RV How To’s
-
7 Steps to Getting Your Camper or RV ready for the Camping Season
We have had two days in a row of sunshine and I like others who camp and RV are counting how many days until our first camping trip. Continue Reading
-
9 Steps To Winterizing Your RV
Winterize Your RV
For those new to RVing we offer a few important steps you need to take to ensure your RV will survive the colder winter season. Continue Reading
-
Campers Etiquette – Is there such a thing?
RV set up on campsite
What is etiquette in a campground? Well, it’s the respect for others that starts upon your arrival at the Campground. It doesn’t matter who you are, how much money you have or do not have, what fancy toys you have – It is a respect for the fellow camper and the campground. Continue Reading
-
Planning Your First Camping Trip? Make it Easy
A good resource to help find all campgrounds (provincial, private, national and recreation sites) located throughout British Columbia is www.campingrvbc.com/camping. You can also make a reservation at some provincial parks at DiscoverCamping. For national parks go to Parks Canada Reservation Service. To reserve at a private facility, contact the individual campground. More information on Recreation Sites can be found at sitesandtrailsbc.ca Continue Reading
-
Packing Your RV & Picking a Campground
RV Consumer Shows a Great Place to Find New Camping Opportunities
If you are new to RVing and have already decided on which RV will suit your family, you might need some tips on how to pack your RV and pick a campground. Continue Reading
-
First Time RVing In Winter – What To Know About Renting An RV
RVing in a campsite winter wonderland!
My husband's family lived in the Arctic Circle before he was born, and his formative years were spent in Manitoba. So it should come as no surprise that he wants to go camping ... in the winter. I, on the other hand, don't really "do winter". I'm more of a rainforest girl. But I love to camp and amiss it all winter long. Enter the perfect solution, or so we hope ... a winter RV trip. All the adventure of camping, all the chill of winter, but with the comforts of home. Continue Reading
-
RV Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Exterior in Top Shape
Setting up the RV
Go RVing Canada has created a handy checklist of maintenance tips to keep your RV exterior in top shape and I have added a few comments of mine gleaned from friends and a tiny bit of experience this year after I purchased my first trailer in July 2017. Continue Reading
-
Converting a Utility Trailer into an RV to house us and the Motorcycle
Utility Trailer RV conversion with room for the bike
We wanted an inexpensive RV to not only sleep in on our travels but to house our motorcycle as well. So, we set out to convert a utility cargo trailer into a camping trailer. Continue Reading
-
Installing a Solar Charging System/Inverter in a Travel Trailer
RV with solar panels
Our travel trailer exploring sometimes takes us to remote locations where site services are not available.... Continue Reading
-
Keeping you, and your family dog cool while camping in British Columbia
Keeping cool by the water
While most of us enjoy the hot, lazy, sunny days of summer, it is sometimes a challenge to keep cool and that goes for your family pet too. Here are some ideas that our family have found helpful on our camping trips.
Certain breeds of dogs are more prone to overheating tha... Continue Reading
