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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.

Author carves loin of whole smoked hog
Food On Fire

(Nearly) 101 Tips from the BBQ pros

Expert advice on getting the best barbecue experience.

Timothy Fowler photo
Food On Fire

What is a pie iron? Beyond pie filling and Wonder Bread

It's time to explore the potential of your pie iron.

These new generators debut with completely redesigned inverter boards.
RVwest Insider

Attention RVers: Hyundai Releases New Line of HY Inverter Generators

These new generators debut with completely redesigned inverter boards.

Russell and Janice Smella.
Food On Fire

Pro Barbecue team SmellaQue compete from 1969 Airstream

Food, travel and hobby came together for Russell and Janice Smella like a chicken and ribs and cornbread combo.

An Okanagan Class C Kokanee motorhome, spotted in a local parking lot.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1977 Okanagan Kokanee Class C GMC Vandura Motorhome

The Okanagan was once a hotspot for RV manufacturers, with many well-known companies located in the area. 

A woman golfing with treed hillside in background.
RV Golfer

Golf management and the law

Liability and negligence on the golf course - who really is responsible? 

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a world-renowned museum and research facility situated in the rugged Canadian Badlands, which offers some of the richest deposits of dinosaur fossils in the world.
RVwest Insider

RV Rally 2017: Travel back to the time of dinosaurs — Last chance to register!

Duane Pilson of Rec-vee Holiday Adventures has resurrected the RV Rally for 2017. 

A vintage Haico Aquarius motorhome, spotted in Nelson, B.C.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: The “Age of Aquarius”—1970’s Haico Aquarius Class A Motorhome

These old Haico’s are popular with vintage RV enthusiasts and it’s not that uncommon to find a few of them in campgrounds or sitting in storage. 

 

Find your campsite
RVwest Insider

Booking tips for last-minute campers

As summer settles in throughout British Columbia, public and private campgrounds across the province quickly fill up.

Nevada Tourism awards $983,400 in grants to promote rural Nevada.
RVwest Insider

Nevada Tourism awards $983,400 in grants to promote rural Nevada

New special events are slated for rural Nevada, including a quirky cooking festival that involves steam engines, as well as an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the land-speed record.

Valerie Bourne
RV Living

Meet Valerie Bourne: RVwest’s new sales representative

A Q & A with RVwest’s new sales representative

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada is inviting nominations for the 2017 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year award.
RVwest Insider

Canadian RV Dealer of the Year award nominations now open

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada is inviting nominations for the 2017 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year award.

A vintage Mercury travel trailer spotted on a side street in Nelson, B.C.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1960’s Mercury Travel Trailer – “Ask the man who TOWS one”

The Mercury Travel Trailers were manufactured by Mercury Trailer Industries of El Monte, California.

Pipsell - a Secwepemc Nation Cultural Heritage Site.
RVwest Insider

A cause for celebration

Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation and allies celebrate Pípsell designation as Secwépemc Nation Cultural Heritage Site and new exhibit at the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park.

Rick Jones photo
RV News

Reserving a campsite in B.C.: An improved system for the 2017 season

According to an article on Global News, campers now have a better chance of reserving their perfect B.C. holiday spot.

A truly unique unit, this vintage Nomad 3-in-1 trailer was restored by RV reno enthusiasts Howard and Lori.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV Part 4: Odd But True—1963 Nomad 3-in-1 “Clamshell” Trailer

The most unique find in Howard and Lori's collection is a 1963 Nomad 3-in-1 “teardrop or clamshell style” trailer.