R-pod Owners Forum : Camping in Canada ?? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Camping in Canada ?? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:40:56 +0000 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:13:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5285 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Camping in Canada ?? : I would say you don'tneed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53118#53118 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 11:13am

I would say you don't need weight distribution, but you still need sway control.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:13:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53118#53118 Camping in Canada ?? : Originally posted by Budward So... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53108#53108 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 9:41am

Originally posted by Budward

So spill the beans CharlieM!    How did that supercharged Tacoma do mileage and power wise?  


So far the S/C is working and I think I like it. Gas mileage towing the Camplite seemed to run 10-11, about what I got with the Pilot/RPOD combo and about what I expected. The Tacoma doesn't have an MPG computer so I go by my ScanGauge. It measures instantaneous MPG and mileage for the current tank. I'm lazy so I didn't save receipts and calculate the totals. The S/C does require premium gas so that brings $/mile into question, but there are way too many variables to really answer that question. With the Pilot/Pod combo I did observe about +2 MPG using premium while towing, but I can't make that comparison with the Tacoma.

Performance was no problem. Lots of power when I needed it, but we didn't find many "mountains" on our trip up east. I think we got to 2500 feet elevation maybe. It pulled fine going up hills .I kept my highway speed to 60 MPH and had no problem maintaining that going up hills. Again, the Camplite is 1000# heavier than my Pod and has a slightly bigger frontal area so comparisons are imprecise. And I didn't have any experience with the Tacoma without the S/C so no help there. When we first got the Tacoma the S/C whine was really annoying, but we find we're getting used to it.

Bottom line is the jury is approaching, but it's still out. I suspect the MPG will be about the same with or without the S/C unless I really use the S/C, but then that's why I bought it. The real test will be the Rocky Mountain passes this summer. That's where I expect a great improvement and I do have the Pilot/Pod experience to compare to.
]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:41:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53108#53108 Camping in Canada ?? : So spill the beans CharlieM!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53104#53104 Author: Budward
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Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 5:08am

So spill the beans CharlieM!    How did that supercharged Tacoma do mileage and power wise?  
Not that I'll ever drop 5k to add one to my ToyotaCool
]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:08:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53104#53104 Camping in Canada ?? : Originally posted by fwunder Wow.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53095#53095 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 7:51pm

Originally posted by fwunder

Wow. Killbear looks really, really nice. It's now on our must-goto list.

fred


It is really, really nice, and not too far from you. Go there, but check on their season. You'll like it.

And note my new TV in my avatar. Don't need no stinkin' sway control Tongue
]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:51:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53095#53095 Camping in Canada ?? : One thing I love about camping... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53091#53091 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 5:50pm

One thing I love about camping forums, they really bring people of many countries together.  Not just west of the Atlantic, either.]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 17:50:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53091#53091 Camping in Canada ?? : Wow. Killbear looks really,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53085#53085 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 3:33pm

Wow. Killbear looks really, really nice. It's now on our must-goto list.

fred
]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:33:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53085#53085 Camping in Canada ?? : Glad you enjoyed your trip, CharlieM,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53084#53084 Author: DavidW
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Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 2:54pm

Glad you enjoyed your trip, CharlieM, and returned safely home.

Feel free to join us up here anytime!

Cheers,

David]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:54:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53084#53084 Camping in Canada ?? : Originally posted by techntrek LOL,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53080#53080 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 11:54am

Originally posted by techntrek

LOL, I was working in my Salem yesterday and kept wincing as the acorns dropped on the roof.


The difference is, I'm convinced, squirrels were up there throwing acorns down at us. Either that or Canadian bears carry 30-06s Wink
]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:54:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53080#53080 Camping in Canada ?? : LOL, I was working in my Salem... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53075#53075 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 11:21am

LOL, I was working in my Salem yesterday and kept wincing as the acorns dropped on the roof.]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:21:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53075#53075 Camping in Canada ?? : We’re just returning... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53073#53073 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 10:49am

We’re just returning from a 4100+ mile trip. Four and a halfweeks, 2 countries, 15 states, camped in 10 plus ON. Thanks to our Canadianmembers I was fully prepared for their awesome provincial parks. Two nightseach in Killbear and Chutes. The parks were very well maintained, sites werewell spaced and treed, and park personnel were great, The extra length powercords came in handy and the turning leaves were beautiful. Definitely will do thisagain but  probably further west. Onenote: cell phone data (ATT) is very expensive so I’ll be looking for analternative next time. Maybe a Canadian cell phone/data plan? The Camplite 21and Tacoma combo worked great. No problems with either except the gunshot soundsof acorns falling from 50 foot oaks onto the aluminum roof Ouch.  And Niagara Falls?  Canadians definitely have the better side. Awesome!

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:49:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=53073#53073 Camping in Canada ?? : Going to BC next July 2015....Vancouver... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52617#52617 Author: Sea pod
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Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 11:09pm

CoolGoing to BC next July 2015....Vancouver island and western mainland...  looking for information on campgrounds, whale watching, bear tours, surfing, hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking.  Any ideas or secret spots would be appreciated. ]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 23:09:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52617#52617 Camping in Canada ?? : Interesting, I wonder if that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52420#52420 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 03 Oct 2014 at 1:48pm

Interesting, I wonder if that is true for Costco in the US.]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:48:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52420#52420 Camping in Canada ?? : Originally posted by Budwardwhen... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52412#52412 Author: Outbound
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Posted: 03 Oct 2014 at 9:27am

Originally posted by Budward

when I was last in Canada about 10 years ago nobody took Discover card. Is that still the case?

10 years ago was probably the peak of Discover in Canada.  Its rare that I even run across a sign anymore.  MasterCard or Visa are the way to go.  Even Costco has dumped AMEX and is going MasterCard come January.
]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:27:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52412#52412 Camping in Canada ?? : Originally posted by CharlieMwill... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52411#52411 Author: Outbound
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Posted: 03 Oct 2014 at 9:24am

Originally posted by CharlieM

will I need Canadian currency or will pretty much everyone accept US $$ ?

Yes, pretty much everyone will accept US cash.  You won't get a very good exchange rate tho and they may well just give you par.  And, your change will be in Canadian (its the law).

Plastic works pretty much everywhere here (predominantly MasterCard and Visa. AMEX will work at most hotels and restaurants, 50% of gas stations and very few campgrounds).  Don't forget we've got chip-n-PIN, so make sure you've got a PIN if you have chip and its getting to the point that you're turned away if you don't have a chip at all.  Most gas stations don't support pay-at-the-pump for US credit cards, so you'll have to go inside.

Debit will work, if you're on one of the major networks (like Cirrus) and have chip-n-PIN.  I don't think you can even use a swipe debit card here anymore.

Oh - its very unusual for Canadians to have a combined credit/debit card and they're treated a bit differently here than you're used to.  In fact, clerks have to punch a different button on their till for credit vs debit - the customer doesn't select it at the PIN-pad.  When you're asked "how do you want to pay for that?" - they're looking for an answer of "cash," "credit" or "debit."  They really don't care if its MasterCard or Visa -or- that you want to debit the money from your Chase account.

Personally, when I go to the US, I usually pay for everything with my MasterCard (they offer a fair exchange rate with no extra fees).  I'll also usually find a bank machine somewhere just over the border and pick up $60 for miscellaneous expenses.
]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:24:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52411#52411 Camping in Canada ?? : Budward, I forgot to add that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52410#52410 Author: DavidW
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Posted: 03 Oct 2014 at 9:22am

Budward,

I forgot to add that we will be at Killbear for Canadian Thanksgiving from Sat. Oct 11th to Mon. Oct 13th.

I can't see from the conversation thread above when you are travelling but if you are at Killbear when we are, you would be most welcome to drop by. We will be on site 628 in the Granite Saddle Campground.

David]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:22:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52410#52410 Camping in Canada ?? : Budward, Yes, that is still the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52409#52409 Author: DavidW
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Posted: 03 Oct 2014 at 9:17am

Budward,

Yes, that is still the case. Very few will accept DISCOVER. And a lot of businesses really don't like AMEX because they are charged large service fees.

Your best bet is VISA or MASTERCARD. (Of course they will charge you a conversion fee).

Cash is good but few of us carry much cash anymore either. Most places now take debit and don't keep much cash in their drawers.

I second the comment that Canadian cash is better to use than USD. Mainly because not everyone will take it and, if they do, might not give you much better than 1:1 (which is a 10% loss for you).

Cheers,

David
]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:17:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52409#52409 Camping in Canada ?? : Speaking of credit cards- when... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52403#52403 Author: Budward
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Posted: 03 Oct 2014 at 4:27am

Speaking of credit cards-   when I was last in Canada about 10 years ago nobody took Discover card.
Is that still the case?
]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:27:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52403#52403 Camping in Canada ?? : No, I would say you will have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52399#52399 Author: marwayne
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Posted: 02 Oct 2014 at 10:51pm

No, I would say you will have to get your self some Cana Bucks]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:51:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52399#52399 Camping in Canada ?? : OK folks,We've decided on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52394#52394 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 02 Oct 2014 at 10:01pm

OK folks,

We've decided on Killbear and Chutes Prov. parks. Got the long power cords and understand the water ins and outs. So for a week in Canada relatively close to the border and armed with plastic cards will I need Canadian currency or will pretty much everyone accept US $$ ?
]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:01:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=52394#52394 Camping in Canada ?? : I've always thought it... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51432#51432 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 12:33pm

I've always thought it would make sense to standardize future campground connections on the L14-50 (50 amp) twist-lock outlets/plugs.  For comparison, portable generators with a twist-lock connection use a L14-30 (30 amp), and the pods use the L14-30 where the power cord plugs into the pod.  Get rid of the TT-30 (30 amp) and 14-50 (non-twist-lock 50 amp).  Keep the 20 amp outlet for standard extension cord connections, too.
 
The twist-locks are physically more stable for starters.  By going with the larger size for everyone, it wouldn't matter if you had a popup, pod, or a big rig, whatever power you need would be available.  One downside to this conversion, though, is if the big outlet is broken your only fallback is the 20 amp outlet.  They way it stands right now you can use an adapter to plug your 30 amp connection (TT-30) into the 50 amp big-rig connection (NEMA 14-50).
 
A random musing, somewhat off topic.
]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:33:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51432#51432 Camping in Canada ?? : CharlieM, Yes, the connectors... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51424#51424 Author: DavidW
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Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 8:18am

CharlieM, Yes, the connectors are the same.

Enjoy your trip!]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2014 08:18:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51424#51424 Camping in Canada ?? : I'd really like to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51418#51418 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 8:11pm

I'd really like to stress DavidW's point.  Its a very rare occasion (once a year, perhaps) that I find myself on an Ontario Parks campsite where the r-pod's stock power cord will reach a power post.  Generally, I'll need at least 25', usually 50' of extension on top of the 26' stock.
[/QUOTE]

Got the message. I'll bring 85-88 feet of 30 Amp cord. I assume the connectors are the same as our standard two blade plus one prong 30 Amp RV plug. We're really looking forward to our short camping trip to Canada.

Thanks,
]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 20:11:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51418#51418 Camping in Canada ?? : Originally posted by DavidWAgain,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51414#51414 Author: Outbound
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Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 7:19pm

Originally posted by DavidW

Again, for electricity I always carry 100'. Most electric posts in our Provincial Parks serve two adjacent sites.

I'd really like to stress DavidW's point.  Its a very rare occasion (once a year, perhaps) that I find myself on an Ontario Parks campsite where the r-pod's stock power cord will reach a power post.  Generally, I'll need at least 25', usually 50' of extension on top of the 26' stock.
]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 19:19:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51414#51414 Camping in Canada ?? : Originally posted by Tars... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51412#51412 Author: Outbound
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Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 7:10pm

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

when dump stations are coupled with a potable water station, do they really have two water sources, one non-potable for washing down dump station spills, and another, separately plumbed, source for potable water?  I understand not wanting to use one hose for the both purposes, but really, what do you even have to do to have two separately piped and plumbed water sources coming to essentially the same spot?

For the most part, you're correct of course - its a single source of water for both the non-potable and potable taps.  Both taps will have backflow preventers (at least 2) installed to prevent upstream contamination.  Parks staff are fairly sensible and usually try not to waste money/time/effort.

But, in a few cases, the taps are fed from "separate" sources.
  • In parks where drinking water is treated on-site and the treatment plant is located reasonably close to the sanitary station:  the non-potable tap will be fed from upstream of the treatment plant while the potable tap is fed treated water.
  • In a few parks where the dump and fill stations are physically some distance from each other: a dedicated well (typically an old well that was dug long before water treatment was necessary) provides non-potable water for the dumpstation.  The fillstation is connected to the treated campground water supply.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 19:10:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51412#51412 Camping in Canada ?? : Tars, never really thought about... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51399#51399 Author: ron_whitt
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Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 7:18am

Tars, never really thought about the water source. I always just assumed that there was 1 well and it served both dump and potable sites, just split in 2. But then your talking gov't supervisors... sooooo likely 2 drilled wells   40ft apart with wells 100ft deep and $50 a foot to drill..............    ]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 07:18:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51399#51399 Camping in Canada ?? : Perfect summary, Outbound. I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51391#51391 Author: DavidW
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 9:58pm

Perfect summary, Outbound.

I was not meaning to imply that one does not need to have a white hose in your R-Pod - merely that it is rarely used at an Ontario Provincial Park. In fact, I carry two 50' foot white hoses for those situations where I am at a private RV park.

Again, for electricity I always carry 100'. Most electric posts in our Provincial Parks serve two adjacent sites. Depending upon when the electric lines were put in place, one can find the electrical post at the edge of one's site, deep in the woods between two sites, along the entrance road, or even on your neighbour's site. Hence the need to be flexible with the length of one's cord.

It is useful to check the Ontario Parks website to determine where the dump station and water fill-up station is located. Sometimes it is after the gatehouse (Sandbanks), sometimes before the gatehouse (Driftwood), sometimes on the way "out" of the park (Bronte Creek or Murphys Point) in which case you then have to re-enter the park.

I have adopted techntrek's strategy of always having a small 2 gallon water carrier filled with water from home (or water bottles) which we use for coffee, brushing teeth, and for our dog's water.

I also have two 6 gallon "army style" flat rectangular water carriers which I picked up during my stay at Murphys Point. As I couldn't find the water fill-up station on my way in, I had already set up my R-Pod before I discovered where it was. Then it was too late. Luckily, water taps are located fairly close to one's site such that it wasn't too difficult to fill up the carriers at the water tap and transport them to our R-Pod.

This avoids running into any problems with the water supplied by the Park. For example, I know that Mew Lake has a lot of silt in their water system if one camps in April. In that case, it is useful to arrive with one or more full portable water carriers in your TV (You wouldn't want to fill your tank with water anyway because it would be liable to freeze in April).
]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:58:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51391#51391 Camping in Canada ?? : I've long been mildly curious... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51387#51387 Author: Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 9:02pm

I've long been mildly curious -- this is the first time my curiosity has risen to the level to ask about this -- but when dump stations are coupled with a potable water station, do they really have two water sources, one non-potable for washing down dump station spills, and another, separately plumbed, source for potable water?  I understand not wanting to use one hose for the both purposes, but really, what do you even have to do to have two separately piped and plumbed water sources coming to essentially the same spot?

Now, I used to have a farm where I had water for the cattle and horses come from a spring and a gravity-fed tank to the troughs, and separate household water.  I can see that in some cases that would be doable and even very appropriate, but how often is that even possible, let alone remotely practical?

TT
]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:02:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51387#51387 Camping in Canada ?? : As others have already said, in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51382#51382 Author: Outbound
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 7:22pm

As others have already said, in Ontario Provincial Parks, the dump/fill is usually in the same area (Samuel de Champlain is the only one that comes to mind with separate dump and fill areas).  For the most part, the dump/fill stations are on a short, single-lane loop of road close to the park entrance.  Usually, the dumpstation is located first along the loop and then about 50' further up is the fillstation.  They're kept separate to prevent cross-contamination.  Occasionally, in the larger parks, the garbage bins are handily found in the same area (e.g. Arrowhead).

Dumpstations usually have a RED-painted water tower (steel, cylindrical, about 8' high and 8" around) with non-potable water to be used for flushing tanks/messes on the concrete bib around the drain.

Fillstations usually have a LIGHT-BLUE-painted water tower almost always have a short length of hose (suspended on a spring affair to keep them well off the ground) that you can use to directly fill your tank - no additional hose required.

The only exception you may run across is Bronte Creek Provincial Park, which keeps its water taps & hoses in small, heated sheds as the park was intended (but never realized) for year-round operation.  Everything to do with sewage and fresh water is clearly labelled and instructioned at all Provincial Parks.  Oh - Mew Lake in Algonquin has a heated closet for fresh water as well, but that's only available during winter months when the usual water source is shut down at the sanitary station.

There are water taps peppered throughout the campgrounds as well.  Generally, these have non-threaded taps and occasionally, they must be held in the on position to keep the water flowing.  But, a water thief usually works fairly well to connect a hose.  As DavidW has said, even if you do have sufficient hose, its prohibited to connect to any of the campground taps.  But, I have been known to hook up for the 10 minutes it takes to fill my fresh tank - as long as its only for a few minutes, no one cares.
]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:22:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51382#51382 Camping in Canada ?? : I've run into dump... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51378#51378 Author: Budward
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 6:09pm

I've run into dump stations where the fill station had  no hose and ones with a permanently attached hose, typically on one of the spring loaded masts...I also ran into 2 on my 30 day trip that had NO water of any sort.  Not even the wash water to hose down a spill at the dump port...

BTW I ran low on water at a USFS campground that had a hand pump for water...that was fun-
Had to pump a good 10-20 times before you got ANY water and if you paused for a few seconds the water column fell back down the pipe and another 10-20 pumps to get it started again...whew.   The pump was huge with a handle about 4 ft long, with about a 4 ft stroke, making it impossible to both pump and hold a collapsible 5 gallon container under the spout.   Required two people.
Definitely made one conserve water with all the work it took to get moreLOL

We stayed in one USFS campground near Vail, CO that had NO water available at all.   Even the poor host had to buy and haul his in.
]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:09:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51378#51378 Camping in Canada ?? : CharlieM, I will second Outbound's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5285&PID=51377#51377 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 5:58pm

[QUOTE=DavidW]CharlieM, I will second Outbound's recommendations for Provincial Parks along your route.

You won't need a white hose to fill up at the water station in a Provincial Park. And you are not permitted to connect to a neighbouring water tap if you happen to be near one.

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Same question. Why don't I need a white hose. Are there faucets to connect a hose to or do I have to haul water in 5 gallon (19L) containers? Or maybe a hose is permanently attached? If so, what length?
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