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Colorful Campfire Hash Brown Potato Recipe
Hash browns make a tasty hot breakfast whether at home or in camp. Frozen hash brown potatoes make it quick and easy, and fresh or frozen peppers make it colorful.
New FoldTuk Flexible Bakeware for RVs
FoldTuk is a collapsible bakeware product with the non-stick durability of silicone and freezer-to-oven-to-table convenience that folds flat for storage in RV cupboards.
Yuma's Palms – Best RV Holiday Resort in AZ?
Looking for the best resort for an RV holiday? Take a look at The Palms, a luxury Yuma RV Resort opened in 2008 and self-styled "the newest 55-plus RV Resort in Arizona".
Outback Ultralight Trailers Factory Tour
A look at the Calgary Canada factory of Team Trillium, which manufactures the Outback ultralight RV travel trailer, and a chat with owner Joe Thoen.
Outback Ultralight Fiberglass Trailers
Team Trillium in Calgary, AB manufactures the Outback, a lightweight fiberglass towable "based on the popular Boler trailer of the 1970s". Owner Joe Thoen speaks out.
NADA Guides – Used RV Prices on NADAguides.com
The NADA "blue book" website at nadaguides.com provides used RV retail prices. How accurate is that, and how does it compare with real local used RV prices?
Lacombe RV Sales and Service
Relocated 2008 to the SW corner of Hwy 2 & Hwy 12, Lacombe RV has doubled in size. Suite101 visits the new showroom and talks with GM Pat Hodgins about the new facility.
RVing in Alberta – State of the Industry
Pat Hodgins, with years in the business and currently general manager of Lacombe RV, shares his observations on RVing in Alberta. His conclusion: RV sales is a fun job.
Bad Credit RV Loan
A bad credit rating need not be a roadblock to getting an RV loan. Online lenders of bad credit RV loans cover their risk by charging a higher interest rate.
Fall Holiday Decorating Ideas for the RV
RVers often like to keep up holiday decorating traditions, but lack the space to carry or set up the decorations that used to brighten their homes. Time to think small.
Dog Friendly RV Parks
Camping with a dog? RVs and pets seem to go together. Here's what to look for in a pet-friendly place and how to find a dog friendly RV park.
Christmas Decorations for the RV
Snowbirds may fly south for the winter to escape the cold, trading a white Christmas for desert sand or southern sun. But RVers don't forget their holiday spirit.
RV Parks in Barriere, British Columbia, Canada
The town of Barriere's scenic mountain/river location makes it a natural for RVers. A number of small RV parks in the area are attached to motels or the golf course.
RVer's Notebook - Trip Tracker & More
RVer's Notebook online travel software is straightforward, simple, and convenient. Like most such software, it requires daily care and feeding to give the best results
Mountain View Farm Campsite at Calgary, Alberta
Mountain View Farm RV Park and Campground promises "Fun Times" and "Live Music" but delivers neither. And not a mountain in sight. Why is this campground so popular?
Sheep River Campground South of Calgary, Canada
Charming, well-treed 61-site RV park and campground alongside the sparkling Sheep River hidden in the heart of Okotoks, Alberta. Nice place to stay.
Workamping Job Search
Workamper University's Jaimie Hall Bruzenak offers a webinar home-study course on how to write a dynamite resume and get the best-paying part-time jobs while on the road.
RV Demolition Derby
In perhaps the first-ever event of its kind, six Class Cs smash themselves to pieces before an enthusiastic capacity crowd for the OC Fair's "Think Big" theme.
What's the Best RV?
Choosing the RV that will best meet your needs means understanding exactly what those needs are. Here's a checklist to help you decide which RV is right for your family.
Fraud Protection for Fiberglass RV Owners
Fiberglass RV owners are fraud victims in a scam offering Californa campers cheap on-site gelcoat application. How the scam works; fraud protection tips.
How to Store RV and Auto Tires
Advice from manufacturers Goodyear Tire and Michelin Tire will help save money by keeping RV tires running longer. Storage tips that apply equally to car and truck tires.
Avoid This RV Purchase Scam
RV owners who try to sell through an online classified ad service such as Craigslist or eBay may be hit with a common buying scam, often under the name Nathan Seer.
Buying an RV on eBay or Other Auction Site
It can be risky to buy an RV online. But with caution, common sense, and eBay's Vehicle Protection Program, bargain-hunters can protect themselves.
Vancouver Hotels Full, RVs May Camp on Beaches
With space tight in area hotels, Vancouver Parks & Rec proposes 365 RV parking spots at Metro beaches for 2010 Winter Games visitors; sites may open in July 2009.
Pop-Up Trailers for Motorcycles & Subcompacts
Pop-up or fold-out tent trailers light enough to tow behind a motorcycle, Mini Cooper, or Smart Car offer much more than just canvas and gear storage. Light and sweet!