Call for submission for this year’s Tin Can Tourists Calendar – “Home Sweet Home Away from Home” is the theme. We are going to use this photo contest to capture submissions. Michael Lambert would like folks to upload a high resolution photo of their trailers or combos. Please no people or pets in the pictures. On… Continue reading 2017-2018 Tin Can Tourists Calendar
Is it a Vintage ‘Trailer’ or a Vintage ‘House Trailer’ or a Vintage ‘Mobile home’ or a vintage ‘Trailer Coach’?
By Tim Heintz (History Lesson 🙂 ) I have been getting a lot of messages and emails asking what the difference between a vintage ‘Trailer’, Vintage ‘House Trailer’, Vintage ‘Mobile home’, vintage ‘Trailer Coach’? Well basically historically they were all the SAME THING…..simply put….TRAILERS. Even the industry was unsure if there were any difference, I… Continue reading Is it a Vintage ‘Trailer’ or a Vintage ‘House Trailer’ or a Vintage ‘Mobile home’ or a vintage ‘Trailer Coach’?
Thermostat and Vintage Stove Resources
A common question we get when our members start a vintage trailer restoration is how do I get parts or service for my stove? A great resource is “The Old Appliance Club” or TOAC. The Old Appliance Club (TOAC) was founded by southern California classic range expert Jack Santoro, in 1994. With 47 years in… Continue reading Thermostat and Vintage Stove Resources
How to live in a Vintage Trailer
Dreaming of the vintage trailer fulltiming? Meet this couple who shrugged off traditional homeownership in favor of a tiny Airstream. http://www.sunset.com/home/home-tours/vintage-airstream
98th Winter Convention Special Presentation
“Are We There Yet?” America’s Offbeat Roadside Attractions “Are We There Yet?” A one hour Power Point historical presentation on luring families into strange, wonderful, and just plain weird tourist traps. Presenter – Hunt Jones As of the January 24th, seventy units have registered for the Convention. A tentative schedule will be out a… Continue reading 98th Winter Convention Special Presentation
Pigtail Wiring Diagrams
Our northwest region rep has found these wiring diagrams to be very handy and he keeps a copy posted in his shop and one in his travel toolbox with his trailer.
Congratulations to Photo Contest winners!
Thanks to all who participated. It was a good way to learn about the new software. I’ll email the winners a $20 coupon to purchase a membership or anything else they’d like to buy off of the TCT website. The winners are: “Maggie Pie” by MARY RODZEWICZ – Category: Ready to Roll This picture was… Continue reading Congratulations to Photo Contest winners!
TIN CAN TOURISTS 98th Winter Convention Press Release – Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL
PRESS RELEASE: February 1, 2017 – For Immediate Release: Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL 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 the… Continue reading TIN CAN TOURISTS 98th Winter Convention Press Release – Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Brooksville, FL
BOWLUS, THEN AND NOW—PART 2
BOWLUS, THEN AND NOW—PART 2 When we last left our hero, Hawley Bowlus was an innovator in trailer traveling in the mid-1930s, and building his Road Chiefs using the most advanced technology and materials available. His trailers were a monocoque design, that “nobody had ever heard of it unless you were an aircraft manufacturer,” said… Continue reading BOWLUS, THEN AND NOW—PART 2
Vintage Camper Chuck Box
Had a member (Darel Leedy) recently contact us to use our logo for the front of a chuck box. Hate to admit, but I had to google what a chuck box was, Turns out it’s a portable kitchen that would be awesome for any small vintage camper that doesn’t have a kitchen or had it… Continue reading Vintage Camper Chuck Box
98th Winter Convention of the Tin Can Tourists
As of January 12th, we have 40 units registered. We had just over 100 units in attendance in 2016 and we are hoping to exceed those numbers. If you have not registered, here is the registration form . Back by popular demand for your listening and dancing pleasure:
Photo Contest voting is now open
The Photo Contest voting is now open. Place your votes for your favorite vintage trailer images. We have almost 80 images in 6 categories, so take a look at images in all the categories: Silver Palaces – for Aluminum riveted trailers Mobile Mansions – for trailers and RVs 20ft and over Teardrops and Tiny Trailers… Continue reading Photo Contest voting is now open
Membership Choices Simplified
Starting in 2017, The Tin Can Tourists membership options are now really simple and easy. We will have two options: A subscription option costing $20 that is annual renewed unless cancelled A mail in check option costing $25 for new members and $20 for renewals This is a savings for members, it simplifies the choices… Continue reading Membership Choices Simplified
Interesting Modern Trailers
Airstream Basecamp The big benefit is how it handles: think larger wheels for off-roading, an aggressive departure angle for switchbacks and ground clearance, an aerodynamic shape that reduces fuel consumption, and wheel flares and side skirts that protect the undercarriage from debris. Airstream Nest Caravan After acquiring Oregon-based Nest Caravans last month, Airstream plans to… Continue reading Interesting Modern Trailers
Tin Can Tourists Campground
Tin Can Tourist Campground, downtown Melbourne, Florida
Photo Contest
We are currently running a photo contest and the most votes in each category will win Tin Can Tourists memberships for a year! To enter – click on “Photo Contest” on the main menu or here is a direct link: https://tincantourists.com/virtual-open-house-photo-contest/ The Categories for the Photo Contest: Silver Palaces – for Aluminum riveted trailers Mobile Mansions… Continue reading Photo Contest
Trailers Decorated for the Holidays – 2016 Edition
Our Tin Can Tourists members are very creative and here is a sampling of their creativity.
Argosy/Airstream Window Covers
Hornsby Canvas has come out with a new product that should make vintage Airstream and Argosy trailer owners pretty happy. They just started making Padded Window Covers (Rock Guards) for Argosy/Airstreams. It’s not exactly for restoration but it’s certainly for protection. They are located in Tillsonburg, Ontario and certainly ship. Their covers are manufactured using Sunbrella®… Continue reading Argosy/Airstream Window Covers
New Classified Ad System Launched
The old system was no longer being supported, had it’s own userid system and was generally getting old and difficult for us to maintain. We launched a new classified ad system and it’s still free for all to use and benefit from. See it here
TCT History
Tin Can Tourism: The Golden Age of camping BY PHAEDRA CARTER http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/article116633213.html November in Bradenton brings with it cooler weather and the anticipation of our seasonal friends: the snowbirds. Ever wonder how this traditional migration got its start? Well, let’s go back in time. Back to a time before modern commercial air travel, and just… Continue reading TCT History
Tiny House Festival pictures
The tiny-house enthusiasts gathered this weekend at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds say their itty-bitty homes leave them feeling liberated, not squished. Just listen to Renee McLaughlin, who rents out her old 3,300-square-foot house and has downsized to an 87-square-foot micro-house she parks on her family’s property in rural southeast Iowa: “I just paid off… Continue reading Tiny House Festival pictures
Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the November give away Winners of the random drawing are: Joan Baldwin – Color Me a Happy Camper Scott Fitswater – Trailer Trash and Proud of it bumper sticker Kathy Maat Roth – Trailer Trash and Proud of it bumper sticker Doreen Brannan – Trailer Trash and Proud of it transfer Melissa… Continue reading Giveaway Winners
Trailer Towing Safety
Trailer Towing Safety Interested in a comprehensive resource for trailer towing safety, here are a couple websites that are excellent resources and cover almost all of the common concerns and questions: http://rvsafety.com/ http://rveducation101.com/ These websites have a wealth of updated comprehensive information. Towing Ratings Having the correct two vehicle and understanding it’s capabilities is essential… Continue reading Trailer Towing Safety
Tin Can Tourists November Give Away!
We have a bunch of freebies to send your way and it’s simple to enter! Prizes include, bumper stickers, transfers and Crystal Pittman’s Vintage Camper coloring books Two steps is all it takes: Step 1: Go to our main page and look on the right hand of page – you’ll see a toolbar and click… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists November Give Away!
Old Time Summer Vacation
Some fantastic matching trailer and vehicle images:
Vintage Trailer Decals
Do you need a decal for your trailer? Contact customvintagetrailerparts.com and either they have it in stock or can reproduce the decal for you! Vintage Trailer Decals Quantity Views Date Posted 1 100 Fri October 14, 2016 Asking Price Shipping Amount Condition Best Offer None Excellent Description: I have the largest collection of Vintage Camper Decals available… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Decals
Welcome October new Tin Can Tourists
We love our new members! Welcome to the latest crop of new members to join the club in October: frank justice Robert Brown Ainsley Barrett Dwayne Burda Chuck Rhynard Katherina Grier Brooke Reeves Joseph Carnevale Kris Bergesen Loyd Crites Sue Parkin Cherri Aiken Bob Garypie Joslyn Dewey Anthony Garreffi Billie Burmeister Francis Roy Lori Kirkwood… Continue reading Welcome October new Tin Can Tourists
Hymn for Her
Check out “Hymn for Her” travelling around the country in their 1961 Bambi UPCOMING SHOWS Oct 27: Cavalcade/Fruita, CO Oct 28: House Concert/Carbondale, CO Oct 29: House Concert/Denver, CO Oct 30: eTown/Boulder, CO Nov 4: Fiddlehead Art Ctr/Gray, ME Nov 5: Free Range Music Series/Unity, ME Nov 9: Norey’s/Newport, RI Nov 10: House Concert/Phila, PA… Continue reading Hymn for Her
GirlCamper.com Interview with Jenine Pettit
On this week’s show Tin Can Tourist’s Terry Bone talks about the group founded in 1919 as a travel group and resurrected by his father, Forest. Tin Can Tourist members salvage and refurbish vintage trailers and enjoy the friendship of other vintage trailer enthusiasts on online forums and at their rallies. If you’ve ever… Continue reading GirlCamper.com Interview with Jenine Pettit
New Avion Forum
Rob McFall has created an Avion threaded forum for their owners and admirers. The website is http://www.AVIONtrailers.net Check it out! It’s brand new and will take a little time to get going. Rob’s email is rmcfall@me.com if you have questions.