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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading Pigtail Wiring Diagrams
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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading 98th Winter Convention of the Tin Can Tourists
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… 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… 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,… 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”… 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… 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… Continue reading New Classified Ad System Launched
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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading New Avion Forum
Classy Chassis – A vintage alternative
Anyone shopping around for tiny, lightweight trailers might suffer a few heart palpitations while looking at the prices of brand new campers. Greg and Lisa Patterson of Classy Chassis in… Continue reading Classy Chassis – A vintage alternative