USA vs Canada - 5 Big Concerns Nobody Talks About (RV Living)
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- Are you planning a cross-border trip from the USA to Canada by RV? We compare some huge differences between USA and Canada because let's face it...there are a lot of unknowns that can make it difficult to prepare for such a journey. In this video, we'll discuss 5 big concerns nobody talks about when it comes to RV travel between the two countries.
We'll cover topics such as RV living costs, the need for extra auxiliary fuel tanks, laws for goods crossing borders, and much more - so you can be prepared for your journey. Don't miss out on these essential tips before planning your RV trip across the border!
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00:00 Overview
00:58 Canada Border Crossing
01:35 Pet Documents
02:42 Current Travel Restrictions
03:03 Border Patrol Questions
03:24 Can you have Firearms?
03:50 Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs
04:42 Don’t Do This - Border Crossing Mistake
05:34 Rule of Thumb - Drive Days
06:27 USA vs Canada
09:01 Best Travel Resources
09:17 International Cell Service
10:07 Starlink in Canada
10:49 Cash vs Credit Cards
12:22 Food & Groceries Total
13:06 Total Cost of Campgrounds
14:10 Auxiliary Fuel Tanks - yes or no?
16:58 Total Fuel Cost
17:45 Foreign Transaction Fees (Total)
18:33 Grand Total of Everything
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Hi guys, being a Canadian living out west. Here is an alternative route you might want to take. For future American travelers who want to save some fuel money and drive the most scenic road in Canada, enter Canada at Sweetgrass Montana and head towards Banff, Lake Louise and take the Columbia Icefield Parkway towards Jasper, then head west to the Alaska highway from there. Fuel is about 25 to 35% cheaper in Alberta than BC.
Fantastic information. Thanks. 😀😀😀
That’s the route we took last year. Totally agree. Still will have to deal with Destruction bay to Tok, but the rest of the road is not bad at all.
Currently driving back from Alaska to Michigan by way of Montana and taking that exact route. Having passed though Tok to Destruction Bay a couple days ago, I can say that it is WAY better then last year, they filled most of the massive frost heaves and potholes with gravel and it appears to be recent. Between Tok and the border crossing however has been the worst of the roads so far, by a long ways.
Yeah and the people are rig pigs and cowboys too no environmental conscience in alberta its not allowed lol their govt has been in oils pocket for decades Oklahoma north almost literally 😊
Not only is the gas a bit cheaper, the Alberta roads are well taken care. For the most part 😄
As Canadians, we would like to point out that the Cassier Highway is one of the most remote areas in BC/Canada. Your experience travelling there does not apply to all of Canada in regards to fuel costs/availability, campgrounds & services. We love the beauty & remoteness of YK and NWT etc. Other provinces may be more like your U.S.A. experience. Just saying'. 🇨🇦
Was just coming to say this same thing 😊
As an American living in Canada, and also being a full-time RVer snowbird, I cross the border 2x per year with my RV. I have found exactly as you say - be polite, be upfront, don't hedge, don't lie. I have had my trailer searched 2x in 5 years, and it doesn't matter if it is a large or small border crossing. We arrive at the border with a list (on paper) that we hand to the Border Control officer of all the alcohol we carry. The last time I crossed the border I was searched, and they had the list in hand and checked my stock against the list. So, it does happen. They were really nice about it, especially when the list matched what we had.... I guess I am fortunate that since I live in Canada (my wife is Canadian) we have bank accounts in both countries, and try to use the appropriate account in country. Some rest stops have dump stations! That is awesome! They are 2 big, beautiful countries worth exploring.
Just a note about camping in “Canada”. Every province is different and It is important to note that in Southern BC getting a site without a reservation is next to impossible and often book out within minutes of being released 3 months in advance. In the North, where you were, things are very remote and not like the rest of the province. Happy travels !!!
Agree and rest of Canada! I suggested watching you tube overlanding sophia. They did the maritimes. Then down to states. Also an American couple are doing NS and great accurate videos as I am in Nova Scotia. They are keep your daydream.
To get those “fancy” extras you most likely will have to go to a private campground. We do have those fancy RV park(ing lot) places & KOAs. As @janetzathureczky said, in areas where there’s a large population or popular provincial & national campgrounds, reservations are needed. Even up in northern Alberta!
There is a first come first served campground along the Icefields Parkway, it is a no services place, with central water taps, & pit toilets. We love it!
Came to say exactly this. Also, BC and Alberta are, in my experience, the most expensive provinces for camping fees - especially BC. As you go east, the campgrounds get cheaper.
Yeah, I don't camp but from what I understand from friends who do and family who worked for the parks, that with the Ontario parks, good luck finding a spot if you didn't book right when things opened months in advance. And any walk-in spots a park might have gets filled up right as they can start booking them that day. Sometimes even with a line of people waiting for them to start accepting people for a walk-in spots.
@@shiftfocus1oh I don’t know about that. Provincial park campgrounds in BC are $22 to $25 and in Ontario $40 to $45.
For those that think of Canada as a solid monolith, please note there are provinces (what we would call "states" in the US.) So, there's Federal (Canadian) rules and parks and there are States (province) rules and parks.
Just Think of all the variations in laws, costs, and campsites available from state to state in the US and apply that same variety to your thoughts about Canada.
When I refer to laws, I'm mostly referring to sales tax here as once you cross the border, that's the next thing you'll encounter (besides currency exchange rates.) Québec has a whopping 14.975% sales tax. There are sin taxes in Canada, as well. Think flat rate fees added to purchases such as alcohol or tobacco, and shopping bags (the big meanie shopping bags.)
Thank you for stating this so well. The fact that Canada is not differentiated at all by most Americans drives me nuts.
@@juniperdog5523 Agreed. It's a pet-peeve of mine when watching some RUclips videos of some American RVers driving the "Long Canadian Speed-Bump to Alaska."
I think the "Drive from the lower-48 through Canada to Alaska" is a special kind of international travel, where it's easy for people to not have a regular "rest of the world" attitude about doing international travel. It's international travel that people maybe aren't approaching like other international travel, where you embrace being in a different land and culture and system.
I think because people are driving/towing their homes with them, it makes it easy to remain in an at-home mindset.
In any case, watching RUclips videos of Americans driving to Alaska is an interesting social study. :)
Some random observations as a Canadian in BC..
I live just 5km (3miles) from the Sumas border. We have a holiday trailer in Washington near Mt.Baker. As such, I cross the border 35-40 times a year each way so I found the segment about your border escapades entertaining and amusing.
For sure our provincial parks are not as swanky as state parks but consider population density. Something like 85-90% of our population lives within an hour of the US border, and our total population is about 1/10 that of the US. Where you were makes backwoods Montana look like an urban center! As such, there are not as many tax dollars per unit area for things like provincial parks so they can be pretty.....rustic..
$200CAD per day sounds pretty reasonable; especially when half of that was fuel. Not bad IMO.
I have found this adventure very entertaining. Consider the other route back so you can report on the difference.
Did that exact drive right at the beginning of the pandemic. It was the best drive ever. Crossed the border in Washington. The border agent said “do not go to any stores, gas pumps only, stop and camp at any rest area.” It was such a great trip. Absolutely no one on the roads, think we saw 15 bears. It was the most relaxing road trip ever.
You should specify Northern Canada. All of the limitations you had to cope with are very specific to Northern Canada's campgrounds and pretty much all of what you had to adapt to. Travelling to the North IS a complicated thing, not much related to what you will encounter in the Southern part of the country.
Adding a 50gal Transfer Flow fuel tank to my F350 was one of the best purchases ever. F350 only has a 26gal tank so this has made a huge difference! We average 10mpg towing our 38' fifth wheel. Made the trip to Alaska four years ago and we were able to drive the Casiar without fueling up. Consequently we were able to be choosy about when and where to fuel up. We do a lot of 4,000+ miles trips out West where fuel can be much more expensive in isolated areas. Made a huge difference on the trip to Alaska. With a 760 mile range never have to stop for fuel on a driving day.
Agree 100%, I added a 51 gallon auxiliary fuel transfer tank/tool box to our F250 to support the stock 28 gallon tank. We now have extended our range to around 700 miles pulling our 31' toy hauler / travel trailer. A lot less worries about finding fuel nowadays. And, as you stated, we can take advantage when we see the better fuel prices. We have a back flip tonneau cover, so you can't even see it, and it takes up less space than you'd think. We still have plenty of bed space available. One of the best purchases ever made. Also note: you can install this tank easily yourself if you're a DIYer or handy with tools. Don from Florida
We just did 12,000 miles with our new 60gal tank. Huge money saved and lots of time too!
I upgraded the 28 gallon tank on my F350 to a 60 gallon. That and the 12 volt fridge in our camper are the 2 biggest and best upgrades we've done. Solar is next.
I've installed auxiliary fuel tanks in my diesel trucks for the past 25 years and never had any inspections. Also, you can get an aluminum RDS 100 gallon fuel tank, and it only weighs around 75 lbs. Make sure you buy the installation kit for your vehicle.
you are right about the weight. I'd really like to know where they got their information an auxillary tank weighs in at 1000lbs? Cast iron?
@@dontwantnospam full. Over 700lb in fuel alone, then add weight of tank and hardware. 1k is a but high, but for total full weight which is what matters 75 is way to low
Great job! So helpful and informative!!
Good info! Y'all have fun!!
Great comprehensive recap! Thank you .
Awesome information. Thanks, Hanks.
Hey awesome video, love learning about the small technical details of long trips like this!!
Great info - Thanks!! What an adventure!! Take care and safe travels!
Great video. Lots of info!
Love you guys' content - thank you for the content and the tips to us newbies :)
Hello, Hanks!
Thanks for the helpful information! I love your videos!
Thanks again Hanks! Your videos are SO informative AND entertaining! A rare combo.
Great information. Thank you
I look forward to each episode of your trip.
Thanks for the shake down on your trip! You guys are the best! Keep up doing what you do🏕️😎
You were spot on regarding border crossing tips ❤🇨🇦
fantastic post! making my big bucket list trip closer to the reality. Thanks! great information! you guys rock!
Love your videos. Keep up the good/fun work. Thank you!!!
We ❤ your information and appreciate all the info! Can’t wait to see what’s up next week!!
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Great information!
I love you two! Grateful for your experience and knowledge 👍🏼
Found your channel a few weeks ago, just finished watching all your videos,,really enjoyed them.
Oh, the adventures and memories you are having and making. I look forward to your videos every week. Continue having fun.
Awesome info guys!!💕💕👍👍👏👏👏👏👏
Another entertaining episode and very informative. Well done 🎉. Watching from Nova Scotia
Thx Hanks. Btw I ordered the air conditioner kit. I used your discount, thx for that . Works great. Travel safe and keep up the great work.
I've been looking forward to this video
A lot of great information.
Howdy Hanks, great to see you today. 😀
Yeah, I searched for videos before you started this trip and didn't come up with much at all. I was grateful that you shared this with us. I really won't to take my travel trailer to Alaska within the next few months and this answers many of my questions. Thanks
Love the info! Going to Alaska in 2024.
Absolutely loved being a passenger with Dexter and the Hanks!! The insight, the scenery and the roads each had their value and beauty!! We had flown to Alaska (Anchorage), rented a class c and drove around for 2 weeks. What a fantastic adventure!! All in all, we loved reliving the scenery with the Hanks drive through Canada to Alaska. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your costs and your overall adventures!!
Thanks Hanks for sharing your insight! We plan on traveling Canada and Alaska “one of these days” so all information is worth it’s weight in gold.
What an informative video!! Unfortunately I didn’t make it to Alaska before I had to hang up my keys. So I will be traveling with you!! Know it will be lots of fun! Kathi
Provincial parks definitely do have reservations. Some of the busier ones fill up rather quickly and the only way to get spots is by reserving them. I'm guessing the more remote areas don't have to worry so much about crowds, hence the first-come-first-serve, but honestly it's the first time I've ever heard of one like that, and I'd consider it outside the norm.
Thanks for another great video with good information!!…… Lisa
You guys are awesome! We have really enjoyed your trip to Alaska. It has taught us a great lesson. When going to Alaska - fly! LOL! We took an Alaskan cruise last year and want to return for a land, or maybe a land and sea tour. We'll leave the RV at home. :) Can't wait for a new episode on your travels this week!
I wait every week for Y’all new video 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Gasoline weighs LESS than Diesel at just over 6 lbs for gas. If you do a Midship fuel tank replacement (like replacing the stock tank with a 60 gal tank), then you can DIY the replacement without any legal issues. Also, there are some US Credit cards (like Capital One) that have no Foreign exchange fees. Also, it's usually cheaper to use an ATM to get your Canadian currency since Currency exchange locations and even US banks will give you a worse exchange rate than just using an ATM in Canada.
For a credit card to use while traveling outside of the US, we have a Bank of America credit card that has 0, that’s “zero”, foreign transaction fees. I’m sure there are other companies out there that have offers for similar cards, but we were already BOA customers on another credit card so adding a card with no foreign transaction fees was the way to go for us. All we did was contact our credit card company and they helped us find the right card for our foreign travels.
This was my fav vid for info. as this is a trip I want to do when i pull the trigger on an RV. so it gives me a good idea for budgeting thnx a bunch.
@15:05. Head-X.. love❤ it!
I took my time thru Canada and did the Alaskan Hwy, spent the rest of the summer in AK, then did the Cassiar on the way back. To each his own. Great video!
My wife and I are 5 or 6 times a year campers. Mostly within a couple hours from home. We couldn't do what you do with the long trips, so we live vicariously through you two. Thanks for the videos.
That was not as expensive as I thought it would be. We are planning to take our RV to Canada and stay in the Vancouver area next summer so the comments below gave us a lot of useable info too. Thank you so much for this information. Wait...#thankshanks!
Due to the concerns of payload, we went with a 20 gallon RDS tank. Gives us that buffer of 200 extra miles +/- when pulling the 5th wheel. Installed myself, which was pretty straight forward and I just keep the DOT paperwork that came with the tank from the manufacturer in the truck just in case someone asks. Really enjoy your channel!
Hey guys love your channel. I just wanted to give my input on diesel tanks I have a f250 short bed and i installed myself a 60 S&B under truck tank replacement it even comes with a extended skid plate it only took about 4 hours to install I love it. I use my truck for work and to pull my 37 foot fifth wheel. The cost was around 1200. Looking forward to your next video thanks for sharing your story’s.
We upgraded our stock diesel tank to a 62 gallon tank from S&B tanks. Absolutely love it. It functions exactly like stock, just larger.
Love the “Let Er Rip” shirt. Would love a sticker for the side of our rig near the black tank handle!
I love your videos ,and that you had a great trip. Have you ever heard of Living Vehicle??
I love you guys. Your so amazing
Thank you for sharing the information and the amount it cost yall. I was surprised at the lack of showers and hook-ups at campgrounds. I remember 1dump station was at a store with that nice anti-theft key lol. Ya'll stay safe
Not all campgrounds in Canada are like that, just to be clear. They were in some pretty remote areas of our country. Amenities are fewer and farther between in desolate, northern parts of the country.
I guessed it pretty close. It depends on your means, but to me, in this day and age of insane prices, travelling through some of the highest prices in North America, 2k seems like a pretty good deal for such an epic 2-week adventure. You guys did very well. Of course, the accountants would say you also have to add in the depreciation on your truck and fifth wheel, but screw the accountants.
Second video of your and I subscribed. Loads of info. THANK YOU. Question : Have you thought about a class 8 semi tractor? Siute Travels, ect.? More questions coming. DEF? Get a 5 gal. sealed can and fill on the fuel island!
As always you two, I mean three (Dexter) included do an Awesome job sharing information. Now enjoy Alaska and stay safe😎🇺🇸
Your 13 days in Canada is a cost as would be expected. FYI : It is an EQUAL amount of MILES (travel) from the US border going north to Whitehorse, Yukon, as is the distance from that same border (BC/WA) to the Mexico border to the south. Approx 1400 miles for either direction of driving. The cost of fuel in Canada is slightly higher but offset with the 25-30% exchange rate savings for US travellers. Hope you can use another highway on the return south, through more National Parks, waterfalls, hot springs and glacier landscapes in the rocky mountains.
Somewhere around the year 2000, my wife and I took our 25ft. 5th wheel to Niagara Falls. We stayed at a KOA on the Canadian side that had the Falls bus line stop out front, with tickets sold in the campground office. We didn't drive at all once we parked! Great memories.
We have a 45 gallon auxiliary diesel tank, with the 35 gallon regular tank. Professional installation, it has DOT labels and tags for inspection. From my understanding having a check valve between the tanks and a shutoff switch are required. We've had it for 3 years now on a 2015 ram 2500 cummins. ( also full delete and then some) 17mpg towing 41ft toyhauler fifth wheel
A good rule of thumb for liquid weights: Gasoline- 6 lbs/gal, Diesel/Kerosene/Jet fuel- 7 lbs/gal, Oil- 8 lbs/gal and Water- 9 lbs/gal. These will keep you in the ballpark and are easy to remember
Hi Hanks! My wife enjoy your entertaining weekly videos! Just watched the Alaska video on costs in Canada. You can get a credit card with no transaction fees! For example Capital One. Thanks and we are planning our Canada / Alaska trip for next spring- Summer.
Hi Hanks, as a proud Canadian I’m going to chime in as well. You travelled a very specific route and it’s unfair to lump all of Canada in your comparison. On your next trip to our beautiful Country, I would suggest you reach out to one of your loyal CDN subscribers to clarify your information before you leave. In regards to border crossing, we go through the exact same thing that you do when entering the US - we welcome all to experience the beauty across all of our provinces and you’ll find that some areas will cost significantly less. 😀🇨🇦😎
Totally agree with you….I live in the area of Northwest BC and have traveled the Cassiar Hiway multiple times all seasons…including the winter. In summer there are more opportunities to fuel up as in the winter some of the guide/tourist operations close and therefore you will not have the opportunity to fuel up. (By the way I drive a 1ton diesel with a camper) …However in the summer…..plenty, be smart….fuel up at the junction of Hiway 16 and the Cassiar Highway (Kitwanga)
I always Fuel up at Meziaden ( junction of the Stewart Hiway and the Cassiar.) then if I feel that I should I have Bell 2 to fuel up, ( winter time hit and Miss for fuel here.) and /or Iskit Villiage, great small store with Coffee and Snack food and ready made sandwiches…(never had issues with them being out of fuel here summer or winter) …I always fuel up at Dease Lake, ( this summer they installed pay at the pump 24/7 service!) no more Watch checking hoping to arrive during business hours !!! Then again at the junction of Cassiar and Alaska Hiway….late fall and winter May have to travel into Watson Lake 40 km. As fuel may or may not be available at the junction. As for traveling through this northwest area…well yes it is more sparsely populated but that is the reason you should be travelling…seeing new spectacular scenery, wilderness animals, and lakes without hundreds of seadoo’s on them engines screaming… if you expect to pay the prices as you find in the lower parts of bc or us…then what are you thinking! It cost money, time, and equipment to travel up and deliver commodities to these sparsely populated areas. You want cheap prices, stay south in the heavily populated areas, … come north where the welcome is warm and the views are spectacular! (I have travelled most of the coastal and central US states..as well as Alaska…I always enjoy what they have to offer, and not worry about what they charge, I have my home on my truck…with full facilities. I use my own shower. And as for laundry…well it cost money for me to wash cloths at home also soooo……you folks have a beautiful huge rv trailor! Why are you spending money on showers, and taking motels, and eating out? … if I don’t use what I have, the next time it stays home…just saying! The road conditions in Alaska equal those of the Yukon as folks…you are traveling on roads built on permafrost…as it melts because of the roads..it becomes a never ending issue…allow yourself time to travel slower 70-8o km. Enjoy the scenery you will on average only be an extra hour on the road to your arrival area, and your equipment will thank you for it as well as your own sanity! Relax in the North you are in “Gods Country” Enjoy!
And yes in BC rest areas you are okay to overnight, just do not stay longer than overnight…roughly 8 hours by the signage, however we would rather rv’s use the rest areas to rest so they are safe drivers on the road… NO multi night stay overs in rest stops, sleep wake and move on.
Happy Travels!
I too, agree that Americans need to stop describing Canada based on your very very limited experience in 1x province and 1x territory. Come on! We have 3x territories and 10x very different provinces!!!
I didn’t hear anything rude about Canada.
It was clear to me that they were giving their opinion on that “particular” journey and not the whole of Canada.
There are pros and cons to every part of the United States, Europe and Asia, etc.
Things of all sorts are just different everywhere you go as well as when you go.
Example: I love checking out supermarkets every place I go.
They’re different in every part of a country or state and I find it fascinating and fun to shop wherever I go.
It’s a little challenging when you’re trying to figure out if you’re buying canned tuna, vs canned salmon or toothpaste vs hemorrhoid cream.😂
Obviously that happens in places where there’s multiple languages spoken.
That’s part of the fun of traveling no matter where you go…it’s the experiences you have that makes it worth going.
Sending love to Canada, to my Canadian friends and my other friends in other countries.
Sending my best from America!🙏🏻💖🙏🏻
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I didnt hear anything against Canadians.
Wow. I thought the Hanks were pretty clear about the route choice they took... that the specific stretch they traveled is desolate and takes time etc... I understand that they weren't making a generalization about Canada as a whole. It appears these "Proud Canadians" are a prickly folk. I've traveled Canada a fair bit, and in my experience they are very friendly, which definitely fits the stereotype most of the world has. A very nice demographic of people. You guys shouldn't feel the need to defend your beautiful country against a remark that was never made.
Hey ya’ll! Was the video on the cost for the Canada to Alaska trip for the entire trip or one way!!! We love your channel!
Guys love your recap. We are on the return of our 4 month trip through Canada and Alaska. It has been fantastic. Slow down and take your time. Go back the ice fields parkway. The most beautiful scenery we have seen. Can’t wait to follow the rest of your journey and start seeing your adventure. Not just Carl in the truck. 😂😂. Sorry we missed your meet up we were in Tok about to head back.
Did you get to Atlantic Canada by any chance?
Diesel in PA. Right now is $4.49/gal. You have memories for a lifetime. Great time ❤️👍🤗
So we would highly recommend the transfer flow 50 gallon tank. They did the install at their Chico California facility. In and out in a day. Best thing we ever did! We had an original Ford tank, which only held 26 gallons and I felt like I was spending most of our days hunting for the next fuel stop. Doubling the tank size gave us so much more freedom and flexibility, and really did not decrease our fuel mileage that much. Completely worth it! And highly recommend transfer flow.
Transfer Flow is the best! Chico is my hometown
Love your t-shirt. That's the license plate name on my husband's Harley😊
I had my factory fuel tank replaced before I started full timing. Went from 32 to 52 gallons. There are many companies that offer replacement tanks that fit in the stock location. Well worth the money to have it professionally installed.
Love your videos. The tanks come DOT rated when you buy them. I have a dually and tow a SOlitude 380. I purchased a 60 gallon aux tank, and I installed it myself. It gives me round about 108 total gallons. Now, the tank will never empty completely out, but it sure does lower stress levels for us. In the US it gives me the ability to purchase fuel at lower prices. Also, I think my tank was around $360. Mine was made by RDS. My wife originally thought it was a waste of money. After 2 years with it she tells people it was the best upgrade we have done since RVing FT. Not towing I have gone 1500 miles between fill ups. Towing I have pushed it to 900, but I do not like to push it any further. Anyway, keep up the great content.
Very good video. We made that trip last year and it was a 6 month trip. We refused at half a tank. We traveled with 2 plastic 5 gallon containers. Not used but we took the other route. Our fuel cost was at one station at desolation was 2.38 a liter or 8.99 a gallon.
Yes those roads looked horrible. Glad you showed it. Great information. Thanks Hanks you’re awesome.
That small section of road they took north to Tok is the worst in the entire state. We are traveling all over AK this summer and most of the other main highways are good to great. Yes, watch for wavy lines...that indicates frost heaves or dips, watch for repaired patches or potential potholes here or there but if you stay alert, proceed slowly you have no issue! It's the jerks with huge rigs that fly at 70 mph that break their axels!
Went to Alberta last year, up to to Banff and Lake Louise, the roads were great. One thing threw me was knowing how many liters I wanted to buy to fill the tank at the gas station. We had no problems with phone calls, but problems with the GPS. Many campgrounds had electric fences around them to keep the bears out. A lot to do and see in Alberta with really nice people. Looking forward to going back.
Hey guys! Been following you for a couple years now. I live near Kamloops bc Canada full time in my RV.
Boon docking is plentiful you just gotta be smart about it like u said… we did it a bit last year…. I always feel safest if someone is always gonna be at the camp…. Didn’t feel great to leave our stuff and go to town for the day….we have had incidents where we have come back to camp and our stuff has been ransacked…. So just beware and stay safe everyone
Love you guys 👍
There are many provincial parks in Canada with 50A service, full service, pools, and many many other amenities, it all depends on where you are as each one is different. Also, nightly rates are different at provincial parks from province to province, and Canadian national parks are different again.
Live in bc, I know of only 2 provincial parks with hook ups and none with pools. It varies greatly
Where? I’ve never seen a Provincial Park with any power or water. We always go to a private campground if we need power or city water. Lived in BC my whole life.
@@shannonchadwick8534 I didnt say in BC specifically said "provincial parks in Canada" as this video is about Canada in general not just BC. I have experience with parks in AB, SK, and MB with several that offer water/sewer/pool.
@shannonchadwick8534 alice Lake and porta cove are 2 provincial parks in bc with full hook up, also manning park just opened a full service this year. those are the only 3 in bc I know of. My friends in Ontario tell me there are lots there, it's the norm.
One way- And you have to get back.
Practical advice & information, and memories of a lifetime. Watching from NM: it’s worth it.
( You are coming back, right ?)
As a Canadian (from Ontario), I'm using your video series to educate me. ;p Thumbs Up! (Exchange rate is brutal right now.)
Hi, great video. I am from Ontario and most Provincial Parks have 50 amp and 30 amp service. Very few except the St-Lawrence Parks have 3 service available. Booking is a must, but most parks here have a space available for those that just show up as they are just passing through. Normally every provincial parks have washers and dryers. Enjoy your videos and really we are pretty much the same Canada/USA.
Great video! We're thinking about a trip to Alaska and your video is very helpful, thank you! One suggestion on the transaction fees, search credit cards, there are some that do not charge these fees.
Nice recap. When we traveled from the USA thru Canada we did not exchange our USA cash. I don't like to carry much cash at all (~$100) . It was so much easier to just use our Visa & MC. The transaction cost were minimal if you factor in the cost of the cash exchange & connivence. We had no issue using U.S. $$ in most places as well. I carry a 5g can of gas for "just in case" & use in the generator. I've never used it in the truck & rarely use the generator. I do fill up when ever I had the opportunity if my tank was below 3/4 & wasn't real sure of the next stop.. Your fuel cost was actually less than I would have thought. I would have guessed about 25-35% more. THANK you for the info...
Great video guys! I spent 21 years in the army and one thing, among many I learned is preparation, especially communication. Listening to your lessons learned I think a satellite phone should be considered during this type of trip. Thanks for sharing.
Since they have starlink they can make internet calls, we do it all the time in bad cell areas. Good idea if they didn't have that option.
For starters, you guys hit the trifecta: informative, entertaining and super cute (I have kids younger than you so can say that without being too creepy). I really like your “I’m not doing those upgrades just because it cool” approach. You are a voice of reason with a “let’s see, what’s the worst than can happen” attitude.
OK, I live and camp a lot in California so $5 a gallon for diesel = no big deal and most travel cards ( I use and recommend Chase Sapphire but there are many) do not charge any foreign transaction fees, but doesn’t sound like that was a big deal anyway.
I don’t have one, but auxiliary tanks (bed mounted at least) look like a pretty simple upgrade and if the payload is a problem you can always leave them empty if not needed. Personally I get about 400 miles with my factory setup and that’s always been fine.
Have a blast in Canada! I’m looking forward to seeing your adventures in our 49th state!
One comment for you regarding auxiliary fuel tanks. That is not the only option. We have a Ford F350 super duty and Titan makes oversized retrofit tanks. We had our 34 gallon tank removed and had a 55 gallon tank installed. It fits in the exact same spot as the original. It is a game changer. I cannot possibly drive the number of miles in a day to empty a tank now. At 9 mpg we can go almost 500 miles on a tank of fuel now. So we are always able to fill up without the fifth wheel attached.
Each province in Canada has different camp ground booking systems. In Ontario you book your sites online. There is also provincial parks and conservation parks
You really can't generalize rving in BC & the Yukon with the rest of the country.. The RV parks on the way north in BC are definitely different from the rest of the country.
Great info and it doesn't seem as scary as some people are suggesting! I do hope this isn't the last Alaska video!!!!!!!
Just want to add that a lot of the provincial parks in the more southern parts of BC and Alberta are reservable, it is when you go further north on the Alaska highway that the campgrounds are not reservable. Also we do have full hook up campgrounds but again in the further northern part of the province this is not as common.
We just spent 4 days in BC (loved it!) but learned the hard way not to use our debit card. That was the only fees we incurred. Our credit card showed a conversion amount and no fees. Make sure before you go you have a credit card that doesn’t charge fees and don’t use a debit card. That was probably the one thing we forgot to check before crossing the border. And we didn’t need cash at all. Been fun to watch this journey.
Province to province things are different. Don’t generalize all of Canada each province and territory is different. All the stuff you said Canadian campgrounds don’t have we have all of in abundance in Ontario!
Good Review to a Good Trip. Glad you caravanned with Bradley Cooper and his significant other. You cats should do another winter RVing next. Almost the Season with fall coming. I liked the other one.... I'll buy you guys a leaf blower.
Check out the RV Park at the Wisconsin Fairgrounds (I might not have the exact name - near Milwaukee), and the Sky High Resort and Campground in Portage (also Wisconsin). I see there are nice places in Montana and Colorado area too. I think the WI Fairgrounds RV Park has a year-round indoor pool - I haven't confirmed that. But when it's cold, you might be able to go for a heated swim. Thanks again for the series of videos and the recap.
That is right i have aux. tanks for at least 4o never had a insp. My tank is a Diamon Alu. tool box 95 gallons weighs 90 lbs
and let my tank get about half way and i turn on a pump and fill the tank back up. I only transfer when i heed it if fuel is hard to find . Have a safe trip been to Alaska 7 times and love every mile of it
You both are the best. 30 gallon second fuel tank when traveling more miles, was mounted in the bed of the pickup. (Goodbye to any spare truck bed space. Good time watching your channel. (Side note: Might need spare batteries in your pickup bed in the future). {How times are a-changing}.