Renovating One of Canada’s Original Mini RVs!
Mary Lou and I are avid enthusiasts of the vintage Boler Camper Trailer, perhaps one of the smallest and most compact certified RVs ever manufactured. With interior dimensions of just 10 feet long, 6 feet 1 inch high and 6 feet 6 inches wide, we say,...
Planning an Extended RV Trip
There are few things in life that are more exciting – and more daunting – than planning for an extended vacation. And while some people choose to leave the finer details to their travel agent, organizing a well-planned vacation is up to you when you own...
RV Fires: Essential Procedures for Keeping Your RV Safe
Do you assume that your RV is perfectly safe? Think again. Experts from the National Fire Protection Association estimate that 20,000 RVs catch fire every year. These fires can occur in just about any setting or situation imaginable. Fires are sparked both when RVS...
Hauling the Big Boy Toys
RV travelling is one of the most rewarding experiences that a couple can do in their golden years. Lynda and I have been travelling in an RV for several years, and we are always planning and anticipating our next adventure. Our favorite adventure is our...
RVing on the Pacific Rim
RVing on the Pacific Rim Larry MacDonald As I write this, the view from the back window of our fifth wheel is spectacular! A setting sun is casting an orange glow over the seascape, and gentle ocean waves are spilling over rocky islets and cascading...
Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park
Whenever we travelled the Alaska Highway, up or down, the Liard River Hot Springs was a must stop. Sometimes it was just for an hour or two for a quick soak. Other times we stayed for a night or two. (We lived in the Yukon from 1982 to 1998.) The Liard...
Getting More from Your RV Investment
Owning an RV sounds like an awesome idea to most Canadians. With an RV you have the freedom to travel whenever your schedule allows, you create your own travel plans and most importantly, the whole family can come along for the ride. But while you may...
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...
Buying and Maintaining RV Batteries
Buying and Maintaining RV Batteries Your batteries are among the most important components of your RV setup. They’re expensive, so when you need a replacement you want to make sure that you’re buying the right one for your needs, and you want it to be...
Our Favourite Place on Earth
It is easy to say that southern Utah is our favourite place to explore and hike, but it is almost impossible to select only one favourite destination in this high desert region of the Colorado Plateau. This is the land of open blue skies and endless...
Buying an Affordable Pickup Truck
Buying an Affordable Pickup Truck For the past few years the majority of RVs bought in Canada have been of the towable variety. That means, excluding some of the smaller micro-campers and trailers, most RV buyers either already have or are looking to...
Buying Your First RV: What You Need to Know
Buying Your First RV: What You Need to Know Now that you’ve decided to buy an RV, you have to determine what type you want. Before you settle on a specific type, think about what you will be using the RV for. Will you be retiring to travel around the...
