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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.

A vintage Li'l Loafer trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: The Lil Loafer – “You’re Following an Aristocrat”

The little trailers are often remembered for their distinctive design and style – and, of course, many sported the slogan, “You're following an Aristocrat” on the back bumper.

Twin Lakes Golf Course, hole #12.
RV Golfer

Twin Lakes Golf and RV Resort

Tucked into the Similkameen Okanagan Valley is a golf course most travelers bypass, but golfers/RV’ers should visit. 

Holes #15 and 16, Princeton Golf Course.
RV Golfer

Princeton Golf and RV Resort

Princeton is a small town of only 2,700 people, but the residents are fortunate to have a first class golf course. 

An Avion travel trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: There was some gypsy in the Avion trailer heritage

Originally called Romney trailers, evidently after the Romney gypsies of Europe, the Avion Coach Corporation was born in the mid-to-late 1950's. 

Fire-roasted veg with a side of homemade sausage.
Food On Fire

Fire-Roasted Vegetables—The Power of Man’s Red Flower

We sometimes forget there was a time that we did all of our cooking on the fire.

ticks and pets
RV News

What about ticks and pets?

Get the information you need to ensure your pet is protected.

Photo: Tourism Squamish
RVwest Insider

Explore craft beer from sea to sky along the Squamish Ale Trail

The BC Ale Trail launches new trail in time for a busy, hot summer season.

Author carves loin of whole smoked hog
Food On Fire

(Nearly) 101 Tips from the BBQ pros

Expert advice on getting the best barbecue experience.

Timothy Fowler photo
Food On Fire

What is a pie iron? Beyond pie filling and Wonder Bread

It's time to explore the potential of your pie iron.

These new generators debut with completely redesigned inverter boards.
RVwest Insider

Attention RVers: Hyundai Releases New Line of HY Inverter Generators

These new generators debut with completely redesigned inverter boards.

Russell and Janice Smella.
Food On Fire

Pro Barbecue team SmellaQue compete from 1969 Airstream

Food, travel and hobby came together for Russell and Janice Smella like a chicken and ribs and cornbread combo.

An Okanagan Class C Kokanee motorhome, spotted in a local parking lot.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1977 Okanagan Kokanee Class C GMC Vandura Motorhome

The Okanagan was once a hotspot for RV manufacturers, with many well-known companies located in the area. 

A woman golfing with treed hillside in background.
RV Golfer

Golf management and the law

Liability and negligence on the golf course - who really is responsible? 

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a world-renowned museum and research facility situated in the rugged Canadian Badlands, which offers some of the richest deposits of dinosaur fossils in the world.
RVwest Insider

RV Rally 2017: Travel back to the time of dinosaurs — Last chance to register!

Duane Pilson of Rec-vee Holiday Adventures has resurrected the RV Rally for 2017. 

A vintage Haico Aquarius motorhome, spotted in Nelson, B.C.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: The “Age of Aquarius”—1970’s Haico Aquarius Class A Motorhome

These old Haico’s are popular with vintage RV enthusiasts and it’s not that uncommon to find a few of them in campgrounds or sitting in storage. 

 

Find your campsite
RVwest Insider

Booking tips for last-minute campers

As summer settles in throughout British Columbia, public and private campgrounds across the province quickly fill up.