Inside the Tin Can Tourists: America’s Oldest Trailer Club | Terry Bone on Road Gang Radio

22/08/2025 20 min
Inside the Tin Can Tourists: America’s Oldest Trailer Club | Terry Bone on Road Gang Radio

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On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Terry Bone, Royal Chief of the Tin Can Tourists, the oldest and largest vintage trailer and motor coach club in the U.S.The Tin Can Tourists have an active Facebook community of over 51,000 members and a century of history on the open road. Terry shares the fascinating story of how the club got its name, what counts as a vintage trailer, and why people are drawn to this unique community.Plus, big news: the Tin Can Tourists are joining the Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026, organizing caravans from both the east and west to meet in Amarillo, Texas!Topics Covered:Origin of the Tin Can TouristsHow the name came aboutTerry’s parents restarting the club in 1998What qualifies as a vintage trailerWhy people join and stay connectedRoute 66 Anniversary caravan plansLearn more about the Tin Can Tourists:Website: tincantourists.comFacebook Group: 51,000+ members strongThanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen on iHeartRadio using the links below.Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne...Road Gang Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro...We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we...Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr...

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