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.

2014 RVwest Reader's Choice Awards
Readers Choice

2014 Reader’s Choice Awards

Welcome to the 8th Annual RVwest Reader’s Choice Awards. Once again, we have surveyed our readers—the keenest RVers around—to determine their favourites in both the western provinces and the snowbird states. From destinations to dealerships, events to attractions, here are some great ideas for future travels. 

A sign giving at a Canada/USA border crossing.
Snowbirding 101

Snowbirds: be aware of new residency tracking

Snowbirds need to be aware of more stringent tracking and enforcement of rules on residency.

Cover of the Camping British Columbia and Yukon. The complete guide to Nationa, Provincial and Territorial campgrounds book.
RV Reader

A guide book for camping in BC and the Yukon

Learn which campgrounds have interpretive programs, playgrounds, and safe swimming beaches; pick out parks with flush toilets, hot showers, and nearby restaurants; or find out which campgrounds are RV accessible. 

by Kimberly Shellborn
Day use area at the Provincial Park Lac la Jeune, near Kamloops.
RV Living

Volunteering with BC Parks and Parks Canada

Now is the time to apply for a volunteer host position with BC Parks or explore options at Parks Canada.

Trip receipts envelope.
Snowbirding 101

“Welcome home”

Things to remember before starting the long trek northward.

A Safari Condo Teardrop trailer.
RVwest Insider

Small enough to pull with a car, big enough for comfort

Safari Condo makes a small, extremely light and aerodynamic travel trailer, while maintaining a comfortable interior height.

A red truck and brown RV are parked in front of Arizona's Superstition Mountains
RV News

Rollin’ through life

For the Vanstones, RVing is a way to meet interesting people and discover new places.

RVwest facebook page.
RV Living

Benefits and risks of using Facebook for RVers

Many RVers use Facebook as a means to keep in touch with their families while on the road.

One of the signs the Crockatt's brought back from Arizona.
RVwest Insider

A sign that it was meant to be

Sheri and Dennis Crockatt, owners of Rubber Ducky Resort in Manitoba, found the perfect signs 3000 kilometres from home.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Logo of Progressive Dynamic's 50 years.
RVwest Insider

Progressive Dynamics: 50 years and going strong

An iconic RV supply firm celebrates 50 years of making RVing easier and more efficient.

by Kimberly Shellborn
RV ladder
Snowbirding 101

Stowing things safely

Have you seen an RVs going down the road with its TV antennas up or an electrical cord dragging behind?

Sawyer Glacier Caving.
Northern Wanderers

Our Juneau experience

Duane and Lynda Pilson show us around Juneau, Alaska.

by Duane Pilson
White waterlily in the sun.
RV Reader

A practical guide to prairie flowers, herbs and plants

The book Water and Wetland Plants of the Prairie Provinces is an excellent source of information about the flowers, herbs and plants you may find in the Prairies.

by Kimberly Shellborn
big green RV
Snowbirding 101

Keeping the rig on the road

Making sure your RV and its tires are in good repair is a necessary part of the snowbird lifestyle.

Low Tide at Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia.
RV News

Across Canada in an RV

Glen and Debby Clegg travelled with their RV from Alberta to Newfoundland and back, creating a lifetime of memories.

2 containers filled with plants, 1 has a small tree, and the other container has flowers.
RV Living

Containers of flowers and veggies tempt RVing gardeners

Creating a container garden includes having soil, a container, plants and water and really doesn’t need to be difficult.