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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.

Picture of RVs on hillside overlooking lake.
RVwest Insider

3rd Annual Canadian RVing and Camping Week May 23 - 28, 2017

Canadian RVing and Camping Week is designed to encourage Canadians to get outside to enjoy a fun, safe and secure camping experience with family and friends.

Jellystone Parks in Canada are offering a special advance reservation promotion in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
RVwest Insider

Jellystone Parks in Canada offers special advance reservation promotion in June

For each advance reservation made for a stay during the month of June, the camping guest will have their name entered into a drawing for a chance to win up to a week of free RV or cabin camping at any Jellystone Park in Canada.

After several difficult years, Alberta's recreation industry is coming back strong.
RV News

Business is booming: The increase in Alberta’s RV sales

After several difficult years, Alberta's recreation industry is coming back strong.

1970's 'California' Commander
Vintage RV

Vintage RV – Roadside Relic: 1970’s “California” Commander Motorhome

Long before Canadian RV manufacturer Triple E started to produce their line of Commander motorhomes (since discontinued), there was a popular Class A motorhome company called the Commander that was based out of a suburb near Los Angeles, California.

Row of CanaDream campers.
RVwest Insider

CanaDream Corp sold to Australian-based Apollo Tourism & Leisure Ltd.

Apollo is a multi-national, vertically integrated manufacturer, rental fleet operator, wholesaler and retailer of a broad range of RVs in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

A beginner's set of Adams Tight Lie golf clubs
RV Golfer

Beginners and golf clubs

Despite appearances, the old adage, "It's not as easy as it looks," may prove true for the beginner golfer. 

A vintage Little Chief mini-motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV—1970’s Little Chief Mini-Motorhome by Penticton’s Trav-L-Mate Industries

The Little Chief Mini-motorhomes were manufactured by a company called Trav-L-Mate Industries in Penticton, British Columbia, back in the late 1970's and 1980's. 

2017 Reader's Choice Awards
Readers Choice

2017 Reader’s Choice Awards

RVwest has surveyed RVers to determine their favourite destinations and dealerships, events and attractions in Canada and the United States.

RV News

Solar power is the way to go

Be eco-friendly and embrace solar power on your future RV holidays.

MP Wayne Stetski and fellow MP's.
RVwest Insider

Environment Committee presents unanimous report pressing for more protected areas

The group is calling on the federal government to lead an effort to rapidly establish more terrestrial and marine protected areas to safeguard biodiversity and Canada’s natural heritage.

Mid-70's Coachmen Class A motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1970’s Coachmen Class A motorhome

The first Coachmen RV products were manufactured in 1964 in a 5,000 square foot plant in downtown Middlebury, Indiana. 

A cartoon RV repairman standing in front of a picture of fifth wheel
RV Tips and Tricks

The life of an RV repairman

From hapless mice to heading off urgent plumbing problems, there's never a dull day for mobile RV repairman Eric Solberg. 

MP Wayne Stetski making a presentation on the environment in Ottawa and Libby Dam Administration.
RVwest Insider

MP Stetski seeks assurances on Lake Koocanusa levels

Kootenay-Columbia Member of Parliament Wayne Stetski contacted the US Army Corps of Engineers this week to get answers on the low level of water in the Lake Koocanusa Reservoir.

U.S. Congressman Albio Sires.
RVwest Insider

US Congress looks to extend Canadian snowbird stays to eight months

If U.S. Congressman Albio Sires, a Democratic representative from New Jersey has his way, Canadian Snowbirds could be staying a couple of months longer every winter in the sunbelt states.

Picture of Southside Dodge and RV Centre.
RVwest Insider

Southside Dodge and RV Centre hosts BBQ for Red Deer Foodbank

On Friday April 21, Southside RV is hosting a special BBQ at its facility in support of the Red Deer Food bank. 

A 1977 Triple E motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1977 Triple E Motorhome—“5 Star Hotel” on Wheels

This week we are featuring a classic 1977 Triple E Motorhome – or a “5 star hotel” on wheels.