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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.

Transportation Minister Brian Mason announces improvements to construction speed zones on provincial roads.
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Safer construction zones for motorists, workers

The Government of Alberta is making sure highway construction crews stay safe, while helping the flow of traffic through construction zones.

The Erwin Hymer Group CEO is Martin Brandt, who was re-appointed in January 2018.
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Erwin Hymer Group reviews Erwin Hymer Group North America

An initial investigation has shown irregularities in the company’s reporting

A Boler-style trailer
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Vintage RV: UNIK Boler-style trailer made in Quebec

A local ski hill isn't the usual place to spot a vintage trailer, so spying this little Boler-style beauty came as a surprise. 

The 2019 Missouri RV & Camping guide is now available free of charge, in both print and digital formats.
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The official RV & Camping guide to Missouri is now available in print and digital format

50,000 copies of the 2019 camping guide have been printed for consumer marketing purposes this year. 

Wabamum Lake, west of Edmonton.
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WASA opposes Ridge Water Resort campground development

An Alberta-based company, Samco Developments, has proposed the new 328-site campground development called Ridge Water Resort.

A Winnebago Indian motorhome with the distinctive 'Flying W' design.
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Vintage RV: Classic 1973 “Flying W” Winnebago Indian Motorhome

It’s not every day that you come across a sweet-looking “flying W” Winnebago classic motorhome.

A man holding a golf club - about to hit the ball
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Tips for playing desert golf

Snowbirds need to make some adjustments to their game while down south.
This is the popular Ford Transit 350 which the new Roadtrek will be built on
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Roadtrek debuts first model on the Ford transit chassis

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. will be debuting the first Ford Transit model under the Roadtrek brand at the Florida RV Super show in Tampa.

a rotting trailer falling apart
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Preventative maintenance with RV sealants

Avoid costly water damage repairs with an annual inspection and touch-ups.
Group of people camping.
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Another record year for Alberta campgrounds

It was the best year of the decade for Alberta Parks’ online reservation system.

An Okanagan RV Vandura motorhome.
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Vintage RV – 1970’s Vandura Motorhome

RVWest reader Rod Bell of Williams Lake, B.C., recently shared his new acquistion - an Okanagan RV Vandura motorhome. 

Picture of wooden cabins seen through a grove of trees.
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Jellystone Park in Tyler, Texas wins the highest award in the Jellystone Park franchise network

The Camp Resort of the Year Award recognizes the Camp-Resort whose facilities and operations exceed all the Jellystone Park standards. 

A 1982 Triple E motorhome.
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Vintage RV: 1982 24 foot Triple E Motorhome

RVwest reader Andy Murray travels alone and he says this little motorhome is the perfect size for himself and his fishing boat tagging along behind.

Top 50 Dealer Awards logo.
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Seven leading Canadian RV dealerships garner Top 50 Dealer award

The 2018 roster of RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards recipients has been released by RVBusiness magazine and its marketing partner, BJ Thompson Associates.

A Laze Daze motorhome.
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Vintage RV – Meet a Laze Daze Motorhome

The company is based in Montclair, California and sells their motorhomes factory-direct rather than through a traditional dealer network

What a find! A very rare Toyota Sunrader dually pick-up with matching fifth wheel trailer.
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Vintage RV: 1981 Toyota Sunrader Fifth Wheel Combo

John Douglas Polk from Houston, Texas was lucky enough to find an almost mint Toyota Sunrader combo unit, consisting of truck and fifth wheel.