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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Twin Lakes Golf Course, hole #12.
RV Golfer

Twin Lakes Golf and RV Resort

Tucked into the Similkameen Okanagan Valley is a golf course most travelers bypass, but golfers/RV’ers should visit. 

Holes #15 and 16, Princeton Golf Course.
RV Golfer

Princeton Golf and RV Resort

Princeton is a small town of only 2,700 people, but the residents are fortunate to have a first class golf course. 

An Avion travel trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: There was some gypsy in the Avion trailer heritage

Originally called Romney trailers, evidently after the Romney gypsies of Europe, the Avion Coach Corporation was born in the mid-to-late 1950's. 

Fire-roasted veg with a side of homemade sausage.
Food On Fire

Fire-Roasted Vegetables—The Power of Man’s Red Flower

We sometimes forget there was a time that we did all of our cooking on the fire.

ticks and pets
RV News

What about ticks and pets?

Get the information you need to ensure your pet is protected.

Photo: Tourism Squamish
RVwest Insider

Explore craft beer from sea to sky along the Squamish Ale Trail

The BC Ale Trail launches new trail in time for a busy, hot summer season.