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...

You’ve gone through the basics of RV winterization, and are ready to put your beloved camper into winter storage - it's time to call it a year, right? Well, maybe not quite yet. Even the most conscientious RV-owners can miss a few pieces of the winterization process, leading to unwanted da...

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...

One of the questions people often ask us is whether it’s better to invest in an RV or a cottage - especially in 2020 and beyond. Here at South Thompson, we’re firmly dedicated to team RV! From lower initial (and ongoing!) investment costs, easier maintenance and the major benefit of bein...

It comes as no surprise that r-pod Travel Trailers by Forest River have taken the BC camping scene by storm in recent years. r-pods are well known for their unmistakable dome shape, functional interior design and lightweight construction, and are much loved by couples and small families alike. So wh...

Now that folks across British Columbia have been given the green light to enjoy the summer camping season, things have been very exciting here at South Thompson RV! With all of the uncertainty surrounding the fate of camping season throughout the early spring, many people held off on de-winterizing ...

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...

Between your hectic work schedule, shuttling the kids around between school and sports practice, working on your to-do list at home and (of course!) spending your weekends adventuring in your RV, we get it - life is busy! Knowing that every trailer, motorhome, camper, fifth wheel and toy hauler will...

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....

When the temperature drops this winter, don’t be left out in the cold! If you are planning to park your RV during the off season, then using RV antifreeze will be an essential part of the winterization process. Here at South Thompson, we want to help make sure that your RV stays in tip-top sha...

With so much choice in the world of RVs, it can be tough to decide which camper option is right for you. If you love the idea of maximum freedom with a minimal environmental footprint, then an R-Pod might be the perfect fit! As an exclusive R-Pod dealer, South Thompson RV has all of the R-Pod insigh...

Shopping for the RV camper on your list is easy this year with South Thompson RV! Whether you need to cross off your snowbird grandma, sunchaser parents or new RV-owner neighbours, we’ve got everything you need to make the camper in your life smile on Christmas morning. Check out our list of t...

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...

If you are one of the lucky few who takes advantage of the amazing four-season camping available in British Columbia, then you know how important it is to have an RV that is truly all-season ready. At South Thompson RV, our extensive knowledge and inventory of RV brands and models means that we can ...

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...