R-pod Owners Forum : Our next great adventure

R-pod Owners Forum : Our next great adventure https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Our next great adventure Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:15:11 +0000 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:19:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4390 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Our next great adventure : Ive been making the trip from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42561#42561 Author: Bred Flink
Subject: 4390
Posted: 10 Feb 2014 at 12:19am

Ive been making the trip from the prairies to Vancouver Island all my life. I've pulled sailboats, driven truck campers and made at least 50 car trips.

The drive from Calgary to Vancouver on the transcanada hwy is spectacular and not to be missed. Calgary and the prairies are at 3,000+ ft elevation, the trip from Calgary to sea level is net downhill. You will burn less gas going west than east.

I suggest making the return trip via the northern US states, as the incline to the continental divide is more gradual. Idaho is worth the trip and Montana has many wonderful lakes and attractions.

HWY 3 via southern Alberta is also a good option. Keep in mind that this corridor is extremely windy. sports teams in southern Alberta are usually called the Hurricanes.

My favorite drive is the Canadian Rocky Mountains. An Rpod is the right trailer for this trip, allowing you to stop and take in the sights and the spectacle. If you want more detail, let me know. We're driving over the Rockies to Vanc Isle March 21. Will stop in Golden and the Shuswap.
If this is your one and only trip over the Rockies, I would also suggest a detour through Vernon and Kelowna, which will add about 45 minutes to over-all driving time. Kalamalka Lake will make your jaw drop.

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Subject: 4390
Posted: 09 Feb 2014 at 11:05pm

Don't miss the TransCanada between Calgary and Vancouver. I have made this trip dozens of times to camp & visit family and it is still spectacular. When I first started pulling a trailer in the 80's I pulled a 1972 18' full sized trailer (heavy) with an '87 Plymouth Voyager over the mountains to the coast several times. Slow, but never had an issue. Your Pod will not be a problem if you're not in a rush.]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2014 23:05:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42559#42559 Our next great adventure : Thanks Doug and/or CarolI like... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42521#42521 Author: CARR-POD
Subject: 4390
Posted: 09 Feb 2014 at 5:47am

Thanks Doug and/or Carol

I like your idea about doing both routes.

We want to see as much as possible on this trip so taking both routes should add to the overall expierance.

Thanks to all who responded.

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Subject: 4390
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 8:47pm

My thoughts are you must go through the states at least one way. It is much more enjoyable and lots to see, plus your fuel costs will be cut in half. Dont forget to stop at Badlands, and Mount Rushmore and if you got a little bit of extra time head to Yellowstone park!! I love my country Canada but the trip through the northern u.s. is awesome to do.... Try mapping it on the Google map and you will see the distances will be the same or close to the same... Have a great one. ]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:47:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42473#42473 Our next great adventure : If you are looking for the flattest... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42471#42471 Author: P&M
Subject: 4390
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 6:34pm

If you are looking for the flattest way to get across, and are not concerned about adding some extra time, then once you get to Calgary turn south on Hwy 2. At Fort MacLeod turn west on Hwy 3, and then right before you get to Creston turn south again on Hwy 95. Cross over the border and stay on it until you get to I-90, then head west. Turn north at Seattle and head on up on I-5.

I grew up in Spokane and spent summers touring all around BC and Alberta and know that area well. That route is by far the flattest you will find to get across the mountains, but as you can tell it is not necessarily the quickest.]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:34:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42471#42471 Our next great adventure : If you stay in Ont. go to North... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42468#42468 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 4390
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 5:52pm

If you stay in Ont. go to North Bay then take #11 up across Ont. At Hearst make sure your full of gas, nothing between. Hearst and Long Lac except trees, moose and bears. It is much flatter than #17 but you don't have the scenery of the Great Lakes. As for the rockies.. I don't think there is a flat spot..

We went that way with a tent and 3 kids.. came back State side for different view. Make sure to stop at Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump south of Calgary and Drumheller .. Fantastic. Good Luck and safe travels.]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:52:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42468#42468 Our next great adventure : Hi folksPam and I are planning... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4390&PID=42460#42460 Author: CARR-POD
Subject: 4390
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 10:17am

Hi folks

Pam and I are planning our trip to Vancover Island and I need a little advise.

I was wondering if anyone out there knows the flattest route through the Rockys.

I remember reading about a book or app for doing this but I can't find this information.

We are leaving from a bit north of Toronto, and plan to travel through northern Ontario and then the parries. Not sure if the route would be flatter if we travel into the states from Alberta and then head west.

Any thoughts or advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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