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.

Husband and wife standing in front of their RV
RV Snapshots

A bad day fishing is better than the best day at work

Bruce and Kim Jackson enjoy RVing with their two teenage sons, Travis and Justin,and their Jack Russell Terrier, Eddy. RVing allows this family to relax and enjoy quadding and fishing.

Airstream book
RV Reader

New book tells the Airstream story with photographs

See more than 300 pictures of Airstream memorabilia from the authors’ collection.

by DaleAnn Shellborn
RV Living

Snowbirding at home: Give Vancouver Island a try this winter

Some RVers choose to head west, not south, to enjoy Canada's mildest winter climate.

RV News

Full-timing it, family style

This mom, dad and three kids are living on the road and loving it. Here's how they make it work.

by Nathan Swartz
Alex and Irene Onody posing in front of their 2001 Citation Supreme RV.
RV Snapshots

“Our lives have been enriched by RVing”

Alex and Irene Onody, a couple from Lethbridge, Alberta, have been RVing for over 45 years throughout Canada and the United States. 

Jim and Shirley Pedersen posing in front of their 1998 26 1/2-foot Corsair 5th Wheel in Yuma, Arizona, while RVing from January to March, 2011.
RV Snapshots

Fifty years of camping

Jim and Shirley Pedersen have travelled by RV into every province in Canada—except Manitoba. Their next trip will rectify that.

snow on buildings and evergreen trees
Snowbirding 101

What to take south? Packing tips for snowbirds

The trees are changing colours and the snow is starting to fly. It's time for one of the biggest snowbird challenges: packing the RV.

Classic peanut butter and jelly made for diabetic patients
RV Cuisine

Classic peanut butter and jelly gets a supreme makeover

This novel take on an old favourite is designed to be diabetes-friendly—but we think everyone will love this flavourful, healthy snack.

by News Canada
Mike O'Connor (left) and Barry Vestby (right) convinced the tour bus driver to drive through an Alaskan McDonald's drive-thru and place an order.
RV Snapshots

McDonald’s drive-thru in a tour bus, and other adventures

Mike and Therese O'Connor from Castlegar, British Columbia, share their upcoming RV plans to head across the United State and Eastern Canada.

Photo of a couple at the top of Whistler's Mountain in Jasper, Alberta.
RV Snapshots

Retired RVers strike up a wish list for future travel plans

This couple continues to plan trips all across the U.S. and Mexico in their Allegro Open Road RV.

Snowbirding 101

Storage solutions make life easier inside the RV

Tips for making the best use of existing cupboards and drawers and adding storage space in unexpected places in the RV.

Great Canadian Barn Dance in Hillspring, Alberta
RVwest Insider

8th Annual RVwest Rally sets record in raising funds for STARS

They came from near and far for the 8th RVwest Rally hosted by Duane and Lynda Pilson of Rec Vee Holiday Adventures. The 2012 rally was once again held at the Great Canadian Barn Dance in Hillspring, Alberta.

RV News

A 42-day RV caravan experience through Baja California

There's safety (and fun) in numbers for RVers from Canada and the U.S. who band together for caravan travel throughout Mexico's Baja peninsula. 

by Brian Fearon
pink cake mixer from Kitchenaid
RV Cuisine

Cook for the Cure with this sweet treat

Register your Cook for the Cure party this October—in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and thank your guests with a delicious treat like this cupcake recipe.

by NewsCanada
RV Living

Avoid scammers by following a few simple guidelines

Your bank, insurance company or financial advisor will never email or phone you asking for personal information.

Elmer and Carol Miller. Full time RVers.
RV News

RV travel has built a lifetime of memories for these snowbirds

Elmer and Carol Miller's RV adventures have taken them all over the United States and Mexico. Together they have shared experiences from seeing beautiful countryside to making lifelong friends.