Articles related to "Travel Trailer"

Light, compact, and inexpensive, the teardrop trailer is a trend from the fifties that is gaining new adherents. Find out why, and where to get these RVs in Canada.

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.

In tight times, larger RVs look less attractive to campers. Teardrop travel trailers offer a light-weight way to have a great camping vacation and save money too.

For fuel economy and towing ease, ultralight RVs are hard to beat. From the legendary Boler to modern equivalents, Canadian manufacturers offer a wide range of models.

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.

Teardrop travel trailers (caravans) represent a growing market niche. They're small and offer few amenities - but they're light, comfortable, easy to tow, and save money.

Before buying travel trailer or RV insurance, learn more about the policy. RV insurance coverages vary by company and by the type of recreational vehicle that's insured.

Teardrop camper plans from as far back as the 1930s are available online and have growing appeal to today's recession-plagued RVers. Where go go, what to watch for.

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?

As the winter holidays draw near, consider giving outdoor related gifts to all of the RV owners on your checklist.

A park model is like a travel trailer. It can be towed behind a vehicle. But it's meant to be a permanent dwelling. Isn't it a mobile home rather an RV?

When traveling in an RV, whether it is for years or a few days, it is easier to function in a small living space when it feels and works like home. Here are some ideas.

RV accidents can happen to even the safest driver. Here are some pointers for all RVers on what to do before and after they have a mishap on the road.

Las Vegas is a fun town and even better in your RV.

Sustainable design meets trailer park chic in Sustain.ca's home on wheels, the miniHome recreational vehicle.

Few public hunting areas offer on-site lodging, productive hunting sites change and hunting with outfitters can be expensive. So, consider a recreational vehicle.

Most RV insurance provides for loss of or damage to the unit. But it's also important to be protected against injury to third parties, or damage to others' property.

Slide-outs make for spacious RVs, yet RVers report mechanical problems, gasket leaks, and difficulty even getting to the head when the slides are in. Are slides worth it?

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.

East Harbor State Park in Ohio is on the coast of Lake Erie and offers a large selection of area attractions, activities and camp amenities.

Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.

With a number of holidays approaching, many travelers will be parking their RVs on family property during the trip. Here are ideas & questions to consider before visiting

Dot's Diner is a genuine step back in time. It is still a fair priced, great quality, 1950's diner serving eggs and bacon, or burgers and shakes and more.

RV insurance is a specialized product combining some aspects of both home and auto insurance. Types (All Perils or Specified Perils) and Unit Coverage are examined here.

For many travelers, RVs can be used year round, but for those in colder climes, now is the time to start getting the rig ready to be put up for the winter.

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.

To have a successful home business, most people need dedicated home office space. However, finding space for a small business in the home can be a challenge.

Many people prefer to travel by RV because they can bring their dogs along for the trip, rather than leave them at home with a petsitter or a boarding kennel.

"Today's typical RV owner is 49 years old, married," says the RVIA of a 2005 survey. But lately she's a single lady taking off on her own or with friends.

From 1968 to 1988, the Canadian Boler ultralight fiberglass trailer sold thousands of units on both sides of the US border. Many of these "eggs" are still on the road.

There are plenty of area campgrounds near Reno and Lake Tahoe, so take the kids on a camping vacation, save money, and still enjoy yourself this summer.

Stunning vistas, fascinating geological features and a large selection of obsidian makes Glass Buttes a stimulating environment.

Known as the "Father of Naval Aviation" and "the fastest man alive" he was a pioneer motorcycle and aeronautic inventor.

What's all this Type A, Type B, Type C stuff? It's a way of classifying Motor Homes. This article describes the three RV types and gives benefits/disadvantages of each.

Some seniors enjoy roaming as their children are grown, and retirement allows more freedom to move around the country.

Whether you call it an RV, camper, trailer or motorhome, recreational vehicles come in a variety of sizes for every budget and family size.

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!