How Hamish Became a Snowbird & Tips for RVing with a Puppy
Following the loss of our dog Angus in the spring, my wife Linda and I agreed to no more dogs. We still had Molly, our 13-year-old Shih Tzu, a hardened camper. Then, we heard from a friend of a friend that a litter of Yorkie puppies would be available in November....
Dry Camping or Boondocking this Year? Learn How to Conserve Water in Your RV
Canadians are used to an abundance and sometimes a seemingly endless water supply. Home to 20 percent of the world’s freshwater resources, most Canadians consume water without a second thought. Although we should conserve and protect our precious water resources at...
What’s in Your RV’s Pantry? Learn How to Plan for Your Meals on the Road
My family's favourite camping memories involve meals cooked over the fire, and several of our traditions have developed around them. My oldest son, now with three kids of his own, likes to raid the pantry, grill sausage, and cook a shared batch of mac & cheese...
Truck Classifications – What Do They Really Mean?
You may be familiar with towing weights like gross weights, maximum weights, and combined weights, but have you ever wondered how accurate the information we get on these weights is? I have tried to explain the issues and confusion around manufacturers’ payload...
3 Traditional Fowler Family Winter Recipes: Crepes, Winter Pudding & Hot Chocolate
Family traditions are funny. How these traditions come to be is often an exciting story. For the Fowler family, most of our favourite winter traditions centre around food and beverages we can share as we celebrate the holidays and ring in a new year. We make and...
How Accurate Are the Weights Listed by the Manufacturers?
As an RVer, you likely know more about towed weight than most, including some salespeople. This comes down to years of hands-on experience. You’re probably familiar with terms like gross weights, maximum weights, pin weights, combined weights, dry weights, tongue...
Soup’s On!
what’s not to love about a heart-warming bowl of bean soup on a fabulous, chill Autumn Day? Satisfying your hunger, easing the pressure on your food budget, and giving you culinary bragging rights in the campground, are three things you can count on with a bowl of...
Tips for Improving Your Towing Skills
In the height of summer, highways can become congested as people head out on their adventures. The roads are full of vehicles and drivers of varying experiences and backgrounds. Some are even towing for the very first time. A quick tune-up of your defensive driving...
How to Plan a Successful Group Meal + Our Favourite Shrimp Recipe
Can you bake a pan of squares, put together a potato salad or pick up a couple of dozens of gourmet buns? Because that is all you need to do to be part of our family group meals. For example, we just had a family meal for our Father’s Day celebration––it was a...
Ready to Eat Local? Your Guide to the Best Seafood in Canada
If you’re a seafood lover, there are so many incredible fish and shellfish to try as you explore Canada in your RV. To enjoy the freshest flavours around, it’s important to know what’s in season because not all seafood is available year-round. To help you out,...
6 Fun Outdoor Activities to Try with Your Dad
When the temperature has (finally) warmed, and summer is just around the corner, there's no better place to be than out in nature. So, when Father's Day rolls around, why not spend it enjoying the fresh air with Dad? Of course, there's nothing wrong with dinner at...
How Well Do You Know Your Canadian Trivia?
Canada is a land of beautiful landscapes, interesting people, and diverse history. Learn more about our country’s past with some Canadian trivia. Are you ready to see what you know? 1. The Huron-Iroquois word Kanata means _____.2. What is the official tartan of...
