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

The simple life

Full-time RVer Brenda Robson enjoys the best of both worlds: she spends her summers in British Columbia and her winters soaking up the sun in southern California. 

RV Tech Talk

RV water heaters 101

There are a limited number of RV water heaters on the market, but some innovative models are becoming more common.

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RV Snapshots

Soaking up the sun

RVwest met full-time RVer Brenda Robson at the Fort Steele Resort and RV Park in Fort Steele, B.C.

RV Living

Longing for a new RV but can’t afford it?

If the price tags on those shiny new RVs take your breath away, it's time to look past cosmetic concerns and choose a good pre-owned unit.

RV News

From Norfolk to Gibraltar in a motorhome

A retired couple leave their home in the U.K. for a wintertime trip in their class C motorhome through France, Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar.

by Bill Whitehouse
RV News

Yes, you can learn to sail on the prairies

In just two short years, Dena Gallant’s lessons at the Edmonton Yacht Club have her ready to skipper a boat of her own.

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RV Cuisine

Taco Grilled Pizza

The promise of pizza is guaranteed to please the fussiest eaters, and when we make it from scratch—and grill it on the barbecue—it's a golden opportunity to give them quality, good taste, nutrition and fun.

by NewsCanada
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RV News

They love RVing

It was work in road construction that first got Keith and Sheila Webster interested in RVing. Now their RV is genuinely their home away from home. Sheila keeps a blog that is aptly titled We Love RVing. 

two female artists playing with some paints at 4Cats in Nelson, BC
RV News

Find your inner artist

Visit these visual and performance art venues in B.C. and get a feel for the creativity of the Kootenays.

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RV News

Take a Kootenay hot springs tour

These are some of the hottest spots in the Kootenay region—literally!

RV News

A dream come true: camping in the U.K.

We've heard from this blogger before: she and her husband left high-tech jobs to travel the world in their Airstream. In this installment, Kitrina Bryant tells us what it's like to explore England from a rented motorhome.

by Kitrina Bryant
Idaho Peak near New Denver BC in the Slocan Valley
RV News

Hiking in the Kootenays

Visitors to the Kootenays are fortunate enough to have a plethora of hiking trails to explore in the vicinity—see paths lined with wildflowers, waterfall canyons and other stunning sights.

Camping with Kids

A smart way to get kids learning: Part 2

Canada's Smartest Person contestant Marshall Carroll gives parents some tips for turning camping trips into learning experiences.

RV Living

Is that you in the RV?

There are many things to consider when you decide to change to the full-time RV lifestyle. But don't forget: there is no wrong decision.

The Next Chapter

Gas versus diesel, towing a vehicle

Ed advises on practical matters when it comes to the RV lifestyle.

The Next Chapter

Ed and Gail’s first diesel pusher motorhome

It'll be smooth sailing in the new diesel pusher motorhome Ed bought from the States, right? Wrong.