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.

RV News

Happy with their lot in life

This family loves owning a lakeside lot in an Alberta RV park

campground in Yosemite with mountains in the background.
RV News

Exploring the wilderness outside of Yosemite

In this scenic area, the crowds are few and you can camp and explore to your heart's content.

by Kitrina Bryant
RV in a lot with blossoming trees around it
RV Living

The benefits of owning an RV lot

Initially it’s a big investment, but depending on your long-term goals, you might determine that buying an RV lot versus renting is beneficial. 

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.