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Top 5 Things to Consider Before Buying an RV

A recreational vehicle (RV) is a great way to experience nature and the great wide world in the way it was intended--up close and personal. Over 2 million Canadian households own an RV or trailer, hitching them up and enjoying long weekends or entire summers in new locations, having new experiences, and creating new memories. […]
Keeping Safe While RVing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

While the coronavirus pandemic has ruled out the majority of travel by air and boat, travel by car and recreational vehicle (RV) has increased. In Ontario, The Hitch House knows that RV travel might not be the first thing on everyone's mind because of the fear of coronavirus. Most people will shelter in place at […]
Ontario RV Owners are Lending Their Motorhomes to Coronavirus Doctors and Nurses

The coronavirus pandemic is causing immense difficulties across all areas of life, but it's also bringing out the best of many members of the community. Amid the distress and disruption of job losses, some RV owners are putting their treasured vehicles to excellent use, helping others through the crisis despite their own difficult circumstances. […]
How Much Does It Really Cost to Own an RV?

Expected RV Costs The first cost that you will encounter with an RV is the purchase cost. You can buy an RV for just about any cost you like, but if you want a larger RV with some of the creature comforts of home, you should expect to spend somewhere between $15,000 (a small […]
5 Things You Need to Know About RV Batteries

Powering Your RV 1. There are two types of batteries that you need to be familiar with in your RV. For drivable RVs or motorhomes (such as diesel pushers), there are chassis batteries, sometimes known as starting batteries, which power your motor-home's engine. A chassis battery is just like a car battery, except it […]
Explore Wintertime Ontario Camping Locales

Make the most of off-season camping with fewer crowds and incredible snow-covered scenery when you visit destinations across Ontario that offer year-round access. Hop in your RV and head to a variety of provincial parks and conservation areas that beckon you to engage in plenty of wintry adventures, including cross-country skiing, skating, sledding, snowshoeing, hiking, […]