‘Snowbirds & RV Travelers’ Explores Electric RVs, Trucks

EDITOR’S NOTE: The April/May issue of Snowbirds & RV Travelers magazine, which covers the RV lifestyle from a Canadian perspective, is now available at newsstands from coast to coast, including Walmart, Chapters and Shopper’s Drug Mart. Or you can subscribe to the magazine’s print or digital issues. Below is the publisher’s note accompanying this edition of the […]

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THOR’s Denise Chariya Named Chair-Elect of RVWA Board

The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has elected a new slate of officers and added a 14th board member to its leadership, according to a release. Established in 2019 just before COVID hit, RVWA has seen a steady growth in support and membership in its brief existence. Susan Carpenter of B&B Molders is remaining the RVWA […]

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Kitchener RV Show & Sale, March 17 – 19, 2023

Kitchener RV Show & Sale: A new vehicle extravaganza! A Special Invitation from the Ontario RV Dealers Association… March 12, 2023 – Showcasing a great selection of the latest RVs, the Kitchener RV Show and Sale, March 17 – 19, 2023, brings the thrill of the RV Lifestyle to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium – known […]

Roof with a View – Go Overland Canada Rooftop Tents

How To Turn Any Vehicle Into A Camper… A Special Feature from our friends at Go Overland Canada Adding a rooftop tent to your vehicle instantly turns it into a house on wheels. Many of us dream of owning a converted van and road tripping across Canada and down south, but the reality is that […]

Record Numbers Seen at Sportsman Boat, RV Show in Ontario

BELLEVILLE, Ont. – The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre was packed over the weekend as people came out to see more than 200 exhibits at the 23rd annual Quinte Sportsman, Boat, and RV Show, according to a report by John Spitters at QuinteNews.com The show, which focuses on outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, […]

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RV Ready for March Break in Ontario, Canada

Lead photo Photo courtesy ToDoOntario – JW Marriott Rosseau’s famous Muskoka maple dolce… Our friends at ToDoOntario suggest that an Ontario adventure is the ideal way to enjoy March Break, 2023! Ontario is the perfect place to spend your March Break and discover Maple Syrup Season… During the unofficial transition from winter to spring, the […]

Stellantis Announces $155 Million EV Investment in Indiana

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis announced Feb. 28 in a press release that it will invest a total of $155 million in three Kokomo, Ind., plants to produce new electric drive modules (EDM) that will help power future electric vehicles assembled in North America and support the goal of 50% battery electric sales in the U.S. by […]

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RecNation Intros RV Rentals, Teams with WhereSafe GPS

DALLAS – RecNation Storage, a leading owner, operator and developer of specialized recreational vehicles and marine storage facilities, announced the launch of RecNation Rental, a white-glove, peer-to-peer RV rental startup that will allow RecNation customers to rent their vehicles and earn additional income without lifting a finger. RecNation has selected WhereSafe GPS as a vendor […]

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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Earns National Franchise Honors

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, one of the nation’s leading family camping and outdoor entertainment brands, was recognized as one of the nation’s top franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 for the seventh consecutive year. The brand was honored as the top franchise in its category for the sixth year. Entrepreneur’s Franchise […]

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Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show March 2 – 5, 2023

Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show Rolls into Town! By Norm Rosen, with files from the Toronto Camping and RV Show communications team. The Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show, produced by the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) runs from March 2 – 5, 2023 at the International Centre, Malton, Ontario, right across from Toronto […]

nuCamp’s Nathan Wagler: This is a ‘People-Focused’ Industry

Nathan Wagler has always held interests in the skilled trades and finding ways to help others succeed. Now, in his current role as the Chief Operating Officer of nuCamp, the world’s largest teardrop camper manufacturer, he has found a way to bring these two fascinations together, according to a News & Insights report by the […]

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Performance Brokerage Advises on Findlay RV Acquisition

Performance Brokerage Services, one of North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firms, today (Feb. 21) announced it assisted in the sale of Findlay RV in Las Vegas, Nev., from Cliff Findlay of Findlay Automotive Group and Michael Hohl of Michael Hohl Automotive to Lazydays Holdings Inc. Findlay RV was established in the mid 1980’s by […]

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RV Women’s Alliance Encourages Canadians to Join Group

OSCEOLA, Ind. – The RV Women’s Alliance, a professional organization of women and men with a mission to elevate, educate and promote women in the RV Industry, is ready to expand its membership in Canada. In conjunction with the Canadian RV Association (“CRVA”), RVWA will co-host a breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. March 3, […]

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It’s Maple Syrup Time!

Sweet sensations for the RV family! Story and photos by James Stoness The crisp mornings of spring herald longer days, melting snow, and thoughts of warm days in the sun. There is another ritual that signals spring is on the way. Across the maple tree belt of Ontario, farm families will head for the woods […]

Ram Trucks Announces REV 1500 Electric Pickup

Ram Brand Confirms Name of First Electric Pickup: Ram 1500 REV February 9, 2023, Windsor, Ontario – The Ram Truck brand confirmed today that its first battery-electric pickup truck will be known as the Ram 1500 REV. The announcement of the all-new Ram 1500 REV as the name of the brand’s first electric pickup truck […]

New Trucks, EVs, Equipment Launching at Work Truck Week

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — New electric and internal combustion commercial vehicles are among the dozens of products slated to debut during Work Truck Week 2023, according to a release. As North America’s largest work truck event, Work Truck Week has long been the launching pad for new commercial vehicles, bodies, equipment and technology — and […]

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Performance Brokerage Services Adds Staff for Canada

Performance Brokerage Services announced its expansion into Canada by welcoming Bruce Marcia, the company’s Canadian Outdoor Recreation Partner, according to a release. With over 35 years of experience in the RV, marine and powersports industries, Marcia has enjoyed a highly successful career in OEM territory management, wholesale and retail finance, and dealership management. Based in […]

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KZ Connect C221 RESE – Lightweight Comfort!

KZ Connect C221 RESE Lightweight comfort for a couple, or the whole family! Text and photos by Norm Rosen On a beautiful autumn day, we dropped by Niagara Trailers in St. David, Ontario, to visit John Petrie and take a close look at the 2023 KZ RV Connect 221 RESE travel trailer. This year, both […]

Going the Distance

Professional triathlete Lionel Sanders starts most of his days with a 90-minute swim, followed by a two-hour bike ride in the afternoon, and wraps up his day with a 60–90-minute run in the evening. Most of us would topple over from exhaustion just thinking about this schedule, but Lionel absolutely loves training and says that it doesn’t require a lot of internal talk to motivate him. He has…

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Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo Set for Feb.

BURLINGTON, Ontario – The Canadian Camping & RV Council is excited to announce the return of the Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo that will take place Feb.15-16, 2023. Produced with the support and expertise of Unity Event Solutions, the conference will be an opportunity for the entire country to come together as one to […]

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