Top Canadian RV manufacturers - RVwest
May 1, 2024 · Northern Lite - Kelowna, British Columbia. Northern Lite is based in B.C., and has been building high-end, lightweight, four-season truck campers for more than 24 years. Their slide-in truck campers are sold across Canada, and internationally. This manufacturer has the longest structural warranty in the truck camper industry (six years).
Vintage RV: 1960’s Avion C-10 all-aluminium truck camper
Avion had manufacturing facilities in both Benton Harbour, Michigan and San Jacinto, California. In a blog called “The Road Taken” the author touts the merits of the Avion camper, talks a little bit about the history of the C10 model and takes us through a tour of his C-10 model: “All the time people ask to see the interior of the Avion ...
Top motorhome manufacturers in the U.S.A. - RVwest
Jan 30, 2022 · Manufacturing Class A, B and C units, Tiffin Motorhomes is based in Red Bay, Alabama, with factories in Belmont, Mississippi, and Winfield, Alabama. They offer RVs powered by gas or diesel, and in a wide array of styles with spacious floorplans that will please the most discerning traveller. Tiffin was founded in 1941, and it has been family ...
RV axle flips 101 - RVwest
This axle flip attempt will affect braking, tire wear and could be a serious safety concern. The electric brake system has an actuator arm where the brake magnet is mounted and needs to be positioned in front of the axle spindle to function properly. The axle is designed for expected deflection under added loads in relation to the road surface ...
Top sources for vintage RV parts and supplies - RVwest
Sep 30, 2023 · VintageCampers.com. VintageCampers.com has an online catalogue of vintage parts and will also ship internationally. They carry complete RV units, as well as hardware, lighting, appliances, and all the materials for electrical, gas and plumbing set-ups, to name a few of their many offerings. - Photo courtesy TwoFeathers Restorations & Design.
Vintage RV: 1970’s Chinook Sportsman Class C (Class B+)
Mar 9, 2016 · According to a posting on the Tin Can Tourists vintage RV enthusiast site, “Chinook RV, a division of Trail Wagons, Inc. was a family-owned and operated manufacturer of relatively short-length, high-quality Class C (Class B+) recreational vehicles, once considered “The Sports Car of Motorhomes” until the company’s demise in 2005.
Vintage RV: 1960’s Aristocrat Travel Trailer - RVwest
The Aristocrat trailer line has a long lineage of history in the RV world and here is a little bit of it complements the Tin Can Tourist website: — Keith Powell photo. The Aristocrat was built by I.B. Perch Company in Morgan Hill, Ca, Weiser, Idaho, from 1956-1974. Irving Perch manufactured Aristocrat trailers in California from 1956 to 1974.
RV sidewall construction - RVwest
Jan 22, 2017 · RV Tech Talk Types of RV sidewall construction How your RV walls are made and why you should care
Is a permanent RV lot right for you? Breaking down the options
Mar 23, 2018 · Prices typically range from $2,500 to $5,000 annually, depending on amenities at the resort, site services, lot size and location. This arrangement is like leasing a car: when you are done, you return it to the owner. These arrangements build no equity but you get the space for the time you need it. Be aware that things might change.
Don’t miss these Canadian RV shows - RVwest
Aug 31, 2023 · Location: Ottawa, Ontario. Date: February 2 - 4, 2024. Showcasing a great selection of the latest RVs, the Ottawa RV Expo & Sale features everything from luxury Class A motorhomes to camper vans, travel trailers, and fifth-wheels. You can also shop for all the leisure gear and accessories that turn a journey into an adventure.