Our History

Inspired by the International Caravans of Wally Byam, creator and founder of Airstream, the Wally Byam Caravan Club (WBCC) was chartered in 1955 in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada during the Wally Byam Eastern Canadian Caravan.

The WBCC was registered in the State of Ohio as a 501-C7 on June 21, 1957 with the name amended in December, 1963 to Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc. (WBCCI). Helen Byam Schwamborn, one of the 80 Charter Members, organized and supported the Club until 1979.

If you need some help with your Airstream maintenance, our friendly members have provided great resources to guide you through the process.

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1988 — 34' AIRSTREAM EXCELLA, travel trailer with twin beds in good condition. It has oak cabinets, vinyl floors, triple lockers, one air conditioning, central heat, and propane heater. Asking $35,000 or best offer. Call (504) 723-2193 or email: raphael.marian@yahoo.com. Trailer located in Metairie, Louisiana 70005.

Fast forward to 1951 when Wally Byam conceived the idea to lead a group of travel trailer friends on a trip to Central America. After a magazine picked up the story, 63 trailers showed up to start the trip. This group made it to Managua, Nicaragua before turning back. The route was challenging and the roads often almost impassable, but the group safely completed the trip and the idea of group travel via trailer caravan was proven. Participants quickly began asking when the next caravan would be.

The next time you need an overnight parking area try one of most loved benefits of Airstream Club International, Courtesy Parking.