For the past twenty years,
trailerites from across the
country have gathered at Camp
Dearborn in Milford, Michigan
for the Tin Can Tourists Annual Gathering.
For many of us, it’s the official start of
the camping season as we kick it off in
grand style in May with our TCT friends.
Trailers spanning the decades, in every
size and configuration were on display.
The Annual Gathering features fun events
like a theme dance with a live band. This
year the theme was Steampunk and the
costumes were off the hook! Games,
mealtime gathering, campfires and an
Open House keep the attendees meeting
each other and creating new memories.
My family has attended the Annual
Gathering (held in Spring) and the Fall
Gathering since 2003. When we joined
Tin Can Tourists we didn’t know another
vintage trailer owner. We came out to visit
an open house as were hooked. The next
rally we were there with our trailer, and
we love every year. While our trailers have
changed over the years, the incredible
people we meet and the friendships we
have formed have not. Our children have
grown up going to the events. We love the
family atmosphere. Vintage trailer owners
are a unique people. We found our tribe.
TCT Member Terry Evans compared the
Bill and Vicki Chilton own the
1947 McGinness towed in style.
Close up of Faye.
Butch and Pam Starner brought this adorable handcrafted
teardrop trailer to display with their 1977 Serro
Scotty. Butch has created several mini trailers for their
grandchildren to play in. They’re always a huge hit.
Jason and Angie created a fun retro tiki vibe in their 1964
Airstream Safari. The trailer was slated to become a
food trailer, and when the deal fell through they quickly
rescued it and turned it into the beauty that it is today.
The wood is all original but the fun colors are not. The
trailer truly reflects the personality of Jason and Angie.
The GMC truck is happy to be
seen pulling a 1947 Tam owned
by Mike & Cheryl O’Connor.
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