RV Canucks - RV Life, One Weekend at a Time!

Well, here you have it, folks! Our Annual Spooktacular! Today we (okay, just Melina) are detailing 5 more places we've laid our heads which are completely, and totally haunted (alledgedly). Today we're talking about: Letchworth State Park and the Legend of Mon-a-sha-sha Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and RV Park Albuquerque New Mexico and the Myth of La Llorona Thunder Bay and the...

In the third and final installment of our series on the Alberta Badlands (yes, it's that good that we need three episodes), we welcome Ben and Janine to talk to us about a family of 7 in a Motorhome, newbie travels, and of course, we'll learn all about Dinosaur Provincial Park and what sets it apart from Drumheller. Dinosaur Provincial Park is 48km from Brooks Alberta, about 2 hours Sout...

This is episode two of our two-part series where we visit the Alberta Badlands. In Episode One, we covered Drumheller, Dinosaurs, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum . In today's episode we dive into the fascinating, storied, and sometimes tragic past of Coal mining in Canada, as well as travel to the world-famous hoodoos and go for a walkabout in Horseshoe Canyon. Support the show Get $10 off Roadt...

Today is Episode 40 – and we are continuing our coverage of the RV Canucks 2021 Grand Tour with a two-part profile of the Drumheller Valley, AB. On the next two episodes, we’ll talk about the unique geography of the Alberta Badlands, the sometimes dark history of the Coal Capital of Canada—and of course look at the unique reasons Drumheller is considered the Dinosaur Capital of the World.  Today w...

today is episode 39, and we have a pretty exciting interview for you with Revolution Trailer Uplifting in Winnipeg MB, who we met and fell in love with on Instagram, and asked if we could interview them for the show. Lucky for us, they agreed and Fiona and I got to fill our little HGTV-obsessed hearts full.  If you’ve ever even thought about casting the beiges and browns of your rig aside and reno...

Driving through Northern  Ontario is unlike no other road trip you're likely to take in your RV. Even if you're someone who doesn't think twice about hitching up and towing down to Florida on a whim, each thousand kilometers is a completely different experience.  Wildlife, traffic, bumps, winding roads and fatigue all play a part in making Northern Ontario a little more difficult to...

Have you ever run into a problem and realize, you REALLY needed a particular tool to get out of that jam, but you'd never really considered buying one prior? Today’s episode is focused on the underrated tools you may not know you need until you need them – and by giving you our top picks we’ll hopefully help you avoid the tears, alcohol consumption and relationship stress that crops up when t...

Ah, the RV GPS debate. It's as iconic as the toilet paper in the black tank debate and just as heated. In today's episode, we begin with the general best rules for GPS, whether you're using your phone, or a state-of-the-art navigation system. Then, we talk about the major players when it comes to GPS options and weigh in with our pros and cons. Specifically, we talk about: On-board...

Today, we're joined by Terri Ney to talk about Nutrition, how to pack light when it comes to food, and the wild world of trekking the backwoods with small kids. Terri is a registered dietitian and nutrition educator with nearly 15 years of experience working for interdisciplinary health teams. Terri was drawn to pediatrics early as she understood this as an opportunity to foster lasting and h...

Located in the heart of the GTA, Bronte Creek Provincial Park is located on the western border of Oakville, Ontario, bordering the nearby city of Burlington. This 6.4 square-kilometre park packs a punch in terms of amenities including a children’s farm, turn of the century house/museum with costumed interpreters, over 10km in woodland and ravine hiking trails and one of Canada’s biggest pools. The...

In today's episode, we talk about how COVID is continuing to affect our summer camping plans, why Dan's been so absent lately; and we review Togo RV and Roadtrippers as a trip planning solution for the technologically inexperienced (aka: Dan) We also provide some updates on Sally the Vintage Trailer, and talk about tips for booking National Parks , so stick around for all things summer 2...

You've heard it all: Irish Spring Soap, Moth Balls, Peppermint Oil, Dryer Sheets...but the question is: Do any of these popular methods actually deter pests in your RV? We do a deep dive into the data and bring you the truth in our first ever fact or fiction episode. Join us as we decode RV myths and give our verdict on what works best on the road. Check out the episode webpage for links to t...

Don't get caught on an episode of 'Border Security'! In today's episode, we discuss the subtle but very important differences between crossing North to South and Vice Versa, and you'll find out why Dan's a wanted man in Oklahoma. But first: Our top 8 tips for border crossing that apply to anyone, in any direction 3 Critical trips for Canadians heading south The 4 thin...

This episode is short, sweet, and super important because it all revolves around a piece of listener mail we received asking if someone who was not mechanically inclined could even join the RV community. Our answer is a resounding YES!! The RV community is a great bunch of folks who are ALL former newbies and we want the best for everyone who wants to give this lifestyle a try. In this episode, we...

On today's show, I welcome Marianne Edwards, fellow Canadian and Founder of Boondocker's Welcome to share some of her best tips on finding free camping no matter where you travel. Marianne is also the author of The Frugal Shunpiker's Guides , the popular e-book series that guides you to the best free camping sites throughout the Southwestern United States. We have the ebook on South...

Group camping with friends or family can be such a rewarding experience and can build memories and relationships that last a lifetime...or they can go horribly wrong, and cause hurt feelings and vows to NEVER do that again. In an effort to promote the former, we've rounded up all the little tips we've collected over the years on how to successfully road trip and camp with a large group o...

Today we’re diving into a park review which will hopefully be of interest to both our Canadian and American listeners – because we’re reviewing the KOA Holiday Niagara Falls in - you guessed it – Niagara Falls Canada! Since landing a reservation at State, National and Provincial Parks is proving very difficult this year with increased demand for camping, we thought we should review some private pa...

Calling all weekend warriors! Have you always wanted to try extending your road trips by working from your RV? Have you tried it in the past but it just didn't work for you? Well, fear not because we've got you covered. The RV Canucks have been working on our vacations for over a decade, and we know - especially for Canadians - it sometimes seems impossible when you need to call someone...

Join Melina as she dives into this really yummy episode on successful meal planning and food prep while Rving. We've taken all the questions we've received from listeners who've reached out to ask everything from how we plan menus, to shopping and keeping food cold when driving.  All the questions you wanted to know about eating on the road are rounded up here with our best advice....

IT'S ALMOST CAMPING SEASON!!! Well, maybe not quite...but with the sun shining on the snow here in Ontario, we know it's going to be spring soon! And as we write this it's Groundhog Day where Canada's own Wiarton Willy has predicted an early spring. Join Dan on today's episode we chat about the step by step things you need to do to your trailer to get it camp-ready for all...

In this episode, we pull a trip from our archives in 2016 when we visited the 1000 Islands Region of Ontario and visited Boldt Castle, in Alexandria Bay, NY and Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, ON.  We'll talk about the BEST places to RV in the area, and detail our two day-trips to some of the region's hottest attractions. Grab your passport and let's go! Support the show Get $10...

Whether you've never owned an RV or are considering an upgrade, we've got a comprehensive list of what you need to consider before you say "I do" to your next home on wheels. In this episode we cover: What to think about before upgrading your rig The main considerations for motorhome vs trailer How Covid is affecting delivery times for new rigs How buying an RV is different fro...

We're dropping this special bonus episode, a day before the return of the podcast for season 2 to catch you up on what we've been up to over our break, explain a few changes you'll be seeing in the podcast for 2021 and debuting our plans for our longest road trip yet. Buckle up and climb on board. You don't want to miss this. Support the show Get $10 off Roadtrippers Premium ,...

From telling how full your propane tanks are (without any special tools) to determine how long your tanks will last, we've got all the tips you need to manage your RV propane usage in one short and easy episode (WARNING: there is some math...but cool math...math you can use. None of that, "If Jack rows to town in a boat and Jane rides the train, at what point will they meet  on the road&...

Today we’re talking about delicious, easy and comforting campground food, cooked in cast iron. If you’re a cast iron newbie, stick with us, because we’ll tell you why we think it’s one of the easiest and most versatile ways to cook while RVing, and give you 5 of our go-to favourite cast iron recipes you can try out yourself on the road. So let’s dig in. Head to our blog for all the recipes we talk...