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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.

Two people on ATV's.
RVwest Insider

Tougher off-road vehicle rules and new fines to reduce wildfire risks

The British Columbia government has increased some wildfire-related penalties up to $100,000, to assist with fire prevention and discourage irresponsible off-road vehicle use. 

Family camping by lakeshore.
RVwest Insider

Parks Canada - free admission for youth 17 and under

Admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada will be provided free of charge.

Website of Camp California.
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The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds redesigns its consumer website

The travel planning website, which lists campgrounds not found on government websites, has been redesigned to accommodate mobile devices, including tablets and cellphones. 
A Class B van conversion.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1970/80’s GMC VanDura Class B Motorhome

These little van conversions were popular with RVers looking for mobility and flexibility in their travel and camping.

Cover of the 2018 Camp California guide.
RVwest Insider

The 2018 edition of “Camp-California! The camper’s guide to California” is now out

Consumers looking to plan a weekend getaway or a dream vacation in California now have a new resource available to them at no cost.

Baby rye loaves for the kids, finished rye sourdough and fresh marmalade are the treats for the day.
Food On Fire

Seasonal marmalades: Blood orange and lemon-lime

Homemade marmalade is a great late-winter project to undertake with kids and to freshen your fridge with citrus.

The 4G rechargeable, battery-powered security camera.
RVwest Insider

Reolink Go, the 4G smart security camera, is a video surveillance camera for RVers

Wire-free, portable and weatherproof - you can install or take Reolink Go just about anywhere. 

A 1967 Tee-Pee trailer owned by Terri Mason.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1967 Tee Pee Trailer

An upcoming Tee Pee Trailer Homecoming is scheduled for August 17-19, 2018 in Claresholm, Alberta.

Michael McNaught and Will Thompson step into the Dragons’ Den.
RV News

RVezy: Canada’s online sharing economy platform for RV rentals

Dragons’ Den contestants Michael McNaught and Will Thompson slayed the dragon to secure a $150,000 investment for RVezy online marketplace for RV rentals.

The Hymer Touring GT is a stylish ultra-light-weight towable trailer.
RVwest Insider

Erwin Hymer Group North America showcases new trailer line in Vegas

Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc. is the leading manufacturer of class B motorhomes and lightweight towable trailers in North America. 

Hymer brand logo and picture of van.
RVwest Insider

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. tops the leader board

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of class B motorhomes in North America. 

A Security motorhome, spotted in a backyard in Alberta.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1980’s Security Class C Motorhome

A producer of truck campers, fifth wheel trailers, travel trailers and Class C motorhomes, Security was a recreational vehicle manufacturer based in the state of Idaho. 

In this CTV News photo, Randy Janes poses in front of the world's first 3D-printed camper. He is the owner of Wave of the Future 3D and co-owner of Create Cafe based in Saskatoon, Sask.
RVwest Insider

World record breaking 3D print in Saskatoon

Create Café, Wave of the Future 3D, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic partnership creates the world’s first 3D printed full-sized camper.
Concept van.
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Erwin Hymer Group of North America and Watt Fuel Cell sign Supply & Engineering Agreement

The exclusive agreement between the two parties will introduce the Watt Fuel Cell into the proprietary EcoTrek® technology currently used by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. 

Lloyd Panchuk, an RV service technician with Runners RV in Cranbrook, B.C., works on repacking wheel bearings.
RV Tech Talk

Tech Talk: RV wheel bearings 101

All axle manufacturers strongly recommend an annual repack of wheel bearings as scheduled maintenance on your travel trailer or fifth wheel.

A circa 1970s motorhome built by the Bendix Corporation.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1979 (?) Bendix Corsair GMC Motorhome

Bendix evidently built a number of models of RVs under the names Corsair, Citation, Centurion, Aristocrat and Lifetime.