Welcome to Episode 14 and the 2nd episode of our Route 66 series. We’re detailing our 2018 cross-continental loop that took us over 9500km and 26 days on the road. In today's episode, we recount the amazing and iconic places we visited on days 4 through 6 which took us all the way from Elk City, OK to Williams AZ.

If you haven’t listened to episode 13, you'll want to start there, as we cover the first 3 days of our trip which took 21 hours of drive time and covered 2223 km (1381 miles) from our home in Southwestern Ontario to Elk City Oklahoma. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Why you need to avoid sightseeing on certain travel days
• National Route 66 Museum - Elk City, OK
• Conoco U-Drop-Inn - Shamrock, TX
• Cadillac Ranch - TX
• Midpoint Cafe - Adrian, TX
• Blue Swallow Motel - Tucumcari, NM
• Enchanted Trails RV Resort - Albuquerque, NM
• Chief Yellowhorse Trading Post, Lupton AZ
• Wigwam Motel, Holbrook AZ
• Standin' on the Corner - Winslow AZ
• Grand Canyon Train and Hotel - Williams, AZ
• Grand Canyon - South Rim

Planning Tools in this Episode

If you are considering a Route 66 Roadtrip - YOU NEED THIS BOOK - We picked it up when we were already halfway through our trip and we both wish we had pre-ordered before we left home. Here it is:  Route 66: EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers - 4TH EDITION by Jerry McClanahan

Roadtrippers Plus: The basic version is free, but only allows 8 waypoints to be added to each trip. We have over 50 on our Route 66 trip alone. Luckily - we are Roadtrippers affiliates, so we have a nifty code to get you $5 off Roadtrippers Plus. Just sign up here and use Coupon code: RVCANUCKS 

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Alright everyone - let's get our kicks on Route 66!! On this episode, we recount the first leg of our trip down Route 66 from Illinois to California with the trailer back in 2018. You'll hear about some pretty interesting people we met along the way, experience some of our mistakes and learn how to pack in 10,000 km in less than 26 days on the road. Join us for our most epic road trip yet, as we remember leg 1 from Toronto to Oklahoma (in 3 days!)

Planning Tools in this Episode

If you are considering a Route 66 Roadtrip - YOU NEED THIS BOOK - We picked it up when we were already halfway through our trip and we both wish we had pre-ordered before we left home. Here it is:  Route 66: EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers - 4TH EDITION by Jerry McClanahan

Roadtrippers Plus: The basic version is free, but only allows 8 waypoints to be added to each trip. We have over 50 on our Route 66 trip alone. Luckily - we are Roadtrippers affiliates, so we have a nifty code to get you $5 off Roadtrippers Plus. Just sign up here and use Coupon code: RVCANUCKS

Check out the episode webpage for full details and pictures of our trip!

Tune in next week as we head from Oklahoma to Arizona.

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Because we’re feeling the chill of fall and getting close to Halloween, we’re detailing four of the most haunted places we’ve ever camped, and stay tuned to the end of the show when I share a bonus story about which island in Ontario we refuse to go back to…it’s not a camping story, but it is a travel story and a weird one at that…

Sadly, this week Dan is away on business so you’re stuck with me regaling you with all of the ghostly places we have stayed.

I actually wanted this to be episode 13 next week for obvious reasons, but I guess, if you include our Podcast trailer this technically IS the 13th episode, even if it doesn’t say so on the description – so I guess it’s kind of like in the elevators of high rises and old hotels where there’s no button for the 13th floor.

Be sure to check out our show notes on the episode web page for full details on the show and pictures from each park.

Roadtrippers Discount

As promised, if you would like to upgrade to Roadtrippers Plus with  $5 off, you can do that by clicking HERE and using the discount code: RVCANUCKS 

As Roadtrippers affiliates we are thrilled to be able to offer this discount to listeners of the show and would be thrilled if you supported us with a great deal that saves you money, and allows us a small commission to help bringing you the show.

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In today's episode, we talk about the differences between a Campground, RV Park and RV Resort. In Canada we don't have many "true" RV Resorts - you know, the luxury type properties with the amenities you could expect from a 4-star resort.

We'll talk about why that is, what you can expect from a property that falls into the RV resort category and we'll detail the following RV Resorts:

• Ocean Lakes Family Campground - Myrtle Beach, SC
• Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort, Las Vegas NV
• Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - Orlando, FL

We also talk trip planning (again) and Melina waxes poetic about Roadtrippers Plus (again) - we just love it so much and are really excited about some of the new features that Roadtrippers is working hard to include in future releases. And as promised, if you want to get Roadtrippers Plus and all the waypoints, reviews, offline maps, live traffic, partner discounts, estimated fuel costs and more, SIGN UP HERE and use the exclusive discount code just for RV Canucks listeners: BTR5QTP

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In today's episode, we have fishing accidents, bleeding knees, a lost hiking expedition, a hangry daddy...and a very special guest!

Our youngest daughter joins Dan to talk about all of the mishaps that happen when you take a trip without Mom...and how that leads to lots of fun (and lots of fish)!

In particular, Dan laments the lack of boxed lunches for the road. If you haven't learned about Box Lunches yet, listen to episode 8 where we review our best trips for making more miles on your road trips.

You'll also get a pretty rad and thorough review of Finlayson Provincial Park in Temagami, Ontario, located 5hrs North of Toronto, or 5.5 hours Northeast of Sault St. Marie, Michigan

Learn about the species of fish available in the area, review the park amenities, take a local hike and discover how an Adventure map can take your day trips to the next level.

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Today we're talking about end-of-season trips, and some of the ways we plan our last trips of the season to help us take care of maintenance and chores, while still allowing lots of time to relax and enjoy the changing seasons. We're also going to finish up by talking about some topics we've heard come up recently in the RVing community and our take, namely replacing trailer tires with vehicle truck tires and whether or not to cover your trailer for the off-season.

We're also going to share some really special listener mail about a sweet couple who managed to carry on their adventures after disaster struck, when they listened to our very first podcast about hitting a deer in Michigan

We are so, so happy everyone was safe, and we thank Lynne for reaching out. We love listener mail. Have a story you'd like to share with us? You can connect with us on Facebook or Instagram, or by sending us an email. Stay safe Travel fam.

Interested in our awning cleaning hack? Here's what we used: Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

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When you live the part-time RV life as 'Weekend Wanderers', travel happens on vacations, weekends and school holidays. But - the reality is you CAN travel farther, cover more miles and make more memories on your vacations from work!

Over the last 5 years, we've logged over 20,000 km towing our trailer coast to coast and north to south on our vacations from work. In this episode, we're going to show you the tricks and shortcuts that will let you travel and make memories in the far-flung places you've always wanted to go by car. Air travel is great, but there's nothing like a road trip to really see how connected North America is. Here's what we'll cover:

• How to optimize your departure to cover the most ground
• Tips on how to manage the in-cab experience to travel farther and keep the kids entertained
• Time saving tips when you need to overnight
• Real-life examples of just how far you can go on a one or two week vacation!

We think this episode is a super important one, as we know how special and life-changing these memories can be. As a special thank you to our listeners, we've arranged a $5 discount off our favourite planning app, Roadtrippers Plus - which will open your eyes to the fun, quirky, historical and downright amazing things you can see on your trip. Sign up HERE and use the RV Canucks special code: RVCANUCKS

As always - follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and Happy Trails!

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RVers live for checklists. They are essential to making sure you have the right gear, are set up to safely tow your rig and that you don't leave anything behind.

In episode 7 of the RV Canucks Podcast we're reviewing the 18 essential items on our RV pre-trip checklist, as well as our picks for the top 10 Essential items every RVer needs for every trip.

Be sure to check the show notes for this episode, for descriptions and links to the essential items as well as a free, downloadable RV pre-trip checklist you can print out and take with you on the go.

As always, if you have more items you'd like to add to the list, let us know and we'll mention them in a future episode! Get in touch on Facebook, Instagram or Email

Happy Trails RV fam!!

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Whether you're brand new to the RV life, upgrading from a tent or smaller trailer, buying new or used - there are some basic essentials you need to know about your RV and how it works before hitting the road.

If you didn't get the benefit of a thorough salesperson walkthrough when you picked up your rig, or bought used and the previous owner didn't have a knack for including details - you've come to the right episode. Today we're talking about 10 essential components of almost every RV and what you need to know to hit the road safely and prepared for the unexpected. Here's what we're going to cover:

1. Filling Freshwater - From dealing with the water pump, to how much a tank full of water weighs and the differences between water filling in Canada and the USA - we've got you covered
2. Taps - Use our previous flood experience to guide you on what NOT to do
3. Sanitizing your Freshwater tank - This one is essential for the health and safety of your family - don't skip it.
4. Black and Grey tank systems - We provide a super quick overview, but if you want the dirty details - listen to Episode 2 - The Scoop on Poop
5. Tires - How long they last, how they differ from automobile tires, and the deal with "twisting tires"
6. Awnings - Electric, non-electric and how to avoid a costly repair bill
7. Appliances - The different types of appliances and how they work
8. Rubber roof and slide maintenance
9. Stabilizing Jacks - We cover this in detail on Episode 5 but we give a quick reminder that will save you a bucket of money.
10. Fuse Panels - Where to find them, and what to do if your power components stop working

Think we missed something? Want to Ask us a question?

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Note: in this episode we address levelling your rig in an RV that doesn’t have auto-levelling jacks - if you do - you CAN use those to help level your trailer, but if you don’t - your stabilizing jacks are for stabilizing only! Do not try to level your trailer with them!

If you have auto-leveling jacks (you lucky thing) your wheels should remain on the ground while levelled - if they aren’t then you’ll need to recalibrate the system according to manufacturer’s directions.

This episode is all about answering your listener questions, and hopefully the first of many! We also dive into the long-awaited review of Happy Campers Tank Treatment, which we spoke about on Episode 2: Black Water Tank Maintenance. And, Happy Campers literally saved our lives, not because it's a good product (spoiler-alert - it is) but because we are all still alive to tell you about it - so stay tuned to the end of the episode for that story and our comprehensive tank treatment review. Here's what we'll be answering today:

• Deciding between solar power and a generator for your RV
• How to correctly level your RV
• Melina's top stress-relieving RV Tip
• How we almost died
• Our review of Happy Campers Tank Treatment

As always, you can use the chapter markers in each episode to skip to the content you want, or listen to the whole shebang! We always deliver in less than 30 minutes so you can learn about RVing in the midst of your busy lives.

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