Fully restored 1979 Boler trailer and 1962 Chevy pickup truck
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: “Double Mint”—1979 Boler and matching 1962 Chevy Truck

This eye-catching Boler trailer and matching Chevy truck are painted the same "double-mint" green, thus the "double-verde" moniker.

RV Care is Canada’s largest network of top independent RV dealers, with 61 locations from Vancouver Island to St John’s, Newfoundland.
RVwest Insider

RV Care Network adds Quebec City location

With the addition of the new Quebec location, this brings the total RV Care locations across Canada to 61.

Roadtreck RS E-Trek Class B motorhome. Photo courtesy Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc
Manufacturers

Pros and cons of Class B motorhomes

Class B motorhomes offer campers the comforts of home in a compact size with optimal flexibility.

A Mark Regal trailer spotted in a parking lot.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1975 Kit “Mark Regal” Travel Trailer/5th Wheel

This RV Company was founded in 1945 as the Kit Manufacturing Company—it grew quickly into a mobile home and recreational product builder based in Long Beach, California. 

camping couple
RVwest Insider

Camping Etiquette - Let’s Camp with Respect

Shared space means shared responsibility and extending courtesy to fellow campers.

Photo courtesy Ewen Roberts/Flickr Creative Commons
San Diego

Let San Diego serenade you

The city of San Diego has a jam-packed summer and fall schedule that caters to music lovers.

Yeh! Mama RV resort.
RV Tips and Tricks

RVs and motorhomes—our emergency homes away from home

So far this summer, over 42,000 evacuees have put pets and belongings into a vehicle and headed away from Interior wildfires in favour of evacuation centres in safer B.C. communities. 

Tech RV
RVwest Insider

RVDA of Canada awards technician bursaries

RVDA of Canada awards 11 bursaries valued at $1000 each and 1 bursary at $1500 to eligible RV technicians.

A spiffy powder-blue and white vintage Oasis trailer, spotted in Canal Flats.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Oasis Travel Trailers “Clean, Cute and Cozy”

The Oasis Travel Trailer company dates back to the late 1950s and 1960s—the golden era of classic and stylish camping trailers.

The APP Barracks crime scene.
RVwest Insider

New Crowsnest Museum building & exhibit tells the story of Canada’s most infamous rum running murder

The new museum and exhibit walks you through Alberta’s prohibition heritage, the stories surrounding the Alberta Provincial Police, and the local history surrounding the shooting of Cst. Steven Lawson by Florence Lassandro and Emilio Picariello.

Dan Williams photo
Elkford

Revel in Elkford’s wild beauty

Surrounded by natural attractions, Elkford is a sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts.

Man playing guitar at Harrison Mills
Harrison Hot Springs

Events and adventures in Harrison Mills

Bring the family and have a blast at one of Harrison Mills' annual festivals.

Animal in warm weather
RVwest Insider

Cambie Animal Hospital advises how to avoid pet heat stroke

Know the warning signs of heat stroke in your pets, and learn how to prevent it.

Medicine Hat is a pretty city that attracts many visitors.
Medicine Hat

Hear the melodies in Medicine Hat

Music fills the air in this arts-friendly Alberta city.

Mexican sunset
Baja California

Music, food and festivals south of the border

Music, Mexican dishes and vibrant festivities are perks for those visiting Baja California.

A vintage Li'l Loafer trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: The Lil Loafer – “You’re Following an Aristocrat”

The little trailers are often remembered for their distinctive design and style – and, of course, many sported the slogan, “You're following an Aristocrat” on the back bumper.