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.

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. 

A photo of a plate of scrambled eggs.
RV Cuisine

Special scrambled eggs

Cathy Lea of GoodRVfood.com recently sent a springtime scrambled eggs recipe to RVwest. She travels in a Roadtrek class-B camper van.

by Cathy Lea
panning for gold
Northern Wanderers

Days 13 to 27: the northward journey continues

The convoy moves from Skagway to Whitehorse and on to Fairbanks, Alaska.

Photo of a laptop on a countertop of an RV.
RVwest Insider

Combining the wilderness experience with modern services

More and more campgrounds and RV parks offer free Wi-Fi for their increasingly connected guests.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Photo of a Baked potato tin foil packet.
RV Cuisine

Potato Boat Dinner is perfect for the campsite

Angie Pitre takes a break from her Echoes of Laughter blog to share a recipe custom made for RVing.

by Angie Pitre