Fifth Wheels

Great for:

• Long distance road-trippers
• Campground socialites
• Larger families
• Families with older children

 Fifth Wheel Pros:

• Superior sway control for longer trips
• Spacious interiors with ample headroom
• Split-level floorplan for extra privacy
• Many luxurious amenities available

 Fifth Wheel Cons:

• Requires a pickup with special hitch to tow
• Can be more expensive than comparable travel trailers
• May be too big for some campsites

Fifth wheels are split-level RVs that must be towed by a pickup truck with a special hitch. Typically, a fifth wheel will have a living space/bunk area on the lower level and a private master bedroom that hangs over the truck bed (rear-bedroom options are also available).

Fifth wheels are great for larger families and for those who are interested in maintaining some privacy while camping. The roomy interiors are also perfect for hosting get-togethers with friends and family. They also offer a smoother driving experience with less sway, so they work well for longer trips.

Prices range from $15,000 to $120,000+.

Travel Trailers

Travel trailers and fifth wheels are the two most popular towable RV varieties available. Both are great choices for families, couples and adventurers, but each has its own unique benefits and trade-offs. If you are deciding between these two options, we have put together a brief guide to help you find what best suits your needs.

Travel Trailers

Great for:

• Young families
• Weekend warriors
• Medium- to long-term campers
• Boondockers

Travel Trailer Pros:

• Affordable, fully-equipped RVs
• Great for vacations and weekend adventures
• Wide range of styles for every need
• Depending on size, can be towed by SUVs, trucks, vans, etc. with proper towing capacity

3 Major Signs You Need to Upgrade Your RV

Upgrading your RV is a huge decision, but sometimes it’s necessary so you can continue enjoying the lifestyle you are passionate about. Many RVers eventually grow out of the rig they have owned for years, and they start pining for something newer, bigger and more comfortable.

But upgrading your RV is a major undertaking, so you need to be 100% sure you are ready to move up. To help guide you, we have identified three signs that indicate you should consider upgrading your RV. While it’s hard to say good-bye to your trusty companion, don’t be blinded by nostalgia. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to make new memories in your upgraded RV.

The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard About RVing

An RV trip doesn’t require a lot of preparation.

A successful RV adventure always involves loads of preparation! Your trip will become a living nightmare if you don’t plan accordingly. Planning your RV trip should begin months or even a year before you visit a destination. There are a number of essentials that are necessary to make your next RV trip smooth sailing, including:

√  A reservation at a state park (Popular state parks are booked up to a year in advance.)

√  Travel budget

√  Food supply

√  A planned out travel route

√  Places you want to stop to sightsee and rest for the night

When traveling in your RV…

…Never pack more than you think you’ll need.

Packing too much stuff will add weight to your load and driving a heavier camping rig will decrease your gas mileage, leading to a more costly trip. In addition, you will be at a disadvantage when braking and accelerating compared to the cars around you, making your trip especially accident-prone. A simple way to shed some cargo pounds is to substitute your glass products with plastic products. In addition, you could take items out of their bulky packaging and store them in zip-lock bags. Ultimately, only bring what you know you will need. Remember, more food can be purchased on the road!

How to Protect Your RV’s Exterior This Winter

In order to ensure that your RV is protected throughout the harsh winter months, you’ll need to winterize its exterior. Winterizing your RV’s exterior will prevent water from entering through the side walls & roof of your rig. It will also prevent rodents and insects festering through openings in your RV’s underbelly. All of these unfortunate events could potentially ruin your entire RV and leave you a very unhappy camper come springtime. If these damages don’t ruin your entire RV, they will cost a lot of money to fix!

Find and repair damages to your RV’s exterior

1. Thoroughly wash and inspect the exterior of your RV using the appropriate cleaners. Make sure you clean off all the pine pitch and debris to keep your RV’s paint color looking brand new for future use.

2. Use a non-abrasive cleaner on the sides of your RV and a dedicated roof cleaner for the roof. 

Prevent insect and rodent damage to your RV’s exterior

1. Place rodent repellent around the exterior of your coach to keep away rodents.

2. Inspect your RV’s entire exterior for possible entry points – don’t forget the underbelly! Do not overlook exterior storage compartments!

3. Plug the holes you find using non-rusting metal dish scrub pad because mice are notorious chewers.

Tip: Don’t use rodent baits such as poison and traps, because these items give a delayed reaction causing rodents to decay inside your RV. Decaying rodents = one stinky RV come springtime!

Tip: We don’t recommend that you use mothballs as a rodent repellent, because it will make your RV smell like a dusty cellar!

Rv Canada Service Center

RV Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its new state of the art service facility located at 132 Willowlea Road, in Stittsville. The service facility features 8 full sized service bays, a parts store, a grey water dumping station, on a 10 acre lot.

Class A Motorhome

Otherwise known as the king of motorhomes, the Class A is the largest of its kind, and it resembles a rock star’s tour bus. As a matter of fact, you will feel like a rock star exploring the country in a Class A motorhome because of its luxurious amenities. This style of motorhome has almost every amenity your home has, including a washer and dryer, king-size bed, full-size fridge, outside entertainment center, and much more! The Class A proves why RVs can be considered a home on wheels.

Class As range in size from 21 feet to a whopping 45 feet. Imagine all the people you could fit in a 45 footer! You can also choose a gas or a diesel model. The price for a Class A motorhome can range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on the brand and options you choose. However, you can find a used model for much cheaper.

Class C Motorhome

You may be wondering why we are listing the Class C motorhome before the Class B. That’s because Class C motorhomes are more popular in the RV world. They can hold more people, and they can be found at a more affordable price point. Class C Motorhomes are built on a truck or van chassis with an attached cab section, while Class Bs are built within the dimensions of a customized van. Essentially, this means that Class Bs are more expensive to make.

Class C motorhomes feature many of the luxuries of your home, but they are easier to maneuver than a Class A. Class Cs are famous for their over-the-cab bunkbed perfect for families or full-timers who hosts guests.