New Ontario RV Driver’s Licence amendments take effect July 1st
As of July 1, 2025, the Ontario Highway Traffic Act includes two new licensing options for individuals who tow or drive recreational vehicles (RVs). These options amend existing licence classes and introduce the new Recreational Vehicle Learning Module (RVLM) - a...
New VW ID. Buzz
Introducing the ID. Buzz, a modern reimagining design of the iconic VW microbus. The bus is back in an all-new all-electric way. The original microbus came to Canada in the 1950s. Through the 1960s and 1970s the bus was embraced by people who saw it as an...
2025 What’s New – Motorized
Trends in motorhomes are mimicking those in towables. Smaller, increasingly lightweight, and very off-road capable vans dominate this year's What's New list. The number of Class B off-road versions available has increased as more and more RVers pursue a much more...
What’s New for 2025 – Towables
The sales boom and bust from the pandemic are finally over. Frankly, that's good for all of us as RV shipments gradually return to standard numbers. That means pricing should stabilize, and some quality issues caused by hurry-up production during the pandemic...
Toyota Kayoibako
News Release from the Japanese Mobility Show Innovation never rests as demonstrated by this tiny micro-camper from Toyota. Shown at the Japanese Mobility Show the Kayoibako is a tiny van and, for now, just a concept. However, it hints at the possibilities for...
Explorer RV Club 2024 National Rally: A Great Success!
To rally means "to come together, inspire anew." The French "re-allier" was first used in the early 17th century. How apropos (also a 17th-century word): This year's rally was held on the Gaspesie Peninsula, where many early relationships between the French and the...
New border rules for dogs entering the United States
Update: United States to ease proposed border rules for dogs. Starting August 1, 2024, there will be new requirements for dogs entering or returning to the United States. The following article is courtesy of Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Jul 17, 2024 10:00 AM...
Orbit Insurance Services and Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association to continue their strategic agreement
Exciting news! Orbit Insurance Services and the Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (ORVDA) will continue their strategic collaboration for 2024-27, with Orbit as the exclusive RV insurance supplier for the association. “We are thrilled that we will...
Orbit Insurance Services Takes the Wheel!
Wayfarer is now officially Orbit Insurance Services! We are now Orbit Insurance Services and are excited to continue to give you the same great service you love and even more protection for everything that matters most to you. We're not just changing lanes; we're...
Canadian RV Shows to Get You Through Off-Season
There’s no better way to ignite your imagination for the upcoming RV season than to wander through one of Canada’s RV shows. Surrounded by fellow adventurers, it’s an excellent opportunity to take in all the possibilities the vendors and sponsors offer. Whether or...
Understanding How Diesel Fuel is Priced in Canada, the USA, and the World
Fuel prices are a hot topic lately, not just at the pump. It’s all over the news, so I decided to dive deeper and get into the nitty gritty on gas pricing. Recently, Ram announced that it is dropping its 3L EcoDiesel from the lineup. This follows Ford quietly...
Ontario Staycation Tax Credit: Explore Ontario & Save!
For Ontario residents there’s never been a better time to plan a staycation! As part of the Ontario government’s plan to emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever, they are encouraging travel within the province with a new Ontario Staycation Tax Credit. If...
