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.

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RV News

Alberta Motor Vehicles Industry Council protects those buying and selling RVs

Tips for anyone thinking of buying, selling, leasing, consigning or repairing an RV.

 

 

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RV Tech Talk

Understanding RV and tow vehicle weights

RV technician Reg DeYoung talks about the importance of knowing the actual weight your tow vehicle can pull—including your RV, passengers and other equipment. 

2013 RVwest Reader's Choice Awards
Readers Choice

2013 Reader’s Choice Awards

Welcome to the 7th Annual RVwest Reader’s Choice Awards. Once again, we have surveyed our readers—the keenest RVers around—to determine their favourites in both the western provinces and the snowbird states. From destinations to dealerships, events to attractions, here are some great ideas for future travels.

The Wigwam Motel, Holbrook, Arizona.
RV News

If you ever plan to motor west: Route 66 from Albuquerque to Needles, California

Dennis Begin names the highlights on a historic stretch of the Main Street of America, Route 66.

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Snowbirding 101

Number one full-timer issue: living in a small space with another person

Try this fun questionnaire to determine your partner's communication style (and understand your own).

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RV News

A luxurious alternative to a tiny, expensive apartment in Vancouver

Ron Hollingshead has combined saving for retirement with an affordable alternative to renting or buying a place to live in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.

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RV News

Canadian travellers get their kicks on historic Route 66

The Canadian Route 66 RV Network and Canadian Route 66 Association make it simpler and safer to explore a highway that's celebrated in novels, songs, television and movies.

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RVwest Insider

Nevada Northern Railway online auction

The Nevada Northern Railway online auction is open to bids from those who dream of being the engineer, riding with the engineer or enjoying the Restoration Rails Tour.

by Kim Shellborn
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RVwest Insider

LVM Resort offers 20 per cent off for RVwest subscribers

LVM Resort in Las Vegas, a premier resort for Class A motorcoaches, is offering RVwest subscribers 20 per cent off throughout the year.

by Kimberly Shellborn
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The Next Chapter

PC or Mac? Which is better for RVers?

Life on the road is easier with a laptop computer. But how do you choose the best one?

Trailer in RV Park
RV Living

People are choosing to live the full-time RV lifestyle for many reasons

The RV lifestyle can be enjoyed by retirees, semi-retirees and those who are still working. 

Jeanette wears a leather coat and stands next to Dennis in who wears a hoodie and jeans. Behind them is the brown and cream bumper of their flat-nose bus.
RV News

There’s no stopping this couple

Jeanette and Dennis Vieira decided that life is too short for wasted time—so they started RVing.

Elderly woman
RV Snapshots

RVing solo for 20 years

Author Joei Carlton-Hossack takes on the world in her truck and camper.

Attractive red and yellow designs on china is set out in front of ice tea, an apple, and glasses of wine to create an appealing camp setting.
RV News

Five ways to personalize the RV lifestyle

RVs arrive fully furnished and factory decorated but by adding personal touches it can feel even more like a real home. Dawn Bitz, founder of Grasshaven Outdoor, outlines five focus areas that can turn the everyday RV into a destination unto itself.

by Dawn Bitz
Liz and Anders stand in front of a rail. Behind them is the curve of a river, and several kayaks.
RV News

Can’t get enough of Canada

Never mind that Anders Treiberg is originally from Sweden, or that his wife, Liz, moved to Canada from Switzerland. The fact is, they have probably seen more of Canada than just about anyone you know.

A large brown RV unit pulls a red SUV that displays the Saskatchewan roughriders flag against a background of windmills.
RV News

An insider’s insight into Saskatchewan’s best

Despite having travelled far and wide, the Alexanders are proud experts on their home province of Saskatchewan and are glad to point out some of the advantages of being an RVer in this prairie province.