Will SpaceX Deliver Affordable Satellite Internet in 2021?
It was March 2020 and the Canadian government told Canadian citizens, RVers, snowbirds, and vacationers to return to Canada as soon as possible. The Canadian government made the call because of the health risk from the COVID-19 virus. Visibility was low due to...
How to Handle RV Recalls
You do everything you can to keep your RV safe and properly maintained. Unfortunately, mistakes in manufacturing and defective parts can put you and your loved ones at-risk. When a safety defect is found on an RV, an official recall is issued and formal notices are...
What You Need to Know Before You Tow: Licensing and Tow Weights
Trucks and trailers keep getting bigger and heavier. Every new model year and generational update seem to constantly be pushing those limits. This is a trend that is obviously welcomed because RVers keep buying them. With this in mind, I think it’s a good time to...
7 Storage Space Solutions for Your RV
Anyone who owns an RV can attest to the fact that an RV doesn’t exactly have the largest amount of storage space inside, and when you have to bring all your necessities and treat it as a second home while on your camping or hiking trips, your storage space inside...
5 Ways to Safely Celebrate This Unique New Year’s Eve
We've almost made it. We're almost done with 2020, otherwise known as one of the most bizarre years most of us have ever experienced. If you’re like most of us, you’re more than ready to relegate 2020 to your rear view mirror. We’ve all had to alter our plans and,...
Announcing Our Virtual Winter RV Show for 2021
We have something big to announce and we wanted you to be the first to know. ORVDA is absolutely thrilled to announce that we're producing Ontario’s Mega RV Show, Canada’s largest virtual RV event. Join us online February 5th to 7th to see over 500 RVs, including...
Enjoyed a Cruise and Returned to a Pandemic
Tying a cruise into an RV trip had always sounded like a good idea. We could take advantage of a last-minute deal and save hundreds of dollars by eliminating the airfare from Toronto. It still seemed to make sense in mid-February when we booked a seven-day Western...
How to Make a Camp in the Winter
Setting out to enjoy a few days in the beauty and solitude of nature is a special treat during the winter months. Trails are less crowded, the scenery is breathtaking and you’re sure to find plenty of snowy spots to hunker down. With so much natural beauty out...
Full-Time Employees to Full-Time RVers
"Life is too short to be restricted by the lifestyle of home ownership," said Jasmine. Jasmine, together with her husband Paul, became full-time RVers in the Fall of 2018. Both in their mid-40's, with no kids at home, they wanted to see and experience North America...
How a Pandemic Turned Us Into First-Time RVers
There is no parenting book called “What to do with your kids during a pandemic”. When COVID-19 took away the everyday life that we always knew, and had everyone staying home, my husband and I found ourselves both working from home with three kids and a wild Jack...
Preparing Your RV to Enjoy Winter Camping in Canada
Winter RV camping can be an exciting and unique experience, provided you are prepared and take the necessary precautions. You can enjoy the winter landscape while staying warm and safe. Preparing your RV before a winter trip is key. By preparing your RV for cold...
What Every RVer Should Know About Solar Power and Batteries
Powering your RV with solar energy is a smart thing to do. Drawing power from the Sun is clean, efficient and quiet. So why doesn’t everyone do it? Well, the fact is that most new RVs now have integrated roof mounted solar panels that feed the house batteries....
