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Hello! We are thinking of doing a camper holiday in June 2014. We have the option to do it fully organized or plan our own route as we go. We prefer the last. My question is if there are a lot of vacant spaces once we arrive or if you would recommend reservations of campingground in advance??
Our startpoint is vancouver (we focus on the west mainly).
Thanks in advance!
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I also prefer to plan my own routes; however, it does require considerable research preferably before you leave home. You definitely need reservations in Vancouver; plan on spending a minimum of one week in this beautiful city. July and August is high season here and reservations are highly recommended. If you're considering being in Calgary for the world-famous Stampede it is not to early to consider purchasing tickets and making RV park reservations. If you have time you may wish to consider several weeks on Vancouver Island and by all means do drive the Rogers Pass (TransCanada Highway from Kamloops) to Lake Louise and north to Jasper on the Icefields Highway. And of course, Banff is a must. Make reservations at Tunnel Mountain (National Park campground.
Rex Vogel
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We are from the Netherlands and are visiting BC and Alberta in July. Which camping card do you advise when travelling with a camper? Do we need one? (Johan van der Stoel, Vancouver, British Columbia 6/11/2013) |
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I'm not sure if you're referring to a camping discount card but if you are I recommend Good Sam.
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Which is the more stable drive a class C or class A (Les McGinnis, North Bay, Ontario 5/27/2013) |
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Class A and C are equally stable.
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Hello, please could you tell us if you have any RV Route Camping to do Canada Coast to Coast - Vancouver to Halifax. We are brazilian family and we already did USA by RV in forty days coast to coast and now our plan is across Canada, but we don't now which route is better and easy and which area we have to avoid. Could you help us please? Thank you very much.
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Congratulations on your plan to RV across Canada. Route 1, also known as the Trans-Canada Highway, extends across the country and would be your best bet in traveling from Vancouver to Halifax. There are numerous RV Parks/campgrounds along the route. Be aware that since Canada is a northern nation our winters are not conducive to camping unless you’re an ardent skier. You’ll want to plan your trip during June, July, and/or August. Most campgrounds do not open until after Victoria Day (May 24) and close by Labour Day (first Monday in September). I also recommend a side trip on the Icefields Highway from Lake Louise (on Route 1) north to Jasper. If you’re in Calgary (Alberta) in early July consider several days at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. However, you’ll need to plan well in advance and order tickets and reserve campground space. In Nova Scotia, I highly recommend the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. Trust that this information assist you as you begin planning this wonderful experience.
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Hi! My wife and I will be visiting Canada in April 2012. Our plan is to arrive in Calgary on April 7th, have a couple of nights in the city and then spend approx seven days travelling down to Vancouver where we intend to spend approx five days enjoying the city.
The idea of making the journey form Calgary to Vancouver by motorhome is of great appeal to us, therefore I would like some advise please;
1. How much should we be paying for a rental motor home? (including additional costs such as one way fees)
2. What's the average fee for parking at a campground for the night (including taxes etc)
3. What would be the best route? (in your opinion)
4. How much on average would a motel cost for the evening?
5. Also, what are the MUST see's of my suggested journey?
This will be our first visit to Canada and we would really like to make the most of our stay!
Many thanks!
Aaron (Aaron Haggas, Other, (Other) 2/5/2012) |
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You have asked a number of questions, Aaron. Firstly, you're pushing the season by arriving in Calgary in early April and driving through the Rocky Mountains. As snowbirds wintering in the U.S. Sunbelt we do not return to Alberta until the third week of April and will on occasion experience snow or freezing rain.
Two major motorhome rentals are CanaDream (http://www.canadream.com/) and CruiseCanada (http://www.cruisecanada.com/). Check with them regarding rates and availability. Campground costs will vary with services offered, location, and time of year. Expect to pay from $25 to $50 or more per night. Note that many of the Mountain National Parks do not open until May 15 or later. From Calgary you'll head west on Trans-Canada Highway 1 to Banff (stay at Tunnel Mountain Campground), Lake Louise (stay at Lake Louise Campground), through the Rogers Pass to Golden, Revelstoke, and Sicamoos. From here you have two excellent scenic choices. Take Highway 97 to Mara Lake and onto the beautiful Okanagan Valley (Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton). This an area of wonderful wineries and soft fruit growing (peaches, apricots, pears, apples). Then take the Hope-Princeton Highway to Vancouver. Your other option is to continue west on Transcanada 1 from Sicamoos to Salmon Arm through the Fraser Canyon to Hope and onto Vancouver. If you have the time you could drive to Vancouver on one route and return to Calgary via the other route.
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Hi GUYS I am planning a trip to canada and usa from Ireland,we have done a lot of wild camping all over europe and we would like to no if it is ok to do the same in canada we ar shipping our own camper and would apprecate any advice e could give. thanks from tony in Ireland. (Tony Connolly, Ireland, British Columbia 10/19/2011) |
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Most national and provincial and state parks require that campers overnight in 'organized campsites'; however this requirement is often overlooked in some locations. The worst that could happen is that you will be told to move on for the night. Camping on private property is a no-no unless you first obtain permission from the owner. Wal-Marts and other large stores and truck stop often permit overnight stays. Again, obtain permission first. Winter can be brutal in much of Canada and parts of the U.S. If your plans are for the winter season head for Florida, U.S. Gulf Coast states, Texas, Arizona, or southern California.
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Hi Guys
I was wondering if you guys know of a link or suggestion on how to build a peak support for my truck camper for winter storage. We can get up 4 feet of snow like last winter.This is my first year for storing the camper for the winter.My camper just setting in the back yard open to all weather conidtions dont't what to build a permit shelter something that I can disassemble in the spring
Thanks Guys
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The best I can suggest is to check locally with RV dealers, construction companies, and/or building supply stores.
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I will be living in Mirabel, QC, Canada for 6 months to 2 years. Where can you camp in a RV year round in Mirabel, QC, Canada? Preferably with 3 services. (James, Mobile, Alabama 9/14/2011) |
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Try Camping Lac Lafontaine, 1100 Boulevard du Grand-Héron, Saint-Jérôme, QC, J5L 1G2. Located 50 minutes from Montreal off Highway 15 North at exit 41, Just follow Camping Lac Lafontaine blue sign for exit. Approximately 3.5 Km. Camping Lac Lafontaine has a total of 360 sites including full-hookups.
Phone: (450) 431-7373 or toll free 1-877-441-7373
email: info@laclafontaine.qc.ca
Website: http://www.laclafontaine.qc.ca/english.php
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My battery was getting low, so i gave it a charge for about half a hour. Then my wife checked the battery/water display board and it had stopped working? Checked the fuses and they all look ok ....can you help ? Thank you!
Additional info: The trailer is a 1993 Gulfstream Innsbruck and the battery is a 12 v on the trailer. The panel board shows me the display of the charge of the battery and also the water levels of my gray & black water from full to empty. There 's also a button ( red ) beside to turn on the water pump ( which is working ). I did check the fuses and they all look ok. Note that I lost the display board (lights) after starting my truck to give the battery a bit more charge .
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electrical problems such as yours are very difficult if not impossible to solve, without being their to follow the wiring and voltage from the source. There may be an inline fuse close to the battery or in the chargeline form the truck - If you are able to start at the source with a voltmeter (charging system of the truck and work your way to the battery and then from the coach battery to the panel, or only other option will be to take it to a tech
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I was researching the need for safety chains, specifically on fifth wheel trailers and goose necks in Alberta and if I go to the government site it says that I do not need safety chains on 5ers but I do on goose neck or regular trailers? I understand that this applies to all jurisdictions, and the use of safety chains on fifth wheels is not required, but can be left up to the user/operator. Caution would need be exercised in use of safety chains on 5th wheel hitches i.e. use of enough length to ensure safe turning and make sure that they cannot be entangled with the hitch so as not to interfere with the driving. Your thoughts? (George Gartner, Edmonton, Alberta 8/3/2011) |
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Chains are not required on 5th wheel trailers. I would be quite sure that is throughout North America. As you mentioned there would be some issues with chains on them as they could get caught up in the hitch plate, etc.
I would not recommend ever using chains on a conventional 5th wheel, but you must use them on anything that is connected using a trailer ball.
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