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.

A caravan
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North to Alaska with Duane and Lynda Pilson in a LTV

Duane and Lynda Pilson ventured up the Alaskan Highway last summer as the hosts of a Leisure Travel Van Caravan.

photo roadtrek motorhome
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Roadtrek reveals new responsive website

Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., the leading class B manufacturer in North America unveils new responsive website.

Snowbirds cover
RV Reader

Memoirs of a snowbird

Jo Ann Bender takes you with her on a snowbird's adventure from northern Washington State to Texas.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Heritage pool
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Carefree Communities purchases 18 MH Communities in CA

Carefree Communities becomes the nation's fifth largest manufactured home and RV community owner with acquisition of 18 Vedder Communities in California.

Bob and Carol Braisher stand outside of their converted school bus, fondly named Gus the Bus.
RV News

Adventures with Gus the Bus

Bob and Carol Braisher are avid travellers and RVers, but some of their favourite memories involve their early RV days when their rolling home was a school bus.

Anna & Wilmar Froehlick, from Kamloops, BC Camp Hosting at Logan Lake.
RV Snapshots

Camp host life

Anna and Wilmar Froehlick talk about what it takes to be volunteer campground hosts.

Michigan Ross Professor Jeff DeGraff
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Management Trend: How to kickstart innovative thinking

Michigan Ross Professor Jeff DeGraff shows his four simple steps to get creative projects off the ground.

hole 17, Sevillano Links
RV Golfer

Snowbird golf stop in Corning, California

There's risk and reward at both Rolling Hills Casino and Sevillano Links golf course in northern California.

women standing on the seashore
Video trade show poster
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RVwest launches Virtual Video Trade Show for sunbelt RV resorts

A valuable new sunbelt planning tool to assist RVers as they plan their winter getaways and destinations.

View of golden palms rv resort
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Another RV resort reports that snowbirds are arriving ahead of schedule

Winter occupancies at the 998-site Golden Village Palms RV Resort in Hemet are running 12 percent ahead of last winter’s figures.

Photo a set up RV
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Arizona RV parks say snowbirds are arriving “two to four weeks” ahead of schedule

Arizona RV parks say snowbirds are arriving "two to four weeks" ahead of schedule in what is shaping up to be a busy winter season.

Photo of Winnebago's lined up
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Positive outlook for U.S. Outdoor Recreation in 2015—RV market up almost 10%

Outdoor recreation leaders report good sales and activities for 2014 and expectations of still stronger activity in 2015.

Photo of a winter scene from inside the home.
RV Living

Is your house safe while you’re away?

Snowbirds must make preparations for leaving a house vacant.

1000's of sandhill cranes at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area.
RV News

Feathered attraction

The sandhill cranes have loud, trumpeting calls that are hauntingly beautiful.

by Virginia Rasch
Aerial view of Winchester Bay RV Resort, Oregon
RV News

And the winners are

Winning a free stay at Winchester Bay RV Resort lured John and Anne Godsman from Alberta to the Oregon coast.