RV Owners Association Hosts Event in Oregon and Invites Everyone to Attend Adventure awaits at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, August 14 through 17, 2024, as more than 700 RVs roll into town and a new neighbourhood focused on fun and outdoor recreation pops up seemingly overnight. A Special Report from our friends at FMCA Cincinnati, Ohio — Members of FMCA, the world’s largest nonprofit association for recreation vehicle owners, will gather in Redmond, Oregon, August 14 through 17, 2024, to enjoy good times and activities related to RV life. More than 700 RVs will converge on the ..read more

Here are some hot new products for your next RV adventure.. Some of them could save you big money down the road… By Hasan Nasir Chicken on the grill – the new Napoleon Travel Grill…TRAVELQ 285 by Napoleon – Cooking on the go has never been easier; Napoleon brings the heat once again with their latest TRAVELQ285 portable grill. With over 40 years in the business and recognized for their quality barbecue products in North America, This latest state-of-the-art propane gas grill continues Napoleon’s streak of brilliant products as it perfectly balances efficiency, convenience, and impact. This bar ..read more

New RVs For 2024 – 17 Cool Compact Towable and Off-Road Travel Trailers Several new RV manufacturers have introduced compact towable trailers for the traditional and off-road camping enthusiast market. Here is a selection of the new models that offer lightweight and off-road capable design. Aliner Grand Ascape ST travel trailer Aliner Grand Ascape The Aliner Grand Ascape Plus is the lightest, easiest-towing, fully-equipped travel trailer in its class, with many structural features ideally suited for the modern camping enthusiast, including Azdel backed fibreglass exterior walls, Azdel backed 0 ..read more

Tow effortlessly and smooth this season! By Andy Thomson After my column on Electronic Sway Controls we received several emails from readers asking about the angle of the ball mount. While I reference the ball mount angle quite often, it has been a while since we examined the importance of the angle of the ball mount. Most of the trailers on the road have their ball mount angle set improperly, which is unfortunate since it’s a very easy fix on most hitches.  IN THIS PICTURE the ball mount is bolted together on the correct angle. Depending on hitch weight and ball height, this much angle m ..read more

Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, West Point, Prince Edward Island ©Tourism PEI / Stephen Harris Five Reasons to Make Prince Edward Island Your Next RV Destination A special travel feature prepared for RV Lifestyle Magazine by Verna Lynne Weeks, from Tourism PEI. Breathing in salty ocean air and eating fresh food is good for the soul. In fact, L.M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, said it best more than 70 years ago: “Peace! You never know what peace is until you walk on the shores or in the fields or along the winding red roads of Prince Edward Island in a summer twilight when the dew i ..read more

Please contact the waterpark of your choice to be sure they will be open to welcome you and your family… if you discover additional waterparks, please let us know so we can update this list – send an email to editor@rvlifemag.com – Thanks! Looking for destinations that will help beat the heat?  We’ve compiled a small list of some of the RV parks across the country that have water parks!  Not just swimming in the nearby lake, but fully-fledged water features at your campsite.  Any of these are perfect for families looking to cool down while on the RV roads to adventure. Calypso W ..read more

Cool, clear waters, sandy beaches, and stunning vistas! By Ben and Cheryl Coles Beautiful fine sand, a blue sky with a few fluffy white clouds, the sun glistening off the calm, clear, deep blue water. To the left is hundreds of meters of gorgeous beach with a small point directing your attention to a tiny rock island. You race toward the water to get some relief from the heat. You splash through the shallow surf. Then it hits you. Shockwaves jolt through your body as you realize this is not the warm waters of the Caribbean, this is Lake Superior! Ben & Cheryl Coles enjoying the sun on the ..read more

Text and photos by Norm Rosen With Canada Day and the Fourth of July headlining the events for this long weekend, it’s only natural for RVing photographers to flock to the local fireworks display, with camera in hand, and dreams of spectacular images dancing through their minds. I’ve been doing this for years, with pretty good results – here’s how I like to shoot fireworks: Camera: PENTAX K20D; Lens: smc PENTAX-FA* 28-70mm F2.8 AL; Focal length: 70 mm (equiv. 105 mm); Aperture: F8; Exposure time: 3″; ISO speed rating: 200/24°; Program: Aperture Priority; Metering Mode: Pattern; White Balance ..read more

A Day at the Track – GM Trailering Boot Camp By Norm Rosen and Andy Thomson Andy Thomson and I recently had the privilege of joining a select group of Canadian journalists for the first ever media event at the General Motors Canadian Technical Centre McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track in Oshawa, Ontario. The event was billed as a GM Trailering Boot Camp – where the journalists had the opportunity to test drive the latest GM pickups – including the Silverado 1500 and 2500 models built in Canada. The GM team gave us a full briefing on the Silverado trailering technology. The CTC McLaughlin Adv ..read more

Lead photo – Curt bike racks – photo courtesy Lippert. 7 Spectacular New RV Products for your Summer Adventures… By Hasan Nasir Looking for the perfect accessory to make your family’s vacation more convenient? Here is a selection of new products, available now through your local RV dealer. The Tonneau Buddy offers durable storage with 18 pockets, a divider, and grommet rings to secure the case on your truck.Tonneau Buddy Organizer Packing is essential for any family vacation to go smoothly, whether it’s bringing battery jumper cables, tools for tent setups, or even snacks to satisfy those on-t ..read more