Stories

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.

Kevin and Ruth Read sitting in front of a cactus in Mexico
RV News

Camping the road less travelled

Kevin and Ruth have many years of RVing behind them and the stories to match.

A Pleasure-Way van, parked in front of a lake.
RVwest Insider

Pleasure-Way celebrates 30 years of RV innovation

Pleasure-Way Industries has come a long way in leading edge design and innovation over the 30 years they have been in business. 

A YouTube photo of a Fort McMurray resident escaping the burning city with trailer in tow.
RVwest Insider

RVDA, RV Parks and campgrounds reach out to help Fort McMurray evacuees

Dozens and dozens of Fort McMurray evacuees are making their temporary home at campgrounds and RV parks around Edmonton. 

An oTENTik, exclusive to Parks Canada, is a cross between an A-frame cabin and a prospector tent mounted on a raised wooden floor.
RVwest Insider

Top ten glamping opportunities in Western Canada

For those not quite comfortable with traditional camping, there are many diverse 'glamping' opportunities across Western Canada. 

SFU Women's Golf Team.
RV Golfer

How to get a golf scholarship

How to obtain a golf scholarship

A CanDream rental motorhome with a slideout parked at a campground.
RV Tips and Tricks

Renting an RV—Know before you go

All signs point to 2016 as being a banner year for tourism in Canada, especially in British Columbia. If you are planning to rent an RV for your travels, find out all you can about the options and book early to avoid disappointment.

A photo of a motorhome parked on a beach in Mexico.
RV Living

How much does the RV lifestyle cost?

Before you start out full-timing, you will want to consider the costs: fuel, campgrounds, food, repairs and other travel-related expenses.

Lynne Benjamin's motorhome at it's spot in Nanaimo, B.C.
Snowbirding 101

A Western Canadian Winter

When the Canadian dollar is low but you still want to avoid a harsh winter, a Canadian option is Vancouver Island.

Picture of Wildcat Travel Trailer.
RVwest Insider

New Wildcat travel trailer in full production

The Wildcat division of Elkhart, Ind., based Forest River, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of an all-new travel trailer targeting the high-volume, mid-price laminated trailer market.

 

Readers Choice

2016 Reader’s Choice Awards

RVwest has surveyed RVers to determine their favourite destinations and dealerships, events and attractions in Canada and the United States.

Picture of fifth wheel with red flowers in foreground.
RVwest Insider

Canadian campers planning to increase trips in 2016

Canadian campers say the top reasons they camp are to escape the stress of every day life and because it’s an affordable vacation option.

Image of RVWest website on a smartphone.
RV News

Welcome to our new website

Welcome to the new online home of RVwest. We’ve been working on a redesign for several months and we are pleased to finally unveil it. 

Go RVing Canada is pleased to announce the launch of Canadian RVing and Camping Week, May 24th to 29th.
RVwest Insider

Canadian RVing and Camping Week – May 24 to May 29

As part of the Canadian RVing and Camping week, Go RVing Canada is raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada. 

Picture of yellow Samlex battery charger.
RVwest Insider

Samlex America marks 25 year anniversary

April 2016 marks the 25th anniversary for Samlex America Inc, a leading manufacturer and supplier of power electronics.
 

Picture of RV Care meeting group in Toronto.
RVwest Insider

RV Care Network hosted their first National Dealers Meeting in Toronto

A special guest appearance by Ron MacLean, popular CBC TV sports commentator, ended the event. 

Reto Barrington, managing partner at Fernie RV Resort.
RVwest Insider

Fernie’s new RV resort ready to welcome guests

The resort has 115 RV camping sites, which range from deluxe and premium pull-through sites, to tenting and group tenting sites.