TCT Spring Fling Georgia Rally

Event link: https://facebook.com/events/s/tin-can-tourists-spring-fling-/964527248948844/ The town of Tyrone, Ga has designated a beautiful, large, grass area for us to park our trailers. It will be a well attended event with live music, vendors, crafts, pony rides, easter egg gathering, and a festive atmosphere! Tyrone, Ga. near Peachtree City, 20 miles South of Atlanta. This will be… Continue reading TCT Spring Fling Georgia Rally

2025 Trailer Schnitzel

Come Experience Oktoberfest in Washington’s most popular destination….Leavenworth Washington! Oktoberfest takes place in Leavenworth during the first three weeks of October. The rally will take place during the very first week of Oktoberfest, at the Cashmere Expo Center, located about 10 minutes from Leavenworth. The rally will take place at the Cashmere Expo Center in… Continue reading 2025 Trailer Schnitzel

Themed Vintage Camper and Car Show

Catskills Mountain Gilboa KOA Holiday – Gilboa, NY  12076 Costs: Based on a two night stay Arrive on Friday 8/22 – Cost $87/nite Saturday cost is $0 for participating in showing your units from 1-3pm on Saturday PLEASE NOTE: You must call the office to make your reservations for the free night to be applied 607-588-7327  (info@cmgkoa.com) Let our… Continue reading Themed Vintage Camper and Car Show

Vintage Camper Siding Company

TCT Member, Graham Stein,  purchased the equipment from Atomic Siding and is now making siding in Chattanooga, Tennessee! He is currently having a sale and wanted to get the word out to TCT members: Spring Siding Sale at Vintage Camper Siding Co.  Give Your Camper a Fresh New Look! Spring is about to sprung, and it’s… Continue reading Vintage Camper Siding Company

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1940 Life Magazine

Hi there, I found this photo in a 1940 edition of Life Magazine and I thought you may have an interest.  The article below the picture reads: “At the recent world convention of the Tin Can Tourists who assembled in 1200 trailers at Tampa Fla., one tourist was Poochy, a terrier who belongs to Mr.… Continue reading 1940 Life Magazine

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DIARY OF A VINTAGE TRAILER

DIARY OF A VINTAGE TRAILER by Dan Tarno 10/8/2012 I have dents and I have dings.. but I have seen amazing things. From mountain tops to sandy shores, I’ve seen all that and a whole lot more. Through long hard days and moonlit nights, with endless miles and endless sights I keep my owners safe… Continue reading DIARY OF A VINTAGE TRAILER

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TCT Momentum in the Southeast

Exciting News for those the live or travel to the Southeastern states of the USA. The Tin Can Tourists have launched a state pages for Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, the Carolinas, the Virginias, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida aiming to highlight potential rallies and events within those states. This is a great opportunity for members to connect,… Continue reading TCT Momentum in the Southeast

18th Annual Northeast Tin Can Tourist Rally

The 18th annual Northeast TCT Rally at Sampson State Park is SOLD OUT!  If you would like to be placed on a waitlist please email:   Brandon Clayson: bclayson346@gmail.com * Questions about the rally and events? Contact Dave Coon: fairviewfarm@frontier.com or Contact Harry James: jameshywood7890@roadrunner.com 18th Annual Northeast Tin Can Tourist Rally When: September 11th-14th, 2025 Where: Sampson State Park, Romulus,… Continue reading 18th Annual Northeast Tin Can Tourist Rally

Dan Hershberger presenting at the Route 66 conference

Roadside historian and TCT Hall of Fame member Daniel Hershberger has been invited to participate in the upcoming SOAR Lifelong Learning Institute’s virtual conference on Route 66. The online program spans from February 4 through March 18, and involves twelve different lectures with topics ranging from history, art, literature, music, and film, to racial discrimination, indigenous peoples, and historic preservation. Dan’s presentation is entitled “Stopping for the Night: The Development of Roadside Lodging from Motor Camping to Motel Chains.” It features plenty of historical imagery along with original photography Hershberger recently shot on a week-long research tour across Missouri, staying in vintage Route 66 tourist courts or motels every night.  Dan’s presentation, as… Continue reading Dan Hershberger presenting at the Route 66 conference

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A Trailer History Lesson

By Tim Heintz With all the people that ask about Trailer identification, many have noticed there are a lot that are identified as ‘Home-Made’ Trailers. You have to remember that even the best looking and well-built trailers from the 1920’s-1950’s were often ‘Home-Made’ or at least kit trailers with no official ‘brand name’. While commercially… Continue reading A Trailer History Lesson

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2025 National Motor Camp

2025 Event RegistrationNational Motor Camp 2025 – Event Registration – July 17-20, 2025 at Tahoe Valley Campground and the gypsy camp from July 20-22 at Jenkinson Lake Welcome to beautiful Lake Tahoe, California. As locals, Ethan Jerrie, and I are so excited to not only show you some of the most stunning vistas of our… Continue reading 2025 National Motor Camp

Marysville Hot Wheels Weekend

Marysville Michigan (48040) is roughly 50 miles north of Detroit along the St. Clair River and draws fans from over 7 surrounding States including Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illinois just to name a few. Being on the US border we also draw a number of Canadian fans to our event. We are right along the beautiful… Continue reading Marysville Hot Wheels Weekend

TCT welcomes Cloud Camp GA to Vintage Friendly Campground Program

The Tin Can Tourists is proud to welcome another campground to our Vintage Friendly Campground Program. This program is for campgrounds to express their support of vintage trailers and motor coaches by joining TCT Club and listing their campground as a “Tin Can Tourists’ Friendly” facility. We encourage all Tin Can Tourists members to support… Continue reading TCT welcomes Cloud Camp GA to Vintage Friendly Campground Program

2025 West Michigan Vintage Trailer Rally

A vintage only camper rally located in West Michigan celebrating the unique style of vintage RVs. A welcoming community to foster relationships with fellow vintage campers.

We have new Georgia TCT Ambassadors!!

Georgia Ambassadors: Pete & Cindy Whitley Email: pete_whitley@yahoo.com Hello Everyone, My name is Pete Whitley, my wife is Cindy, and we live in Peachtree City, Georgia. We have two college aged daughters named Charlotte and Lane. I have been a Delta Air Lines mechanic for thirty five years specializing in the repair of engine composite components.… Continue reading We have new Georgia TCT Ambassadors!!

Big Sky Vintage Trailer Rally

Hello Trailerites!! Big Sky Vintage Trailer Rally in Montana 2025! Fun for the whole family. there are still some sites left. This years theme will be fun! Call me to reserve your site.

2025 TCT Toy Town Rally

Fireman’s Field, East Aurora NY Attendance will be limited to 30 units.
 This will be an official Tin Can Tourist event, current TCT membership is required.
 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Rally fee will include the cost of the site for 3 nights, two dinners, morning coffee everyday, and a lite continental breakfast on one morning.  … Continue reading 2025 TCT Toy Town Rally