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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.

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. 

Odyssey Tank Mallet Putter.
RV Golfer

Putters and putting

As putting can make up half of your final score, it is no wonder that putters are such an important part of your equipment.

Callaway MD3 Wedge.
RV Golfer

Callaway Wedges MD3

What are the differences between the Pitching and Gap Wedge—48 degrees, Approach Wedge—54 degrees and the Lob Wedge—58 degrees?

Women's Cobra MyFly8 adjustable driver.
RV Golfer

Women’s golf clubs

Men and women are very different physically and as a result, so are their golf clubs.

Picture of a Spartan fifth wheel RV.
RVwest Insider

Prime Time Manufacturing sees 15%  surge in Toy Hauler market

Adding industry-first floorplans and unique features to their line of RV's has also bolstered the company sales. 

BC IRVS logo
RV News

The BC Interior RV Show is calling for volunteers

The 5th annual BC Interior RV Show is taking place Friday, April 22nd to Sunday April 24th and is looking to the community for volunteer support.

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Jim Hammil (left), new president and CEO of the new Erwin Hymer Group of North America, and Martin Brandt, CEO and chairman of the Erwin Hymer Group.
RV News

CEO sees ground-breaking opportunity in North American RV market

New vision, new investment, new name for Roadtrek

Cover of the book with stones on a prairie grassland
RV Reader

Stories in the talking stones

This book reveals the fascinating story of First Nations artifacts across the prairies of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

by Virginia Rasch
A women in rolled-up jeans, herring bone design compression socks and wedge healed shoes.
RV Living

Your Socks may save your life!

Compression socks don’t have to be ugly but they can be life-saving

Budget 2016 recognizes Canada’s tourism sector as an integral part of the economy, supporting over 627,000 jobs in rural areas, small towns and big cities in every region.
RVwest Insider

Canadian RV industry welcomes commitments to tourism and national parks in the 2016 Federal Budget

RVDA of Canada had a representative present at a private stakeholder Budget lock up on Parliament Hill where a small group of major national associations had an advanced preview and briefing on the Budget. 

The Camp-California! travel planning resource includes amenity grids for campgrounds in each region of the state that highlight 17 different types of amenities.
RVwest Insider

Free camping guide for California now available

The fastest and easiest way to find California campgrounds with the amenities you want is with the print version of Camp-California! The Camper’s Guide to California.

Runners RV service technician Lloyd Panchuk checks voltage on a furnace as Service Manager Tom Gilgan look on.
RV Tech Talk

Basic RV Furnace 101

A pre-trip inspection of your furnace will ensure proper operation when you need it the most.

by Reg De Young
RVDA RV learning weekend logo.
RV News

RVDA of Alberta is offering an RV Learning Weekend

An entertaining and informative weekend RV learning weekend for anyone who owns and RV or is even thinking about getting one. 

by submitted by RVDA