RV Canucks - RV Life, One Weekend at a Time!

Welcome to our fifth season of the RV Canucks Podcast! In this episode, we’re pitting two beloved Ontario Provincial Parks against each other in a “Battle of the Beach Towns” showdown: The Pinery (by Grand Bend) vs. Sauble Falls (by Sauble Beach). We compare everything from vibe and amenities to campsites, facilities, dog-friendliness, and more.

Main Topics Covered

• Park Highlights: Overview of each park’s unique features and atmo...

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In this special mini-episode, we’re diving into a heartfelt question from one of our listeners in Ft. Collins, Colorado. They're wondering: With everything happening in the U.S., will American campers still be welcomed with open arms in Canada this year—or would they be met with ill will?

We share our honest perspective as part-time RVers, talk about the community we've come to know on both sides o...

RV ownership comes with plenty of adventure—but also its fair share of maintenance and repairs. In this episode, we break down the most common RV repair costs, share real-world numbers from 10 years of experience with our own rig, and helps you understand what to budget for when things go wrong.

From roof leaks and slide-out issues to tires, brakes, and electrical systems, we’re covering it all so you can be prepared for the road ah...

We’re back from the 2025 Toronto RV Show with a full recap of the event, including what we learned, what we’d change, and some surprising takeaways. We’ll also share a condensed version of our presentation from the show, where we busted some of the biggest RV travel myths and talked about building confidence through adversity—something Melina had to put into practice after her bizarre pre-show injury (you won’t believe this one!).

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 Don’t waste money on flashy gadgets you’ll never use! In this episode, we’re focusing on the bare-bones tools that truly matter—keeping you and your rig safe without blowing your budget. From reliable maintenance gear to practical problem-solvers, learn how to outfit your RV with the essentials you actually need. Tune in and discover how to stay road-ready, protect your investment, and dive into RV life with confidence—without ove...

Thinking about buying an RV? Looking for the latest camping gear? Or just want to soak up the RV lifestyle before the season starts? Then this episode is for you!

We’re breaking down 10 reasons why attending an RV show in 2025 is a total game-changer, plus sharing our top 5 tips to make the most of your visit. From scoring exclusive show deals and seeing the latest innovations to connecting with fellow RVers and getting expert advic...

Join Dan and Melina as they dive into the iconic Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground at Walt Disney World. From premium amenities and serene nature vibes to recent policy changes sparking controversy, we break down everything you need to know. Is it worth the cost? How does it cater to both Disney diehards and "non-Disney" campers? And can big rigs truly navigate this campground with ease? Tune in for a balanced look ...

Celebrate with us as we hit a major milestone—our 50th episode! 

Join Dan and Melina for an unforgettable journey through Key West and the lush Sugarloaf Key KOA. From stunning tropical landscaping to the challenges of paddleboarding in sudden storms, we dive into the highs, lows, and lessons of our first trip to the Florida Keys.

We’ll share why we chose the Sugarloaf Key KOA over other resorts, how the campground exceeded...

2630 KM from Ontario to Key West (That's 1609 miles for our American friends) in 3 days: In this episode, we kick off our epic four-part series detailing our unforgettable summer road trip from Ontario to Key West and back! Join us for the first leg of the journey as we navigate a chaotic border crossing during Independence Day weekend, share our overnight stay at a cozy Cracker Barrel in Meadville, PA, and weigh the pros and ...

Today, we have a fantastic location to talk about, the one and only Anza-Borrego State Park. So grab your camping gear, and let's dive into this beautiful desert oasis!

Anza-Borrego State Park, located in sunny Southern California, is the largest state park in the Golden State. It's a vast, sprawling natural wonderland that covers over 600,000 acres, with the vibrant colors of the desert landscape providing a captivating b...

Picking up where we left off, We were detailing the Great Canadian Roadtrip of 2021 which saw us travel West through Alberta  and back. When we last left off we promised to come back and detail our stay at Pike Lake Provincial Park…and we will get to that but first, I want to detail why you shouldn’t sleep on Saskatchewan as a vacation destination.

Saskatchewan has a broad reputation in much of Canada as a fly-over or drive through ...

Hello everyone! We're BACK for Season 3 with even more goodies from our cross-Canada tour in 2021. Today we talk about Jasper, Alberta. More specifically:

• The places you need to pay to play (or drive)
• Length restrictions in Campgrounds
• The town of Jasper
• Things to do
• How to add another province to your list in less than an hour
• Where to shower;
• ...and much more!

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Well, we did it. Teahouse Challenge is Complete and we are all better off for it. In today's episode we cover:

• The parking problem at National Parks
• The closest campgrounds to Lake Louise
• How the Chateau is the nicest hotel you'll never see (maybe)
• Why Lake Louise is SO turquoise
• Who Lake Louise is named after
• the Lake Agnes Tea House
• the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse
• What the Teahouse challenge is
• Our two favourite tips and ...

Today, we review three quick days camping in Banff National Park and the town of Banff.

We'll talk Parking, food, park entry and campgrounds for RVs as well as tips for making sure you can snag that coveted Parks Canada Booking.

Helpful tips included in this episode:

• Booking a National Park Video
• Best Pizza EVER!
• Banff Ave. Brewing Company
• Banff Trail Riders
• Banff Gondola

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Well, here you have it, folks! Our Annual Spooktacular! Today we (okay, just Melina) are detailing 5 more places we've laid our heads which are completely, and totally haunted (alledgedly). Today we're talking about:

1. Letchworth State Park and the Legend of Mon-a-sha-sha
2. Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and RV Park
3. Albuquerque New Mexico and the Myth of La Llorona
4. Thunder Bay and the Ghost Ship SS Bannockburn
5. ...

In the third and final installment of our series on the Alberta Badlands (yes, it's that good that we need three episodes), we welcome Ben and Janine to talk to us about a family of 7 in a Motorhome, newbie travels, and of course, we'll learn all about Dinosaur Provincial Park and what sets it apart from Drumheller.

Dinosaur Provincial Park is 48km from Brooks Alberta, about 2 hours Southeast of Drumheller, and i...

This is episode two of our two-part series where we visit the Alberta Badlands. In Episode One, we covered Drumheller, Dinosaurs, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum. In today's episode we dive into the fascinating, storied, and sometimes tragic past of Coal mining in Canada, as well as travel to the world-famous hoodoos and go for a walkabout in Horseshoe Canyon.

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Today is Episode 40 – and we are continuing our coverage of the RV Canucks 2021 Grand Tour with a two-part profile of the Drumheller Valley, AB. On the next two episodes, we’ll talk about the unique geography of the Alberta Badlands, the sometimes dark history of the Coal Capital of Canada—and of course look at the unique reasons Drumheller is considered the Dinosaur Capital of the World. 

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today is episode 39, and we have a pretty exciting interview for you with Revolution Trailer Uplifting in Winnipeg MB, who we met and fell in love with on Instagram, and asked if we could interview them for the show. Lucky for us, they agreed and Fiona and I got to fill our little HGTV-obsessed hearts full.  If you’ve ever even thought about casting the beiges and browns of your rig aside and renovating your trailer to a more relax...