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.

Boy and dog.
RV Living

How safe are your pets in the RV?

Many RVers travel with their pets. Here are some tips for keeping Fido happy and healthy on the road.

Hole 9 at Viewpoint's championshiph golf course.
RV Golfer

Life (and golf) in a mega park

The RV Golfer visits Viewpoint Golf and RV Park in Mesa, Arizona.

2015 RVwest Reader's Choice Awards
Readers Choice

2015 Reader’s Choice Awards

Welcome to the 2015 RVwest Reader's Choice Awards.  Once again, we have surveyed our readers, a keen group of RVers if ever there was one, to determine their favourites in both Canada and the United States. From destinations to dealerships, events to attractions, this list is  a great starting point if you're wanting ideas for future travels.

rendition of the El Dorado RV sales building
Market Trend Line

El Dorado RV in Lethbridge getting set to build new facility

Just west of Lethbridge, Alberta, fronting busy highway #3, is the future new home of El Dorado RV Sales.

Writing and marketing staff for RVwest magazine, with publisher, Keith Powell
RV News

RVers: A power in the community

Using reader input and current technology, RVwest has become the leading RV multi-platform publishing company in Western Canada.

Lorraine and Larry Layden at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park
RV Snapshots

RVing in style

Fond memories and love of the area have kept Larry and Lorraine Layden coming back to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for decades.

Dwayne, Bernadette and Leah O'Quinn
RV Snapshots

Maritimers at Fairmont

A holiday at Fairmont Hot Springs is a little bit of heaven for this family.

Alberta Prairie Railway includes a real-to-life train robbery and on-board entertainment
Market Trend Line

Get on board the RVwest Rally in Alberta

The RV Rally will be held on September 11 to 14, 2015.

An old steam train stopped at the station Alberta Prairie Railway.
RV News

Get on board the RVwest Rally in Alberta

 The RV Rally will be held on September 11 to 14, 2015.

canadream rv and mountain view
Market Trend Line

CanaDream announces the purchase of the RV Rental Operations of Westcoast Mountain Camper

CanaDream is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of substantially all of the assets and business of Westcoast for an aggregate purchase price of $1.58 million.

Mike Whitty
Market Trend Line

Wrap Up: Spring RV Sales Tune-up

Thank you for attending our first-ever RVwest webcast/tele-seminar.

2 boys walking through a shaded forest with their arms over each other's shoulders. The words Bring back the Wildhood have been overlayed the photo.
Market Trend Line

Re-capture your wildhood

A new campaign launched by Go RVing Canada aims to help Canadians reconnect with their sense of childhood adventure and to encourage all Canadians to tap into their natural-born camper.

by Kimberly Shellborn
The outside of the Durango Gold fifth wheel
RVwest Insider

Durango Gold: A luxury fifth wheel

In this luxury fifth wheel, you don't have to give up the comforts of home.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Farmers market
RV News

Our readers share their favourite farmers markets

Check out some of our readers' suggestions, or tell us about the best farmers markets in your area.

Cover of JC Penny catologue
Market Trend Line

J.C. Penney brings back print catalog

J.C. Penney is set to relaunch their print catalog this spring, after the retail giant shut down the “Big Book” in 2009.

Theresa Pedersen bottles at Left Field Cider Co.
RV News

Left Field Cider Co. is all about the apples

Left Field Cider Co. makes traditional craft cider using only the juice of apples, without any concentrates or flavours.