Did you know the Dixie Highway was also nicknamed “the tourist run” with its “tin can tourists” known for eating out of tin cans and camping along the way? Read… Continue reading The Tourists Run (aka The Dixie Highway)
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Press Release for Fall Gathering 2016
News Release Fall, 2016 Contact: Forrest Bone, Tin Can Tourists Cell 941-302-2415 E-mail: tincantourists@gmail.com Website: www.tincantourists.com What: Fall Gathering of the Tin Can Tourists Where: Camp Dearborn, Milford, Michigan When:… Continue reading Press Release for Fall Gathering 2016
BEND CLASSIC VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY
From – http://outsideinterests.info/article/bend-classic-vintage-trailer-rally/ LIFESTYLE BEND CLASSIC VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY AUGUST 30, 2016 “We love the Shastas and all the canned hams, but there is a lot of shiny aluminum here this… Continue reading BEND CLASSIC VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY
2017 Missouri Event Planning!
We are planning events in Missouri next year. Next year, 2017, is the centennial celebration of the Missouri State Parks. The park system offers prairies, battlefields, covered bridges, ancient Indian… Continue reading 2017 Missouri Event Planning!
HAPPINESS ON WHEELS: THE TIN CAN TOURISTS’ VINTAGE TRAILERS
One Of The Many Groups That Celebrate The History Of Vintage Recreational Vehicles Described as “happiness on wheels” vintage trailers have steadily been increasing in popularity in recent years. The… Continue reading HAPPINESS ON WHEELS: THE TIN CAN TOURISTS’ VINTAGE TRAILERS
Port Sanilac Antique Boat and Trailer Show held Aug 11th-14th, 2016
John Truitt hosted the Tin Can Tourists at the Port Sanilac Vintage Boat show. John reported that everyone had a great time and didn’t even notice the rainy weather! Event… Continue reading Port Sanilac Antique Boat and Trailer Show held Aug 11th-14th, 2016
1930’s Tin Can Tourists Brass Medallion
Back in the 1930’s, members of the Tin Can Tourists had brass medallions that they would attach to their trailers or tow vehicles. Here is an original on George Shebley’s… Continue reading 1930’s Tin Can Tourists Brass Medallion
Tin Can Tourists Rally supports J Bar J Youth Services
http://www.bendbulletin.com/lifestyle/4554169-151/vintage-trailer-rally-supports-j-bar-j?referrer=fpblob Published Aug 6, 2016 at 12:02AM The Bend Classic Vintage Trailer Rally will be at J Bar J Ranch Wednesday through Aug. 13 in support of the ranch’s youth… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Rally supports J Bar J Youth Services
Port Crescent Rally in the News
From the Michigan Thumb website: http://www.michigansthumb.com/news/local/article_7a3f8c60-52b4-5e95-9c92-660f0b5b2a4f.html HUME TOWNSHIP — A chance to take a walk down memory lane will attract more than 500 visitors who will view around 90 vintage… Continue reading Port Crescent Rally in the News
TCT Membership Map
Here is the live map of official Tin Can Tourists! Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tzeb9fMgkNxZz2YB0W1_zkDJRKo&usp=sharing
Caravan Finder TV – Part 2
Hello everyone again… Here is part 2 of the Tin Can Tourists, by Caravan Finder TV 🙂 Enjoy! http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravanfindertv/series/6/13-usa-special-tin-can-tourists-part-2 ‘ famous bob’ episode is also available to watch on caravan… Continue reading Caravan Finder TV – Part 2
Airstream Book Raffle
We are going to raffle off two free books to our members on July 16th: Airstream: America’s World Traveler Iconic, aluminum-bodied Airstream trailers have been around for 85 years–get the… Continue reading Airstream Book Raffle
Coshocton Tribune: Tin Can Tourists open house takes visitors back in time
Read the who story at: http://www.coshoctontribune.com/story/news/2016/06/25/tin-can-tourists-open-house-takes-visitors-back-time/86386512/ Ten years ago, Gail Hinshaw of Worthington bought a 1967 Serro Scotty trailer for $100 that not only had a hole in the roof, but… Continue reading Coshocton Tribune: Tin Can Tourists open house takes visitors back in time
Caravan Finder TV visit the Spring Rally
Caravan Finder filmed their latest TV show in May 2016 at Camp Dearborn. The first episode of Tin Can Tourists is available to watch on our website here: www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravanfindertv We… Continue reading Caravan Finder TV visit the Spring Rally
We salute those who serve in the Military
The Tin Can Tourists organization is grateful to you for your honorable service to our country and would like to salute those who serve. That’s why we’re proud to offer you… Continue reading We salute those who serve in the Military
2016 1st Kayuta “Kickoff” Rally
June 2nd through June 5th at Kayuta Lake Campground Forestport, NY What a beautiful weekend for a Vintage Trailer Rally in the South Western Adirondack Mountains of New York State. … Continue reading 2016 1st Kayuta “Kickoff” Rally
Tin Can Tourists Rally Outside Detroit
RV Business visited the Annual Spring Gathering – They talked with Forrest Bone, Hunt Jones, http://www.rvbusiness.com/2016/05/video-tin-can-tourists-celebrate-vintage-rvs/ The Tin Can Tourists, the vintage RV owners group that can trace its roots… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists Rally Outside Detroit
Brand spotlight – Curtis Wright
Curtis Wright Made by Curtis Wright Industries’ Aircraft & Trailers (no relationship to the Curtiss-Wright Corporation) If you are an owner of a Curtis Wright, please add your contact name,… Continue reading Brand spotlight – Curtis Wright
Vintage Trailer Club Rolls into Camp Dearborn, Milford Michigan!
PRESS RELEASE May 1, 2016 — For Immediate Release: Vintage Trailer Club Rolls into Camp Dearborn, Milford Michigan! The TIN CAN TOURISTS (TCT) vintage trailer and motor coach club has… Continue reading Vintage Trailer Club Rolls into Camp Dearborn, Milford Michigan!
Now a more secure Tin Can Tourists website
You may have noticed that there now is an indicator that this website is more secure. The little padlock next to the website address on the browser is now lock… Continue reading Now a more secure Tin Can Tourists website
Cooking with the Sun – wait, what?
Have you seen the GoSun Stoves? Are you a boondocker? Well you need to know about this then. Most Tin Can Tourists have a propane stove and oven, a propane camp… Continue reading Cooking with the Sun – wait, what?
Gainsville Sun feature on the Tin Can Tourists
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… Continue reading Gainsville Sun feature on the Tin Can Tourists
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… 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… Continue reading RVLIFE.COM Article on the Tin Can Tourists
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
It’s not a secret here
The Garden & Gun Magazine wrote a nice story to about the club corresponding to our 97th Winter Convention kickoff This weekend, collectors and wanderlusters alike will have the chance… Continue reading It’s not a secret here
What is a “house car”?
There is no formal definition of a house car but in the early 1900’s, Americans want to take to the roads and explore. Some creative Tin Can Tourists decided that… Continue reading What is a “house car”?
Tin Can Tourists have always been snowbirds!
From the ABC News Article Some really nice Tin Can Tourist historical pictures in the video and most of the details are correct, except: It’s funny how Airstreams are generically… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists have always been snowbirds!
BOOK WINNERS
The Tin Can Tourists were given 5 books to give away to our members. The winners were drawn using random.org random number generator. There was a lot of interest in the… Continue reading BOOK WINNERS
Tin Can Tourists History
Tin Can Tourists Tin Can Tourists at Tampa’s De Soto Park, 1920 Burgert Brothers, Digital Florida Studies Center Gallery. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/flstud_gallery/100 The Twentieth Century Pioneer With the arrival of the… Continue reading Tin Can Tourists History