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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.

Graphic of Thor and Jayco acquisition, showing Jayco fifth wheel.
RVwest Insider

Thor announces acquisition of Jayco for $576 million

The transaction is a positive, strategic fit for both companies—Jayco brings a lineup of innovative products into the Thor family, across multiple product categories.

Picture of RV with towering mountains and pine tree in the background.
RVwest Insider

“Block-booking” of campsites raises ire of local B.C. campers

The 2016 summer camping season has just gotten underway, and amid alllegations of campsite scalping and mass 'block-booking' of sites destined for resale to foreign tourists, BC Parks is already feeling the heat. 

Scenic picture of tent, picnic table, with lake and mountains in background.
RVwest Insider

Campers pre-plan camping trips 365 days a year—so don’t wait to the week of your trip to book!

The Camping and RVing BC Coalition provides some handy tips to avoid disappointment when booking a campground site this summer. 

Rolf Oetter and Silke Sommerfeld standing outside of their Telsa Model S.
RV News

Follow a couple on an electric vacation across Canada

Couple challenges stereotypes of sustainable energy and electric transportation by crossing Canada in their 100 per cent electric car.

Avery Struck, in a green polo shirt and navy shorts, follows the flight of the ball at the Russellville Country Club.
RV News

Avery Struck is back in the game

"The game of golf is closest to the game of life. You get bad breaks from good shots and good breaks from bad shots. You have to play the ball where it lies."—Champion amateur golfer Robert Tyre (Bobby) Jones Jr. (1902-1971)

A Dometic fridge burner assembly plugged by a mud dauber
RV Tech Talk

RV refrigerators 101

When the fridge in your RV quits, how do you know if it is a quick fix or time for a new fridge?

by Reg De Young
Couple In an RV enjoying barbecue on camping holiday.  The man is sitting in a lawn chair leaning over and petting his dog.
RV News

Summer RVing with Fido: Tips for travelling with your dog

Unwithering loyalty, pure friendship and unconditional love are just a few key elements of why dogs often make the best travel companions.

Submitted by mobilerving.com
Enjoy an ice cream at nearby Waskesiu, the area's commercial hub, a short hop from Namekus Lake, Saskatchewan.
RVwest Insider

Explore’s Top 10 campsites in Northern Canada, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

In the most recent issue of Explore magazine, they have selected the Top 35 campsites across Canada—here is a selection of 10 of those campgrounds located in northern Canada, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. 

Book cover of Love & Lemons.
RV Cuisine

Putting veggies in the spotlight

Love & Lemons will give you hundreds of new ideas for cooking your favourite vegetables.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Picture of an Airstream Inc. vehicle.
RVwest Insider

Airstream Inc. announces top dealer rankings – Alberta’s Vision RV top touring coach dealer

At the recent dealer meeting for Airstream Inc., the dealer announced its top rankings based on retail units sold between May 2015 to May 2016. 

A trail through old growth forest at Camp Fife, Haida Gwaii, BC.
RVwest Insider

Top 10 campsites in Western Canada

Explore Magazine, Canada's outdoor adventure magazine, recently published a list of the 35 best campsites in Canada—here is a list of 10 of those sites, located in B.C. and Alberta. 

RVers park their RVs along the road while enjoying the car show at Qualicum. Photo courtesy of Carol Ann Quibell
RV News

Information RVers want to know

Take a look at these practical articles that answer popular questions from our readers.

Picture of the Power Parasol installation at the LazyDays/KOA campground.
RVwest Insider

Made in the Shade: staying cool in Tucson and saving energy too

This new innovation was recently completed and it features the installation of two PowerParasols® solar shade structures which allows guests to camp, gather and even barbeque under a patented structure that produces clean solar energy.

Picture of RV with aurora in background.
RVwest Insider

13 RV dealers raise $178,903 toward their goal for Northern Alberta

13 RV dealers across Canada – The Adventurer Group – have banded together to aid the communities of Northern Alberta by raising funds for Canadian Red Cross, Samaritan’s Purse Canada and registered local community groups helping to rebuild the region.

A large motorhome parked in a treed spot
RV News

Backup cameras can help avoid tragedies

Adding a backup camera to your RV is a great way to minimize your risks on the road and avoid tragedies in parking lots, campgrounds and driveways.

by Chris Triplett, owner of Camera Source in Franklin, Wisconsin
A backup camera mounted on a dashboard
RV News

How to install a backup camera

Upgrade your RV by installing a backup camera

Submitted by Chris Triplett, owner of Camera Source in Franklin, Wisconsin