Living in an RV Full-Time in Canada
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Living in an RV Full-time in Canada
The full-time RV lifestyle is very popular in the United States but is only just taking off in Canada. This lens explores the unique challenges of full-time RVing north of the 49th parallel.
Table of Contents
- The Lens Was Awarded a Purple Star
- Why Live in an RV Full-Time?
- The Challenge of Full-Time RVing in Canada
- Not Just For Canadians!
- Test Your Knowledge of Full-Time RVing in Canada
- Your Thoughts on Nomadism?
- Canadian RVers Blogging From the Open Road
- The Most Important Thing
- Your Thoughts on Full-Timing?
- About the Author
- Squid Angel Blessings
The Lens Was Awarded a Purple Star
on December 20th, 2011
Why Live in an RV Full-Time?
Do you have itchy feet? Do you move around a lot? Do you wish you could stretch your travel budget further? Do you have family and friends scattered around the continent? Are you sick of Canadian winters? These are only some of the reasons that Canadians hit the road full-time.
I hit the road full-time because it was the only way I could see myself being able to afford to do and see everything on this continent. From the shores of the Arctic Ocean to the Oregon Coast, northern Quebec to the vistas of Montana, full-timing has allowed me to fulfill travel dreams on avery small budget while sleeping with my cats in my own bed every night.
Others have chosen life on the open road to follow their job, whether it be in the oil rigs or sales. Some want to show their children a more meaningful way to live. Many just want to see a bit of sun in the winter without experiencing thirty below.
There are as many reasons to full-time as there are full-timers. Each story is unique. The only common vision is that of leading an uncommon life based on personal rather than societal values.
The Challenge of Full-Time RVing in Canada
Forget what Americans have told you!
Full-time RVing is not an established lifestyle yet in Canada. Some Canadian full-timers actually live outside the law and others twist their dreams of freedom to fit archaic legislation.Until recently, there was very little information available about the full-time lifestyle as it applies to Canadians. There was definitely no resource that compiled health care and other rules, tax and vehicle registration rates, or which compared telecommunications options.
Now, Canadian full-timers have access to a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in getting into the full-time lifestyle in Canada, from the completely RVing novice to the seasoned part-timer. Full-Time RVing in Canada, written by RVers with more than thirteen years of combined experience full-timing, is an ebook that will show you what you're getting into, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to set yourself up for success. All for only $24.95!
Full-time RVing in Canada can be a challenge, but it is doable with the right attitude. Let this guide show you how.
“This is a serious work with tons of valuable information for Canadian full-timers. - Les, RV tech”
Not Just For Canadians!
This book is also for novice RVers. It contains everything about the technical aspects of RVing. RV Plumbing, Water, and Sewer & RV Electricity are excerpts from this book.
Test Your Knowledge of Full-Time RVing in Canada
A lot of people claim that they know everything they need to know to live in an RV full-time. This quiz will highlight some points that you may not have considered.
Your Thoughts on Nomadism?
What do you like better...
Staying in One Place?
mary_lighthouse15 says:
I like to stay in one place, but for change moving around a day or two would be a great experience for sure! Great lens!
TravelingRae says:
That's the nice thing about RVing, wherever you are IS home. And living in an RV full-time isn't like 'camping.' I have all the creature comforts!
pacrapacma says:
I couldn't do it. I like the comforts of my home. I like camping, but I'm ready for home after two days.
shermanmorrison says:
I like staying in one place BUT with the option of getting up and going if I wanted to. The idea is appealing.
tq01089 says:
it sounds romantic, but i think i'm a home body.
Moving Around?
JoshK47 says:
I definitely would love to wander and see as much of the world as possible. There's so much out there and such relatively little time!
DebMartin says:
Let's Go!
missroxa says:
Oh I would love to have the resources to get a new RV, and hop into it for the next couple of years! Traveling is my biggest hobby, and traveling by RV is the best!
naheedahsan says:
i like to moving around.
TravelingRae says:
TwoDogHouse: bring them with you. Lots of full-timers have pets!
Canadian RVers Blogging From the Open Road
- Aylmer Express "MoHo" Extravaganza 2006
- A family's six-month adventure around North America.
- Canadian RVers
- Part-timers who never looked back and now full-time.
- Coulson Castle on Wheels
- A couple that started to live their dream, traveling around North America, sleeping nightly in their own bed, and following their hearts.
- Croft's Mexico
- Part-time RVing couple that winters in Mexico.
- Edith & Eugene Tokalot: RVers at Large
- Two puppets and their chauffeur take to the open road.
- Frugal RV Travel
- Part-timers and shunpikers who are experts on RVing cheaply to the southwest.
- John and Brenda's Incredible Journey
- A couple that splits their time between Alberta and the open road.
- The journey of a lifetime...
- The adventures of a Canadian exploring Mexico in an RV.
- K and D in the RV
- A Canadian couple who retired early and are traveling with an elderly cat.
- Life on Our Ark
- Adventures and troubleshooting for full-time non-retired RV-ers from an Albertan couple.
- Rick and Paulette's RV Travels
- RVers from British Columbia.
- Rolling Marbills
- A couple that shares the full-time lifestyle between RVing and boating.
- Travels in Our Airstream
- A retired couple fulfilling dreams of travel through full-time RVing.
- Travels With Miranda
- A single woman in her early 30s full-timing pre-retirement.
- Travel With the Bayfield Bunch
- A retired couple originally from Ontario that travels all over.
- Travel With Kevin and Ruth
- A couple in their late 40s that frequently winters in Mexico.
The Most Important Thing
Your Thoughts on Full-Timing?
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JoshK47
Apr 25, 2012 @ 9:58 am | delete
- Wonderful lens - certainly seems like an awesome idea! Blessed by a SquidAngel!
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DebMartin
Apr 17, 2012 @ 8:52 pm | delete
- Great info about traveling a fantastic country. d
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webkangaroo
Feb 10, 2012 @ 12:17 pm | delete
- This is my goal in life! Now I'm eager for more -- how do you pay bills, get mail, get med care -- how does it work?
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ViJuvenate
Feb 6, 2012 @ 4:52 pm | delete
- I have often thought about doing this, but I'm down here in the states. I have wondered about full-timing in northern climates. We might even need to stay in a small travel trailer in the winter just as a temporary place to live. I'd love to see you write a lot more on this subject, such as the day to day details you must take care of.
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TwoDogHouse
Jan 31, 2012 @ 4:39 pm | delete
- I guess I would be concerned about health care if you got seriously ill. Other than that I would love to be able to trave the country. I would especially love to see Alaska. I really enjoyed reading your lens.
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About the Author
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I am Rae Crothers, a full-time Canadian RVer and author of the RV lifestyle blog Travels With Miranda.
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