Here is a link to the Tin Can Tourists video from the Gainsville Sun – Tin Can Tourists: Travelers to embrace friendship, trailers https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjsxviud2lp9kzd/VTS_01_1.VOB?dl=0 Hunter Hampton looks up at a blue sky as she sits with her three dogs on the steps outside her home. This could be a scene from any neighborhood, except for… Continue reading Gainsville Sun feature on the Tin Can Tourists
First Night One The Road
Good morning fellow Tin Canners. We made the first stop of our trip to Hemet Ca. at Ginger’s sister’s place which is located in The Villages near Ocala Fl. The drive up from Cape Coral was uneventful and we arrived with the trailer in one piece. I tend to drive at a slower speed when… Continue reading First Night One The Road
Hitting the road for Hemet Ca.
Tomorrow, Saturday 4/16 we are on our way to the Vintage Trailer Show at Golden Village Palms RV Resort in Hemet Ca. We will post to this blog and also the TCT Facebook page our progress west and any interesting people and places we may encounter. Stay tuned to the adventures of Ginger and Denis.
The Tin Can Tourist 2016-2017 Calendar
The Tin Can Tourist 2016-2017 Calendar, “Home Sweet Home Away From Home” update. Once again it was another year of difficult choices regarding all the excellent photos that were submitted for the ever popular Tin Can Tourist calendar. Choices were based on photo quality and resolution, composition and setting. The other factor that is different… Continue reading The Tin Can Tourist 2016-2017 Calendar
Unrestored 1929 Studebaker house car shows how to get away from it all without getting away from it all
Good information from Hemmings Daily on a 1929 Studebaker house car
Renewals are starting
Members who are due for renewal are receiving emails. We are encouraging people to setup Paypal subscriptions which allow for automatic renewals and really simplify the process. The link to setup a subscription is here Also, if you have an issue using the TCT website to renew your membership, please use this link for a simplified… Continue reading Renewals are starting
TCT Membership Cards and Vehicles from 1938
I really like that one of pictures the guy choose was of him changing a flat! Even back then trailering was a family affair, both of their last names are Berg!
Stolen Serro Scotty
UPDATE!!!!! SHE WAS FOUND!!!! BEATEN, BATTERED AND BRUISED AND FOUND 30FT OFF THE ROAD MY 1986 SERRO SCOTTY WAS STOLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE WAS TAKEN FROM ROSSVILLE GA AT DB VINTAGE TRAILERS GETTING AN OVERHAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE SHARE AND HELP ME FIND HER!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL OF OUR BELONGINGS WERE IN IT AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!! Contact Brenda Warner if you… Continue reading Stolen Serro Scotty
Check out the new forums!
We launched some forums on the website – ask questions and contribute answers! https://tincantourists.com/forums/
Curtis Wright
By Douglas Keister Today’s post will probably only interest my trailer friends and maybe fans of history, for it tells the tale of erroneous and convoluted provenance.Thus, the curious case of Curtis Wright in synopsis form, as I could easily write a couple pages. When I made my first explorations into trailer history in 2001,… Continue reading Curtis Wright
1937 Travelogue of Travel with a Travelo
Travelogue of Travel with a Travelo From the original manuscripts of Samuel A. Esser Introduction by Paul Dobbin In 1937, My Grandfather, Samuel A. Esser bought a new 17 foot Travelo travel trailer for a family trip across the United States. With his wife and his 20year old daughter, (my grandmother and my mother) he… Continue reading 1937 Travelogue of Travel with a Travelo
Take a trip back in time
With Larry Davidson’s daily pictures posted in our Facebook Group
HELP WANTED – State Representatives!!!
We are looking for State Representatives who would work directly with the Regional Representative and TCT support staff in the establishment of an event in their state. Don’t worry, we will help and guide you. Checklists and guidelines have been developed to assist the State Representative in planning an event for TCT members within their… Continue reading HELP WANTED – State Representatives!!!
Vintage Camping Gear Winners
We have our winners: Noelle Mays from Auburn, California won the starter set Bill & Christine Smith from Crescent Sarnia, Ontario won the Cutting board. Thanks to VintageCampingGear.com for the items and check out their website!
Pink Flamingo RV Radio – Show #038- For Veterans Sake, Chesapeake Light Craft, Unique RV
This week we are joined by Monty Hutson of For Veterans Sake Foundation. Monty clarifies some privacy details, and why we don’t discuss clients and procedures in our conversations. Remember folks, many RVers are Veterans. This is why Pink Flamingo has weekly discussions with For Veterans Sake. John Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft: Wooden Boat Kits explains his… Continue reading Pink Flamingo RV Radio – Show #038- For Veterans Sake, Chesapeake Light Craft, Unique RV
Renningers Recap
The Renningers gathering was a great event. You can read the recap here with lots of photos. Thanks to Jon & Stacy Schneiderman for representing and organizing the Tin Can Tourists at the event! They also won an award for “Best Glamping Campsite” Spring Vintage RV/Glamping Highlights Last weekend’s Spring Vintage RV &… Continue reading Renningers Recap
RVLIFE.COM Article on the Tin Can Tourists
Meet The Tin Can Tourists Vintage RV Club March 17, 2016 by Rene Agredano – The Full Timing Nomad Leave a Comment Photo: State Archives of Florida From Ace to Zollinger trailers, vintage RVs are wildly popular with modern RVers. Nowhere is this love affair more apparent than among the ranks of the Tin Can… Continue reading RVLIFE.COM Article on the Tin Can Tourists
Greenbelt Car and trailer Show cancelled
Alas, Greenbelt Park’s superintendent today decided to CANCEL the “Back in Time” Car Show scheduled for May 7, 2016. Since we had firm commitments from only 9 participants with 4 more almost certain, and one cancellation already, it was prudently determined to cancel the event, as we had asked for a minimum of 30 cars… Continue reading Greenbelt Car and trailer Show cancelled
1949 Pacific Liner
Just in case anyone is interest, my extremely rare 14’ 1949 Pacific Liner travel trailer (canned ham) is now listed for sale on EBAY. I have never come across another one. Lots of pics available on the listing. Didn’t want any interested members to miss out. Steve Irving – steve@getfinbar.com Venus FL
Vintage Camping Gear Give Away
***FOR DUES PAYING TCT MEMBERS*** If you’re interested in winning one of the items below from Vintage Camp Gear – please fill out the following form and 2 winners will be drawn on Sunday March 27th. TCT Membership will be verified. Fill out the Raffle Entry Form Vintage Camping Gear Starter Set Here’s a fast… Continue reading Vintage Camping Gear Give Away
MOBILE MANSIONS: The History of RV’s and Trailers Full One Hour Version by Douglas Keister
MOBILE MANSIONS: The History of RV’s and Trailers Full One Hour Version by Douglas Keister
Here today and gone tomorrow
https://www.facebook.com/douglaskeister/videos/10207141314503742/ It’s from 1937 and has some very interesting units
1935 Steamline
https://www.facebook.com/douglaskeister/videos/10207130697598326/ Doug Keister has been doing some research for a little video he is making. In the process, he stumbled on this clip dating from 1935 that is quite unrelated to the research he is doing, but he thought some of my trailer-centric friends might enjoy it
Vintage Trailer Classified Ads
Every now and then we check out the statistics on the classified ads and are always blown away. There have been 1991 trailers listed for sale and an amazing 5,999,298 views of the ads. This is why it is better to use a service like this then post on Facebook. You get a targeted… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Classified Ads
Sabego Lake Event Cancelled
Due to low initial registration and the high costs involved in hosting an event at Sabego Lake, I have been forced to rethink the project and have concluded that cancellation is the best course for 2016. I will direct my efforts at finding a suitable commercial campground for 2017. If you have suggestions on a commercial campground, you love,… Continue reading Sabego Lake Event Cancelled
Time Travel: The History of Camping
Tin Can Tourists played an important role in the history of camping, read the story here: http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/02/time-travel-the-history-of-camping.html
Photos from the 97th Winter convention
Richard Squires is a really talented photographer and he captured the TCT Winter Convention with over 500 photos. Check them out here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tbone2/albums/72157663186988784
New TCT Members inducted
There was a record number new TCT members inductees at the 97th Winter Convention
theVAP Episode 248: TCT Winter Convention 2016
Listen to the podcast Colin joins live from the TCT Winter Convention and interviews some of the attendees! Danielle – 1992 Classic Airstream Brenda – 1959 Ambassador Adam – Class C 2002 Airstream Alex – Dominoes Pizza Schadenfreude circus Lady Rain – Sword Swallower Great Lazlo – RV fell apart Release Date: 03-04-2016 Running… Continue reading theVAP Episode 248: TCT Winter Convention 2016
1967 Avion for Sale
I have this beautiful 1967 28′ Avion for sale. I bought it from the original owner’s State Sale five years ago. It’s in great condition, and I’m selling it to help pay with my daughter’s wedding. I really would like it, to a good home, with someone that it’s going to appreciate it. I had… Continue reading 1967 Avion for Sale