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Welcome to the 30th Anniversary
edition of Camping Canada's RV Lifestyle Magazine Buyer's
Guide. In this issue, you will find a comprehensive selection
of the latest recreational vehicles available in Canada, as well
as a special feature on tow vehicles appropriate for use with
travel trailers, fifth wheels and fold down camping trailers.
Over the years, we have had the pleasure of traveling throughout
North America, living the RV lifestyle as an alternative to traditional
family vacations. In 2001, the viability of RV touring is more
attractive than ever before - even as fuel prices rise, the value
of the RV vacation exceeds virtually all other modes of travel.
Investing in the RV lifestyle makes sense for Canadians. Whether
you have a young family and enjoy touring with a fold down camping
trailer, or prefer a fully equipped travel trailer or fifth wheel,
the various types of motorhomes provide a convenient mode of travel,
at a surprisingly affordable price. You can take your RV to more
than 4,000 campgrounds in Canada and more than 40,000 campgrounds
in the United States, and stay as long as you like for significantly
less than the cost of hotel or motel accommodations.
Our Tech Editor, Garth Cane, likes to compare the cost of a two-month,
5,600 km (3,500 mile) round trip RV vacation to the cost of a
two week "fly and drive" vacation, where you stay in motels, rent
a car, and eat in restaurants. If you have a family of four or
more, the value is even more impressive.
The best part of living the RV lifestyle is that you can enjoy
a touring vacation in the winter, and then tour or park your RV
in a campground for use all summer long. The greatest advantage
of this vacation alternative is that in most cases, the cost of
the RV is less than the down payment for a cottage!
This RV Lifestyle Magazine Buyer's Guide has been
prepared to help you choose the best RV for your family. Once
you have a general idea of your requirements, it's time to talk
to your local RV dealer. You will find many of Canada's leading
RV dealers through the ads in this magazine, or you can check
our Direct Access Reader Response listing on page 91, and contact
the appropriate RV manufacturers for a list of Canadian dealers.
For your convenience, we have a comprehensive list of RV industry
links on our Web site, www.rvlifemag.com - whether you contact
the dealers by telephone, fax, or e-mail, please mention that
you saw the RV of your dreams in RV Lifestyle Magazine,
and by all means, let us know how you enjoy your RV vacations!
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