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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.

Trailer with Wheel Estate graphics/info on it.
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Wheel Estate expands RV sharing service

Alberta couple who trailblazed peer-to-peer RV rentals in early 2017 expands offering across Canada

A Thor Industries Inc. motorhome.
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Canadian Class A Motorhome sales up almost 40% in 2017

RV Business is reporting that Canadian Class A and Class C motorhome registrations continued to climb as overall sales showed a 38.2% gain for the first 11 months of 2017.

Picture of the Stella Mare RV Resort in Galveston, Texas.
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Stella Mare RV Resort becomes a top-rated RV destination within first twelve months

Stella Mare RV Resort, located on the coast of Galveston, Texas, was recently recognized in 2017 as one of the Top 10 RV Parks in America by the acclaimed “Drivin’ and Vibin’ RV resort reviewers. 

An Aquarius motorhome, spotted in Crowsnest Pass.
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Vintage RV: 1970’s Aquarius Class C Motorhome

The Aquarius Class C Motorhome was evidently built in Lethbridge by the Wickes Corporation.

A Citation Supreme camper.
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Vintage RV: Mini-Truck Citation Supreme Camper

This cute, compact mini-truck camper caught our eye last spring—it's called the Citation Supreme and this one is mounted on a Nissan mini-truck. 

collage image with various RVs and campers shown
RV News

RVwest’s 10 most-read stories of 2017

Check out some of the most popular articles we published last year.

A picture of a Vanguard motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Roadside Relic—1980’s Vanguard Class A Motorhome

Better known for its lineup of travel trailers and campers, Vanguard also dabbled in the production of Class A motorhomes.

three braid challah
Food On Fire

Celebrate with challah

Challah is loaded with history, meaning and deliciousness.

Picture of all-new Hymer Loft Edition
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Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. introduces new Hymer Loft edition at RVIA show in Louisville

The all new Hymer Loft Edition allows sleeping for up to 6 which is a total game changer for families looking to get into a Class B Motorhome.

Picture of Lit-L-Mate trailer
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Vintage RV: 1970’s Lit-l-Mate by Trav-L-Mate Industries of Penticton

Penticton’s former Trav-L-Mate Industries had an eventful and colourful history in the raucous world of RV manufacturing back in the 1970’s and 1980’s. 

Giant Yogi Bear statue.
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A water play park and lazy river are coming to the Jellystone Park at Tower Park by next summer

Launched in 1969, the Jellystone Park™ system is the second largest chain of campgrounds in the United States, with sites in both the U.S. and Canada. 

A Kustom Koach trailer
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Vintage RV: Solving the “Big K” Kustom Koach Mystery

Recently we came across another big “K” unit, which we now understand is a Kustom Koach, proudly made in Canada.

Picture of Triple E RV motorhome.
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Vintage RV: 1979 Triple E Micmac III Dodge motorhome gives this couple the “Freedom to Explore”

Exploring the beautiful backcountry of B.C. is fun and easier in a vintage RV 

A line-up of Leisure Travel Vans, set against a backdrop of mountains.
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Leisure Travel Vans receives prestigious RVDA DSI Award

Leisure Travel Vans is a division of Triple E Recreational Vehicles. 

A vintage Tee Pee trailer, spotted in Creston, B.C.
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Vintage RV: 1960’s Tee Pee (?) Travel Trailer by Watson Industries of Claresholm, Alberta

Here's another colourful vintage RV story about one of the many Canadian companies that dabbled in the RV business over the last number of decades.

A fully smoked chicken thigh.
Food On Fire

Charcoal Chicken: Why quit smoking in the winter?

The art of BBQing and smoking - it's not just for the summer months.