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Inside Look at Winnebago’s Latest All-Electric Prototype: The eRV2

Winnebago eRV2 is a new Class B based on the all-electric Ford Transit van, with Winnebago's proprietary IonBlade house battery system providing up to seven days of boondocking capability. Winnebago's eRV2 is powered by a 900-Watt solar capacity, built on a Ford E-Transit chassis, and powered by a proprietary IonBlade lithium house battery. Winnebago's eRV2 interior is inspired by modern Japandi principles, with a five-in-one sleep/lounge, two adaptable workspaces, and a high-speed Wi-Fi router.

A white Winnebago eRV2, covered in black sketches, parked at an angle.
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RV Cooking with Canadian Ingredients: Easy Chickpea Masala

Forks Up for Canadian Agriculture! In support of Canadian farmers and all those who help produce the food that Canadians and people around the world eat, here’s an RV-friendly dinner for four that you can make in 25 minutes. This recipe uses ingredients from Canadian farmers and even celebrates Canada’s diverse cuisines.

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4 Watercraft Suited for RV Travel

RVers love the water. Whether it’s the ocean, lakes or rivers — wherever RVs congregate, water is never far away.  And while it’s pleasant to just sit and watch an off-shore sunset, it’s more fun to get out on the water. Of course, travelling with any kind of...

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2020 Gift Guide for the RVer in Your Life

Some practical, some fun and some just downright awesome. The best gift is one that you would like to keep for yourself. We have found plenty of gifts that you might just want to do that exact thing this holiday season.     Lifestraw Go Bottle With a 2-stage...

Water bottle, folding ladder, stacking bowls
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RV Camping Essentials: Your Must-Haves for 2020

The coronavirus crisis has forced millions of people worldwide to stay at home. Soon the restrictions will be lifted, and people will be rushing to escape into the Great Outdoors. RVing is the best way to experience nature while remaining comfortable in their home...

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Smartphone Photography Tips

Today’s modern cell phone is more than capable of taking high quality photographs that will satisfy the needs of most vacationers. While some would suggest that an expensive camera is the way to go if heading out on an extended holiday or camping trip,...

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A Look at the New 2020 Nissan Titan

For 2020, Nissan has done a mid-cycle refresh on the Titan. Physically the key change is to the grille and front bumper - taking on what Nissan calls the “Warrior look” (this refers to a Warrior concept truck shown at the Texas Auto Show a number of...

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Planning Your First Canadian RV And Cycle Trip

When you combine the fact that Canada offers fantastic cycle trails and cycling is a favourite activity of many RVers, it’s hardly a surprise that many RV’s carry bicycles. After all, it’s a great feeling to be able to wake up and know that you are only in striking...

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Gear to Go

As warm weather approaches, we can’t wait for the first camping trip of the season! Here is some great gear to add fun (and convenience) to your adventures, whether you’re planning a weekend trip or a few months on the road. Goal Zero The Goal Zero Sherpa 50 solar...

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A Refined RVing Experience in New York State

Crossing the Thousand Islands Bridge from eastern Ontario into upper New York State is akin to having a road trip menu spread out before me. If we want a rustic experience where we can commune with nature, we turn east and head for the beautiful Adirondacks. If...

Places to See

RVing Locally: A Fun Drive Along Rideau Canal

As the pandemic stretches on, it’s as important as ever to look close to home for travel opportunities. Travelling by RV — we describe it to friends as our “rolling self-isolation unit” — does give us more control, but it is still important to minimize risks....

Places to See

The Yukon: Valleys Unpeopled and Still

Robert Service nailed it with the lines in his poem, “The Spell of the Yukon.”   There are valleys unpeopled and still; There’s a land-oh it beckons and beckons. And I want to go back and I will. We toured the majestic Yukon by motorhome and vowed to return...

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The Hidden Treasures of Vermont

For many Canadian RVers, the dark and cold of winter feels especially long this year. There is uncertainty around the impact of the coronavirus on travel plans and the border sits closed (an especially brutal circumstance for snowbirds who are used to getting away...

Product Reviews

Introducing the new Cruiser RV Hitch 17BHS

​Cruiser RV has been specializing in lightweight travel trailers since 1988. The Hitch is one of their newest product lines and it’s available in four floorplans, each aimed at getting a group of four (or even five) out into the outdoors. This year I took a closer...

Two couples preparing food around a Cruiser RV Hitch travel trailer on a cloudy day
Product Reviews

In Pursuit of Mobility: Accessible RVs

RVing is a pursuit not limited by age or mobility. In fact, with a significant percentage of RVers being older, varying degrees of mobility issues are common. This raises the question – if you find yourself in a wheelchair, are your RVing days over? Not if you...

Inside the accessible Bay Star Mobility RV.
Product Reviews

Chevrolet Silverado: What’s New In 2022

The Ford Raptor has dominated the off-road truck market for over a decade. Last year, Ram joined the market with its 700-plus hp desert racer, the TRX. In 2022, GM is finally making an appearance. This year, Chevy is adding the ZR2 off-road treatment to its...

Blue 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 driving off-road.
Product Reviews

Is the Volta Power System the Future for RVs?

Electric, Electric, Electric – it’s a top-of-mind story these days; particularly in the automotive world. So, don’t be surprised when I tell you that electric RVs are here, and more are on the way. However, the real practicality of more electric power in RVs has...

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2022 Truck and SUV Roundup

Sales for RVs, boats and powersports like ATVs have gone through the roof this past year. The why of it is simple – folks have a severe case of cabin fever and they just want out. These toys all support getting them out into the outdoor lifestyle. Of course, these...

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV towing an RV
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What’s New in RVs for 2022

A new year has begun and the start of the next RVing season is just around the corner. As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic, many RV shows have been cancelled, making it difficult for RVers to walk around and see what’s new in the industry. To help, I have...

he words “What’s New” with confetti on a blue background.
RV Living

How to Make Perfect Pancakes and Homemade Syrup

Five generations of my family have been cooking, serving and enjoying pancakes. These leavened discs of deliciousness remain the top choice for weekend brunch, even when camping. What follows is my hard-earned family recipe and tips for how to make pancakes and...

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How to Make the Best Dutch Oven Chocolate Cake

Nothing says I love you like the gift of chocolate. This Valentine’s Day, when you gift your sweetheart a box of chocolate, or the Dutch oven chocolate cake that follows, remind yourself that this delicious confection has a very long history as an aphrodisiac,...

One bowl chocolate cake in a Dutch oven
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5 Holiday Gift Ideas for the RVer in Your Life

I​t’s that time of year again! With November coming to an end, the holiday shopping season is well underway. If you’re a planner, you might already be in the process of searching for the perfect gift for someone on your list. Or if you’re a last-minute shopper, you...

Young woman in yellow sweater opening gift box
RV Living

How to Make a Delicious Jambalaya Over the Fire

Dutch ovens can be used to bake, boil, fry, sear, simmer, and roast nearly anything you want to cook – and it cleans up with just plain hot water. If you can handle the added weight in your gear, it is a must-have for cooking at basecamp too. This piece of...

Cooked Jambalaya in a cast iron pan.
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How to Celebrate Halloween in Your RV

Planning an RV trip this Halloween? If so, then you may be wondering how you can keep the spooky spirit of this holiday alive even as you travel. Whether you'll be blazing your own trail or spending much of your time at an RV campground, there are some creative...

Halloween Pumpkin on campfire
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How to Prepare Carnitas on a Swedish Log Fire

Caramelized onions, shredded pork and fresh red and green peppers all wrapped in a warm tortilla make this dish something your guests will brag you up for making. Crimson flames licking a skillet have a way of holding your attention, and it’s not just the delicious...

Carnita filling cooking on a swedish log fire

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Bees and RVs

Blame it on the honeycomb display at Tournebroche Bistro in Québec City. We’d spent a few days at Camping Transit RV Park  in Lévis, taking advantage of their complimentary shuttle service to the ferry to the heart of the Old City and to enjoy Chef Stéphane Roth’s...

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