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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.

Main building at Verde Ranch RV Resort.
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Verde Ranch RV Resort, nestled in the heart of Arizona, set for August opening

Reservations are already being taken for Verde Ranch’s 400+ premium full hookup RV sites and well-appointed vacation rental cabins

Karl Proude's 1967 Vanguard hard side pop-up.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1967 Vanguard Pop Up Camper

Karl Proude of Prince Edward Island recently shared his love of vintage RVs and his Vanguard camper with us. 

Cavco park model RV
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Cavco to showcase the nation’s first smart park model RV at RVS in Salt Lake City

The futuristic unit envisions what park model RVs could look like in 2030. 

by Jeff Crider
A circa 1970's Triple E motorhome with yellow stripes.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Classic 1970’s Triple E Motorhome

There definitely seems to be a lot of these early Triple E motorhomes still around—a testament to their quality construction.

A vintage Scamper travel trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Tracking down the Scamper Travel Trailer story

The Scamper trailers were manufactured by a Lethbridge, Alberta-based company called Prebuilt Industries. 

A spectacular view of Yosemite Falls.
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A heavy snowpack means California’s waterfalls will be flowing this spring and early summer

California has more than 100 significant waterfalls, many of which are close to campgrounds and easily accessible on foot. 
A vintage RV painted bright green.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Could vintage RVs help solve the homeless crisis?

Refurbishing vintage RVs may be a novel approach to help solve the homelessness problem in cities and towns across Canada. 

Petro-Canada EV fast charger located in Milton, ON.
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Petro-Canada to provide EV drivers with Canada’s first coast-to-coast network of fast chargers

More than 50 EV stations will be located along the Trans-Canada highway at strategically located Petro-Canada stations from Nova Scotia to British Columbia.

California poppies in field.
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Winter rains are expected to bring lots of spring wildflowers

California’s state parks have some of the best locations for wildflower viewing, but the most popular campgrounds tend to book up weeks or months in advance.

The two sons of Kustom Koach founder Carl Carstensen standing in front of trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Meet the sons of Kustom Koach Founder, Carl Carstensen

RVwest reader Eric Hicks owns a 1965 K Koach and met the sons of Kustom Koach founder, Carl Carstensen.

The 2019 edition of the Camp California! RV guide.
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The 2019 edition of “Camp-California! The camper’s guide to California” is out

In addition to highlighting California’s “quaint, quirky and downright adorable small towns,” the free guide features unique road trip ideas for both California and parts of Nevada. 

Modular accommodations.
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Pop-up hotels, sort of like RVing without the wheels – Accor Hotels brings the room to you

Accor Hotels is now offering a service that will literally bring the hotel room to you - an endeavor they are calling the Flying Nest.

The concept plan for the proposed Johnson Way RV Park in the Johnson Heights neighbourhood.
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New Johnson Way RV Park in Revelstoke Looking For Approval

The proposed development would include RV spots, cabins, as well as combined two-storey storage/suite units.

A vintage Winnebago Chieftain motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1984 (?) Winnebago Chieftain Motorhome

There are very few RV iconic brands that have the name power and legacy associated with Winnebago. 

Overview of Desert Mountain Golf Club, showing the golf course and surrounding landscape.
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Attention Snowbirders: Desert Mountain Club to Unveil No 7. at Desert Mountain Golf Course

The No. 7 at Desert Mountain course and clubhouse is slated to open this spring, enhancing the exciting golf lifestyle experience in Arizona's high desert.

Artist's rending of the proposed elevated tree walk.
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Sea to Sky Gondola proposes new summit infrastructure - an elevated tree walk experience

Iconic architecture, accessibility, and year-round attraction of world-class structure would continue to elevate Squamish as a must-visit tourist destination