would share our story about the rescue and restoration of Cujo. You may be wondering who and why in the heck someone would name their 13ft.1968 Avalon travel trailer Cujo. I (my wife was not on board at… Continue reading The rescue and restoration of a vintage trailer named Cujo
Tin Can Tourists Centennial Celebration
The planning for the 2019 Centennial Celebration is progressing. I am focusing 100% on Historical Societies for help and the response has been encouraging. Societies in Sarasota, Arcadia, Manistee, Empire and Traverse City have indicated, pending board approval, that they will assist in the overall plans for this historic celebration and caravan. A rough… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Centennial Celebration
Tin Can Tourists Trailer Classifications
The Tin Can Tourists has adopted classification definitions created by Tim Heintz and used by other trailer clubs. The club will use this terminology if a rally/event has certain age requirements. This happens at some events that we are invited to as a special interest display. We may also using this as categories in rally… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Trailer Classifications
Retro Rentals
Contact Kelly Miller Telephone 801-972-1333 Cell 770-826-1955 Email hitch@retrorentalsusa.com Website retrorentalusa.com For Immediate Release November 14, 2017 Retro Rentals Introduces Signature Fleet of Event Trailer to Rent For All Occasions Retro Rentals provides any event or party in the intermountain west with a choice of classic vintage trailers or hand-crafted, retro-inspired trailers to rent for… Continue reading Retro Rentals
Introducing a Comprehensive Guide to Restoring Vintage Trailers and a Party to Make it Official
Contact Kendra Still Telephone 801-972-5211 Email – crptrailers@gmail.com Website campereparadise.com Address 2382 S Redwood Rd., West Valley, UT 84119 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2017 INTRODUCING A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO RESTORING VINTAGE TRAILERS AND A PARTY TO MAKE IT OFFICIAL Whether it be for the seasoned traveler, young entrepreneur, or spirited nomad, local author and… Continue reading Introducing a Comprehensive Guide to Restoring Vintage Trailers and a Party to Make it Official
How to Handle Cabin Fever During Long Trips
Whether you’re a full-time RVer or the occasional vacation traveler, extended RV trips of any kind offer opportunities to explore parts of the country (or world) that you’ve never seen before, bond with your travel companions in unique settings, and create lasting memories that are sure to be worth more than any material possession you’ll… Continue reading How to Handle Cabin Fever During Long Trips
Trailer Tires and Maintenance
You’ve sent a lot of money restoring your vintage trailer and you should really understand the tires on the trailer and how to maintain them. From teardrops to silver palaces, one thing all sizes of vintage trailers have in common is trailer tires. Vintage Trailer Tires and Maintenance – Radial or Bias Ply Trailer tires… Continue reading Trailer Tires and Maintenance
Possibly owned by the Cisco Kid
Dal Smilie was at his buddies place in North California during Trailerfest. He has a few prewar Airstreams but just got this one after pursuing for 16+ years. Reputedly used by the Cisco Kid!
Lazy Loafer
Received this awesome picture from Paul Cela: Lazy Loafer trailer , Behind my dads new 1955 Ford Country sedan wagon, he traded it in around 1963 for a Dalton trailer on Garvey Blvd in El Monte. We still have the Dalton! My brother & I are sitting in the chairs with our dog Sussie.