RVing Locally: A Fun Drive Along Rideau Canal
As the pandemic stretches on, it’s as important as ever to look close to home for travel opportunities. Travelling by RV — we describe it to friends as our “rolling self-isolation unit” — does give us more control, but it is still important to minimize risks....
6 Simple Tips to Make Your Camping More Eco-Friendly
The pandemic has definitely turned more people to RVing and camping as a way to get out and safely travel. From glamping to boondocking, there are many different ways to camp and enjoy the great outdoors. Whatever your camping interests may be, our goal should be...
What’s New with 2021 Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks
Fierce is almost too weak a word for the level of competition in the truck market – even in the Heavy Duty (HD) segment. Why is that? This is a growing segment – and the trucks are expensive. Well over 20% of total North American truck sales are now HD pickups –...
Before Purchasing a Used RV Here Are 9 Questions You Should Ask
RV dealerships across Canada have seen sales soar during 2020, and the start of 2021 follows the same pattern. The pandemic is driving the number of RV sales up along with prices, as people turn to camping vacations in new and used luxury RVs. This is a...
5 Simple Ways to Stay Safe While Enjoying RVing in 2021
Are you feeling a bit cooped up after nearly a year of coronavirus restrictions? If so, travelling by RV can be a safe and exciting way to see more of the Canadian countryside. Whether 2021 is your first season of RVing or you have been at it for a while, there’s...
Entertaining From Your Trailer
We received wonderful news this week that our seasonal site will open on May 1! Although this timing is subject to local COVID19 regulations, we’re thinking about the kind of RV season we want this year. Knowing that cross-country travel in 2021 is on hold, we’re...
Review of the 2021 KZ Escape E17 Hatch Travel Trailer
Just in time for the spring camping season, KZ has introduced a new trailer that RV Pro (a trade publication) is calling one of the “Best New Models” for 2021. Now, what follows is a vertical review – as I have not actually tested one. I am, though, looking forward...
The Yukon: Valleys Unpeopled and Still
Robert Service nailed it with the lines in his poem, “The Spell of the Yukon.” There are valleys unpeopled and still; There’s a land-oh it beckons and beckons. And I want to go back and I will. We toured the majestic Yukon by motorhome and vowed to return...
How to Maintain Your RV Septic System
If you have a self-contained RV, then you probably have three holding tanks. The fresh water holding tank, the grey water holding tank that collects dirty water from the sinks and shower, while the black water holding tank is for the toilet only. The grey and black...
Some Helpful Tips to Help You Save During the 2021 Tax Season
Tax season is upon us! For many Canadians, this means it's time to sit down and start filing. Of course, nobody wants to pay more in taxes than they need to. This is why it's so important to stay on top of the most recent changes to Canadian tax law. Not sure where...
Make This Easter Special When Celebrating at Home or in Your RV
With the weather throughout much of Ontario hovering around negative 20 degrees Celsius, it can seem like Easter and spring weather will never arrive. However, both will be here before you know it. Like last year, families may need to get creative when...
What New RV Gear Are You Considering for This Camping Season?
Like many of you, I browse the internet in the depths of winter, dreaming about the start of the spring camping season. And, what’s better to salivate over than new RV gear. So, whether looking to update, replace or buy for the first time, it’s simply a fun way to...
