What's the deal with Truck Camper Jacks?

There are a number of Camper Jack manufacturers. These include Hijacker, Happijac, Atwood, Rieco Titan and Brophy. The most common in these parts would be the Hijacker hydraulic jacks. Hijacker jacks were made in Victoria British Columbia by Victoria Industries for many years. Recently Victoria Industries was sold to Demco and they will not continue manufacturing camper jacks. This is a shame really, because we could easily get rebuild kits for these jacks and now they are no longer available. The other maker of hydraulic jacks is Rieco Titan, which are not very common in this neck of the woods. Today most manufacturers use Happijac screw type jacks. They are available with a manual crank or 12 volt electric motors. Atwood makes a screw type jack, available with a manual crank or 12 volt electric motor. Rieco Titan has a tripod jack available. These jacks are manual screw type and usually get unbolted and removed, or swing up under the campers wing wall. Lastly, there are Brophy jacks, common on campers of the 70's and 80's. These have a winch and cable and are not very portable.

Hijacker Hydraulic Jack

Atwood Electric Jack

Rieco Titan Screw Jack

Happijac Electric

Brophy Jack

When Do Your Dreams Begin?

If you've turned on the news recently, you've probably been subjected to a litany of depressing statistics, economic disaster and global crises.  The world is constantly in turmoil, the economy is in the toilet, and we should all just pull the covers over our heads and hide it out. Hurry up and wait for things to change seems to be a popular plan.  So many people plan their whole lives for their dream trip, only to put it off because things seem uncertain.  How many people do you know that work their entire adult life, dreaming of retirement, only to pass on a few months into it.  What are we waiting for?  Everyday, customers come in telling us that they've planned their RV trip for years, but they're waiting until things "settle down".  When was the last time things were settled? If there's one thing we've learned, it's that there are no guarantees. If your dream is to get out on the open road, see the country, live the rv lifestyle- do it!  You don't know what's around the corner.  Stop worrying about the future- live the present.  Go RVing!

Hub City RV's New Parts Department

Now that we're all settled in to our new location, we finally have our Parts Department up and running. We have a fantastic selection of RV parts, and accessories, with more on the way; hitches, batteries, plumbing, electrical and more, including a great selection of vintage parts for those classic RV's.

Conveniently located in Lantzville, just minutes past Nanaimo, our Parts Department is open from Monday to Saturday. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Hub City RV Has Left That Building

It's been a crazy few months for all of us at Hub City RV. About six months ago, we had the bright idea that it was time for a change, so we started exploring new properties for our dealership. We found a great location, only a few minutes south of our existing spot, and close to Nanaimo, where many of our customers reside. So we took the plunge. It seemed like a good idea at the time.. After three months (it was supposed to be one) of major renovations at the new location, we're finally moved. Well, mostly. All our units are in, the offices are sparkling and new, and the coffee's on. We're still a work in progress (especially the Parts Department), but we're here and we're excited for the future. To all our loyal customers- we're looking forward to showing off our new digs. And of course we can't wait to meet our new friends. So stop by- we're open for business!

Toquart Bay

Hidden away on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is the rustic beauty of Toquart Bay. Well off the beaten path, this forestry campsite provides only the basics of camping. What it lacks in amenities, it more than makes up for in raw, West Coast scenery. With camping right on the beach, and a well-maintained marina for the fishing enthusiasts, outdoor lovers have it all here. The Broken Islands group are a favourite with kayakers, who will camp throughout the Islands as they explore by sea. Because the campground is accessed by a rough road, off the highway to Tofino, it is still relatively undiscovered. Bears, eagles and an abundance of wildlife make this a great outdoor adventure. Whether you fish by day, kayak, or just sit back and enjoy the view, this beauty of a campground is a must-see on your Island adventures.

What is a Class B Motorhome

A Class B or Van Conversion is a RV built into a full size van. These units normally have a raised fiberglass roof to allow enough height to stand inside. Some Manufacturers lower the van floor and this allows them to use a lower roof. Don't let the size of these units fool you, many of them have all the same amenities as large Motorhomes. For example hot water, shower, flush toilet, fridge, stove, furnace and air conditioning. There are many Manufacturers building Class B Motorhomes in the United States. The two most popular brand are Pleasureway and Roadtrek. And they are Made in Canada. People like these compact units because they are easy to park. This can be a real benefit when travelling across country. Large Motorhomes can be quite challenging to park in some Cities and Towns. The only real drawback to these units is price. They are quite labour intensive to build. A new top of the line Pleasureway has a retail price of well over $100,000.
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What to know about Fifth Wheel Hitches

There are two basic types of fifth wheel hitches, one for short box trucks and one for long box trucks. The short box hitch has a method of moving the entire hitch behind the axle, which allows the user to get the fifth wheel at 90 degrees to the truck. With the hitch in the forward position the front corner of the fifth wheel can hit the truck, causing extensive damage to both. The long box truck does not require a hitch that moves back because there is ample clearance. There are a variety of methods of adjusting your short box hitch to the rear position. Some have pins to pull and manually slide, some have levers and some are automatic; all require frame brackets. For some of the newer trucks no drill frame clamps are available. There are a couple other options, like an oscillating head and weight rating. Oscillating head basically means that not only can the hitch head rock front to back, it can rock side to side as well. Most fifth wheel hitches have a weight rating of between 12,000 and 25,000 pounds. Installation for most vehicles is between 3 and 4 hours labour, as it involves drilling quite a number of holes in your truck's frame and bed. Hitches generally start at about $675.00 and up, depending on your requirements.

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