South Thompson Motors & RV Blog

We’ll be the first to agree that children bring so many positive changes to our lives - but they also make it just a little bit harder to get up & go whenever you please! Once you add kids into the mix, the days of slinging a backpack into the backseat and heading off for adventure are qui...

If you’ve been searching for the RV of your dreams, but you’re not exactly sure what your current vehicle is capable of towing, then this blog post is for you! Finding a compatible truck and RV pairing might seem challenging, but once you know which important pieces of information to loo...

When folks visit us looking for the perfect RV, we get asked a lot of questions about towing: Can I still tow an RV if I’m an SUV-owner? How much weight can my vehicle handle? Does the length of my truck bed matter when I’m choosing a new trailer? At South Thompson RV, we want all of our...

As the mercury needle inches closer to the zero-degree mark, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your rig! There are several steps involved in the winterization process (which we’ve outlined for you here), but today we’re focusing on the important task of clearing your pl...

Just because the sun is setting a little bit earlier these days doesn’t mean it needs to set on your camping adventures just yet! Sure, summer is typically considered the prime camping season, but summer camping also can include crowded campgrounds, long lines of RVs trying to get into parks a...

The big question on every adventurists’ mind right now is whether they can still look forward to summer camping in BC this year amid the Covid-19 crisis. Fortunately, the answer is a resounding ‘yes!’ As our province adapts to the global pandemic, people are finding new ways to enj...

Making the decision to purchase an RV is an exciting time - you are about to join an exclusive club of travellers, campers and adventurists! If sticker shock has you second guessing which type of trailer you can afford, then purchasing a used RV can be a great option. But when you’re out in th...

In the camping world, the term “RV” can get tossed around several times in just one sentence! But for many people who are new to camping, or those who have simply become so accustomed to hearing and using the word “RV,” they might not know exactly what “RV” stands...

British Columbia is home to some of the most physically diverse landscapes in the world. From the arid Okanagan Desert, to the Vancouver Island rainforests and dozens of towering mountain ranges, it’s no wonder that thousands of outdoor enthusiasts enjoy all that BC has to offer all year long....

As an amazing season of RVing comes to an end and you’ve started the winterization process on your camper (don’t worry, we’ve already laid out exactly how to do this for you!) it's time to consider how to store your RV for the season. An RV is a big investment and a big vehicle...

The kids are back in school, the days are growing shorter, and there is a chill in the air - summer is officially over. Although we believe there are many reasons why you should enjoy year-round camping in beautiful British Columbia, we understand that for many people the beginning of fall signals t...

Summer may have come and gone, but it’s impossible to get the post-summertime blues when you have fall camping to look forward to! Fall brings its own unique collection of sensory experiences, from the smell of dewy mornings, to the sound of leaves crunching under your feet, and the taste of d...

When it comes to camping, we don’t stop when the summer sun goes down. While we’re still enjoying all that summer RVing has to offer, we know that Labour Day has passed and cooler temperatures are coming. Whether you’re a spring, fall, summer, or year-round RV adventurer, here are ...

Premium Service for RV Customers At South Thompson RV, we want our customers to feel like family. That’s why we go out of our way to make sure that everyone who walks through our doors is taken care of whether they are selecting a unit, making a purchase, getting their RV serviced or ordering...

Find the Right RV for Your Family Wanting to step up your camping game this summer? Opt for the official vehicles of fun and check out South Thompson RV’s selection of motorhomes, trailers, R-Pods and fifth wheels. But with so many different options, how do you find the right adventure-mobile...

Equip Your Rig for Good Times Camping season is upon us! To guarantee that your next getaway is big on fun and low on headaches, follow South Thompson RV’s survival kit guidelines. We know what makes a great -- or not so great -- vacation and we want to share the knowledge we’ve gathere...

Find Out Our Top Picks for RV Camping Near Kamloops Are you pumped about the 2019 camping season but unsure where you should be hauling your rig to? South Thomson RV has you covered because we’ve gone ahead and sorted out which campgrounds you just can’t miss visiting. Our beautiful pro...

Don’t Let the Past Get in the Way of Your Summer At South Thompson RV, we believe that everyone should get to experience the joys of nature from the comfort of an RV. Have you let your credit stop you from trying to purchase a trailer, camper or motorhome? If so, you might be missing out on c...

See What’s Cooking at South Thompson Kamloops winters are long and all but the camping diehards call it quits while the snow flies. So, what do we do at South Thompson RV during the quieter season? Plan for the most exciting spring ever, that’s what! New for the 2019 camping season, our...

Why Spring is the Best Time to Buy Ahh, spring! The birds are singing, the trees are budding and the air no longer bites at your face. If you’re just itching to get out into the woods, we totally understand. After a long Kamloops winter, there’s nothing quite like escaping out to nature...

Are you starting to feel the itch? There may be snow on the ground, the air still has a bite to it, but spring is just around the corner! We know, winter in Kamloops is long and you’re probably crawling up the walls with spring fever right about now. But take heart -- the warmer weather is on ...