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.

RVs parked side by side in a resort
Snowbirding 101

Snowbirding 101: RV park etiquette

Learn some of the do's and don'ts of living in an RV park.

first aid kit with medical supplies for emergency preparedness
RV Sojourners

Be prepared

In the case of emergency, make sure you have some essentials packed in your vehicle.

A cover shot of Full-Time RVing in Canada featuring a photo of an RV and author's names.
RV Reader

Full-Time RVing in Canada

Full-Time RVing in Canada is a book by Rae Crothers and Will Imanse that offers a very comprehensive look at a variety of RVing topics. 

Evening picture of Myrtle, a vintage 1964 Travco Motorhome.
Vintage RV

Glamping with Myrtle

Myrtle, a vintage 1964 Travco motorhome, gives owners Capri Rasmussen and Jason Auch the chance to do a little glamping in true '60s style.

Rae's RV, hauling a green hatchback, is parked to the right against yellow autumn trees and a misty mountain background.
RV News

Miranda and me

It was a series of revelations that made Rae Crothers decide to take to the road. She asked herself what she really wanted out of life, and then made it a reality. Now she travels throughout North America in her RV, Miranda.

Snowbirding 101

Dealing with uninvited guests in your RV

To mice and their cousins, your RV looks like a big, warm place to call home. How do you discourage them from moving in?

RV News

A visit with the pawn stars

Denis Begin attempts to sell his vintage Mickey Mouse telephone at the Las Vegas pawn shop made famous by reality television.

by Denis Begin
RV News

The joy of discovery

Hitting the road without a definite itinerary allows this Medicine Hat couple the opportunity to discover new and interesting sites.

The Next Chapter

More tire trouble

It's been a warm winter in Arizona. But a big bang puts a sudden end to this snowbird idyll.

Canada/US borderline.
Snowbirding 101

It’s time for snowbirds to fly home

Just what can you bring back into Canada after staying in the United States for an extended period of time?

RV Golfer

The Tin Cup golf courses

Although the movie was set in Texas, most of the golf scenes in Tin Cup were filmed near Tucson, Arizona. 

Truck and vintage trailer
Vintage RV

Retro RVing

Patty Kolesnichenko and her family enjoy retro RVing. Their very first camper, a Boler, whet their appetite for a life of vintage camping. 

by Lisa Crane
The Next Chapter

Finally free on the southern California freeways

After seeing the sights in San Francisco, Ed and Gail hit the Interstate 5 for Los Angeles and San Diego.

The Next Chapter

Exploring the northern California coast

On the way to Arizona, Ed and Gail discover the area around San Francisco.

RV News

Top tips for buying your first RV

After years of selling RVs to first-timers, Chris Swift knows the questions to ask.

RV News

The mysteries of Chaco Canyon

While Europe was still in the Dark Ages, the Anasazi were building a remarkable civilization in New Mexico.

by Denis Begin