USA vs Canada - 5 Big Concerns Nobody Talks About (RV Living)

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Are you planning a cross-border trip from the USA to Canada by RV? We compare some huge differences between USA and Canada because let's face it...there are a lot of unknowns that can make it difficult to prepare for such a journey. In this video, we'll discuss 5 big concerns nobody talks about when it comes to RV travel between the two countries.
We'll cover topics such as RV living costs, the need for extra auxiliary fuel tanks, laws for goods crossing borders, and much more - so you can be prepared for your journey. Don't miss out on these essential tips before planning your RV trip across the border!
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00:58 Canada Border Crossing
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04:42 Don’t Do This - Border Crossing Mistake
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@HappilyEverHanks 11 ай бұрын

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@mjb7517 11 ай бұрын

Hi guys, being a Canadian living out west. Here is an alternative route you might want to take. For future American travelers who want to save some fuel money and drive the most scenic road in Canada, enter Canada at Sweetgrass Montana and head towards Banff, Lake Louise and take the Columbia Icefield Parkway towards Jasper, then head west to the Alaska highway from there. Fuel is about 25 to 35% cheaper in Alberta than BC.

@livinginthenow 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic information. Thanks. 😀😀😀

@BucketQuestRV 11 ай бұрын

That’s the route we took last year. Totally agree. Still will have to deal with Destruction bay to Tok, but the rest of the road is not bad at all.

@bairdo44 11 ай бұрын

Currently driving back from Alaska to Michigan by way of Montana and taking that exact route. Having passed though Tok to Destruction Bay a couple days ago, I can say that it is WAY better then last year, they filled most of the massive frost heaves and potholes with gravel and it appears to be recent. Between Tok and the border crossing however has been the worst of the roads so far, by a long ways.

@joesutherland225 11 ай бұрын

Yeah and the people are rig pigs and cowboys too no environmental conscience in alberta its not allowed lol their govt has been in oils pocket for decades Oklahoma north almost literally 😊

@Podcastforthewin 11 ай бұрын

Not only is the gas a bit cheaper, the Alberta roads are well taken care. For the most part 😄

@jayneubauer3401 11 ай бұрын

As an American living in Canada, and also being a full-time RVer snowbird, I cross the border 2x per year with my RV. I have found exactly as you say - be polite, be upfront, don't hedge, don't lie. I have had my trailer searched 2x in 5 years, and it doesn't matter if it is a large or small border crossing. We arrive at the border with a list (on paper) that we hand to the Border Control officer of all the alcohol we carry. The last time I crossed the border I was searched, and they had the list in hand and checked my stock against the list. So, it does happen. They were really nice about it, especially when the list matched what we had.... I guess I am fortunate that since I live in Canada (my wife is Canadian) we have bank accounts in both countries, and try to use the appropriate account in country. Some rest stops have dump stations! That is awesome! They are 2 big, beautiful countries worth exploring.

@jerrydaminato743 11 ай бұрын

As Canadians, we would like to point out that the Cassier Highway is one of the most remote areas in BC/Canada. Your experience travelling there does not apply to all of Canada in regards to fuel costs/availability, campgrounds & services. We love the beauty & remoteness of YK and NWT etc. Other provinces may be more like your U.S.A. experience. Just saying'. 🇨🇦

@SarahNPal 5 ай бұрын

Was just coming to say this same thing 😊

@janetzathureczky1766 11 ай бұрын

Just a note about camping in “Canada”. Every province is different and It is important to note that in Southern BC getting a site without a reservation is next to impossible and often book out within minutes of being released 3 months in advance. In the North, where you were, things are very remote and not like the rest of the province. Happy travels !!!

@cindygaudet1390 11 ай бұрын

Agree and rest of Canada! I suggested watching you tube overlanding sophia. They did the maritimes. Then down to states. Also an American couple are doing NS and great accurate videos as I am in Nova Scotia. They are keep your daydream.

@Elizabeth-rq1vi 11 ай бұрын

To get those “fancy” extras you most likely will have to go to a private campground. We do have those fancy RV park(ing lot) places & KOAs. As @janetzathureczky said, in areas where there’s a large population or popular provincial & national campgrounds, reservations are needed. Even up in northern Alberta! There is a first come first served campground along the Icefields Parkway, it is a no services place, with central water taps, & pit toilets. We love it!

@shiftfocus1 11 ай бұрын

Came to say exactly this. Also, BC and Alberta are, in my experience, the most expensive provinces for camping fees - especially BC. As you go east, the campgrounds get cheaper.

@samanthagregson984 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I don't camp but from what I understand from friends who do and family who worked for the parks, that with the Ontario parks, good luck finding a spot if you didn't book right when things opened months in advance. And any walk-in spots a park might have gets filled up right as they can start booking them that day. Sometimes even with a line of people waiting for them to start accepting people for a walk-in spots.

@juniperdog5523 11 ай бұрын

@@shiftfocus1oh I don’t know about that. Provincial park campgrounds in BC are $22 to $25 and in Ontario $40 to $45.

@gailthompson4102 11 ай бұрын

You really can't generalize rving in BC & the Yukon with the rest of the country.. The RV parks on the way north in BC are definitely different from the rest of the country.

@miss.campbell1103 11 ай бұрын

Province to province things are different. Don’t generalize all of Canada each province and territory is different. All the stuff you said Canadian campgrounds don’t have we have all of in abundance in Ontario!

@BaddDukk 11 ай бұрын

Some random observations as a Canadian in BC.. I live just 5km (3miles) from the Sumas border. We have a holiday trailer in Washington near Mt.Baker. As such, I cross the border 35-40 times a year each way so I found the segment about your border escapades entertaining and amusing. For sure our provincial parks are not as swanky as state parks but consider population density. Something like 85-90% of our population lives within an hour of the US border, and our total population is about 1/10 that of the US. Where you were makes backwoods Montana look like an urban center! As such, there are not as many tax dollars per unit area for things like provincial parks so they can be pretty.....rustic.. $200CAD per day sounds pretty reasonable; especially when half of that was fuel. Not bad IMO. I have found this adventure very entertaining. Consider the other route back so you can report on the difference.

@cindyj9014 11 ай бұрын

Hi Hanks, as a proud Canadian I’m going to chime in as well. You travelled a very specific route and it’s unfair to lump all of Canada in your comparison. On your next trip to our beautiful Country, I would suggest you reach out to one of your loyal CDN subscribers to clarify your information before you leave. In regards to border crossing, we go through the exact same thing that you do when entering the US - we welcome all to experience the beauty across all of our provinces and you’ll find that some areas will cost significantly less. 😀🇨🇦😎

@psjoden 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you….I live in the area of Northwest BC and have traveled the Cassiar Hiway multiple times all seasons…including the winter. In summer there are more opportunities to fuel up as in the winter some of the guide/tourist operations close and therefore you will not have the opportunity to fuel up. (By the way I drive a 1ton diesel with a camper) …However in the summer…..plenty, be smart….fuel up at the junction of Hiway 16 and the Cassiar Highway (Kitwanga) I always Fuel up at Meziaden ( junction of the Stewart Hiway and the Cassiar.) then if I feel that I should I have Bell 2 to fuel up, ( winter time hit and Miss for fuel here.) and /or Iskit Villiage, great small store with Coffee and Snack food and ready made sandwiches…(never had issues with them being out of fuel here summer or winter) …I always fuel up at Dease Lake, ( this summer they installed pay at the pump 24/7 service!) no more Watch checking hoping to arrive during business hours !!! Then again at the junction of Cassiar and Alaska Hiway….late fall and winter May have to travel into Watson Lake 40 km. As fuel may or may not be available at the junction. As for traveling through this northwest area…well yes it is more sparsely populated but that is the reason you should be travelling…seeing new spectacular scenery, wilderness animals, and lakes without hundreds of seadoo’s on them engines screaming… if you expect to pay the prices as you find in the lower parts of bc or us…then what are you thinking! It cost money, time, and equipment to travel up and deliver commodities to these sparsely populated areas. You want cheap prices, stay south in the heavily populated areas, … come north where the welcome is warm and the views are spectacular! (I have travelled most of the coastal and central US states..as well as Alaska…I always enjoy what they have to offer, and not worry about what they charge, I have my home on my truck…with full facilities. I use my own shower. And as for laundry…well it cost money for me to wash cloths at home also soooo……you folks have a beautiful huge rv trailor! Why are you spending money on showers, and taking motels, and eating out? … if I don’t use what I have, the next time it stays home…just saying! The road conditions in Alaska equal those of the Yukon as folks…you are traveling on roads built on permafrost…as it melts because of the roads..it becomes a never ending issue…allow yourself time to travel slower 70-8o km. Enjoy the scenery you will on average only be an extra hour on the road to your arrival area, and your equipment will thank you for it as well as your own sanity! Relax in the North you are in “Gods Country” Enjoy! And yes in BC rest areas you are okay to overnight, just do not stay longer than overnight…roughly 8 hours by the signage, however we would rather rv’s use the rest areas to rest so they are safe drivers on the road… NO multi night stay overs in rest stops, sleep wake and move on. Happy Travels!

@jonmasselink4214 10 ай бұрын

I too, agree that Americans need to stop describing Canada based on your very very limited experience in 1x province and 1x territory. Come on! We have 3x territories and 10x very different provinces!!!

@susana5052 10 ай бұрын

I didn’t hear anything rude about Canada. It was clear to me that they were giving their opinion on that “particular” journey and not the whole of Canada. There are pros and cons to every part of the United States, Europe and Asia, etc. Things of all sorts are just different everywhere you go as well as when you go. Example: I love checking out supermarkets every place I go. They’re different in every part of a country or state and I find it fascinating and fun to shop wherever I go. It’s a little challenging when you’re trying to figure out if you’re buying canned tuna, vs canned salmon or toothpaste vs hemorrhoid cream.😂 Obviously that happens in places where there’s multiple languages spoken. That’s part of the fun of traveling no matter where you go…it’s the experiences you have that makes it worth going. Sending love to Canada, to my Canadian friends and my other friends in other countries. Sending my best from America!🙏🏻💖🙏🏻 ❤🇺🇸❤️🇨🇦❤🇯🇵❤🇬🇧❤🇮🇹❤🇫🇷❤🇱🇺❤🇳🇱❤🇮🇷❤🇩🇪❤🇧🇪❤

@THEBossSound 10 ай бұрын

I didnt hear anything against Canadians.

@PersonalBestOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Wow. I thought the Hanks were pretty clear about the route choice they took... that the specific stretch they traveled is desolate and takes time etc... I understand that they weren't making a generalization about Canada as a whole. It appears these "Proud Canadians" are a prickly folk. I've traveled Canada a fair bit, and in my experience they are very friendly, which definitely fits the stereotype most of the world has. A very nice demographic of people. You guys shouldn't feel the need to defend your beautiful country against a remark that was never made.

@JacquesPPage 11 ай бұрын

You should specify Northern Canada. All of the limitations you had to cope with are very specific to Northern Canada's campgrounds and pretty much all of what you had to adapt to. Travelling to the North IS a complicated thing, not much related to what you will encounter in the Southern part of the country.

@Smoothfonzo 11 ай бұрын

Provincial parks definitely do have reservations. Some of the busier ones fill up rather quickly and the only way to get spots is by reserving them. I'm guessing the more remote areas don't have to worry so much about crowds, hence the first-come-first-serve, but honestly it's the first time I've ever heard of one like that, and I'd consider it outside the norm.

@sissinoklahoma2057 11 ай бұрын

For those that think of Canada as a solid monolith, please note there are provinces (what we would call "states" in the US.) So, there's Federal (Canadian) rules and parks and there are States (province) rules and parks. Just Think of all the variations in laws, costs, and campsites available from state to state in the US and apply that same variety to your thoughts about Canada. When I refer to laws, I'm mostly referring to sales tax here as once you cross the border, that's the next thing you'll encounter (besides currency exchange rates.) Québec has a whopping 14.975% sales tax. There are sin taxes in Canada, as well. Think flat rate fees added to purchases such as alcohol or tobacco, and shopping bags (the big meanie shopping bags.)

@juniperdog5523 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for stating this so well. The fact that Canada is not differentiated at all by most Americans drives me nuts.

@LowLightMike 11 ай бұрын

@@juniperdog5523 Agreed. It's a pet-peeve of mine when watching some KZfaq videos of some American RVers driving the "Long Canadian Speed-Bump to Alaska." I think the "Drive from the lower-48 through Canada to Alaska" is a special kind of international travel, where it's easy for people to not have a regular "rest of the world" attitude about doing international travel. It's international travel that people maybe aren't approaching like other international travel, where you embrace being in a different land and culture and system. I think because people are driving/towing their homes with them, it makes it easy to remain in an at-home mindset. In any case, watching KZfaq videos of Americans driving to Alaska is an interesting social study. :)

@sharonsmith5106 10 ай бұрын

For a credit card to use while traveling outside of the US, we have a Bank of America credit card that has 0, that’s “zero”, foreign transaction fees. I’m sure there are other companies out there that have offers for similar cards, but we were already BOA customers on another credit card so adding a card with no foreign transaction fees was the way to go for us. All we did was contact our credit card company and they helped us find the right card for our foreign travels.

@JustinPratt1 10 ай бұрын

Did that exact drive right at the beginning of the pandemic. It was the best drive ever. Crossed the border in Washington. The border agent said “do not go to any stores, gas pumps only, stop and camp at any rest area.” It was such a great trip. Absolutely no one on the roads, think we saw 15 bears. It was the most relaxing road trip ever.

@SCMartin1948 11 ай бұрын

Adding a 50gal Transfer Flow fuel tank to my F350 was one of the best purchases ever. F350 only has a 26gal tank so this has made a huge difference! We average 10mpg towing our 38' fifth wheel. Made the trip to Alaska four years ago and we were able to drive the Casiar without fueling up. Consequently we were able to be choosy about when and where to fuel up. We do a lot of 4,000+ miles trips out West where fuel can be much more expensive in isolated areas. Made a huge difference on the trip to Alaska. With a 760 mile range never have to stop for fuel on a driving day.

@arc2226 11 ай бұрын

Agree 100%, I added a 51 gallon auxiliary fuel transfer tank/tool box to our F250 to support the stock 28 gallon tank. We now have extended our range to around 700 miles pulling our 31' toy hauler / travel trailer. A lot less worries about finding fuel nowadays. And, as you stated, we can take advantage when we see the better fuel prices. We have a back flip tonneau cover, so you can't even see it, and it takes up less space than you'd think. We still have plenty of bed space available. One of the best purchases ever made. Also note: you can install this tank easily yourself if you're a DIYer or handy with tools. Don from Florida

@luminousveiws 10 ай бұрын

We just did 12,000 miles with our new 60gal tank. Huge money saved and lots of time too!

@chrisandersonCR16 11 ай бұрын

I've installed auxiliary fuel tanks in my diesel trucks for the past 25 years and never had any inspections. Also, you can get an aluminum RDS 100 gallon fuel tank, and it only weighs around 75 lbs. Make sure you buy the installation kit for your vehicle.

@dontwantnospam 11 ай бұрын

you are right about the weight. I'd really like to know where they got their information an auxillary tank weighs in at 1000lbs? Cast iron?

@grega2362 11 ай бұрын

@@dontwantnospam full. Over 700lb in fuel alone, then add weight of tank and hardware. 1k is a but high, but for total full weight which is what matters 75 is way to low

@ma6ha77er 11 ай бұрын

Just wanted to mention that having worked in the fuels business, that diesel is not lighter than gasoline, it's right about 15% heavier...not that important unless you're driving a tractor trailer..I just had to mention it.

@thomasbrown5386 11 ай бұрын

I upgraded the 28 gallon tank on my F350 to a 60 gallon. That and the 12 volt fridge in our camper are the 2 biggest and best upgrades we've done. Solar is next.

@johncharlton4069 11 ай бұрын

Travel through Alberta there is no provincial tax on fuel.I would grab a couple jerry cans for fuel in case you run short. In Ontario fuel up at native gas stations you will find it cheaper.

@ohhmg2130 11 ай бұрын

Let's not forget everything up there is way more expensive and not as abundant. I don't think it's fair to lump all of Canada in with the northwest of the country. We are huge and it might serve the audience better to talk about regions, not country. I'm a Canadian and where I live in southern BC is vastly different than the rest of the country ( except for the rocks, trees, and water)

@1964Challenger 11 ай бұрын

I just carry a couple of plastic diesel Gerrycans to cover the just in case when I’m doing remote areas - don’t need anything else

@1964Challenger 11 ай бұрын

Most of the time you just need to go 50-100miles to reach saviour so the gerrycans cover that

@MatthewFordVictoria 10 ай бұрын

Many of the Rest Areas in Canada don't permit spending the night there, but if there's a serious storm, I'm sure you're allowed to spend the night and continue on the next day.

@Cooking_Patty55 11 ай бұрын

The amenities you want are private campgrounds , our provincial parks are rough, people like that here

@Maria-lf4js 11 ай бұрын

Just want to add that a lot of the provincial parks in the more southern parts of BC and Alberta are reservable, it is when you go further north on the Alaska highway that the campgrounds are not reservable. Also we do have full hook up campgrounds but again in the further northern part of the province this is not as common.

@glennred4830 11 ай бұрын

Your 13 days in Canada is a cost as would be expected. FYI : It is an EQUAL amount of MILES (travel) from the US border going north to Whitehorse, Yukon, as is the distance from that same border (BC/WA) to the Mexico border to the south. Approx 1400 miles for either direction of driving. The cost of fuel in Canada is slightly higher but offset with the 25-30% exchange rate savings for US travellers. Hope you can use another highway on the return south, through more National Parks, waterfalls, hot springs and glacier landscapes in the rocky mountains.

@jimdavis3051 2 ай бұрын

When you stopped to provide medical help I was reminded of a local story. A shock trauma nurse driving to work in Baltimore in 2016 witnessed a fiery crash. She was on the highway going the opposite direction. She pulled over and hopped over the “Jersey” wall to get to the victims. However, there was a space after the wall and she fell 70’ into a river. She survived with injuries. So be careful out there!

@pauldem544 11 ай бұрын

Gasoline weighs LESS than Diesel at just over 6 lbs for gas. If you do a Midship fuel tank replacement (like replacing the stock tank with a 60 gal tank), then you can DIY the replacement without any legal issues. Also, there are some US Credit cards (like Capital One) that have no Foreign exchange fees. Also, it's usually cheaper to use an ATM to get your Canadian currency since Currency exchange locations and even US banks will give you a worse exchange rate than just using an ATM in Canada.

@wgb_jd 11 ай бұрын

I guessed it pretty close. It depends on your means, but to me, in this day and age of insane prices, travelling through some of the highest prices in North America, 2k seems like a pretty good deal for such an epic 2-week adventure. You guys did very well. Of course, the accountants would say you also have to add in the depreciation on your truck and fifth wheel, but screw the accountants.

@Technocrat. 11 ай бұрын

Also, depending on Province, you must have a driver's license and insurance for your vehicle and trailer. No insurance can get you a 5k ticket, depending again on the province.

@TjBruce817 11 ай бұрын

I replaced my 32 gallon stock fuel tank with a 60 gallon on my 3500 Ram and it only adds couple extra hundred pounds, like about 220lbs with the larger tank when loaded with fuel. It gives you extra range with out all that extra weight. I don't know if that is an option on your Duramax, that larger tank fit in the same spot as my original tank. Kinda the middle ground in range increasing options. But it was just as expensive and needed to be professionally installed. Love the videos guys, your info is going to be super helpful when the wife and I head up there hopefully soon.

@rhark25 11 ай бұрын

A good rule of thumb for liquid weights: Gasoline- 6 lbs/gal, Diesel/Kerosene/Jet fuel- 7 lbs/gal, Oil- 8 lbs/gal and Water- 9 lbs/gal. These will keep you in the ballpark and are easy to remember

@itsfig5872 11 ай бұрын

Where's the fun stuff you did on the trip?

@sandygivens4748 11 ай бұрын

So we would highly recommend the transfer flow 50 gallon tank. They did the install at their Chico California facility. In and out in a day. Best thing we ever did! We had an original Ford tank, which only held 26 gallons and I felt like I was spending most of our days hunting for the next fuel stop. Doubling the tank size gave us so much more freedom and flexibility, and really did not decrease our fuel mileage that much. Completely worth it! And highly recommend transfer flow.

@nanettedooley5740 11 ай бұрын

Transfer Flow is the best! Chico is my hometown

@huntandride4026 11 ай бұрын

We have a 45 gallon auxiliary diesel tank, with the 35 gallon regular tank. Professional installation, it has DOT labels and tags for inspection. From my understanding having a check valve between the tanks and a shutoff switch are required. We've had it for 3 years now on a 2015 ram 2500 cummins. ( also full delete and then some) 17mpg towing 41ft toyhauler fifth wheel

@JRJones333 11 ай бұрын

My wife and I are 5 or 6 times a year campers. Mostly within a couple hours from home. We couldn't do what you do with the long trips, so we live vicariously through you two. Thanks for the videos.

@goodisnipr 11 ай бұрын

For quick calculations: 1 gallon of water = 8lbs 1 gallon of diesel = 7lbs 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline = 6lbs

@canaguy 11 ай бұрын

A thought about two weeks total expenses: You guys would have spent at least 55% of that, staying at home, with routine activity around your home town, at work each day or eating, living in one place. Overall, the cost of this part of travel is very fair. Enjoy the view, the wildlife, and more hot springs.

@jonbowles7480 11 ай бұрын

As a Canadian and frequent RV traveller I cross the US Canada border around 7 times a year with the trailer. Be polite, open your passports to the picture page, have other documents ready if needed but remember to only answer asked questions. Ask and answer and you will be fine.

@habigscrapbooks 10 ай бұрын

We just spent 4 days in BC (loved it!) but learned the hard way not to use our debit card. That was the only fees we incurred. Our credit card showed a conversion amount and no fees. Make sure before you go you have a credit card that doesn’t charge fees and don’t use a debit card. That was probably the one thing we forgot to check before crossing the border. And we didn’t need cash at all. Been fun to watch this journey.

@1969Rake 11 ай бұрын

Being a Canadian that has camped all over the country I'd appreciate it if you had made it clear your info was specific to your route. The way your video makes it sound is as if its ALL of Canada. I can assure you it is not.

@jeremythebeer8609 10 ай бұрын

As a Canadian (from Ontario), I'm using your video series to educate me. ;p Thumbs Up! (Exchange rate is brutal right now.)

@trentond3703 11 ай бұрын

There are many provincial parks in Canada with 50A service, full service, pools, and many many other amenities, it all depends on where you are as each one is different. Also, nightly rates are different at provincial parks from province to province, and Canadian national parks are different again.

@shannonbarthelette4749 10 ай бұрын

Live in bc, I know of only 2 provincial parks with hook ups and none with pools. It varies greatly

@shannonchadwick8534 10 ай бұрын

Where? I’ve never seen a Provincial Park with any power or water. We always go to a private campground if we need power or city water. Lived in BC my whole life.

@trentond3703 10 ай бұрын

@@shannonchadwick8534 I didnt say in BC specifically said "provincial parks in Canada" as this video is about Canada in general not just BC. I have experience with parks in AB, SK, and MB with several that offer water/sewer/pool.

@shannonbarthelette4749 10 ай бұрын

@shannonchadwick8534 alice Lake and porta cove are 2 provincial parks in bc with full hook up, also manning park just opened a full service this year. those are the only 3 in bc I know of. My friends in Ontario tell me there are lots there, it's the norm.

@leannebrown5993 11 ай бұрын

So happy to see Canadians chime in about some of your questions or remarks. We love our country and so excited to see you come for a visit but want to a make sure you have good info. Btw, I go over the border via car a lot with our dog. All they need is a rabies for a healthy dog. The only time they have asked for it was while flying and they asked every time. Hopefully, Going through parts of BC has wet your whistle to visit the other provinces as well. I have made it a goal to see all our provinces (only one more to go) and each of them is quite beautiful. From coast to coast. Cheers!

@dorisbetts3012 11 ай бұрын

As a Nova Scotian I have been to 7 provinces, lived in three, but have not been up north. We have an extraordinarily beautiful country, diverse in geography and cultures!

@curvechaser2345 7 ай бұрын

I’m sure it’s been mentioned but there are many credit cards out there that do not have foreign transaction fees. I travel outside the country quite a bit and I love not having to worry about those fees. I have traveled from the US to Anchorage and back via the ALCAN and loved every minute of it! Your video brought back that amazing scenery, good times and an incredible experience!! Keep up the great work! P.s. you always make me smile during your videos :)

@HappilyEverHanks 7 ай бұрын

You are on top of the ball with the credit card! We unfortunately dropped the ball and had to take the hit with those stinking foreign transaction fees. Thank you for all your wonderful support and kind words ❤️

@Steph18844 10 ай бұрын

As a Canadian now living in the USA, people here should also note that you cannot bring mace.

@geoff2459 11 ай бұрын

Just to emphasize the point made earlier, that anyone crossing an international border should have a credit card that does not charge transaction fees on foreign purchases. As a Canadian, I heartily endorse "Home Trust Visa." I expect you could find something similar in the USA. Great videos! Safe travels!

@goththicus 11 ай бұрын

Agree. I was surprised they were charged, normally your CC company doesn’t charge foreign transactions.

@JanAllOverNow 11 ай бұрын

I had to get a card specifically for travel so I wouldn't get charged foreign transaction fees.

@JustinPratt1 10 ай бұрын

Yep, most airline cards and some bank accounts (cap one, and Charles Schwab) have cards, both credit and debit, with no foreign transactions fees.

@calvinholser2535 18 күн бұрын

We also traveled through Canada & Alaska last summer. We have a Capital One Venture Card which does not charge any foreign transaction fees. Also, we fueled at one remote station in the Yukon and paid just under $10 a gallon for diesel fuel. We have a Winnebago View class c on Sprinter chassis towing a Jeep Wrangler TJ. Also remember paying $8 a gallon for milk in Haines Alaska. It was the trip of a lifetime for us.

@hammer48ful 11 ай бұрын

Went to Alberta last year, up to to Banff and Lake Louise, the roads were great. One thing threw me was knowing how many liters I wanted to buy to fill the tank at the gas station. We had no problems with phone calls, but problems with the GPS. Many campgrounds had electric fences around them to keep the bears out. A lot to do and see in Alberta with really nice people. Looking forward to going back.

@kristinaschmit8009 11 ай бұрын

We traveled through the Canadian border headed to Banff National Park. We stayed @ Lewis & Clark RV Park in Shelby MT. they have lockers to store fire-arms and what -evs… We crossed w/ 2 dogs- they never asked for vaccines, asked minimal questions AND my husband crossed (& returned) over the border w/ an expired passport. We were in and 2 minutes. Easy-peasy.

@Riverstonesthrowaway 11 ай бұрын

Small price to pay for years of awesome memories!

@timbuckingham6734 10 ай бұрын

Here is a tip that may help get per paid visa in Canada, Canadian Tire for example has visa that can be loaded up to $500. Buying these with cash could save a lot.

@WalCoSeabass 11 ай бұрын

Howdy friends... Sarah and I got stopped and held when we crossed because we didn't have our pet vaccination records. They actually pulled us inside and wouldn't let us leave. Due to no cell service, they allowed us to leave. Wewe had to fax it to them, and they allowed us to cross the next day. On the way back, the US stopped us and couldn't understand that Sarah was a Travel Nurse in the US on assignment near the border and that we took a 3 day vacation in Canada. They were stuck on the theory that she worked in Canada, which she didn't and would not deviate from their story. They eventually let us pass but continued to think she worked in Canada. We managed and now have some stories to tell. Hope you're having a blast!

@davidmccartney7577 11 ай бұрын

As always you two, I mean three (Dexter) included do an Awesome job sharing information. Now enjoy Alaska and stay safe😎🇺🇸

@yoseflaurent3376 11 ай бұрын

In Canada, most anywhere you will make it to legally park your vehicle for free, including rest areas, you take for granted that you will be able to spend the night there, including suburban street sides, church parkings, shopping malls parkings, Walmart parkings. If ever that is not allowed, someone will tell you and the worst that could happen is the necessity to look for another spot where to sleep in the middle of the night. Why you may sleep in a rest area even if it is officially prohibited ? Well, they just don't want to encourage it since campgrounds would then complain of unfair competition from the government's highway department. But really cops just don't care to check which vehicles are parked there and how long have they been there, so, in most instances, it is really tolerated even if officially forbidden.

@ran1234dy 11 ай бұрын

Hi, great video. I am from Ontario and most Provincial Parks have 50 amp and 30 amp service. Very few except the St-Lawrence Parks have 3 service available. Booking is a must, but most parks here have a space available for those that just show up as they are just passing through. Normally every provincial parks have washers and dryers. Enjoy your videos and really we are pretty much the same Canada/USA.

@JolleanSmithTravels 11 ай бұрын

One tip that is key coming into Canada is to empty your fridge. America let me out with a fridge full of eggs and Canada would not let me in with eggs. I had to WALK across the border back to the US to throw out my eggs. I felt like a criminal. Some crossings might have a shared dumpster with the US to prevent this but this Montana crossing did not!

@markfowler6200 10 ай бұрын

I just got back from deadheading, Anchorage to San Diego. We spent 3 nights in rest areas, no prob. But… we could only put the large slide out once. This had to do with where we parked. If the driver side was in the lane where traffic had to pass…we couldn’t put the slide out. We had a 60 gal (50 gal usable) and used it all the time to reduce stops (we were in a hurry).

@ohhmg2130 11 ай бұрын

There may be "rules" regarding camping in some areas. but our unhoused population is embarrassingly huge and they need to live somewhere, so sometimes the rules aren't applied.

@joyceschetter5871 11 ай бұрын

Great comprehensive recap! Thank you .

@lorrainehinchliffe5371 11 ай бұрын

Weapons are not restricted to guns it also refers to stun guns, brass knuckles, mace and others. Please check before coming to the Canadian boarder. If your driving thru to Alaska you must register guns first. Check before coming!

@kevinwilliams2261 11 ай бұрын

I had my factory fuel tank replaced before I started full timing. Went from 32 to 52 gallons. There are many companies that offer replacement tanks that fit in the stock location. Well worth the money to have it professionally installed.

@bettyjorodgers8552 11 ай бұрын

Great information. Thank you

@cherifroehling6593 11 ай бұрын

Great job! So helpful and informative!!

@ThePewterPalace 11 ай бұрын

Gosh. Sorry you guys did not really see much of Alaska! A brief trip is a lot of $ and driving not to really see most of Alaska at all! Tok is really just the start-off point for most Rvers to experience Alaska' only 89.5 miles in. We have been RVing in AK since mid May and will leave into western BC early Sept. We suggest to viewers to plan to have at least a month, preferably 2 to really see the real Alaska-from the cities of Fairbanks and Anchorage to the peaks of Denali. The Kenai Fjords NP, the Chugach, and then the coastal towns and everywhere in between. Plan to come back and really see what you missed! PS lol you also were on the road sections with worse conditions! They get much better after Tok!

@lorih4392 11 ай бұрын

Awesome information. Thanks, Hanks.

@StephaneDemers 10 ай бұрын

Provincial parks vary by province. If you are east in Ontario you need to pre-book your stay online.

@davidhillman3410 10 ай бұрын

Great information!

@brendaferrier8132 11 ай бұрын

Each province in Canada has different camp ground booking systems. In Ontario you book your sites online. There is also provincial parks and conservation parks

@grayfox9911 11 ай бұрын

Good info! Y'all have fun!!

@cpwatching5647 11 ай бұрын

Great info - Thanks!! What an adventure!! Take care and safe travels!

@Barb929 11 ай бұрын

Awesome info guys!!💕💕👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

@chuckchillson2877 10 ай бұрын

A lot of great information.

@jasonclift7253 11 ай бұрын

Love you guys' content - thank you for the content and the tips to us newbies :)

@65Max 11 ай бұрын

By way of comparison - I recently completed a solo round trip in the US through 34 states lasting 28 days & tracked miles, hours driving, MPG, food, lodging & fuel costs. From Alabama up east coast to NY then west to SD and back to AL. My only real concern was driving solo and getting "sleepy eyes" while driving (rest, power-nap, cold drink & snack... continue) Here ya go... Miles 5410 Hours 100 (avg 54 mph) MPG 10.8 (60-65 mph, '05 Silverado 1500, big engine, crew cab, "new" 2021, 22' travel trailer) Food $450 Camp $590 (avg $20/nt, includes mooch & boon docking) Fuel $1658 (gasoline) Total $2766 (includes some incidentals) Would I do it again - ABSOLUTELY, hopefully with a travel partner next time

@lloydbrown9327 10 ай бұрын

Hi...I am from the east coast of Canada. I am planning on going south for the winter.I have a chev.Silverado and a 20' travel trailer. What advice would you like to give me? I haven't done this before. Some questions.....Are the camp sites expensive, can I pull over at rest areas for the night, what are places I should stay away from? Thanks. I enjoyed your videos! Stay safe!

@65Max 10 ай бұрын

PLAN and PLAN again. I spent a month in advance checking for prices and places to stay along my itinerary as well as expected fuel costs. I prefer state campgrounds to commercial properties. I did not use any rest areas but on three occasions Cracker Barrel - called in advance to obtain approval AND purchased breakfast at each one. I limited myself to 300 miles per day with a target speed of 60 mph. Longest active driving was about 7 hours. Use a tire pressure monitor and bring tools to change tire and other common maintenance chores. Brought enough frozen and refrigerated food for the month long trip - some left over. If you tire of driving - STOP, REST & REFRESH before continue - power-nap! AND ENJOY!

@kurtelliott1987 11 ай бұрын

Somewhere around the year 2000, my wife and I took our 25ft. 5th wheel to Niagara Falls. We stayed at a KOA on the Canadian side that had the Falls bus line stop out front, with tickets sold in the campground office. We didn't drive at all once we parked! Great memories.

@a.m.palmer1788 11 ай бұрын

Hello, Hanks! Thanks for the helpful information! I love your videos!

@romancox2186 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Keep up the good/fun work. Thank you!!!

@Jeannie.B 11 ай бұрын

I've been looking forward to this video

@louisg8389 11 ай бұрын

Hey awesome video, love learning about the small technical details of long trips like this!!

@markmadnessmedia 11 ай бұрын

Thanks again Hanks! Your videos are SO informative AND entertaining! A rare combo.

@WSquareTraveler 11 ай бұрын

I love you two! Grateful for your experience and knowledge 👍🏼

@phonemd1 11 ай бұрын

fantastic post! making my big bucket list trip closer to the reality. Thanks! great information! you guys rock!

@revsbentley 11 ай бұрын

I look forward to each episode of your trip.

@yvonnekneeshaw2784 11 ай бұрын

You were spot on regarding border crossing tips ❤🇨🇦

@djmeyer 11 ай бұрын

We ❤ your information and appreciate all the info! Can’t wait to see what’s up next week!! 😊

@josephclark8514 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the shake down on your trip! You guys are the best! Keep up doing what you do🏕️😎

@CookingwithCatLover0330 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Lots of info!

@ryanparkington9254 10 ай бұрын

You'll be very hard pressed to find 50AMP service in Provincial or National Parks in Canada. It's not unheard of but not common either. 30AMP is the standard. You won't generally find sites with water service either so you need to use your tanks. Again, sewer hookups are generally not available at the Provincial and National Parks either. If you want full hookups, you need to go Private. That said, my experiences with State Parks in the USA are similar. You get electric but nothing else!

@thelmawilfong1629 11 ай бұрын

Oh, the adventures and memories you are having and making. I look forward to your videos every week. Continue having fun.

@anthonyk8716 11 ай бұрын

Great video guys! I spent 21 years in the army and one thing, among many I learned is preparation, especially communication. Listening to your lessons learned I think a satellite phone should be considered during this type of trip. Thanks for sharing.

@smee661 3 ай бұрын

Since they have starlink they can make internet calls, we do it all the time in bad cell areas. Good idea if they didn't have that option.

@charliebullio463 11 ай бұрын

Howdy Hanks, great to see you today. 😀

@sheilacaine 11 ай бұрын

Yes those roads looked horrible. Glad you showed it. Great information. Thanks Hanks you’re awesome.

@ThePewterPalace 11 ай бұрын

That small section of road they took north to Tok is the worst in the entire state. We are traveling all over AK this summer and most of the other main highways are good to great. Yes, watch for wavy lines...that indicates frost heaves or dips, watch for repaired patches or potential potholes here or there but if you stay alert, proceed slowly you have no issue! It's the jerks with huge rigs that fly at 70 mph that break their axels!

@a3a21971 11 ай бұрын

@15:05. Head-X.. love❤ it!

@JonCox-hp4fw 11 ай бұрын

I'm not sure about BC, but I do know that the campground west of Rocky Mountain House in Alberta has 50 amp plug ins, as does the Rendez-Vous Rv park in Peace River! Allstays will give a pretty accurate list of campgrounds with 50 amp!

@josephhsu6791 11 ай бұрын

Love you guys. We live in Wasilla Alaska and will be heading south the lower 48 next week. We just sold our house and moved into a 2023 39ft Thor Challenger. If you have any questions about Alaska let us know. Safe travels

@rustystrong6816 11 ай бұрын

Diesel in PA. Right now is $4.49/gal. You have memories for a lifetime. Great time ❤️👍🤗

@user-xo8ge5id6v 11 ай бұрын

Just got back from British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Alberta Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. 10000 Miles. I only had 2- 5 gallon diesel fuel containers and only need to use in northern Saskatchewan. Always carry extra fuel and gas for the generator

@georgecook1374 9 ай бұрын

This was my fav vid for info. as this is a trip I want to do when i pull the trigger on an RV. so it gives me a good idea for budgeting thnx a bunch.

@whaleify 11 ай бұрын

I know lots of people with aux diesel tanks installed. I know none with a 100 gallon tank. Too large. I have a 45 gallon low profile in the bed of my f-250 installed with remote fill and gauge in the console. Love it. Made the Alaska trip twice.