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07-08-2012, 07:42 PM
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dylanear
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Name: Dylan
Trailer: 2001 Scamp 13'
British Columbia
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History of "tin can tourists"
A friend posted this entertaining link. He doesn't own an RV as far as I know, but likes a good road trip.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...on-travel.html
On the road: Stunning black and white photographs show America's 'tin can tourists' after Florida's new roads paved the way for the humble camping holiday
07-08-2012, 08:50 PM
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D Davis
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Name: Diane
Trailer: Casita, previously u-haul ct13
Virginia
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Oh Dylan, this is wonderful! I love these old photos as well as the subject!!! Thanks for sharing. They are Great!
07-11-2012, 03:15 PM
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07-11-2012, 11:36 PM
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dylanear
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I still haven't had a moment to read the whole thing, but the pictures are cool even at a glance.
07-12-2012, 02:05 PM
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john warren
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Trailer: scamp 13
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forgive me lord for i covet that beautiful old gmc pickup.
07-12-2012, 02:14 PM
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john warren
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just noticed its a british paper
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