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.

An elderly man sitting in a wooden beach chair talking on his cell phone.
Snowbirding 101

Finding the best cellphone plan

Keeping in touch is important for snowbirds. Here's how to choose a cellphone plan that will work for your travels.

An RV parked at Fairmont RV park, with a view of the mountains in the background.
RVwest Insider

RV rally at Fairmont Hot Springs

There is still time to register for the 10th annual RV Rally at Fairmont Hot Springs, hosted by RVwest and Rec-Vee Holiday Adventures.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
RV News

Fire safety and prevention

With the heat wave of summer, BC Wildfire Management says extra precautions need to be taken in keeping campfires safe and regulated.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
RV Snapshots

Lorraine and Carl Wilson travel the West Coast

The Wilsons took their first big trip in their fifth wheel this year, with the destination of Palm Springs. They had many stops along the way.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
RV Snapshots

Enjoying retirement on the road

Barb and Earle Robertson spend much of the year travelling.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
RV Snapshots

Visiting family and friends in Saskatoon

With two sons living and going to school in Saskatoon, Gerilee and David Kermack return to Saskatchewan at least twice a year.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
The cover of
RV Reader

Up the Lake

Tales of adventure and misadventure abound in Up the Lake, the first in the series detailing an American couple’s move to a coastal B.C. float cabin.

A 5th wheel parked at the Daisy May Campground and RV Resort in For Macleod, AB
RV Snapshots

A campground that feels like home

 Meet Frances and Doug Paskal, owners of Daisy May Campground and RV Park in Fort Macleod, Alberta.

The marina at Candle Lake Golf Resort in Saskatchewan is one of the many amenities for RVers during their stay.
RV Snapshots

Making a dream job a reality

Rick and Linda Rumberger stopped and played golf in Candle Lake, Saskatchewan, and the following year they returned to buy the property.

One of the well-shaded sites at Scotties RV Park & Campground in Creston, B.C.
RV Snapshots

Top notch hospitality in the Creston Valley

Scottie's RV Park and Campground in Creston, B.C., offers a clean, beautiful environment. Meet owners Debbie Laing and Morgan Moyer.

The bright yellow flowers of the Canadian Goldenrod.
RV News

Hiking up to Canada’s most accessible alpine wildflowers

Vibrant wildflowers abound at Sun Peaks Resort in central British Columbia

Teresa and Derek Wood with their daughter, Cassia, in Mexico
RV News

A free and frugal life on the road

The Wood family spend summers working for BC Parks and winters in Mexico and the southern United States.

Year round RV Park with permanent sites for full-timers needing a home base.
RV Living

The challenges of maintaining a home base

Canadian full-time RVers must have a legal physical address for at least six months of the year.

RVwest Readers Choice Survey
RVwest Insider

Enter the RVwest Readers Choice Survey

The RVwest Readers Choice contest has been extended until July 11, 2014, so there is still a chance to win.

A black and white photo shows three children, including Stefan Sykut, in front of a wooden caravan.
RV News

The Boss and his wooden caravan

 In the 1920s a Scottish tradesman known as The Boss built his own motorhome—today his grandson carries on memories and the RVing tradition.

The cover of British Columbia's Majestic Thompson River book.
RV Reader

British Columbia’s Majestic Thompson River

Bernie Fandrich writes about his passionate relationship with the Thompson River. 

by Kimberly Shellborn