Mr. Kelley

Darryl&Rita, John, Thanks for your responses! Cheers! Kelley

Thanks to everyone who added their insight. I learn something new every day I log onto this forum.

Hi there, My wife and I are planning to buy an RV and explore Canada and the USA when I retire early next year. I have done lots of research but can't find answers to specific questions so I would love feedback and advice from Canadians who RV full-time in Canada and the US. What do you do for...? - Medical coverage - Domicile address - Phone, TV, Internet - Prescriptions Other questions; - Do you have a US bank account or credit card? - Are there specific challenges entering the US or returning to Canada in an RV? - Who do you use for roadside assistance? Thanks in advance for your insight, feedback, and advice. Kelley

I know this is an old post but where do I find the Canadian section at FR Owner's Group?

I was not aware of that, Linda, so thank-you. I learn something new everyday on this forum.

I'm inclined to go with a portable BBQ and stove but may end up getting the outdoor kitchen for the extra fridge space since my wife and I both enjoy a few beers in the evening. Our tendency is to cook outside whenever we can. We BBQ outside several times a week in the summer and once or twice weekly in our Ontario winter. I know prep will still be done inside and we will traipsing in and out with stuff but we have also done that at my wife's family cottage so that doesn't bother me. Rod, thanks for sharing your set-up. It is impressive although a bit noisy for me. I DO plan on buying a generator but only to use when absolutely necessary. Kirk, your point on cargo capacity is well taken. When you say "We lived well in an RV that had only 2200 pounds" does that mean you only had 2200 lbs of cargo capacity? If so, how did you calculate that?

Thanks Kirk, I appreciate your comment. Because we're jumping into the unknown we're trying to figure out the "right way" for us as much as possible beforehand but I also know that some of that will come with experience and time on the road.

We do cook outside on our BBQ as often as possible, usually several days a week. Our current apartment kitchen is larger than an RV kitchen and food odours tend to linger so we're concerned that it will be worse when we RV. It's also possible we are overthinking this.

Thanks to everyone who commented and offered their insight and feedback; it was very helpful. I'm sure I will be posting many more questions as my wife and I work through the process of buying an RV and after we hit the road. Hopefully, a few years from now, I will be able to pay it forward to others.

My wife and I plan to RV fulltime in 2024. We have been looking at RVs for the last 6-8 months, and based on what we have seen, my wife wants an outdoor kitchen to reduce grease and food splatter in the RV. However, this significantly limits our options for rigs. Plus, I have read that outdoor kitchens are not very effective. As a result, I would love to get feedback (positive and/or negative) from RV'ers who have an outdoor kitchen on their RV. I would also like suggestions for alternative easy-to-use/set-up outdoor grills, stoves. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Cheers!