The 2025 Lincoln Trail State Park Vintage Trailer Rally is scheduled for June 19-22, 2025. This will be our 8th annual rally, and it promises to be a great time for vintage trailer enthusiasts. The rally will be held at Lincoln Trail State Park in Marshall, Illinois. The park offers a variety of activities for… Continue reading Lincoln Trail State Park Vintage Trailer Rally
8th Annual – The Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally
Vintage-inspired trailers welcome too. Come meet folks from TX, OK, KS, MO, and AR. Enjoy a relaxing, low key weekend among the blooming Dogwoods. Reserve soon, it was a sell-out last year. There’s nearby hiking, the Gaston Visitor Center, Bull Shoals-White River State Park plus local flea markets and antique shopping. Open House tours Saturday… Continue reading 8th Annual – The Best Dam Vintage Trailer Rally
Darryl Searer steps down as the RV/MH Hall President
Congratulations on to Darryl Searer in his retirement as the RV/MH President. He will still be involved with the museum and that is all good news. The Tin Can Tourists are proud of his accomplishments at the RV/MH Hall and that he took it to a financially viable position to continue to be successful in… Continue reading Darryl Searer steps down as the RV/MH Hall President
New Merchandise in time for Christmas!
We’ve launched a bunch of new shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, license plate holders and water bottles just in time for the holidays. This is the first time we’ve done shirts with logos and images on the front and back, so click on the click to see both sides of the shirts. We are really happy how… Continue reading New Merchandise in time for Christmas!
Halloween Vintage Camper Rally
Join the happy vintage campers at J&J’s Getaway in Murphy, NC this year for loads of vintage fun! The small, family owned campground is nestled in the Smoky Mountains and provides pristine, 360* mountain views from your camper! Campsites are creek front, partial and full hook-ups available, 2 bathhouse buildings with a total of 8… Continue reading Halloween Vintage Camper Rally
Fun N’ The Sun Vintage Camper Gathering
Join the happy vintage campers at J&J’s Getaway in Murphy, NC this year for loads of vintage fun! The small, family owned campground is nestled in the Smoky Mountains and provides pristine, 360* mountain views from your camper! Campsites are creek front, partial and full hook-ups available, 2 bathhouse buildings with a total of 8… Continue reading Fun N’ The Sun Vintage Camper Gathering
Thankful Tin Vintage Camper Rally
Join the happy vintage campers at J&J’s Getaway in Murphy, NC this year for loads of vintage fun! The small, family owned campground is nestled in the Smoky Mountains and provides pristine, 360* mountain views from your camper! Campsites are creek front, partial and full hook-ups available, 2 bathhouse buildings with a total of 8… Continue reading Thankful Tin Vintage Camper Rally
Spring Carnival Vintage Camper Gathering
Join the happy vintage campers at J&J’s Getaway in Murphy, NC this year for loads of vintage fun! The small, family owned campground is nestled in the Smoky Mountains and provides pristine, 360* mountain views from your camper! Campsites are creek front, partial and full hook-ups available, 2 bathhouse buildings with a total of 8… Continue reading Spring Carnival Vintage Camper Gathering
11th Lake Havasu City, AZ Vintage Trailer Rally
11th TIME LAKE HAVASU CITY VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY/CAMPOUT Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2025LAKE HAVASU STATE PARK(WINDSOR BEACH-Over Flow Lot)699 LONDON BRIDGE ROADLAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403 Beautiful setting on the beach! Come join the fun!! First timers are always welcomed! No dues, no meetings. We look forward to seeing everyone!! No saving sites, it… Continue reading 11th Lake Havasu City, AZ Vintage Trailer Rally
The Untold Story of the Curtiss Aerocar
Below is a link to an online presentation that Andrew Woodmansey made for the Curtiss Museum recently on the subject of ’The Untold Story of the Curtiss Aerocar”
Meet New Member Ian Wheeler
Can you tell us about how you got into the vintage trailer hobby? I started out with restoring vintage camping equipment (Coleman stoves and lanterns mostly). Saw a lovingly restored Shasta Astroflyte and fell in love with the style and craftsmanship. Had the opportunity to get a great deal on a 1970 Travelux and decided… Continue reading Meet New Member Ian Wheeler
West Coast Glampers goes Country! New Year’s Rally
Let’s start the new year glamping together! The January Annual West Coast Glampers Rallyat Palm Canyon Hotel and RV Resort, in Borrego Springs, CAWith Paulette Rees-Denis and Jeff Rees January 23rd-26th, 2025 REGISTRATION FORMPlease fill out the form below … and email it to me after you have made your reservation at the RV Resort, at… Continue reading West Coast Glampers goes Country! New Year’s Rally
Christmas Vintage Car & RV Show
Join us for a charity Christmas Vintage Car & RV Show – all proceeds benefitting Cook Children’s! Gates open at 10am for the indoor/outdoor show with judging 12-2pm & awards at 2:30pm. Awards for best car, truck, motorcycle & camper as well as $500 best in show. Food & merchandise vendors too! Entries $25/vehicle.
2025 Rollin Oldies Vintage Trailer Rally
The weekend after Father’s Day, come and join us for a laid-back event at beautiful River Bend Park located near Sweet Home Oregon. In the foothills of the Oregon Cascade Mts..This rally is an OPEN vintage trailer rally for all to participate in. We ALL enjoy camping and visiting with fellow vintage trailer enthusiasts from… Continue reading 2025 Rollin Oldies Vintage Trailer Rally
5th Annual Thumbs Up Rally
In 2024, the rally sold out in two days. This rally is always the last full weekend in July! How to be added to the waitlist for the rally – Go here https://huroncountyparks.com/waiting-list to join the list, or email info@huroncountyparks.com or leave a message at 888-265-2583 —– You must be a TCT Member to attend… Continue reading 5th Annual Thumbs Up Rally
The Worlds Smallest Airstream
For decades, the Cruisette was considered to be the smallest aluminum Airstream. That was until 2004 when Airstream collector Ken Faber of Michigan rolled into the Tin Can Tourists rally in Camp Dearborn. The Airstream he had in tow was smaller than anything any Airstream enthusiast or historian had ever seen. Read the full article… Continue reading The Worlds Smallest Airstream
TCT NW Summer Rally
Come join us in the beautiful, historic Coastal town of Astoria, OR. Astoria offers so much to do and see! 2 night minimum, $60/night, power and water All information and Registration can be found here… https://www.downrivertrailers.com/tct-nw-summer-rally.html
Gathering of the Times 2025
Join us at 411 River Rest Campground in Chatsworth, Georgia. 411 River Rest is at the foot of the Cohutta mountains, and being on the shores of the Coosawattee River, it provides a beautiful setting. It is also one of the highest rated campgrounds in the Southeast. Call Amie Ellington between 10 am to 7… Continue reading Gathering of the Times 2025
Western Illinois Vintage Trailer Rally
Western Illinois Vintage Trailer Rally, June 19-22, 2025, Geneseo Campground, Geneseo, Illinois. Please save the dates. Hosted by Kevin & Chris Isaacson. This rally is for vintage travel trailers and RV’s 1978 and older. Please ask to join our Facebook group for more information, https://www.facebook.com/groups/262684024233898. You must own a 1978 or older trailer or RV to… Continue reading Western Illinois Vintage Trailer Rally
Big Sky Vintage Trailer Rally
Hello Trailerites!! If you have not signed up for the 2025 Big Sky Vintage Trailer Rally in Montana- there are still some sites left. 2025’s theme will be fun! Call me to reserve your site.
Medicine Hat AB Vintage Trailer Rally
HEADS UP … ONLY … 10 sites left so if you haven’t yet sent in a EMAIL please do ASAP as we are just about full for the 2025 Rally … READ THIS POST IN FULL …. PLEASE when Emailing for your reservation for the August 2025 Rally Please follow instruction on the post, we… Continue reading Medicine Hat AB Vintage Trailer Rally
106th Annual Winter Convention
Greetings TCTers! The 106th Annual Winter Convention Registration is open! (Registration attached) We are happy to be returning to the Robinson Ranch right on the Withlacoochee Riverside between downtown Dunnellon Florida and Inglis Florida. Be sure to book early as we only have 130 elect/water sites in addition to a dry camping field. DATES:… Continue reading 106th Annual Winter Convention
2025 Havasu Round Up
VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY Havasu Round Up At the Rodeo Ground Sara Park 7260 Sara Parkway Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 October 31, 2024 (11:00am on) to November 3 2024 (noon) All vintage trailers, campers, buses, vans, etc come and join us at the Rodeo Grounds for a fun camp out, $10.00 per night camping fee,… Continue reading 2025 Havasu Round Up
2025 Hot Rod Annual
Planning to have vintage trailers included in the show. Details are being worked on. More to come.
Vintage Nights® 2025 Wall Calendar
Our Vintage Nights® 2025 Wall Calendar of Vintage Travel Trailers is now available, marking our seventh annual calendar. Please use the below link to the product on Amazon. Amazon now has plenty of calendars in their warehouses spread across the country. Click here to purchase on Amazon Attached a few images reflecting the cover and… Continue reading Vintage Nights® 2025 Wall Calendar
Mt. Baker Vintage Trailer Rally
25th Anniversary of the 2nd longest running rally and the largest in the NW. All information can be found here…. https://www.downrivertrailers.com/mt-baker-vintage-trailer-rally.html
Mt. Saint Helens Vintage Trailer Rally
4th Annual Mt. Saint Helens Vintage Trailer Rally held in Historic Centralia, WA. Vintage shop downtown or the Outlet Mall, drive to see Mt. Saint Helens, explore one of the local breweries or hop on your bicycle to ride the Willapa Hills bike trail. All information can be found here… https://www.downrivertrailers.com/mt-st-helens-vintage-trailer-rally.html
The Curtiss Aerocar 1928-1940
The Curtiss Aerocar 1928-1940 by Andrew Woodmansey published by Schiffer Publishing on 28 September 2024. All images courtesy of the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport, New York Many of you will be familiar with the Curtiss Aerocar and perhaps even seen one at one of your meets. There is a fascinating story behind this vehicle… Continue reading The Curtiss Aerocar 1928-1940
1947 Curtis Wright Model 5 ‘Tinkerbell’
•: CURTIS WRIGHT WAS THE ORIGINAL FOUNDER OF AIRSTREAM•: VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE TRAILERS•: BEAUTIFUL CONDITION AND VERY VERSATILE EXAMPLE Holiday accommodations all booked up, no matter what time of year? Why not go touring instead? Fancy starting a glamping business or need high-end guest accommodation? This stunning American trailer could be the answer, fun, freedom, comfort, and… Continue reading 1947 Curtis Wright Model 5 ‘Tinkerbell’
Andrew Watt Mungall
October 11, 1950 — September 20, 2024 The Tin Can Tourists lost a wonderful man and one of our regional representatives this week. Orbie hosted many events in the Northwest and stepped down from his representative position last year and others are carrying on the events he started. Orbie will be missed by many Tin… Continue reading Andrew Watt Mungall