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 completely different experience. 

Wildlife, traffic, bumps, winding roads and fatigue all play a part in making Northern Ontario a little more difficult to travel - but well worth the trouble. On this episode, we give you the tips you need to get through Ontario in one piece. Specifically:

• Where to stop for gas
• How to navigate places to pull over
• The beauty of boondocking
• Why nighttime is no time for driving
• The astronomical price of gas
• The best things to see along the way

This episode isn't a trip guide to Northern Ontario as much as it is a trip guide through it; so click that seatbelt and hit the road with us as we head to Banff.

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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 until you need them – and by giving you our top picks we’ll hopefully help you avoid the tears, alcohol consumption and relationship stress that crops up when things go awry.

If you think this sounds familiar, we did talk about some handy items on our Top 10 RV Essentials episode, but this one focuses specifically on the tools you need when you need them.

This may not be the sexiest episode we've ever done, but it might ave your relationship...and that's kind of sexy, no?

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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. Then, we talk about the major players when it comes to GPS options and weigh in with our pros and cons. Specifically, we talk about:

• On-board Nav (if your vehicle is so equipped)
• Google Maps
• Waze
• Stand alone GPS (Garmin, Magellan, Tom-Tom, etc)
• RV Specific GPS Apps (the built-in ones for Togo and RV Trip Wizard)

Don't forget to head over to the Blog to find out where it's ILLEGAL for you to use a windshield-mounted GPS. You may be suprised.

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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 of experience working for interdisciplinary health teams. Terri was drawn to pediatrics early as she understood this as an opportunity to foster lasting and healthy relationships and habits with food in the next generation. Because of this, she founded Tiny Bites Nutrition in 2018 a nutrition consultancy with the aim of providing parents with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to meet their family goals, wherever they are at with whatever barriers they may face.

In 2018, Terri also decided to begin her passion as a backcountry camper, going solo with her then 8 year-old, learning as she went. Since then she's wrangled her entire family of 5 into the adventure and you'll hear all about it on today's show, as well as how she provides nutrition to keep everyone fueled in the backwoods. This is a different kind of camping for us, so we're THRILLED to have Terri join us with her expertise.

Links for Today's Episode

• Tiny Bites Nutrition
• Paddle In
• We Get Outside
• Algonquin Outfitters
• Man Camping
• Kelly Kettle camping stove
• Terri’s One Pot Vegan Chili Recipe

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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 children’s farm, turn of the century house/museum with costumed interpreters, over 10km in woodland and ravine hiking trails and one of Canada’s biggest pools. There is an abundance of scheduled programming (though some are interrupted in 2020, due to covid-19) but Bronte Creek Provincial Park remains an oasis in the city as well as the perfect home base when visiting Toronto or Niagara Falls both within an easy hour by car.

For more on the Haunted History of Bronte Creek - Check out Episode 12

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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)

We also provide some updates on Sally the Vintage Trailer, and talk about tips for booking National Parks, so stick around for all things summer 2021!

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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 fact or fiction episode. Join us as we decode RV myths and give our verdict on what works best on the road. Check out the episode webpage for links to the videos we talk about today.

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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:

• Our top 8 tips for border crossing that apply to anyone, in any direction
• 3 Critical trips for Canadians heading south
• The 4 things you need to know for Americans heading North

Get ready to hit duty-free and get in line for a great show and be sure to leave us a star rating and review on Apple podcasts if you like the show - it helps us get found by more listeners like you!

Resources mentioned on this episode:

USA to Canada Travel

Driving to Canada Border Checklist - Government of Canada

What you Can Bring into Canada (Qualified Exemptions for Canadians returning Home)

Searchable Database for Bringing Food into Canada

Canada to the USA Travel

For Canadian Citizens traveling to the USA

Bringing Food into the USA

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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!! The RV community is a great bunch of folks who are ALL former newbies and we want the best for everyone who wants to give this lifestyle a try.

In this episode, we'll go through why you can still have fulfilling RV adventures even if you don't know your way around a fuse panel, a black water tank or a propane system.

Have tips of your own you want to share? let us know!

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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 The Frugal Shunpiker's Guides, the popular e-book series that guides you to the best free camping sites throughout the Southwestern United States. We have the ebook on Southern Utah, and I can attest, they are informative, witty and in-depth. You can check those guides out on Marianne's other website: Frugal RV Travel

A Few Things we Talk About on This Week's Episode:

• Boondocking defined
• How Marianne's expansive 20-year travel history spurred the advent of Boondocker's Welcome
• How Boondocker's Welcome works and how to participate as a guest or a host
• Other options 
• Boondocking etiquette tips for camping off the grid
• Dispelling myths around boondocking with a large rig
• Boondocking Safety
• How Boondocking saves money

We'll even discover two of Marianne's favourite places to experience as a camper, so stay tuned!

Links Mentioned In this Episode:

• Boondockers Welcome
• Boondockers Welcome (Facebook)
• Boondockers Welcome (Instagram)
• Frugal RV Travel
• Overnight RV Parking
• Harvest Hosts
• Campendium
• iOverlander
• FreeRoam

Marianne has become an industry expert in how to enjoy big travel on a small budget. She has been profiled in the New York Times and has contributed to many RV industry magazines and newsletters where she has shared her vast knowledge about finding free scenic RV camping on public lands. We're always excited to sit down and have a chat with RV experts and we thank Marianne for joining us today! 

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