Posted by Claire on Apr 27, 2012
You may have noticed the new category on RVT.com, RV Property, and wondered why someone who has chosen the exciting, carefree        life of a modern-day vagabond would want to purchase property.        After unchaining yourself from the responsibilities and expense of home ownership to embrace RV living full time, why would you want to plant your feet in one zip code again?

Purchasing RV property may seem contradictory to the on-the-road RV lifestyle, but can actually enhance it if you are a full-time RVer. RV owners who have purchased RV property say        they enjoy the best of both worlds: the ability to travel freely        when the spirit moves them and the benefits of putting down        roots in a permanent home base.

RV resorts and specialized RV communities have been growing in popularity as more people have embraced full-time RVing. They are particularly popular in Florida and Arizona where many full-timers spend the winter months in residence before hitting the highways for the summer. RV properties provide a convenient permanent address for mail, taxes, vehicle registration, insurance, etc. They offer a neighborly social community of like-minded friends Most also offer enjoyable leisure activities such as golf courses, fitness centers, ham radio stations,woodworking shops, club houses, scheduled social events, and more. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?

44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC (Take Exit 116 off Hwy #1 – Lickman Rd.)
Friday, April 20th, 2012

Come out and ask Shell your home improvement questions in person – Shell will be at the Springs RV Resort Booth from 3-7PM
The years greatest selection and values on RVs, parts, accessories, service and gear. The latest motor homes, park models, 5th wheels, travel trailers, truck campers, tent trailers, plus used /ex-rentals. Educational fun seminars on RV Systems, maintenance, travel tips and more!
For more information visit www.chilliwackrvshow.com

January 27, 2012

A vacation in a recreational vehicle (RV) can be up to 78 per cent cheaper than other forms of travel, according to a new family vacation cost comparison study commissioned by Go RVing Canada.

In all cases, RV vacations were more economical than any other type of travel, regardless of trip duration, distance, or region of the country visited.

The study compared driving the family vehicle and staying at hotels, and travelling by air and rental car with hotel accommodations. All costs were analyzed, including fuel costs, airfare, and the cost of restaurant meals, groceries, rental car, campsite costs  and hotel/motel costs. The study also factored in vehicle ownership costs.

The cost benefits of RVing came from the flexibility of cooking in an RV and the affordability of campgrounds offering electrical and water hookups. According to the study, the average cost of campgrounds was $368 for a  ten-day trip from Halifax to Quebec City, while the same trip averaged $1,754 in hotel costs with a car/hotel vacation.

The average cost of a seven-day RV vacation from Vancouver to Banff National Park with a lightweight  travel trailer was 41 per cent cheaper than the same vacation with a car/hotel option, and about 54 per cent  cheaper than a comparable air/hotel option. The average cost per day of a three-day camping vacation to Algonquin Provincial Park from Montreal using a folding camping trailer was about 43 per cent less expensive than the cost of a comparable car/hotel combination, and                about 78 per cent less than a comparable air/hotel vacation.

For more information, visit  www.GoRVing.ca

SpringsRV Comment:    And just think how affordable an RV vacation would be  with your own RV site at SpringsRV Resort. Arrive anytime and all you have to do is light the BBQ and relax.

Mark your calendar and come visit The Springs RV Resort booth

at The Humdinger RV show.

April 19 – 22, 2012 at the Heritage Center

Stop by our booth on Friday night and say hi to Shell Busey, Owner at The Springs RV Resort!

Thursday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  Admission is only $7.00
Kids 14 and under FREE!
      Parking is FREE!

We’ll let you in on a little secret: RVing is about taking control of your vacations and weekends in a whole new world of freedom and relaxation. Go where you want, when you want, Turn every weekend into a mini-vacation, every trip into a hassle-free escape.

- Go Rving

Camping is emerging as the top choice for many families this year, as the industry touts new amenities to draw penny-pinching vacationers who still want to get away, but can’t afford shelling out big bucks for airline fare, posh resorts or pricey home rentals. The road to recovery started last year, when revenue for the nation’s more than 13,000 privately run campgrounds and RV parks grew 3% after falling 4.8% in the wake of the recession in 2009, according to a new report by IBISWorld, which provides market intelligence on a variety of industries. Although hurt somewhat by the recession, camping didn’t fall as fast as other travel segments, such as hotels and motels, whose revenue plummeted more than 9% in 2009, according to IBISWorld.

The camping uptick is expected to continue for the next five years as more retiring baby boomers hit the open road. Growing up in the “height of the Boy Scout movement,” boomers have a “permanent appreciation of the outdoors,” IBISWorld notes in the report. “This generation is expected to be wealthier and live longer than any prior generation, making them prime targets for an RV lifestyle.”

But campsites are not taking future growth for granted. Many sites are upgrading facilities to lure picky campers who are often looking for more than just a patch of dirt to pitch a tent.  To read more go to RVDA NewsBrief <rvda@multibriefs.com>

• Close enough to use every weekend, yet in such a beautiful setting it feels like a vacation all the time. 
• Security in knowing you always have your own place to go. No more worrying about whether you can get a reservation this weekend!
• So close to everyone that friends and family can visit for the day.
• Ownership not membership. A dream come true to have your own lake get-away.
• Exceptional amenities with a beautiful new heated pool and hot tub .
• Over an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds with a brand new Whistler-style cedar and stone building featuring spa like washrooms with heated flooring, laundry area, computer area and a  TV lounge.
• Plenty of things for everyone in the family; golfing, fishing, boating, playground, antique carousel, biking, hiking, swimming, golf tournaments, game nights, horseshoe tournaments, outdoor movies, kid’s weeks…..too many to list.
• Attractive in-house financing .
• Affordable!! Lots range in price from 55,000 to 98,000. … 

• No more renting, you can start building equity today. It’s your place, for you and your family…always.

• A vacation on your doorstep! Just 90 minutes or less and you've arrived.
• Splash in our new heated pool and hot tub or play in our large treed playground.
• Relax by the fire at our brand new cedar and stone activity pavilion or at our spa-quality Whistler-style  amenities area.
• Stroll to the beach and experience all that Harrison Hot Springs has to offer: lakeside dining, fishing, boating, hiking, while enjoying the stunning scenery.
• Enjoy the many social activities: dinner and dances, golf tournaments, game nights, kid's camps, outdoor movies…….too many to list! Above all else, it is our community of friends and families that makes Springs RV Resort such a special place.

 2011 Award of Excellence for outstanding achievement and commitment to excellence.

                       Rated one of the top RV Parks in North America

The most exciting aspect about a guided sturgeon fishing charter is the fact that you are actually fishing for living dinosaurs. The white sturgeon of the Fraser river are literally living relics from a time gone by. Fraser river sturgeon can vary greatly in size and shape and most of the fish that we catch are between 4 to 7 feet but you never know when a really big sturgeon will show up. Every season we catch many fish between 7 to 10 feet, these are fish in the 200 to 600+ pound class!