DetroitDvotion published a post on the Spring Gathering at Camp Dearborn, you can read it here: https://detroitdvotion.com/2017/06/01/kitsch-o-rama/ Had a blast, see ya next year~ Renee DetroitDvotion.com
Tin Can Tourists Take Over Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon
Introducing our New TCT Logo!
Introducing the new TCT logo produced by graphic designer and Tin Can Tourists member Andrew (Roo) Ryan. This logo is reproduced from the original membership pins used by the club in the early days. We hope you like it as much as we do!
20th Annual Gathering Video
Here are the trailers that attended the 20th Annual Gathering of the Tin Can Tourists
2017-2018 Travel Calendar
It’s that time of year for the 2017-2018 Travel Calendar This year’s Tin Can Tourists Calendar – “Home Sweet Home Away from Home” is available for purchase. An online photo contest was used to capture submissions. The price is $20 and includes shipping to USA addresses only. The calendar runs from June 2017 to May… Continue reading 2017-2018 Travel Calendar
TCT Hall of Fame Inductees
Two Tin Can Tourists Members were inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame during the 20th Annual Gathering held at Camp Dearborn. Dan Piper, owner of vintagecampers.com, was inducted for his service towards the vintage camper community through his company and for being the Concours Steward at Tin Can Tourists events. Dan is a great… Continue reading TCT Hall of Fame Inductees
20th Annual Gathering Concourse Awards
TCT Rally at Bull Shoals Recap
Tin Can Tourist Rally in Bull Shoals, AR During the pre-weekend of May 13,14, and 15, eleven trailers with 22 people were encamped above the Bull Shoals dam in the tree-covered grounds of the Bull Shoals Dam Site Campground. The size variety of trailers ranged from a 31 foot Airstream to a pair of 12… Continue reading TCT Rally at Bull Shoals Recap
Vintage Trailer Voyeur: A Peek Inside the Unique Custom Trailer Culture
For Immediate Release From Airstream to Shasta and Kom-Pak, A Look at Vintage Campers and Their Collectors For a Review Copy Contact: Tracee Groff traceeg@schifferbooks.com (610) 593-1777 Atglen, PA— Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., is pleased to announce the release of Vintage Trailer Voyeur: A Peek Inside the Unique Custom Trailer Culture by Victoria Ocken featuring multiple travel… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Voyeur: A Peek Inside the Unique Custom Trailer Culture
Going to the moon?
Vintage trailers are full of style, innovation and creativity but sometimes they go too far! But not this one!
Why are our renewals in May? TCT History!
Anyone who wants to be an official TCT Membership sign up now as our yearly memberships run from May-May each year as it always has historically! (1925~)
Brass Medallions are back in stock
TCT Members are now able to purchase a replica of a brass medallion that was used in the early 1900’s by the club. We are only offering this medallion to our TCT Members. If you’d like to purchase a medallion through vintagetrailersupply.com and would like the member’s price of $15, send an email to webmaster@tincantourist.com… Continue reading Brass Medallions are back in stock
Server Upgrade and we now support Stripe!
We were busy over the Easter weekend and upgrade the servers that the website runs on. This allowed us to get a lot of additional features back in the classifieds and while we were at it, we added a credit card processing engine – Stripe. So you don’t need to be a paypal customer to… Continue reading Server Upgrade and we now support Stripe!
John “Canner” Culp‘s 1947 Westcraft Restoration
In 2016, John “Canner” Culp‘s 1947 Westcraft was awarded to a TCT member to see that it got back on the road. It had been on display at the RV Heritage Museum for the past couple of years, but was being neglected and is in need of some TLC. We have some fantastic news, the restoration… Continue reading John “Canner” Culp‘s 1947 Westcraft Restoration
Do you need a mattress for your trailer
Michigan Discount Mattress RV Mattress Specialists http://www.michigandiscountmattress.com 248 636 2428 Michigan Discount Mattress has been providing the largest selection of custom size and RV mattresses for nearly a decade and we’re offering an additional discount (on top of our already industry-lowest prices) for Tin Can Tourist members and your website visitors. We’ve got five different… Continue reading Do you need a mattress for your trailer
Brass Medallion Reviews
Our Tin Can Tourists members got the chance to purchase a Brass Medallion replica of a TCT medallion used in the early 1900’s. The first batch was a limited supply and sold out in two hours. More are being produced and we should have many more soon. In the meantime, here are a few reviews… Continue reading Brass Medallion Reviews
Do you have a trailer to donate to a worthy cause?
Dear Tin Can Tourist; I am contacting you because West County Community Services and City of Sebastopol, in Sonoma County, CA, has an opportunity to provide housing for 8 low income, homeless families and you may be able to help us with part of this greatly needed enterprise. The City Of Sebastopol has acquired an… Continue reading Do you have a trailer to donate to a worthy cause?
98th Winter Convention Report
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Tracing the roots of the RV lifestyle
Abstract: The RV lifestyle goes way back. Possibly, the RV way to travel was as much a necessity back then. Drawn by horses, caravans carried some of my ancestors from Bohemia on long journeys before departing for North America on sailing ships. The journey was much more pleasant, having a few comforts along the way.… Continue reading Tracing the roots of the RV lifestyle
CAMPER REPARADISE
CAMPER REPARADISE Camper Reparadise has proven itself to be one of the premium builders of travel trailers in the Southwest United States. Opening our doors four years ago, we have produced quality work for national and international clients. Our skills range from intimate Canned Ham builds to service windows for vending trailers to highly customized… Continue reading CAMPER REPARADISE
Cost of Shipping
Have you ever wanted to buy or sell a vintage trailer and then thought about how you would ship the trailer? The team at ConsumerAffairs created an article on the cost of shipping a car. Much of what applies to shipping a car applies to shipping a vintage trailer. They have a section on vintage cars and just… Continue reading Cost of Shipping
Tiled look without the weight or the cost
RV Adventure: Live the Scandinavian Life! RVs are often seen as symbols of freedom and youth. Wind in your hair, going where you want with the convenience of bringing your home everywhere you go, are precious experiences of a treasured lifestyle. Redecorating a small space can be stressful, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have… Continue reading Tiled look without the weight or the cost
2017 Winter Convention Pictures
Courtesy of Richard Squires Click Here to go to the Album
BEACHIN’ RVs premieres THIS Sunday night
BEACHIN’ RVs premieres THIS Sunday night, March 5th at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on Travel Channel.
Vintage Trailer needed for Charity day!
The Tin Can Tourists received this email and we are hoping one of our members in the vintage trailer community can help: I am hoping that you would be able to link me to some individuals who own vintage campers, who would be willing to allow a non-profit to use it for a day. I… Continue reading Vintage Trailer needed for Charity day!
The trailer age begins!
Pictures from the Vintage Trailer Campout at Lake Havasu (Arizona) Feb 2017
Happy Valentines Day
Vintage Trailer Key Chains
Rene Perret does custom vintage trailer key chains that we think you’ll love! You need to specify Trailer make (This will be printed on the front), Color choices are: Turquoise with Black or white lettering Red with Black or white lettering Orange with Black or white lettering Black with White lettering Trailer year will be on… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Key Chains
Meet Sylvia and Larry Bell
Sylvia and I noticed a little Airstream trailer for sale in Chatham Ontario, close to where we lived. I mentioned to her that I heard that they were a well made trailer and that perhaps we should consider camping to replace our boating lifestyle. We contacted the owner and two days later towed home our… Continue reading Meet Sylvia and Larry Bell