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RE: Coach-Net in Canada
As I indicated, Wayfarer/Explorer Club/ERS - is the full package that I have. I assume it was the ERS that has the better towing feature. Wayfarer provided hassel free claim process. ERS the towing, and Explorer Club Membership provides it own benefits including a discount with Wayfarer. The bottom line for me is that I got and continue to get good service from a Canadian firm.
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12/16/09 09:43pm |
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RE: Coach-Net in Canada
Daveb110: ... There are only 2 ERS services worth having: Good Sam and Coach Net. None of the others will tow say a 45 ft. motorhome to the nearest repair facility. Even if it is a 500 mile tow!! Wayfarer only covers 160 km and they do no cover NA. Only the USA and Canada. Both Good Sam and Coach net will provide over the phone service support and will make appointments for service.
Moisheh
All I know is that with the Wayfarer/Explorer Club/ERS service they have travelled more than 160 km to help me in Northern Ontario. In one situation the driver had to drive 230 km one way to get to me. They provided both phone and email service and assistance along with making all the arrangements.) In another situation, I had to have both a MH and a car dolly towed (2 trucks) a distance of 140 km each (one way). As we all know the tow truck charges total distance meaning coming and going which can be considerably more than just the one way of the actual tow.
All of this was covered with my membership.
I seem to recall the 160 limit was with CAA but I could be wrong as I do not have a membership with them. Possibly someone with a CAA membership can clarify this...
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12/16/09 08:09am |
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RE: Coach-Net in Canada
THe RV Explorer Club is associated with and the website indicates:
Wayfarer Insurance Brokers Ltd.
www.wayfarerinsurance.com
(800) 461-0318
For RV coverage while travelling in Mexico call Wayfarer Insurance
www.wayfarerinsurance.com
Call (866) 848-9146 for a free quote.
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12/11/09 08:02pm |
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RE: Coach-Net in Canada
We belong to the Explorer's Club and use the ERS program with them for 10 years. Highly recommend them as they cover all of North America including distant locations such as Newfoundland-Labrador, way up in Northern Ontario, etc. Service is awesome...
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12/11/09 08:14am |
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RE: Provincial Park reservation system
I also know from past experiance, you can't book a provincial park until 2-3 months before your arrival
The reservation window opens 5 months in advance of your reservation date.
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12/10/09 06:47pm |
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RE: Wanted Level Campsites - Ontario Parks.
As the original poster, I am surprised that this topic still is generating discussion after all these months. For me, the Ontario Parks have a very wide spectrum of people they are catering to, with all having a common interest in the out of doors. Whether the users are the occasional day visitor, the casual camper all the way through to people visiting and staying in the parks for weeks upon weeks, they all have one thing in common, enjoying the out-of-doors. Some people hike, canoe, kayak, fish, do research, or reconnect with family and friends, etc. all are out there enjoying nature.
The type of camping equipment will vary depending on the people, and what they are doing. Whether it is a canoe and a tent, or trailer or motorhome, it really doesn't matter, they are all enjoying our parks. Years ago the camping equipment was mainly tents, but now there is a mixture of tents, trailers, and other forms of RVs. Other than the mountain climbers, I do not know of anyone who would if offered a choice, not prefer a fairly level campsite.
To the people who imply RVing in not camping, I differ with you. I do support the concept that there are differences in styles of camping. Different people have different needs and desires, and Ontario Parks is attempting to meet many of those differences.
Years ago we did not have comfort stations with showers, now we do.
Years ago, we did not have dining shelters, but now we do.
Years ago, we did not do much winter camping, but now thousands do it.
Years ago we only had a naphtha gas stove, now we have a number different choices and styles.
And the list goes on and on, including people having larger trailers and other types of equipment.
For those who do not want our parks to change, good luck - change is happening as more people participate in the out of doors and as equipment becomes better and better! Personally I do not want to go back to the old heavy canvas tents, the new equipment is much better in numerous ways.
For those who choose to have one piece of equipment over another that was their choice... it is not a matter of one form is camping and the other is not camping. What is important is that the people are out enjoying the out-of-doors using what ever equipment suits them. We all have our preferences. Should someone have different equipment than you do, doesn't mean they are not campers.
When you read the original posting, you will note that even a park superintendent was unhappy with the lack of levelness of the campsites. I understand that something is being done at that park to start to improve the levelness. I am sure that for those who do not want a reasonably level campsite the park staff will be able to accommodate you for many years in the future.
Lets all celebrate the fact that people are enjoying the out of doors and our Ontario Parks are helping us to do that whether it be with organized campgrounds, wilderness areas, nature reserves, or land banks for the future. We all have various desires and wishes. As a canoeist, I appreciate a well marked portage trail around a water fall; as hiker, I appreciate a trail with interesting things to see and photograph; as a fisherman, I enjoy the waterways and lakes; and as a camper, I appreciate a reasonably level campsite and all the services that a park offers, including the fact that I do not necessary use all of them, but others do.
When trails are in need of repairs, we pass that information along to park staff, when comfort stations are in need of cleaning, we pass that along to park staff, when campsites are in need of repairs, we pass that along too. So why not pass along the need for a campsite to be levelled...or a fire pit to be cleaned out, or wood to be burnable, etc.
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12/02/09 02:52pm |
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RE: Personal RV Travel blogs
We use goggle's blogger. Found it suitable for our needs.
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11/24/09 06:30am |
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RE: Winter Camping Pinery Grand Bend
Liz: I suggest contacting the park and asking them for advise as to whether or not you might need a reservation. For example at MacGregor Point, you will most definately need a reservation as the campground is a busy place with people welcoming in the New Year.
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11/22/09 07:06am |
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RE: Winter Camping Pinery Grand Bend
Unfortunately you have missed the Four Seasons RVing seminar held at the Pinery on November 6-7 where showing people how to extend their RVing season was the the main focus. Please email me if you would like some additional information including where to find a CD with the information you are seeking. We are camping again with many others at MacGregor Point (Port Elgin - 2 hours north of Pinery) this winter.
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11/19/09 06:40am |
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RE: The Pinery Provincial Park
Was at the Pinery last week for 6 days, November 4 thro to Nov 9th - Gate Staff were very friendly and helpful, as were all the other staff that we had contact with. We camped on site 483 across from the new comfort station with the rather high coat hooks in the shower areas.
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11/13/09 04:09pm |
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RE: Full time Rving - Canadian content
Hello and welcome to the forum...and welcome to the best lifestyle possible. We are f/t in Canada since 2004 spending most of our time on the other side of the rockies from your location. We very seldom go across the border into the USA. If you would like to ask us various questions, please email us and we will do our best to give you ideas to consider and to let you know what we have done regarding the topics you indicated and other matters. As authors we have written extensively about RVing in Canada 12 months of the year.
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11/11/09 07:48am |
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RE: Camping in Cold Weather
Use exhaust fans while cooking and showering, and crack a vent while sleeping. Those activities create a lot of moisture.
Agreed with one minor adjustment: crack two vents both about 2 fingers wide - window and ceiling and leave open 24/7. Any moisture on windows, turn on the fan until all moisture is gone. By leaving two vents at different levels helps to create a flow through of air taking with it moisture.
Electric heater also helps to reduce propane consumption.
Have a great time you are just starting to enjoy the extended RVing season. Some of us enjoy the full fall, winter and early spring extended season.
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11/10/09 05:36am |
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RE: Gas Class A advice
Some friends of ours with boys have a rig and the boys set up their own tent. In fact they even got one of those portable garage shelters so that the boys can use it with a tent inside during the off season complete with an electric heater inside. Might be worth considering as that gives the both age groups their own space. It also allows them to invite a friend or two assuming the tent is large enough...
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11/07/09 05:26am |
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RE: ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHICH DO YOU USE
We have been an Explorer RV Club member for 10 years (Canadian). Through them we have the Wayfarer Insurance and the ERS. We would rate these services (all of them) 10+ out of 10. Roadside service is fabulous and they have even come 85 km up a gravel road in Northern Ontario to find me to change a tire on the MH. Awesome service. Service area - North America. Do not know about Mexico as we have not been there and have no plans to go either.
Towing: usually something either the car or the MH each year. Insurance - no hazzels and we have had a number of claims including a MH write off, awnings, and breakin. We have nothing but great service.
Want additional info, email or pm
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11/05/09 05:49pm |
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RE: My Canadian friends, can you please help me?
Go for it... as long as you can locate a place to park your rig, you will be fine especially if you already have a cold weather package with your unit. There are hundreds of people doing what you are considering, and many of us will gladly help with specific suggestions. You might want to check out some of our pictures from last winter on our blogs. Plus we have written a book on the subject should you be interested.
Frank Spence
http://fourseasonsrving.blogspot.com/
http://flspence.blogspot.com/
email: frankspence@hughes.net
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10/24/09 06:57pm |
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RE: My Canadian friends, can you please help me?
Last winter I personally check with the MOE office in Owen Sound (Ontario) and they indicated that the windshield washer fluid used in vehicles on our highways daily is safe both enviormentally and is okay to use in septic systems. (When you stop and think about the millions of vehicles on our highways, and the amount of wwf used daily, it must be a lot of fluid being spread around.)
It is not okay to use it (windshield washer fluid) in your fresh water tank or fresh water lines but if it is being put directly into your black and/or grey tanks which is being dumped into the park waste control system then you are enviormentally friendly. Assuming the weekly use of the windshield washer over the winter, a saving of a few dollars each week will add up. If you do not wish to use two different products then using the pink stuff (RV Antifreeze) is also acceptable. You have a choice.
Have a good winter... we are full time RVers in Canada since 2004 including spending all our winters in Canada. The coldest we experienced is -37C in Algonquin Park for 10 days. Email me if you have any questions.
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10/23/09 08:24am |
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RE: north around Lake Superior
Pukaskwa National Park (PNP)near Marathon is now Big Rig Friendly with 12 sites having been rebuilt this past summer to handle the larger rigs up to 50 feet. The road is paved all the way to the park, hiking trails are awesome, plan to spend at least a few days. Want more info, send me an email... We have camphost at this for a number of years including 2009, great location. If you check our blog http://flspence.blogspot.com/ back in June 2009 you will see some pictures.
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Ney Provincial Park about 40 minutes drive west of PNP, was the location of a WW-11 German PoW Camp and the remains are still visible along with a small display at the visitor centre. They have campsites that will accomodate your rig. This park has also been nominated to become a historical spot but that might be a year or two away from being approved (hopefully).
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10/20/09 12:18pm |
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RE: thanksgiving (Canadian) where will you be?
To the folks camping @ Mew & Canisbay this weekend, try to remember your site # & which side the power was on. I may PM you next week.
Mew Lake: Sites 11 & 13: between the sites
Mew Lake: Sites 9 & 7: between the sites
Mew Lake: Sites 5 & 3: between the sites
Mew Lake: Sites 12 & 10: between the sites
Mew Lake: Sites 8 & 6: between the sites
These I can see from our campsite.
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10/12/09 03:30pm |
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RE: Foalige in Ontario
Danny: Algonquin Park, Sault Ste Marie, Manitoulin Island. As you know we are in Algonquin and the leaves are still on the trees... at least until we get a strong wind. Colours are GREAT!
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10/06/09 05:10pm |
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RE: Best Portable Heater for MH
You might consider a Big Buddy heater from Mr.Heater. uses 4 D Cell batteries to run the fan if you really neat a fan. Most people do not. Propane heat, great. Various size available up to 18,000 btu. Down side can be some additional moisture (condensation on windows) in your unit. You can also get an electrical adapter to plug into the wall househould current. Good inside and outside-portable.
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10/02/09 03:30pm |
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