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April 2008 | Welcome to the RVwest eNewsletter
This time of year has RVers emerging from the winter months with an appetite for adventure. With that in mind, RVwest has profiled top travel destinations in B.C., Alberta, the Yukon, Alaska and California. Our cover story continues with Lynne Benjamin's eight-month adventure across Canada—highlighting her experience RVing in the maritimes. On the RV tech side of things, Reg DeYoung provides insight on maintaining wheel bearings. Enjoy this month's newsletter and remember to drop us a line at info@kpimedia.com if you have any RV-related questions and/or stories to share.
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RV JOURNEYS
Exploring on the east coast
The provincial capital, Halifax, is the gateway to the picturesque south shore of Nova Scotia. We spent most of our mainland jaunt touring along what they call the Lighthouse Trail—fishing communities, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay are located along this route. Everywhere we went seemed to be one Kodak moment after another.
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RV TECH TALK
Wheel bearing maintenance
The wheel bearings on your RV are a very improtant part of the suspension components. They perform basically two functions. |
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CAMPING TRENDS
Joining the club
Membership camping has been around Canada for many years and is quickly becoming popular with campers and RVers of all ages. |
RVING WITH KIDS
Happy campers
Certainly, the prospect of RVing with babies and young children seems daunting, and yes, staying home would be easier—but it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun. |
INSIDE THE INDUSTRY » ABBOTTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Built on trust
Looking over the slick showroom and rows of sparkling new fifth wheels at Get-Away RV in Abbotsford, B.C., it’s hard to imagine that this business began in a mobile trailer parked along South Fraser Way in nearby Chilliwack. |
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SUV TENT WITH DETACHABLE SCREEN ROOM
To stay or to go?
This five- to six-person tent features a removable sleeve that wraps around the cargo area of almost any SUV or minivan. |
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SWITCH-SMART UNIVERSAL RELAY MODULE
A single solution
New York-based Northeast Electronic Design Center calls its new Switch-Smart the Swiss Army Knife of relay modules. |
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BANFF, ALBERTA
Beautiful Banff
Banff has been named by RVwest readers as the No. 1 RVing destination in Alberta—and with good reason. |
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COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Striking the right chord
No matter what your musical tastes may be, Coachella offers up some of the best of today’s rock and country favourites. |
WELLS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
An artistic nature
Wells is an artistic community surrounded by remarkable natural beauty.
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YUKON/ALASKA
More to discover
After leaving Dawson City and crossing the Yukon River on the George Black, a free territorial ferry, you will start to climb the Top of the World Highway. |
POWELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Sunshine Capital of Canada
Although the seclusion of Powell River makes getting there slightly more difficult, the journey is definitely worth the effort. |
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See you next month!
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April 19, 2008 | EL CENTRO, CA
El Centro Festival & Fireworks Show
This free public event will feature a culturally diverse assortment of food, music and entertainment. Rock icon Joan Jett is the headlining act. |
April 25-27, 2008| COACHELLA VALLEY, CA
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
This year’s lineup features performances from indie bands, cult favourites, hard-rock heroes, folk singers, ’80s and punk bands, world music artists and alternative rock up-and-comers. |
May 10, 2008 | EL CENTRO, CA
Young Artist Concert Series
The Imperial Valley Symphony's annual spring concert will feature local oboist Nicholas Nice. This event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Southwest Performing Arts Theatre. |
June 4-July 12, 2008 | YUKON & ALASKA
39-Day Alaska Caravan
Why not take this opportunity to join Rec-Vee Holiday Adventures on their Alaskan Adventure 2008. |
July 10-13, 2008 | MERRITT, BC
Merritt Mountain Music Festival
Ditch your running shoes for a pair of cowboy boots and get ready to stomp along with the music at this event. |
July 31-August 3, 2008 | CAMROSE, AB
Big Valley Jamboree
This event promises a weekend of non-stop fun and excitement. |
September 11-14, 2008 |
LETHBRIDGE, AB
Calling all RVers!
Sign up for the Chinook Country RV Rally 2008—you're gonna love it! |
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