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Why you should visit Canada’s Badlands

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…Museum is informative and a wonderful resource for learning more about the times in between the days of the dinosaurs and the oil boom. The exhibit on local prairie history takes you on a “Walk Through The Ages” where you will learn about the early ranchers, how the war years affected the town, the North-West Mounted Police and what happened when the Canadian Pacific Railroad was built. There’s a fully serviced campground right beside the museum,…

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Volunteering with BC Parks

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…paid remuneration they are provided with a complimentary campsite for the time they are hosting. Most require their host volunteers to stay a minimum of two weeks and each has a maximum time allowance depending on which park you are volunteering for. Not all have hook-ups and some are more rustic than others. What are some of the duties of a Park Host? The duties will vary depending on the size of the park and the number of other staff available….

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How to Tell if an RV Converter is Bad

How to Tell if an RV Converter is Bad

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…ith one teaspoon of baking soda. Wipe the corrosion away and give the wire time to dry before reconnecting it. If you check the wiring, the breakers, and the connection between the two and your converter still isn’t working, it’s time to call in the professionals. A Problem With the Fuse or Power Source If your converter is powered by a fuse rather than a breaker or circuit board, it could be the source of the problem. Fuses are designed to handle…

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Problems with Canadian RV Insurance

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…insurance on your Canadian RV Insurance and continues because of the “Full-time” status. There are companies who will insure them but you may have to do a lot of searching. Canadians – long term traveling What if you are Canadian and want to do some long term traveling through the United States, returning periodically to Canada to ensure your medical and domicile residency are kept legal? That doesn’t sound difficult does it? Well it is. If you br…

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RVing in the winter

Wintering in your RV

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…sor though, because you want it exposed to the cold so it will run all the time. When possible don’t use your fresh water tank, instead use the park’s water system—this is just one more thing that could go wrong and it’s easier to prevent problems than try to fix them. By keeping cupboard and closet doors open the heat will also assist with keeping the interior pipes warm. Plus you won’t get a cold draft hit you every time you reach for something…

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cell phone service for Canadian snowbirds

Cell Phone Service for Canadian Snowbirds

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…traveling in the U.S.   D. AND THE NEXT ONE My wife !and will become full time RVers by end-Feb 2016. Staying ‘connected’ is vital for both of us and I’ve read past articles you have written on wifi solutions for an RV but I’m hoping you may have uncovered some recent technology that will provide good wireless connectivity in a 5th Wheel and doesn’t cost a fortune. What is the best solution for strengthening the WiFi signal that is provided by ma…

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Disabled RVer – modify your RV to fit

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…le who have disabilities and are wanting to get back into their RV and sometimes it may seem insurmountable but sometimes with a few modifications in can be done and imagine how much better these people feel when they can get back on the road, whether its full time or just for a vacation.  It’s freedom! Types of RVs for the Disabled RVer Class A motorhome:  This can be a good option because once the person enters the RV there aren’t any stairs to…

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Medical Insurance for Snowbirds

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…of their important items and keep their expenses down. There are also full-time RV resorts that you can either purchase a strata lot or rent a spot to park your RV for the time you are in B.C., giving you a permanent address and satisfying the compliance issues for MSP and your B.C. driver’s licence. Travelling in Canada—are you covered? There sometimes is a misconception amongst people that if you are travelling elsewhere in Canada your medical c…

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…Full-time RVing – Have Regrets? What happens if your spouse doesn’t want to full-time? RV Caravans Bringing your RV to Canada Good tips for RVing full-time Downsize to an RV RV-Jobs How to stay warm in your RV this winter. Why we aren’t going to Mexico this winter…

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Planning a trip to Alaska

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…most western province. I live here! I have traveled most of the roads many times thru out the province so am not too worried about having a plan in advance for that portion of the trip. For those who haven’t been in BC before take your time – there’s so much to see and do here you might need an extra month. There’s something here for everyone – golf courses, wineries, fishing lakes, campgrounds, breathtaking scenery, wildlife viewing, historic sit…

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