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November 6th, 2008 by admin

Motor homes represent the modern compromise between camping and hotel bills. New or used RVs for sale can be used for short and medium term accommodation, transport, and recreation, and with the huge variety of vehicles available, they’re a great way for you to see America, no matter what your budget is.

Whether you’re retiring, planning a college road trip, need a temporary housing solution, or you’re just on the road a lot, buying yourself an RV or motor home may be one of the best moves you can make. With our aging population, many retirees or active middle-aged North Americans are finding that while they want to see more of the continent, “roughing it” has lost some of the appeal it might otherwise have had in the past. A Recreational Vehicle allows you to get out there and see the country, while taking all the convenience, luxuries, and creature comforts of home with you. If this describes you and you want to see America in comfort and style, you might consider a Class A motorhome, Class C motorhome, or 5th wheel trailer.

Similarly, an RV makes for an excellent solution for those who live an itinerant lifestyle, whether by choice, necessity, or the nature of your work. Some people need the ability to stay mobile, but might stop for days, weeks, or months at a time in various cities or work sites. Miners and construction engineers are just one example of people who can fit this description. Building sites, television and film production companies, and traveling shows also make heavy use of trailers and motor homes for facilities, offices, and to accommodate their talent on set. Larger class motor homes are also ideal for these applications.

Sometimes, circumstances may require that you find cheap accommodation for the short or medium term, and you may not be too sure of just where you’ll find yourself a few years down the track. If you’re building a house and you have a family to house in the mean time , or perhaps you’re in the process of hunting down an apartment, a park model trailer home might be ideal for your needs. Some of these can be very spacious compared to other motor homes, and as they appear to be a normal room or transportable building, they can be configured for whatever your needs might be.

If you’re a younger American, the chances are there’s an RV with your name on it somewhere too. You may want to do some camping with your young family with the affordability of a Class B camper van or folding camper, or maybe you’re planning a college road trip in the comfort, style, and flair of a conversion van, either way, there’s a motor home within your means at any good RV dealer. Buying a used vehicle is a great way to save money if budget is one of your concerns, and provided the vehicle is sound, you can get yourself a much better deal than you would buying new.

Motor homes represent the modern compromise between simple camping, and expensive hotel bills or short-term rental. Trailer parking is invariably cheap compared to these alternatives, and affords you most of the freedoms of having your own place, as well as the flexibility of being able to drive off at a moment’s notice. A caravan-style hitched trailer can add to this flexibility by allowing you to use your current car, SUV, or truck to tow your trailer, and if need be, temporarily detach it while you’re staying in one place.

September 26th, 2008 by admin

Canada is a huge country. It’s hard to imagine the size. If you board a flight in St. Johns on the east coast of the province of Newfoundland and fly to Halifax, Nova Scotia it will take almost 2 hours. Then fly from Halifax to Vancouver British Columbia it takes 8 hours. And that is at 900 km (540 miles) per hour. Yes Canada is huge.

Canada covers 5 time zones. To drive a vehicle from Calgary Alberta on the trans Canada Highway to Vancouver it takes 12 hours. To drive from Vancouver to Victoria via a ferry it takes approximately 3 hours including waiting in line. BC ferries operate all over the province. Of course you can travel by VIA rail across Canada and not need to worry about the driving. A wonderful trip is from Edmonton through the beautiful Rocky Mountains in the observation car. You’ll never forget it.

For visitors flying from Europe who want to rent a car and drive from Alberta to Vancouver, staying in hotels along the way, you are in for an exceptional vacation. Traveling by road is easy along the Trans Canada Highway. A good many folks from Europe chose to fly to Edmonton or Calgary in the province of Alberta, rent a motor home and drive through the Rocky and coast Mountain Ranges with Whistler as their destination. RV rental agencies are located in Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, and the Langley area in Vancouver.

Couples who like lots of space and/or who are traveling with friends or family may consider renting vehicles with sleeping accommodations for 8 people, adequate sized washrooms and plenty of good features. Be sure to inquire if the vehicle comes equipped with an axe as these come in handy chopping wood for the campfire.

Motor homes come in three sizes :
Class A motor homes are ones that resemble buses.

Class B motor homes are a little smaller.

Class C motor homes are the most common.

Also available are the truck mounted campers. Small but excellent.

Another option is the folding campers. Smaller yet but simple.

The many styles available offer room for up to 8 people. You can rent units with slide outs allowing for a very interior. One thing a person should realize. The larger the vehicle, the more space it requires. The Class A is a beauty, however if you are trying to park it in a small site it may not fit.

British Columbia is very heavily treed. Big trees. Some parks do not de-limb the trees more than 11 feet so this can be a problem when trying to fit in. For a couple who do not require a lot of elbow room, consider a camper conversion or a truck camper. These are really handy, can be parked almost anywhere and are very mobile. BC has a forestry campsite system where these units work perfectly with the layouts.

Your RV dealer will help select the proper vehicle for you. They will take you through the unit making certain you know where everything is and you know what to do in emergencies. All you need to do is load your belongings, stock up on food and hit the open road.