The pirate theme
continues inside. Jackie
uses accessories in
creative ways to carry out
her vision. Check out the
cool light over the table.
Ahoy Matey! TCT member Jackie Jernigan is known for
taking a theme to the max. Her 1959 Layton sports a pirate
theme. From the treasure chest in the front to the mast, flag
and crow’s nest – no detail is overlooked. Inside and out
it’s enough to make Jack Sparrow feel right at home.
Painstakingly restored
by Lester and Arlene
Parsons, this 1939
Alma was a hit at the
show. It truly showed
the way camping was
“back in the day”.
Kevin and Sharon
Sopata are cute as
can be in front of their
1964 Shasta Airflyte.
know what treasures you will find. At each
rally there are freshly restored trailers,
and barn fresh finds. All are welcome and
it’s fun seeing the changes from one year
to the next.
Of course, one of the best things about
a vintage trailer rally is the Open House.
Many members dress in period clothing
to match their trailer. Trailers are
accessorized in period-appropriate knickknacks.
Guests flock from trailer to trailer
taking photos, talking to the owners and
getting bitten by the vintage trailer bug.
Many of them will attend a future event
with their own trailers.
The 20th Tin Can Tourists Annual
Gathering was held May 18 – 21, 2017
at Camp Dearborn in Milford, Michigan.
There were 175 trailers registered for
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