We’re making this happen! Best travel trailers ever! All aircraft aluminum construction, including the aluminum floor, galvanized (rust resistant) steel chassis, improved and stronger body ribs- all from a female owned company. All aircraft experienced staff! 4 in production now. Like and follow us! https://www.facebook.com/SilverStreakTrailerCompany/
3-in-One RVCare
A few weeks back, WD-40 Company sent us their two newest products, including: 3-IN-ONE® RVcare Slide-Out Silicone Lube and Window & Track Dry Lube. We all know how squeaking and squealing from our slide-outs, windows and doors can ruin the calm of the campsite, but these products restore the quiet and keep these components moving… Continue reading 3-in-One RVCare
What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season?
What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season? A children’s book that stars a little vintage camper. When something goes wrong with Santa’s sleigh, the Brave Little Camper saves the day! Cottage Door Press, an independent publisher of high-quality children’s books, has launched its second title starring Brave Little Camper, just in time for… Continue reading What’s the perfect gift for your little campers this holiday season?
Junkyard Genius is re-airing this Thursday Sept 21st
Hey Tin Can tourists, my show re-airs this Thursday, 11am your time, the Travel Channel doesn’t promote the new shows so it’s bit of a waiting game, they said, they want to see the response to at one or two more air times before they make the decision on continuing with the 13 episodes I’ve already signed… Continue reading Junkyard Genius is re-airing this Thursday Sept 21st
New TCT Tri-Fold Brochures
Our graphic designer and TCT member – Roo Ryan rocked us with a new design for our TCT Brochure
Calling Vintage Trailer Owners!
Calling Vintage Trailer Owners! The annual Tucson Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show is seeking 10 to 15 very cool vintage trailers, from approximately 1940 to 1972, that are original or fully restored/refurbished. Have a vintage beauty to showcase for the Oct 14-15, 2017 show? Email trailers@tucsonnmod.com for details!
Please support Hurricane relief charities!
Hurricane Irma Relief – Support charities providing relief to victims of Hurricane Irma Hurricane Harvey Relief – The recovery effort in response to Hurricane Harvey continues as well. If you’d also like to support organizations helping those impacted in Texas and along the Gulf Coast
Press Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI
PRESS RELEASE: September 9,2017 – For Immediate Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI Are you interested in living large in a small space? Do you wish you could take your house with you when you travel? Has the idea of a TINY HOUSE stirred your fancy? Then head out to Camp Dearborn,… Continue reading Press Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Milford, MI
Old Car Festival, September 9 & 10
The Old Car Festival, the nation’s oldest continuously running car event, will be held this weekend at The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. The festival will feature vehicles from 1890 – 1932 but it is much more than just a car show. There will be special demonstrations and a number of family-fun activities throughout… Continue reading Old Car Festival, September 9 & 10
Hurricane Irma Evacuee Option
SPREAD THE WORD: Atlanta Motor Speedway will open its camping facilities starting Thursday, free of charge, to evacuees seeking temporary refuge from the approaching Hurricane Irma. Evacuees will have free access to hot showers and restroom facilities. Just in case some of you are looking for a safe place, and it’s free http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/279015396-story
Pocatello Bluegrass and the Great American Solar Eclipse Rally
Had a nice gathering of vintage trailers for the music and the 98% solar eclipse. Bluegrass was in the air thru out the rally. We were entertained from the comfort of vintage camp during the stage events. Shady spots in camp were set up for our social gatherings. We got meet some of the performers… Continue reading Pocatello Bluegrass and the Great American Solar Eclipse Rally
Found! The “El Circo Clipper,” an exceedingly rare 1936 Airstream
EL CIRCO CLIPPER – 1936 AIRSTREAM·THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 In August 2017, a 1936 Airstream Clipper was found in an area south of Mexico City. My name is Reno Casasola. I’m Italian by birth but I’ve had a love since I was a teenager of the American lifestyle, especially motorcycles and cars like vintage Harley-Davidsons… Continue reading Found! The “El Circo Clipper,” an exceedingly rare 1936 Airstream
Junkyard Genius Premier
Junkyard Genius is premiering Saturday 8/26 on The Travel Channel! Johnny Agnew is the genius behind Funky Junk Farms, a palatial property devoted to preserving America’s coolest treasures from the 20th century. From Trailers to RVs, Station Wagons to Signage, and everything in between, Johnny’s passion is finding a happy home for all things rare and funky.… Continue reading Junkyard Genius Premier
DIY Teardrop Kit
Read the full story hereThe Sprig is a wooden assemble-at-home pull-behind that weighs a scant 325 lbs. Weekend warriors rejoice, your next project has arrived. At last count, there were hundreds of teardrop camper makes, manufacturers, and dealers. If you’re shopping for a pull-behind, there are plenty of options. But all of them will set you… Continue reading DIY Teardrop Kit
5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY RECAP
5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY, 2017, Livingston, MT The Fiddlers Picnic Rally was held August 4-6 at the Mercier Ranch just South of Livingston, MT. This Tin Can Tourist rally is held on the same property and at the same time as the Montana Old Time Fiddlers Picnic each year. It is a fundraiser for… Continue reading 5th ANNUAL FIDDLERS PICNIC RALLY RECAP
TCT Hall of Fame Induction – Betsy Kish
Well another successful Vintage Camper Show is in the books! I think all of our guests and campers had a great fun filled weekend. The Tin Can Tourists did an outstanding job once again with this rally, and actually they went above and beyond during their “awards ceremony”. As many of you know the park… Continue reading TCT Hall of Fame Induction – Betsy Kish
Holiday House – The return of an Icon
An announcement went out to dealerships today regarding the return of a very popular brand. Let’s hope they do it right! (based on news shared from Kimberly Luckett Curry)
TCT Embroidered Patches are back in stock
We quickly sold out of the first set we announced and worked to get more. We’ve slightly modified the patch with a bolder gold and easier to read text. Thanks for everyone’s feedback and we hope you like this version as much as the last!
Mason Vintage Vacation
TCT Japan Rep – Hiroshi Okamoto
Hiroshi Okamoto sent us this beautiful picture of a snow covered Airstream in Japan.
TCT Florida Winter Season Camping
Current winter season schedule: Note new date for the Mingle and Jingle at Sertoma Youth Ranch. KORESHAN NOVEMBER 2-5 – REGISTRATION AVAILABLE IN AUGUST MINGLE AND JINGLE, NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 1-3, 2017. -There will not be a site reservation procedure with the Ranch. Show up and pay for your stay. The park manager will collect.… Continue reading TCT Florida Winter Season Camping
Mason Vintage Vacation Video
Forrest Bone – TCT Royal Chief was interviewed at the Mason Vintage Vacation Gathering Click here to watch the Video
Finally!
We had lots of requests for a TCT Embroidered patch and we are really happy to announce that these beautiful patches are available now for an introductory price of $4 and it includes shipping. The price adjust to $5 starting July 14th, so get you patch now! They are 3×2.5 inches and original club colors… Continue reading Finally!
TCT Fan Fiction
The Tin Can Tourists was used in this recent short story posted on Fan Fiction: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12552924/1/Tin-Can-Tourists Wikipedia describes Fan Fictions as: Fan fiction or fanfiction (also abbreviated to fan fic, fanfic or fic) is fiction about characters or settings from an original work of fiction, created by fans of that work rather than by its… Continue reading TCT Fan Fiction
Abbreviations on a Title?
Use this table to decode the manufacturer? VMAType Description Vehicle Make This code table is provided as an example of the data normally found within it. This page should not be used as an authoritative source. Code Value AAA AAA Mobile Home Mfg. Co. AAB A.A.B. Co., Inc. AALI Aalite Co. AAPX AAPEX TRAILERS,… Continue reading Abbreviations on a Title?
Happier Camper coming to Corktown – Detroit Michigan
If your near Detroit – these new campers have a retro vibe to them. Might be a fun place to visit – Happier Camper, a young company that builds light, modular campers, was recently featured on the show Start Up.
Jerry Chinn’s Indian Traffic Car towing a teardrop at Roslyn Trailer Rally
That’s about a 1938 V-Twin Indian springer used in that conversion. There is some serious history right there!! I see at least one Shasta trailer and what looks like an Aloha and either an Avion or a SilverStreak in the background of the second photo.
Terry Bison Ranch Rally, Cheyenne WY. 2017
TERRY BISON RANCH CHEYENNE, WY. Early arrivals were treated to a Wyoming wind that did a dance with few awnings for a falp, but no damage. 18 trailers showed up to make great crowd of repeats folks and a few new ones. Pot luck was served on the bed of Sarah McReynolds’ Texas ranch flat… Continue reading Terry Bison Ranch Rally, Cheyenne WY. 2017
Tin Can Tourists – Early Images
No 2017 Bend Classic Rally but…
We’ve gotten a few questions on the dates for the Bend Classic rally in 2017. No rally in 2017 but plan on June 17-18 in 2018 In conjunction with VAC Caravan to Salem OR. There will be an emphasis on acoustic roots music. Details soon!!!