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.

Spiced almonds
RV Cuisine

Spiced almonds

This snack is quick to make and easy to take on the road.
by Ellie Krieger, R.D. for the Almond Board of California
Produce stand
RV Sojourners

Top ten vitamins to help you get the most out of life

Being on the road doesn't mean you have to compromise a healthy intake of nutrients in your diet.

by Anthony F. and Marguerite Breda
Photo of Gary and Maggie with their Tab trailer.
RV News

Pulling the T@B

A Nanaimo couple took their T@B trailer across the northern U.S. to Winnipeg for a dog show and had all kinds of people ask about their teardrop-shaped trailer, including RVwest.

by Trevor Crawley
Storage space inside RV
Snowbirding 101

The laws of space

Lynne Benjamin shares how to make the most of a limited space.

RV in desert
RV Living

What if you can’t become a full-timer?

Okay, so not everybody wants to live in their RV full-time, giving up their home and squeezing all of the worldly belongings into a 36-foot fifth wheel or motorhome.

The sign marking the 4,000 metre high entrance to the Qomolangma Nature Preserve is festooned with prayer flags.
RV News

The RV route to Everest

We had already driven through North America from California to Newfoundland, and taken our RV on a 99-day trip to Panama and back. We now wanted to drive to Mount Everest.

by Harriet Halkyard
RV Reader

B.C. Author brings Canadian Rockies gold rush to life

Living in the Shadow of Fisher Peak is now being promoted in Chapters stores throughout Calgary, Alberta.

yogurt pesto salmon dish
RV Cuisine

Yogurt and pesto salmon

Choose foods that are simple to make, without compromising a healthy diet in the process.
by News Canada
Palm trees
RV News

Delve into the Thousand Palm Oasis

Magnificent palm forests make the Coachella Valley Preserve a striking contrast to the desert surroundings.

by Lynn Jackart
Snowbirding 101

Good, bad and . . . bizarre

Despite its name, Slab City is nothing like an official city. In fact, part of the attraction is that there are no rules and no fees—so they say.

Mexican wolf
RV Sojourners

Snowbirds heading home—Part V

Winter Texans have a number of routes north to choose from, and San Antonio is an excellent place to begin your sightseeing.

by Anthony F. and Marguerite Breda
RV Reader

RV Canada with Boo the Menopausal Van

Learn about economic RVing in this engaging travel memoir
Montiverdi Cloud Forest, Costa Rica.
RV News

Driving to Panama

Are you tired of freezing cold winters? Head south of the border and enjoy balmy weather instead.

by Harriet Halkyard
RV News

Meet the Samsons

Ron and Denise Samson are seasoned RVers and they are enjoying their first glimpse of the B.C. Rockies.

by Kali Love
RV News

First timers

Herb Lane, Marie Wirth and their two dogs, Cookie and Oreo, have been in B.C. for almost a month and have enjoyed their first RV trip immensely.

by Kali Love
A restored black and yellow Boler trailer, towed by a black and yellow El Camino sits on display at a beachside parking lot.
RV Living

Boler cruising

Recently a spectacular family event took place in Penticton, B.C., that included Elvis Presley, antique cars and classic Boler trailers—what a combination!