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.

Photo of Winnebago's lined up
Market Trend Line

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.

Two bottles of rubber roof cleaner and two bottles of slide out seal.
RV Tech Talk

Accessories for your RV

RVers can find numerous practical gadgets, products and accessories for their RVs.

Jennie Zacharuk and Eva Rupp
RV Snapshots

Jennie the invincible

The fact that she’s had a lot of birthdays doesn’t mean Jennie should stay quietly at home.

The Scholze family of Red Deer, Alberta
RV Snapshots

Long-timers at Fairmont

The Scholze family has a long tradition of summer visits to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Mazurenko family
RV Snapshots

Summers at Lakeshore

The Mazurenko family from Calgary, Alberta, is creating a summer tradition of camping at Lake Windermere in B.C.'s Columbia Valley.

The Anthony-Martin family from southern Alberta
RV Snapshots

B.C. fragrances trigger nostalgia

RVing allows the Martin family to escape the pressures of owning their own business.

A close up photo of fried rice.
RV Cuisine

Easy Fried Rice

Keep it simple.  Here is a tasty, nutritious, no-fuss recipe. 

by Kimberly Shellborn
Rochester Covered Bridge near Sutherlin,
RV Golfer

Bridge the gap between RVing and golf in south central Oregon

The Umpqua Valley is famous for its wineries and covered bridges, and RVers also love its RV park and golf course.

Salmon Run at Adams River.
RVwest Insider

Take advantage of camping in autumn

Smaller crowds, colourful leaves and salmon returning to the rivers of their birth are all reasons to keep on camping this fall.

by Kimberly Shellborn
The team at Arrakann RV pictured in a 2011 photo.
Market Trend Line

RVB announces Top 50 Dealer award winners

The newest class of U.S. and Canadian recreational vehicle retailers slated to receive 2014 RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards during a Nov. 12 evening reception at the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo in Las Vegas is a virtual “Who’s Who” of U.S. and Canadian RV retailing—from smaller family-held stores to emerging independent chains during an era of rapid industry consolidation.

Redesigned Leisure Travel Van 25-foot Unity luxury touring coach
Market Trend Line

Redesigned LTV Unity Touring Coach released for 50th Anniversary

Triple E RV is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of the redesigned Leisure Travel Van 25-foot Unity luxury touring coach.

Photo new CRVA executive director Shane Devenish
Market Trend Line

CRVA appoints Shane Devenish as executive director

The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) announced the appointment of Shane Devenish as the the organization’s executive director, effective August 12th, 2014.

Photo of numerous RV's
Market Trend Line

Future and confidence bright for future of RV industry

Reporter Jim Meenan of the South Bend Tribune recently reported that “the many recent moves in the RV business suggest the industry is not lacking confidence for the long run.”