Crossing Canada with FREE camping: Ontario to BC in the FALL

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  • Опубликовано: 23 окт 2024

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  • @kimnorris9445
    @kimnorris9445 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for this! Although I won't retire for 3 years yet, I am planning on driving from BC to Newfoundland (and back) and living in my Jeep. I will be on a pretty tight budget so this information is perfect.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 года назад +1

      That's awesome! Glad it was helpful, and goodluck with your plan 😃

    • @ElisabethDharmasoeka
      @ElisabethDharmasoeka 7 месяцев назад

      Share your journey BC to Newfoundland. It will be awesome.

  • @MattInglot
    @MattInglot 3 года назад +1

    I know that "driving through Ontario forever" feeling. Giant province!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад

      Yeah it's crazy big! It makes the prairies fly by in comparison 😁

  • @carolnavan4137
    @carolnavan4137 3 года назад +1

    Congrats on passing 1K. Woohoo, well deserved.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад

      Thanks, Carol! Already planning for the next milestone (10,000 subs) 😁

  • @TheJourneyAwaits
    @TheJourneyAwaits 3 года назад +1

    So happy for you guys reaching your one thousand and being monetized. You deserve it with all the hard work you did.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад +1

      Thanks guys! We're thrilled to join the 1000 subs club 😃

  • @Mofiac
    @Mofiac 2 года назад +1

    I crossed Canada ( Vancouver Island to Halifax and back) in October pulling a trailer. It was an amazing trip!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 года назад

      Sounds amazing! We haven't made it to the east coast with the trailer yet, but it's on the list.

    • @Mofiac
      @Mofiac 2 года назад

      @@HomeARoam We're doing the trip again this summer. 24' RV pulling 2 motorcycles. Can't wait! I'll be using some of the same stops as in your video! Thanks for posting.

    • @terrymckenzie8786
      @terrymckenzie8786 Год назад

      What were the fuel costs.

  • @frankl643
    @frankl643 Год назад +1

    Fuel consumption is usually the major cost of RV travel.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      Ain't that the truth! We read once that towing a trailer is like pulling a parachute behind your truck.

  • @RamKrishna-mm5cw
    @RamKrishna-mm5cw Год назад +1

    I hope you guys enjoy the western side of Canada. I drove to Toronto from Calgary in 2.5 days. It was a stretch. 6800km and back 😊

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      Wow that's fast! We know a few who have driven from Vancouver to Toronto in 3.5 days and that's a stretch, too.

  • @TilFurtherNotice
    @TilFurtherNotice 3 года назад

    Hi Mel and Jay! Wow, fast and furious trek! Those were long travel days. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing your next video!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад +1

      Yeah they were long and tiring for sure. Not the most recommended way to travel across Canada (it's nice to go slow to see stuff), but sometimes you just need to get there, right?

    • @TilFurtherNotice
      @TilFurtherNotice 3 года назад

      @@HomeARoam yep! We are in the midst of fast tracking it too!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад +1

      Nice, where are you off to? Leaving the west coast?

    • @TilFurtherNotice
      @TilFurtherNotice 3 года назад

      @@HomeARoam headed back to Colorado!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад +1

      @@TilFurtherNotice Enjoy! We haven't been yet, but hear it's wonderful.

  • @JOJN
    @JOJN 3 года назад

    Looks like a long but beautiful trip! It's the time of the year you never know how the weather will be haha! Nice video, I enjoyed it!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад

      I know! This year we're already seeing a bit of snow in the mountains and it's only September!

  • @WeretheRoberts
    @WeretheRoberts 3 года назад

    holy crap, congrats on !K, guys!!!!! How'd I miss that? Very cool stuff... :) We hope to do this type of trip one of these days up that way for sure... God bless you guys..

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад

      Thanks 😁 Were pretty excited to have reached this milestone 🎉 A cross-country trip is definitely worth doing. We want to do more and explore slower, too.

  • @CanadianCampPurr
    @CanadianCampPurr 7 месяцев назад

    This august driving from ottawa to calgary for a wedge camper installation. Myself going through sault st, marie international bridge all the way through wisconsin, minnesota than north dakota just to save the gas fare. Excellent video 4 sure!!!.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! Going the US route will definitely save some time. Due to border closures during COVID we didn't have that option, but would definitely try going that way next time. Safe travels!

  • @elverdad6805
    @elverdad6805 2 года назад

    Thank you! I'm looking at moving in the other direction from B.C. to Ontario in late February, with the hope of staying at Chez Wally all the way.
    :)

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 года назад +1

      You'll be in for some cold nights at that time of year for sure. Stay safe on the roads 😃

  • @cindygaudet1390
    @cindygaudet1390 Год назад

    Thanks for the information, we a thinking on making that trip.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад +1

      Nice! It's a long drive, but it was worth it to see our family. We only had a couple of issues (nearly running out of gas in northern Ontario and the snow storms in Calgary and Lake Louise).

  • @dulichdangoai2947
    @dulichdangoai2947 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your video

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 года назад

      Hope you found it useful 🙂

  • @SHHHMotoTravels
    @SHHHMotoTravels 3 года назад

    Well done !! Some great points and suggestions.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Thought it might be helpful for others who might be considering the drive, too. 😃 Have you ever driven cross-country before?

    • @SHHHMotoTravels
      @SHHHMotoTravels 3 года назад

      @@HomeARoam Yes, we did a motorhome tour in 2019/2020. haha, did the walmart thing many times while on-route somewhere.
      Well done video and right before fall season. !!!
      i like the way you guys do your videos !!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад +1

      Thanks 😃 We have fun making them. The wally-docking option for quick overnight stays is so awesome and we are so happy they allow it. Makes things easier and cheaper for sure.

    • @SHHHMotoTravels
      @SHHHMotoTravels 3 года назад

      @@HomeARoam I love that name, Wally-docking !! first time i have heard that...haha

  • @Badkitty17
    @Badkitty17 Год назад

    I cross Canada from northern Alberta to the east coast of New Brunswick , 5100 km one way , and I just bought a bad ass gladiator all done up for next summer

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      Nice! That'll get you places for sure! Enjoy 😀

  • @andrewgerardphotography
    @andrewgerardphotography 3 года назад

    We love your channel!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  3 года назад

      Thanks, Andrew! We are happy to share our travels so others can get ideas for theirs or even just live vicariously through ours. 😁

    • @andrewgerardphotography
      @andrewgerardphotography 3 года назад

      @@HomeARoam we just came back from a trip to Clearwater, Kamloops, Kelowna and Merritt. We decided to start a travel channel on you tube now!!

  • @lindalarochelle2898
    @lindalarochelle2898 Год назад +1

    That’s a pretty quick trip! Not the way I would do it. I guess if you have a limited time frame it works….but if your “Home is Roaming” why wouldn’t you take your time and enjoy it more?

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      It's definitely not the recommended speed to cross Canada to enjoy things. We spent two weeks heading east and even that was fast. Heading back west we needed to try to beat the weather in the mountains so went as fast as we could.

  • @raccoons392
    @raccoons392 2 года назад

    Thanks for a down to earth great video. I've a new trailer this year and run into similar gas mileage specs. Also good to know Costco is a potential option, but call/ask first. cheers.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 года назад

      Yeah Costco was a great option for us, and we've also since learned that Cabela's and Bass Pro shops allow overnight RV parking sometimes too!

  • @Sanjar-tt1xi
    @Sanjar-tt1xi 7 месяцев назад +1

    Can you pls help me understand how much extra fuel you use to tow a trailer? You showed 35 liters per 100 km. Does it mean if you drive 800km, you would need extra 20 litres per 100 km assuming average truck fuel efficiency is 15 litres/100km?

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  7 месяцев назад

      A very good question, and it really depends on your engine and trailer size/weight. But for us, a good rule of thumb is that our fuel efficiency is basically cut in half when we're towing. Most recently, our range goes from 400mi/600km without the trailer down to as little as 200mi/300km when towing. That's for a 25gal/100L tank. Also keep in mind that prevailing wind makes a huge difference too. A decent tailwind can bump our towing range up to 250mi/400km.

  • @lynnej.9357
    @lynnej.9357 2 года назад

    That's a very long drive. I'm in Ontario and I've been thinking it's about time to drive west again... Maybe next year.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 года назад +1

      It was a verrrry long drive, especially with a trailer. We have friends who were able to do it (sans trailer) in 3.5 days, but it took us 5.5 days with one.

  • @hillarious2393
    @hillarious2393 Год назад

    Thank you so much for video. Could you tell do you have a shower in th RV ?

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      Hi, yes we have a full bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower. When on that long-haul drive in cold weather, though, we carried 5 gallon jugs of water because we were afraid of our water lines freezing during the day while driving.

  • @miketybring4700
    @miketybring4700 Год назад

    Hi nice trip would you mind saying how much in gas cost and avg. cost per litre. Planning similar trip with same type of set up Thanks

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      Gas prices will fluctuate a lot, so before you leave just do a quick check on GasBuddy for prices across Canada. Use Google Maps to find out the total kilometres. Then just quickly multiply that by your L/100km fuel efficiency. That's what we do, and it's usually pretty spot on in terms of estimating.

  • @gregorystiller975
    @gregorystiller975 Год назад

    What’s the location of north of thunder bay? I am looking to moto camp for 1 night

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      Hi, we found that location on iOverlander. Sorry, but we don't remember the name of it.

  • @peterpauwels4610
    @peterpauwels4610 Год назад

    Good trip.
    The generator has to go.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      Totally, we hate running it. Thankfully we have lithium and solar now so we only carry it as an emergency backup.

  • @greggaul25
    @greggaul25 Год назад

    Totally unhelpful video. In less than 30 seconds you could have said stay at a Wal Mart or Costco (with permission.)

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  Год назад

      Sorry you didn't find the video useful. We also pointed out untraditional places to boondock, but if you're in a hurry then big box parking lots are a good bet. It's true we could have summed up all the basic information quicker, but we wanted to give some more context.