Stories

These articles cover a range of topics in the RV world. Read about vintage campers, RV-related contests, culinary recipes, important news and tips and tricks to make your camping experience even better.

A lady in a pink skirt holding a collie dog.
RV News

Most loved RV dogs

If my chocolate lab could talk, he would probably tell me that he wanted to be a show dog. Why? Because show dogs travel in style! I realized this while attending the Cranbrook and District Kennel Club’s 40th Anniversary of Championship Shows and Obedience Trials. 

The inside of Hank's transformed school bus.
RVwest Insider

An old school bus is turned into an functional, modern RV.

Hank Butitta, an architecture student, transforms an old school bus into an functional, modern RV. 

by Kimberly Shellborn
Cover of the book Craft Beer Revolution.
RV Reader

Craft Beer Revolution

Craft Beer Revolution, written by Joe Wiebe, gives an inside look at the microbrewing movement in B.C.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Trees at Besant Campground, SK
RV Snapshots

Bill and Shauna Campbell love being the owners of Besant Campground

Bill and Shauna Campbell began their lives as the owners and operators of Besant Campground near Mortlach, Saskatchewan, 23 years ago, and haven’t looked back since.

by Britt Bates
Young boy holding a bag of pennies
RV News

Coins for Classrooms helps support worldwide education

Eagle Lake RV Resort collects donations of coins and school supplies to support education in disadvantaged areas of the world.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
A photo of the Taku ferry docked.
Northern Wanderers

The final days of the northern journey

The adventures of the Northern Wanderers are coming to an end. Tthe final leg of their journey is taking the ferry back to Prince Rupert, B.C., from Ketchikan, Alaska.

Kluane Lake
Northern Wanderers

Days 55 and 56: Beaver Creek to the Cottonwood RV Park

The wanderers spend a couple of rainy days along Kluane Lake in the Yukon.

Duane & Lynda's truck and trailer at Wrangell RV Park.
Northern Wanderers

Skillful sailing brings the wanderers into Wrangell, Alaska

Wrangell Narrows can only be navigated during high tide when there is good visibility, as the only safe course skirts close to shore.

Bear standing behind a log on the shore of a beach.
Northern Wanderers

Over the Alaska Marine Highway to Juneau

Duane and Lynda Pilson on days 60-63 of their northern adventures.

Photo of an RV being winterized.
RVwest Insider

Winterizing your RV

Ken Hook sent RVwest a very practical, step-by-step video of how to winterize your RV.

by Kimberly Shellborn
grizzly
Northern Wanderers

Days 57-59: Haines, Alaska

Duane and Lynda Pilson explore the Alaska panhandle in their RV.

RV News

RVDA partners with Dalton Timmis Insurance Group for Advensure Program

Adensure Insurance is a one-stop program designed to comfortably fit you and your lifestyle.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
Don't leave your medical care to chance while you're RVing.
Snowbirding 101

Do you really need travel medical insurance?

Snowbirds keep up an endless quest for the best policy at the best rate. Here's what you need to know.

Young couple in summer clothing stand outside a large RV unit
RV Snapshots

Maiden voyage

Their first trip in their own RV—to B.C.’s Columbia Valley—was a great success for Mindy and Dario Romano and their young son.

Two adults and five children outside an open tent-trailer
RV Snapshots

Sold on the website

Canyon RV Resort at Radium Hot Springs, B.C., fulfils the promises made on its website, according to Calgarians Susan and Wally Welch.

A row of smiling women wearing casual summer clothing and holding out stemmed glasses of orange liquid
RV Snapshots

One extended family, eight RVs

This Alberta family has established a tradition of annual summer reunions at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park; we spoke with Jennifer Williams about their trips.