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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.

Overhead view of St. Eugene RV Park.
RVwest Insider

Top 10 highlights from KOA’s annual conference

The annual KOA International Convention was recently held in Phoenix, Arizona. 

A Bendix motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1970’s Bendix Lifetime Motorhome

Forgotten and languishing in a parking lot, we believe this old motorhome is a Bendix Lifetime. 

People at an RV show, looking at motorhomes
RV News

Ten reasons why you should attend the Edmonton RV Expo

Make sure you don't miss this Alberta RV show and sale

Jason Bell, surrounded by family, was awarded the Walter Paseska Memorial Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award.
RVwest Insider

Jason Bell wins the prestigious 2017 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award

Chemo RV Sales and Service, owned by Bell, has locations in both Quesnel & 150 Mile House, British Columbia, and is a family-owned and operated RV dealership. 

A large tan and brown motorhome parked on a leafy street,
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Travco Motorhome (1980’s?) — “The King of the Industry”

The Dodge Travco was king of the industry for two decades, before Winnebago came on the market. 

A Phoenix by Cobra motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1992 Phoenix by Cobra Motorhome

These motorhomes were built with the vacationing family in mind. 

Aerial view of park.
RVwest Insider

South Okanagan National Park Reserve moves closer to reality

The Wilderness Committee is celebrating the news that several key levels of government are now cooperating towards the designation of a new national park in the south Okanagan Similkameen region of BC.

One Under Golf Club
RV Golfer

Welcome to One Under Urban Golf Club

This virtual reality indoor golf course sets a new standard for the game.

An aerial view of the Shadow Creek RV Resort and Marina.
RVwest Insider

RV Resort and Marina for sale

The Shadow Creek RV Resort and Marina is an idyllic piece of heaven, located on the shores of a prime fishing lake in Alberta. 

A vintage Boler on the beach, owned by Phil & Debbie Budiselich.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1973 Boler on the beach

The Boler was produced from 1968 to 1988, and 2018 is the 50th Anniversary of the little egg-shell trailers.

Family eating cabbage rolls
Food On Fire

Cabbage roll day

Here are our family secrets to great cabbage rolls. 

A Pace Arrow motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: This 1978 “free” Pace Arrow motorhome comes with a colourful story

The Pace Arrow motorhome was once considered the 'cadillac' of recreational vehicles. 

New Taylor Made TP5 Series Golf Ball.  Photo courtesy of Taylor Made Golf
RV Golfer

The new five-layer golf ball

Taylor Made is ready to compete with its latest golf ball design.

A Scamper travel trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV—Trailing the Story of the Scamper Travel Trailer

The story of PreBuilt Industries and the Scamper travel trailer starts way back in 1944 in Lethbridge, Alberta. 

A shiny Airstream trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV—1970’s (?) Airstream Travel Trailer: Part 2

Still in production, the iconic Airstream trailer has proven to be a resilient brand, with the first trailer produced in the late 1920's. 

California boasts some magical autumn scenery.
RVwest Insider

Camp-California.com highlights some of the best places to see fall colour

Some of the best places to enjoy fall's majesty and colour in the Eastern Sierra and Owens Valley, along with great campgrounds to use as base camps.