With the dawn of a new year, RV enthusiasts across the country are looking forward to a fresh approach to the RV experience. Manufacturers have responded to the need for lightweight, aerodynamic vehicles that will enhance fuel efficiency, and despite the roller-coaster fuel prices of last summer, and the economic turmoil of the fourth quarter of 2008, the outlook for 2009 looks reasonably bright.
    From the RV perspective, we have many reasons to be optimistic about the future.
    As RV ‘ers, we enjoy the very best vacation lifestyle in North America. Not only do we take all of the comforts of home along on our trips, we tour the continent at a leisurely pace, stopping to visit the many sights and attractions along the route. Our families join us on these adventures essentially without cost, other than food and entertainment, and if the kids want to bring their friends along, there is always room for guests.  
    When you step back and look at the RV lifestyle in general, you see a range of vehicles that fit the needs and the budget of almost every family, and a vacation travel alternative that tops the list as far as family values are concerned!
    Perhaps the best characteristic of RV touring is that you can always rely on finding friends along the route. From the network of RV dealerships that support your vehicle, to the helpful staff at campgrounds throughout North America, and the RV’ers you meet along the way, you are never alone… it is truly a wonderful way to see the world.
    This issue of RV Lifestyle Magazine marks the beginning of our 38th year of service to the Canadian RV community, and it certainly has been a pleasure to bring you the best in RV content, from information on the latest in RV design and technology to suggestions for touring destinations. Our expert columnists and road test teams have traversed the nation to provide readers with a window on the joys of RV travel, with every article containing in-depth insights into the fascinating experiences that you can only enjoy when you break away from the daily routine and take the family on the road.
    If this is your first encounter with RV Lifestyle Magazine, I would like to thank you for sharing your leisure time with us, and invite you to visit our website at www.rvlifemag.com to peruse some of our favourite articles, archived for your enjoyment. I am sure that you will find a wealth of information that will guide your path along the RV roads to adventure.

William E. Taylor
Publisher