RV Canucks
A Canadian RV Family towing their way through the wilderness on a part-time basis, with RV lifestyle tips, tricks, gear and reviews for getting the most out of getting outside. Learn from our mistakes and become more confident on the road. You CAN see all of North America as a part-time RV Family, it just takes a bit of careful planning...stick with us to see how!
Episodes
49 episodes
Anza-Borrego State Park California | Ep. 48
Today, we have a fantastic location to talk about, the one and only Anza-Borrego State Park. So grab your camping gear, and let's dive into this beautiful desert oasis!Anza-Borrego State Park, located in sunny Southern California, is the...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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38:15
Why Saskatchewan Should Be on your Bucket List | Ep. 47
Picking up where we left off, We were detailing the Great Canadian Roadtrip of 2021 which saw us travel West through Alberta and back. When we last left off we promised to come back and detail our stay at Pike Lake Provincial Park…and we ...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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20:26
Visiting Jasper and the Icefields Parkway | Ep. 46
Hello everyone! We're BACK for Season 3 with even more goodies from our cross-Canada tour in 2021. Today we talk about Jasper, Alberta. More specifically:The places you need to pay to play (or drive)Length restricti...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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27:34
Lake Louise and Hiking the Teahouse Challenge | Ep. 45
Well, we did it. Teahouse Challenge is Complete and we are all better off for it. In today's episode we cover:The parking problem at National ParksThe closest campgrounds to Lake LouiseHow the Chateau is the nicest...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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30:39
Banff National Park | Ep. 44
Today, we review three quick days camping in Banff National Park and the town of Banff.We'll talk Parking, food, park entry and campgrounds for RVs as well as tips for making sure you can snag that coveted Parks Canada Booking.H...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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5 More Haunted Places We've Camped: 2021 Edition | Ep 43
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:Letchwor...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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20:11
Dinosaur Provincial Park and Life in a Motorhome | Alberta Badlands Part 3 | Ep. 42
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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43:28
Coal Mines, Hoodoos and Canyons | Alberta Badlands Part 2 | Ep 41
This is episode two of our two-part series where we visit the Alberta Badlands. In Episode One, we covered Drumheller, Dinosaurs, and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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33:18
Drumheller, Alberta Badlands and the Royal Tyrrell Museum | Ep 40
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 someti...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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40:41
All About Trailer Renovations with Revolution Trailer Uplifting
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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17:40
The RVers Guide to Navigating Northern Ontario | Ep. 38
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 completel...
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39:02
The 12 Most Underrated Tools For Your RV | Ep. 37
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 un...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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21:34
Do You Need an RV Specific GPS? Ep. 36
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. T...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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30:50
Back Country Camping with Kids: How to Keep them Well-Fed and Wild | Ep 35
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 o...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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46:32
Ontario Trip Guides: Bronte Creek Provincial Park | Ep 34
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 childre...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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12:25
Summer Camping Update and Togo RV Review | Ep 33
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)
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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27:32
RV Fact or Fiction: Pest Control Edition | Episode 32
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 f...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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15:41
Tips for a Smooth Border Crossing | Canada and USA | Ep 31
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:...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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18:50
You Don't Need to Be Handy to RV - Here's Why | Ep. 30
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!! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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13:18
How to Find Free Camping with Boondockers Welcome Founder Marianne Edwards | Ep. 29
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
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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26:16
The Ultimate Guide to Group Camping With Friends | Ep. 28
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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15:07
Visiting the KOA Niagara Falls | Ep. 27
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 res...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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18:18
How to Make Working While Camping a Blissful Experience | Ep 26
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 ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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27:12
RV Meal Planning Tips and Tricks | Ep. 25
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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26:10
Ultimate Guide to Getting Your RV Ready for Camping Season | De-winterization | Ep. 24
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 e...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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14:45