Inside the Industry

From dealerships and RV resorts to the industry's leading manufacturers, RVwest goes behind-the-scenes of these companies to see how RVs are made; get the inside scoop on the latest technology and profile people who are involved in the business. Here are the most recent inside the industry stories:

  • An RV parked at the gas station

    RVers motor on

    High fuel costs have definitely affected the RV industry, but according to a press release dated July 23, 2008, by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), RV vacations are still the least expensive.

  • Photo of the inside of an RV

    Recognizing green efforts

    Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, manufacturer of the QUICKSILVER line of ultra lightweight Automotive Campers, has been named Roaming Times’ “GREEN RV of the YEAR”.

  • Photo of an RV park model with landscaping and a deck

    A new kind of camping

    Campgrounds and RV resorts across the country are increasingly marketing the 400-square foot cottage-like units to accommodate people who don’t have an RV or travellers who need more space for visiting family and friends.

  • Photo of two guys from Voyager RV holding an award

    Voyager RV honoured

    Winnebago Industries, Inc., manufacturer of Winnebago®, Itasca®, and ERA™ brand motor homes, is pleased to recognize Voyager RV Centre in Winfield, B.C., as its top Itasca brand dealer in Canada for 2007/2008.

  • A perfect union

    Winkler-based Triple E Recreational Vehicles has acquired Morden-based Leisure Travel Vans (1999) Ltd., effective March 31, 2008.

  • Photo of Heather Arthurson workong on an RV.

    Move over, men

    Women RV technicians are finding satisfaction and respect in the industry.

  • Photo of new Runners RV facility in Cranbrook.

    New digs for Runners RV

    One of the Kootenays’ largest RV dealerships has settled into a new shop.

  • Photo of industry pioneer Lou Thiesen

    Built on trust

    It’s hard to imagine that this business began in a mobile trailer parked along South Fraser Way in nearby Chilliwack.

  • Photo of the Outback Trailer

    On the leading edge

    Bates International is recognized for its success as an RV rental franchise.

  • Photo of the Outback Trailer

    Restoring the past

    Joe Thoen enjoys bringing fibreglass trailers back to their former glory.

  • Photo of owner of Leisure Travel Vans

    Right time, Right place

    Coming up to its 30th anniversary, Leisure Travel Vans Ltd. is in the midst of a huge expansion of its line of Class B RVs from one to four models.

  • Photo of SAIT

    Wanted: RV techs

    SAIT RV tech program expands to meet needs of booming Alberta.

  • Photo of PW Enns

    Building their own future

    Ingenuity and a sense of community have kept this family-owned company going for three generations.

  • Photo of cabinetry in an RV

    The creation of an RV

    General Coach invites visitors into the factory to watch RVs being made.

  • Photo of Staff at Eldorado RV

    On the road to Eldorado

    Ron Hall uses his passion for and experience with the RV lifestyle to run Eldorado RV.