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.

View of the shore of Lake Winnipeg.
RV Snapshots

An interview with the campground host of Spruce Sands RV Resort

Dave Hammond manages this resort on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest fresh-water lakes in the world.

Rowena and Gary Friesen love to go camping in their 2009 Forest River Roo Travel Trailer.
RV Snapshots

Exploring provincial parks in Manitoba

Rowena and Gary Friesen love to go camping with their RV in the many provincial parks in Manitoba—by themselves of with friends or their grandchildren.

by Karen Kornelsen
Photo of Laurie Oughton sitting on the rocks in front of a lake.
RV Snapshots

This Manitoba RVer loves the options close to home

Laurie Oughton of Stonewall, Manitoba, enjoys camping all over her home province; among her favourite RVing spots are Falcon Lake, Winnipeg Beach and Cherry Hill.

Alan Hargrave relaxing on the patio in Florida.
RV Snapshots

The freedom of having a home on wheels

Ruth and Alan Hargrave love to get out camping in their motorhome and explore Manitoba as well as Florida and other places in the United States.

by Karen Kornelsen
Sue Upton horseback riding
RV Snapshots

Loving the lifestyle as RV park owners

Sue Upton and husband Ray Ryynanen are the owners and operators of Sandhill Pines RV Park in Winnipeg, and they couldn’t be happier.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
Ray Burr's Rig boondocking.
RV News

RVers tips

Full-time RVers Ray Burr and Ann McKinnell have earned their stripes as snowbirding adventurers. While traversing America’s perimeter and Canada’s Maritime provinces, the Victoria, B.C.-based couple has learned a thing or two about full-timing, and they offer tips for making the most of the RV lifestyle. 

Rubber Ducky Resort has two pools, two hot tubs, scheduled activities, bumper boats, mini golf, two playgrounds and a movie theatre.
RV Snapshots

Being an RV resort host is all about the people

Sheri Crockatt, owner of Rubber Ducky Resort & Campground in Manitoba, loves meeting the campers who travel through.

by Karen Kornelsen
A beautiful double rainbow over the Hamm's site at Falcon Lake, Manitoba, after a thunderstorm.
RV Snapshots

The Hamms and their cat, Domino, treasure Falcon Lake, Manitoba

Colette and Greg Hamm love to spend their summers camping at Falcon Lake, Manitoba, and recently starting taking their cat, Domino, with them.

by Karen Kornelsen
RV Tech Talk

Reg answers your questions about water damage and airbags

RV technician Reg DeYoung recommends an airbag manufacturer and explains what to look for when you're up on the roof of your RV.

pool aerobics
Snowbirding 101

Keeping fit on the road and in the RV park

Snowbirds share their keep-fit tips, from line dancing to walking the dog.

float plane
Northern Wanderers

Days 28-45: all around Alaska

Denali National Park, Mount McKinley, Iditarod headquarters, Wasilla, Anchorage trolley tours and a sea cruise are just part of the agenda as the Pilsons' tour continues.

Photo of a couple eating in their RV
RVwest Insider

Tell us where you like to eat

We are looking for your comments about how and where you eat when you are in your RV. 

by Kimberly Shellborn
Ray Burr and Anne McKinnell.
RV News

Let’s hit the road

Selling a house in Victoria financed an epic RV voyage for this couple. Now they've joined the snowbird ranks years before traditional retirement age.

A woman sits on the steps leading into her white and black RV. A water dispenser is beside the entrance.
RV Snapshots

An RV called home

The Parkins snowbird in Mexico each winter, but leave the RV they call home back in Canada. After five years, Janel has lots of experience and advice.

A couple each hold a small dog, standing in front of a dark purple Harley and in front of a new toy-hauler trailer.
RV Snapshots

Travelling for the fun of it

Mary Weiss and Wade Murrin have found that transitioning to RVing—albeit with a toy hauler—has meant they can have their cake and eat it too.

insurance agency
RV Living

Insurance for full-time RVers

It’s possible to have adequate insurance for your unit and its contents while living in your RV full-time.