Stories

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.

Julia sitting on a lounge chair in front of the vintage RVs
Vintage RV

From swamp life to a California dream: This vintage RV became a luxury haven

Julia Kastendiek and her husband restored a 1954 Spartan Manor and built a clifftop sanctuary for guests.

Ryan Main in the showroom with an RV behind him
RV News

Excelling in the RV industry through tumultuous times

The owner of Pik-A-Dilly RV Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, shares his thoughts on everything from pandemic challenges to changes in modern camping trends.

Teardrop trailers lined up
RV News

Northern Teardrop RV manufacturers find their niche in Salmo, B.C.

Dale and Diana Olinyk took a honeymoon tour of the Kootenays and ended up building a legacy.
Horizon shot of water and blue sky with mountains in the background - Yuma, Arizona
RV News

Most of our snowbirding readers are heading south this winter!

We asked about your snowbirding plans in our last newsletter - and the results are in.

owner of Vintage Pour Mobile Bar pouring a drink with the trees and lake in background
RV News

How a restored vintage RV unit became a popular mobile bar in B.C.

Inspired by her travels, Megan DeVries invested time, money and considerable elbow grease to create Vintage Pour Mobile Bar in Nelson, B.C.
palm trees and RVs parked at a resort during a sunset
RV News

Canada–U.S. land border is set to re-open for fully vaccinated travellers

Starting November 8, fully vaccinated snowbirds can resume travel to their favourite U.S. destinations.

yellow boler with lawn chairs in front
Vintage RV

Meet Free Range, the restored 1971 Boler

This once forlorn Boler has been brought back to life by an enthusiastic Alberta couple

Randy Welsh standing in front of his vintage camper van
Vintage RV

This classic unit is a show-and-shine favourite

An RVer from Alberta delights vintage enthusiasts with his 1979 Frontier camper van.

a selection of 3D printed keychains
Vintage RV

Creating the perfect accessory for vintage RV enthusiasts

Terry Roden designs custom 3D-printed keychains in honour of your favourite old-school RV units.

cover of the braising cookbook
Food On Fire

Braising is a culinary metamorphosis perfect for camping

World-renowned writer and chef Michael Ruhlman shares his braising secrets with us.
Lithium battery.
RV Tech Talk

Lithium versus lead acid batteries for your RV—which is better?

RVwest asked our resident RV tech, Reg DeYoung, to give us his take on how upstart lithium batteries compared to standby lead acid batteries. 

Couple with two dogs standing in front of a yellow vintage RV
Vintage RV

Inspired by a classic 1960 KenCraft

Jodi Slotar decided to embrace nostalgia during the pandemic, starting with her first vintage RV restoration project

The author is shovelling black compost from his bins into a wheelbarrow.
Garden Geek

Composting 101: How to turn kitchen scraps into healthy compost for your garden (Part 2)

The best thing you can do for your garden is add compost. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what compost is and how you can make your own in four easy steps.
by Kerry Shellborn, aka the Garden Geek
lady walking on a suspension bridge
RV News

Up for an adventure? The Golden Skybridge experience is now open

Entertainment company Pursuit has launched an exhilarating new attraction in Golden, B.C.

A pile of black compost with a title that says “How to compost”
Garden Geek

Composting 101: How to turn kitchen scraps into healthy compost for your garden (Part 1)

A step-by-step guide showing how to make dark rich healthy compost—a.k.a. black gold—for your garden.
by Kerry Shellborn, aka the Garden Geek
muffins on a plate in front of a cook book
RV Cuisine

B.C. writers produce a new cookbook based on the 100 mile diet concept

Newly released recipe collection celebrates living in a lush valley rich in fresh produce.

by Brummet Media