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

On 9/19/2019 at 2:38 PM, whj469 said:

If you go to the Forest River Owner's Group Forum on line you will be able to post in the Canadian section and I am sure that you will get good advice. After all we all know that Canadian's are the nicest people anywhere! Good Luck

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

On 2/27/2023 at 9:40 PM, sandsys said:

Be aware that a generator needs to be exercised under load regularly. When we had one built in we would run it with the A/C when traveling from one site to another. That got the job done without irritating neighbors.

Linda Sand

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?

On 2/24/2023 at 7:42 AM, Kirk W said:

I am sure that you will. Just keep in mid that no matter what any of us think, there is no one right way and so whatever works for you and makes both of you happy is your right way.

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.

On 2/24/2023 at 9:30 PM, JimK said:

Sorry I have no recommendations, but I am curious.  When living at home do you also cook outdoors to avoid food splatters and smells in the house?

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!