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Students enjoy a balmy day on the Capilano University campus in North Vancouver.
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Affordable housing - Could RV living be part of the solution?

Many Canadian RV parks operate on a seasonal basis, closing down from October to May. Although urban parks remain open year-round in British Columbia’s more temperate climate, they rely on slim revenues from full-timers to offset operating costs.

John and Shelley Smith stand proudly beside their 2006 28-foot Eagle fifth wheel.
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“Honey, did you see that!?”

From orca encounters to illegal immigrants trying to hitch a ride, the Smiths have seemingly seen it all.

Girl Campers at an event in Rhinebeck, NY.
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Girl Power for Girl Campers

Janine Pettit, avid RV’er, blogger, and Girl Camper ambassador, inspires women to explore the RV lifestyle, despite the status quo.

Franziska and Cliff Haberman love to travel, and have been RVers since their honeymoon days.
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It’s a wonder-filled world

Here's how one couple turned their true love into a lifelong, family-embracing RVing adventure.

Rolf Oetter and Silke Sommerfeld standing outside of their Telsa Model S.
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Follow a couple on an electric vacation across Canada

Couple challenges stereotypes of sustainable energy and electric transportation by crossing Canada in their 100 per cent electric car.

Avery Struck, in a green polo shirt and navy shorts, follows the flight of the ball at the Russellville Country Club.
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Avery Struck is back in the game

"The game of golf is closest to the game of life. You get bad breaks from good shots and good breaks from bad shots. You have to play the ball where it lies."—Champion amateur golfer Robert Tyre (Bobby) Jones Jr. (1902-1971)

Couple In an RV enjoying barbecue on camping holiday.  The man is sitting in a lawn chair leaning over and petting his dog.
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Summer RVing with Fido: Tips for travelling with your dog

Unwithering loyalty, pure friendship and unconditional love are just a few key elements of why dogs often make the best travel companions.

Submitted by mobilerving.com
RVers park their RVs along the road while enjoying the car show at Qualicum. Photo courtesy of Carol Ann Quibell
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Information RVers want to know

Take a look at these practical articles that answer popular questions from our readers.

A large motorhome parked in a treed spot
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Backup cameras can help avoid tragedies

Adding a backup camera to your RV is a great way to minimize your risks on the road and avoid tragedies in parking lots, campgrounds and driveways.

by Chris Triplett, owner of Camera Source in Franklin, Wisconsin
A backup camera mounted on a dashboard
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How to install a backup camera

Upgrade your RV by installing a backup camera

Submitted by Chris Triplett, owner of Camera Source in Franklin, Wisconsin
Kevin and Ruth Read sitting in front of a cactus in Mexico
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Camping the road less travelled

Kevin and Ruth have many years of RVing behind them and the stories to match.

Image of RVWest website on a smartphone.
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Welcome to our new website

Welcome to the new online home of RVwest. We’ve been working on a redesign for several months and we are pleased to finally unveil it. 

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The BC Interior RV Show is calling for volunteers

The 5th annual BC Interior RV Show is taking place Friday, April 22nd to Sunday April 24th and is looking to the community for volunteer support.

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Jim Hammil (left), new president and CEO of the new Erwin Hymer Group of North America, and Martin Brandt, CEO and chairman of the Erwin Hymer Group.
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CEO sees ground-breaking opportunity in North American RV market

New vision, new investment, new name for Roadtrek

RVDA RV learning weekend logo.
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RVDA of Alberta is offering an RV Learning Weekend

An entertaining and informative weekend RV learning weekend for anyone who owns and RV or is even thinking about getting one. 

by submitted by RVDA
Michelle Carr's daughters standing next to Boulton Creek.
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Kananaskis Country-Calgary’s backyard

As a lifelong Calgarian, I consider Kananaskis Country to be part of my backyard.