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.

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RV Reader

The Mobile Internet

Have you ever wondered how you could stay connected or what cellular carriers are best on the road?

by Kimberly Shellborn
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RV Living

Favourite RV gadgets and accessories

Everyone has their favourite items they take along with them, whether it is for convenience, to save money or just to be more comfortable.

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Snowbirding 101

What will we do all day?

Those new to snowbirding may wonder what they will do with their time. Here are some ideas.

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RVwest Insider

Stain remover tip

What do you do in your RV when you spill and don't have your favourite stain remover on hand?

by Kimberly Shellborn
Carla, Brian and Tailia Rogoza standing in front of Invermere Lake.
RV Snapshots

Carla and Brian Rogoza, along with their daughter spend a memorable week near Fairmont

Carla Rogoza, her husband Brian and their four-year-old daughter Talia spent a week travelling from their home near Smoky Lake, Alberta, over the Icefields Parkway and down to Fairmont Hot Springs.

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RVwest Insider

Want to find out more about the Coleman-Mach 8 rooftop air conditioners and heat pumps?

Coleman-Mach company is now offering its customers a informational video on the new, powerful, ultra-low profile Mach 8 Rooftop Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. 

by Kimberly Shellborn
Carla Rogoza's trailer at the Icefields Parkway near Jasper.
RVwest Insider

We have a winner!

Congratulations, Carla, you are the winner of our August photo contest.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Kyle and Jeff Redmond in the Bucars showroom.
RV News

Kyle Redmond nominated for RV dealer of the year

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Alberta recently announced Kyle Redmond of Bucars RV Centre in Balzac, Alberta, as the association’s nominee for the prestigious Walter Paseska Canadian Dealer of the Year Award.

 

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RVwest Insider

Propane safety essential for RVers

BC Safety Authority wants RVers to know how to purchase, use and maintain propane appliances safely.

by Kimberly Shellborn
The cover of the Farm-Fresh Recipe Book.
RV Cuisine

Farm-Fresh Recipes

Author Heather Cameron has a passion for creating healthy, tasty and satisfying food with local produce.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Greg Mykytiuk and his dog Bear enjoying the quiet campsite at Mount Fernie Provincial Park.
RV Snapshots

Why go anywhere else when you’ve found the best spot?

The Mykytiuk family have been going to Mount Fernie Provincial Park for 17 years.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Sylvia stands in her RV kitchen smiling at the camera while cooking in a saucepan.
RV News

Top 5 ways to stay healthy on the road

Sylvia Tarnuzzer is often asked how to stay healthy while travelling. As a nutrition and weight-loss coach with RVhealthy, she shares some tips will help Rvers with weight-loss or healthy-lifestyle goals.

by guest blogger Sylvia Tarnuzzer
A lady in a pink skirt holding a collie dog.
RV News

Most loved RV dogs

If my chocolate lab could talk, he would probably tell me that he wanted to be a show dog. Why? Because show dogs travel in style! I realized this while attending the Cranbrook and District Kennel Club’s 40th Anniversary of Championship Shows and Obedience Trials. 

The inside of Hank's transformed school bus.
RVwest Insider

An old school bus is turned into an functional, modern RV.

Hank Butitta, an architecture student, transforms an old school bus into an functional, modern RV. 

by Kimberly Shellborn
Cover of the book Craft Beer Revolution.
RV Reader

Craft Beer Revolution

Craft Beer Revolution, written by Joe Wiebe, gives an inside look at the microbrewing movement in B.C.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Trees at Besant Campground, SK
RV Snapshots

Bill and Shauna Campbell love being the owners of Besant Campground

Bill and Shauna Campbell began their lives as the owners and operators of Besant Campground near Mortlach, Saskatchewan, 23 years ago, and haven’t looked back since.

by Britt Bates