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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.

Man and woman sitting together wearing navy blue hoodies with Parks Canada logo. Woman is holding red mug.
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Parks Canada continues to expand their merchandise lines

Every purchase of Parks Canada official merchandise supports Canada's national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas. 

Two people sitting on bench on deck of ferry.
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Majority of ferry routes restored in coastal communities

Ferry fares will continue to be frozen in 2019, building on last year’s initiative whereby the government provided additional funding to BC Ferries to freeze fares on major routes

A 1956 tropical turquoise Chevrolet Bel Air along with a matching 1961 Shasta Compact travel trailer.
Vintage RV

Pismo Coast Village RV Resort is set to host the nation’s largest vintage trailer rally, May 16-19

The rally features beautifully restored travel trailers from the 1930s to the 1970s with famous names like Airstream, Boles Aero, Shasta, Silver Streak, Vagabond and Westcraft as well as unique special edition trailers.

by Jeff Crider
Camper parked in spot overlooking lake as sun sets.
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Canadian RV and Camping Week -  have you booked your site for May 21 – 26, 2019?

To celebrate the unofficial start of the 2019 Canadian Camping Season, participating campgrounds across Canada will be offering discounted rates for reservations.

The Jellystone Park at Niagara Falls, Ontario with giant Yogi Bear statue.
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The Jellystone Park at Niagara Falls, Ontario is about to get even better

New amenities to be in place for the upcoming camping season include new RV and tent sites, glamping yurts and a Gaga ball pit

by Jeff Crider
A Vixen 21 motorhome, viewed from the back.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Vixen 21 - Model 3,000 Supercharged

Like many obscure motorhomes and RVs, there is quite a following when it comes to the Vixen Motorhome

Roadtrek Zion parked at curb.
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French firm, Rapido SAS signs binding letter of intent to acquire Roadtrek RV brand

North America is familiar territory, as Westfalia was a well-known brand in North America in the 1960's and 1970's. 

Vintage scamper camper in background, with handsome Golden Retriever dog in foreground.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1970’s Scamper Trailer

The Scamper line of trailers continue to be popular with collectors and vintage enthusiasts to this day.

Blue tent and white pop-up van parked along cliff overlooking ocean, bikes parked along a fence.
RVwest Insider

Camping is on the rise in North America with more people heading outdoors, and more often

More North Americans are discovering the benefits of time spent outdoors and as they do, they’re committing more time to camping each year. 

An old Triple E motorhome parked in tall grass.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Late ‘60’s or Early 1970’s Triple E Motorhome

Based on the square windows and the front grille configuration we are guessing that this is a late 1960's or early 1970's Triple E model. 

Boaters on paddle boats in water.
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Marine Park is even better as a Jellystone Park™

Growing numbers of families are booking campsites for the entire camping season to take advantage of the park’s expanded activities program

by Jeff Crider
Artist rendering of Verde Ranch clubhouse.
RVwest Insider

New RV resorts are planned for Arizona in 2019

The new resorts will be located in Camp Verde, about 40 miles south of Sedona, and just north of Gila Bend.
by Jeff Crider
Lil Bigfoot travel trailer, sitting on lawn.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1990’s Lil Bigfoot (Boler-style) Trailer

The Lil Bigfoot travel trailer is almost a clone of the iconic Boler trailers - even upon close inspection, the differences are hard to spot. 

The Wibit, a floating yellow and green waterpark with trampolines, slides and other obstacles.
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Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave hopes to open 103 more campsites and 20 cabins by late April

The Cave City Jellystone Park location has received national attention and several awards in recent years.

by Jeff Crider
Family sitting at campfire in daytime, with fifth-wheel trailer in background.
RVwest Insider

14 questions & answers about towing a trailer over 4,600 kg

Thinking about getting a recreational trailer? Check out these common questions about towing before you do. 

Large group of festival goers at night, with lit-up Ferris wheel in background and large, colourful illuminated butterfly sculpture in foreground.
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Shadow Hills RV Resort still has vacancy for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

The resort, which normally is sold out for Coachella by mid-January, offers RV and tent sites as well as vintage travel trailer, tipi and park model RV rentals. 
by Jeff Crider