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Departments
6 HITCH HINTS
~ Andy Thomson
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23 Round trips to Florida. 35 trips along I-75.
~ By Norm Rosen
These are the towing packages we did them in.
RV Innovation!
RV TIPS ~ Garth Cane
Garth Cane looks at the 2013 GMC Sierra HD
pickups.
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WAGONMASTERS ~ M.B. and Karen Wilson
California – Here we come!
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THE COOKING LADIES
~ Phyllis Hinz and Lamont Mackay
West Coast adventure!
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Road Test
28 VENTURE RV SPORT TREK ST 320 VIK
LETTERS ~ from Tech Editor Garth Cane’s Mailbox
Tips, techniques, and advice for RV enthusiasts.
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~ By Norm Rosen
The benchmark for class A touring machines.
Destination
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by Andy Thomson
Towing Through
The Years
23 Round trips to
Florida. 35 trips
along I-75. These
are the towing
packages my family
and I did them in.
Above: Our first trip to Florida with my
family was in a 1966 Chrysler towing a
30’ Airstream.
Below: Fast forward to present day with
the Taurus SHO in Florida.
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Year
Tow
Vehicle
Trailer
Notes
Jellico Mountain
Climbing speed, Gear
1971
66’ Chrysler
Windsor 383
1965 30’
Airstream
Passenger no license.
Mom got her wish of a trip to Florida. The first of many.
45 MPH 2nd gear
1972
66’ Chrysler
Windsor 383
1965 30’
Airstream
“
Same
1973
73’ Pontiac
Catalina 455
1972 29’
Airstream
“
3.42:1 Axle Ratio 3rd gear 60 MPH
1974
73’ Pontiac
Parisian 455
1974 31’
Airstream
“
2.94:1 Axle ratio 2nd gear 50 MPH
1975
75’ Pontiac
Parisian 455
1975 31’
Airstream
More stringent emission standards took away a lot of power from the 1973 455.
3.23:1 axle Less Power 2nd gear 45
MPH
1976
76’ Pontiac
Parisian 455
1975 31’
Airstream
My first year with a license. I drove about three-quarters of this trip with my Dad as a passenger seat, pointing out the finer points.
“
1977
76 Pontiac
Bonneville 455
1977 31’
Airstream
Dad towed another Airstream so I drove all the way. For a couple of hours, I drove a new
Lincoln Mark V with black pearl coat paint towing another 31’. The Pontiac had more
power and had a little better mileage but the Lincoln was quiet and smooth. Not likely by
today’s standards. At the time I remember being impressed.
“
1978
78’ Pontiac
Parisian 350
1978 31’
Airstream
My first trip with a downsized car. It was tighter, quieter, had better handling and considerably better fuel economy.
2nd gear 50 MPH
1979
78’ Pontiac
Parisian 350
1979 31’
Airstream
1980
80’ Pontiac
Parisian 305
1979 31’
Airstream
The 305 had a 3.23:1 axle ratio where the previous 350 had a 3.08 performance and was
slightly better.
2nd Gear 50 MPH
1982
82’ Chev Caprice
305
1982 34’
Airstream
My first trip with a 34.’ I detoured through Smoky Mountain National Park and along the
Blue Ridge Parkway for a while. There were several steep climbs
“
1985
85’ Olds 88 307
1985 32’
Argosy
We went on the I-77 on a return trip. The 85’ Argosy was made by Airstream with an
almost square shape.
2nd Gear 45 MPH
1987
87’ Chev Astro
Van 4.3 Litre
1987 31’
Airstream
We went southbound only. It was a very stable tow vehicle with lots of power due to the
3.73 Axle Ratio.
2nd gear 45 MPH 3.73 axle
1987
1982 31’Classic
MH 454
I-77 Northbound only
2nd gear 40 MPH
1992
1991 Chev
Caprice 305
1991 34’
Airstream
I-77 southbound
2nd gear 50 MPH
1995
1994 Chev 2500
454 cid
1995 32’
Snowbird FW
My first trip on I-75 with a fifth wheel. The 454 worked well and liked fuel.
2nd gear 40 MPH
1996
92’ Olds 88 3.8
Litre
1988 32’
Airstream
This was a great car to tow with. It was very stable comfortable with precise handling. The
GM 3.8 Litre motor was bullet proof and economical.
2nd gear 50 MPH
1997
94’ Chrysler
Intrepid
1993 30’
Airstream
We travelled on the I-77 Northbound. The Intrepid was our first tow vehicle with four
valves per cylinder so we had low-end torque plus horsepower at high rpm. Its wider
stance longer wheelbase and firm suspension also made it very stable.
2nd Gear 45 MPH
2007
05’ Chrysler 300C
Hemi
2007 34’
Airstream
I-95 Northbound. I loved towing with this car. It was very comfortable and smooth riding.
The long wheelbase provides much softer suspension and handles very well.
3rd Gear 65 MPH
2011
08’ ¾ ton Dodge
Hemi
36’ Mobile
Suite FW
15,800 pounds
Even though the Hemi did not climb Jellico any faster than the 1994 454, it easily outperformed it the rest of the time partly due to the wider powerband in the Hemi and partly due
to having an extra gear to work with.
2rd Gear 40 MPH
Oct 2012
08’ ¾ ton Dodge
Hemi
38’ Mobile
Suite FW
16,200 pounds
We drove a 2008 Dodge with the Hemi turned up 130,000 kilometers on this trip. It has
continued to be a completely free and capable fifth wheel hauler.
2rd Gear 40 MPH
Dec 2012
Taurus SHO 3.5
Echoboost
2004 30’
Airstream
The Taurus SHO continues to perform amazingly well. It can easily accelerate on any interstate grade and is rock solid on the road with very precise steering. I really like this car.
4th gear 65 MPH
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by Garth Cane
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2013 GMC
Sierra Denali HD
RV Lifestyle | Volume 42 Number 1
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he distinctive 2013 Sierra
Denali HD models blend
heavy-duty capability with
distinctive style and luxury appointments and include many new and
revised features. A number of previously optional features are now
standard, such as a Denali-specific
chrome grille that makes the truck
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Denali also offers a unique combination of interior style and luxury, including an exclusive leatherwrapped and heated steering wheel
featuring wood-grain accents, and
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and a hard-drive navigation radio
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greater efficiency and improved performance with reduced emissions,
developing 397 horsepower at 3000
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The transmission features driver shift
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and a patented elevated idle mode cab
warm-up feature. Also, the tow/haul
mode reduces shift cycling for better
control and improved cooling when
towing or hauling heavy loads.
The 6.6L diesel engine uses
Selective Catalytic Reduction aftertreatment system with diesel exhaust
fluid (DEF) injection to provide
the best overall diesel characteris-
tics and performance. You can drive
about 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles)
between DEF refills. Combustion and
after-treatment have been optimized
to provide about 1,125 km (700 miles)
between diesel particulate filter regenerations – a 75-percent improvement
over the previous system and signifi-
RV TIPS
The Denali’s rugged suspension provides a
significant fifth wheel towing capability.
cant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process
requires additional fuel.
Fine-Tune your Ride
All Sierra HD models feature fully
boxed frame assemblies. Redesigned
last year, the frames have reinforced
cross sections and use more highstrength steel for greater durability,
higher towing capacity and improved
ride and handling. The front sections
are hydroformed.
Five different torsion bar rates support five different front gross axle
weight ratings with short-long arm/
torsion bar front suspension featuring
forged steel upper control arms and precision-machined cast iron lower control
arms help stabilize the range of trim
heights of various models under load,
while enhancing appearance, handling,
durability, tire wear and alignment. The
trim height can be adjusted on each bar
via a single bolt. The upper shock mount
attachment design is positively connected to the frame with two fasteners,
eliminating squeaks and clunks, while
supporting higher load capability and
increased durability.
Asymmetrical leaf-spring design
minimizes axle hop and enhances
traction control efficiency, with twostage leaf-spring design on 2500HD
models and three-stage design on
3500HD model. All models feature
3-inch-wide (76 mm) leaf springs.
Four-wheel disc brakes with hydroboost are standard on all models, with
four-wheel, four-channel ABS standard on all single-rear-wheel models
and a three-channel system is standard on dual-rear-wheel models.
Tow Your Toys
The Heavy Duty Trailering package with integrated brake controller and
Eaton automatic locking differential
are now standard on all Sierra 3500HD
models. With a crew cab/long box and
6.6L engine you can tow a fifth-wheel
trailer of up to 10,432 kilograms (23,000
lbs), and you can tow a conventional
travel trailer of up to 8,164 kilograms
(18,000 lbs) with the box-tube designed
frame-mounted hitch . Heated outside
and power-adjustable vertical camperstyle mirrors with turn signal indicators
are available on 2500HD Denali and
standard on 3500HD Denali models.
When you are stopped on a hill of
five percent or greater, sensors automatically engage the hill start system to
hold the brakes for 1.5 seconds, or until
you press the gas pedal to give you
time to switch from the brake pedal to
the gas pedal without rolling back.
The standard exhaust brake system allows you to control the speed
of the truck and heavy trailer when
navigating long downhill grades
without the fear of the brakes overheating and fading. Trailer sway can
unnerve any driver when towing a
large trailer. Sensors detect any sway
and intervene with braking and/or
reduced engine power to bring the
trailer under control and keep it on its
intended path quickly.
Denali is the designation that
General Motors gives to the top-ofthe-line models that reflect GMC’s
loftiest engineering and design
achievements and deliver the best
of all worlds to the driver. Whether
you are towing a boat, travel trailer or fifth wheel, the GMC Sierra
Denali will provide the power that
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California–Here We Come
Experience an
RV adventure of
a lifetime!
The Farmers Market beside CBS Studio.
You never know, you could be eating
lunch beside a Star!
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n 1952, I was six years old living with my parents in Brampton,
Ontario. While I don’t remember
too much of what went on between my
Mom and Dad, I remember them speaking one night and the following weekend we had a garage sale. Even my stuff
was sold. A few weeks later, myself,
along with suitcases and boxes, were
loaded into our car and we were on our
way to Los Angeles, California.
This was my first road trip to the
Golden State and I remember my Dad
saying that we would be travelling
Route 66. I recall staying in a motel and
all the rooms were teepees. At my age, I
thought this was the way the aboriginals
lived and we might see some cowboys.
I also remember getting off the road
early, as my Dad said “we would have
to travel through the desert at night and
had to buy a water bag to carry on the
outside of the car.
That evening, when we went out to
the car and started it up, there was a
strange noise coming from the engine.
The lady in the motel office told us not
to open the hood and drive it over to
the gas station. The gas station attendant came out with a long stick. He
opened the hood and pulled out a rattle
snake! Believe it or not, it was still
alive – but not for very long. At that
point my Mom was ready to go back to
Canada. But we finally arrived in Los
Angeles and my Mom’s sister lived
there with her husband (Aunt Ruth and
Uncle John) and we stayed with them
for a while.
Now, my Uncle John was an electrician and both my Aunt Ruth and Uncle
John were musicians and played in the
Studio Orchestra at 20th Century Fox.
This is when I learned that my Dad was
going to work with 20 Century Fox
Studio’s Theater division.
There is so much to see
and do in Los Angeles.
“…As a child living in
Los Angeles….one time
I remember John Wayne
was sitting in the living
room with several other
people. I simply said
hello and went out to
play…”
As a six year old, movie stars really
didn’t interest me, unless it was Roy
Rogers. On many weekends, my aunt
and uncle would have guests over at
their house and one time I remember
John Wayne was visiting, sitting in the
living room with several other people. I
simply said hello and went out to play.
My mother, who was raised in a big
family, missed her family a lot and two
years later, we moved back to Ontario.
At that point, I knew that some day I
Remember Norman Bates and the movie Psycho?
would come back to Los Angeles. I
didn’t know at that time I would make
the trip several times in a motorhome,
but I knew I would be back.
When Karen and I formed up
Wagon Trains RV Tours, we decided to
run a caravan to California. One of the
stops would be Los Angeles.
From Ontario, there are several ways
to get to Los Angeles. The easiest way,
without very many high climbs in the
Rocky Mountains, is to cross the border
A young M.B. (front and center) with “The Duke” at the opening of the popular movie, Quiet Man in L.A.
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Wagon MASTERS
at Port Union, Michigan, and take I-69 to Indianapolis,
Indiana. From here, travel west on I-70 to St. Louis,
Missouri, then take I-44 to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At
Oklahoma City, travel I-40 west to I-15 in California and
take the I-10 to Los Angeles.
As an alternate route, take I-94 to I-80 at Chicago then
continue west (which is the fastest route to San Francisco).
Travel I-80 west to I-76 through Nebraska and travel south to
Denver, Colorado. Then head west on I-70. Now, in Denver,
there is a very steep climb going west on I-70 and not to far
past the first climb you will come to another climb. Follow
I-70 to I-15 and head south to Las Vegas, Nevada. From Las
Vegas, go west on I-15 to I-10 into Los Angeles. Now for
those on the west coast I-5 south from the Canadian Border
takes you to California all the way to Mexico.
For RVers who like adventure, take some back roads
across the Rocky Mountains. Some of the climbs have hairpin turns and when coming down you will have to go into
low gear (good brakes are neccesary). We have travelled
some of these back roads and have had motorhomes in our
caravans overheat and they had to pull over. There are two
books to consider purchasing that can be found truck stops.
The first one is Mountain Directory East and the other is
Mountain Directory West. These books provide information you need when you travel the back roads through the
mountains. When we travel the back roads in the Southwest,
we found Monument Valley, Durango, Four Corners and so
much more. But it is worth taking the back roads through the
Rocky Mountains.
When you plan your trip to Los Angeles make sure to
have plenty of time to explore this city, there is so much to
see and do. There’s Beverley Hills, the Hollywood Walk of
Fame on Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St., Disneyland, Knotts
Berry Farms, Universal Studios and so much more!
If you plan to see a TV Show, like the Tonight Show or
The Price is Right, order tickets early and plan on getting
to the TV station several hours ahead of the taping as they
give out more tickets than they have seats for. We were at
Universal Studios and they were handing out tickets to a
brand new show called Match Game. We went early and got
to see the pilot show and some very well know stars. The
show was on for many years and is into reruns today.
Keep in mind traffic into Los Angeles can be a nightmare
and try to avoid rush hour.
The entrance to the Santa
Monica Pier.
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When we planned our Caravan West trip, we would
always come into Los Angeles on the Sunday of the Labour
Day Weekend as it was the best time to travel through Los
Angeles to Anaheim or Newport Beach to the campgrounds.
Also, purchase a map of Los Angeles and know the routes
you are planning on travelling. Be sure to check with the
campgrounds to determine the best way to get to the area
you want to see. The best way to see Los Angeles is via a
bus tour as the drivers know the area and are accustom to
the traffic. I am sure campgrounds can arrange tours for you.
Los Angeles is made up of many counties, so the map will
be a big help.
One last reminder, Los Angeles is known to have earthquakes and we have been there when they have had earth
tremors. When I was six, I experienced an earthquake. I
remember watching the buildings sway back and forth.
Los Angeles is worth the drive but do your homework
first. This can be a drive and adventure of a lifetime. Foot prints and a fist print
of John Wayne in Cement at
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The Cooking LADIES
by Lamont Mackay
and Phyllis Hinz
West Coast
Endurance
It’s not easy for one
destination to offer
something for everyone – that is until you
visit Stanley Park in
the beautiful city of
Vancouver, British
Columbia!
Above: Stanely Park is also home to vast
gardens, ocean views, theatre, dining,
monuments, and even First Nations’ totem
poles.
Right: The Hollow Tree, a Western Red
Cedar, has stood in Stanley Park for 700 to
800 years.
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44430 Yale Rd. W
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a spacious floor plan that flows perfectly for ultimate comfort
and convenience. Visit your local Canadian Fleetwood dealer or
configure the coach of your dreams at www.FleetwoodRV.com.
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14510 Mark Messier Trail, NW
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BIG COUNTRY RV
372 Main St
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www.bigcountryrv.ca
MALLALEY’S R.V. SALES LTD.
697 rue Principale
Beresford, NB
Tel: 506-542-9001
www.mallaleysrv.com
We towed the Sport Trek with a
Ford F250 Super Duty, powered
by the V8 Power Stroke engine.
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plus a 3-burner stove top with oven and vented
range hood in the slide-out.
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and preparing meals.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Exterior length
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860 lbs
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1350 lbs
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11’ 1”
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40 gal.
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$28,415 F.O.B.
Cookstown, ON.
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FLEETWOOD
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Ford
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228”
Length
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22,000 lbs
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8,000 lbs.
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15,000 lbs.
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26,000 lbs.
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12’10”
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5,000 lbs.
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85 gal.
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10 gal.
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58 gal.
LP gas tank
25 gal..
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$148,390 F.O.B.
Smithville ON.
Many thanks to the staff at Sicard RV for
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For additional information please visit
www.fleetwoodrv.com
PICTURE YOURSELF
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answer to mathematical skill-testing questions required for Canadian winner. Limit one entry per person. For details, see complete Official Rules at www.polaris.com/ridewithlevi. Sponsor: Polaris Industries Inc., 2100 Hwy 55, Medina, MN 55340. **3.99% Finance Rate for
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subject to change and may be extended or terminated without further notice. See participating retailers for complete details and conditions. Rates from other lenders may vary. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down
payment/trade. Minimum amount to finance is $5,000. Example: $7,500 financed at 3.99% over 36 months = 36 monthly payments of $221.40 with a cost of borrowing of $470.27 and a total obligation of $7,970.27. Freight, licence, PPSA/RPDRM, insurance, registration, any
retailer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes are not included in the financed amount. Dealers are free to set individual prices, but must be enrolled with TDAF to participate. Professional rider on a closed course. Polaris recommends that all snowmobile
riders take a training course. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride. ©2013 Polaris Industries Inc.
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Guides, along with The Campbellton,
City of Two Coasts Tourism Guide at
www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca
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ALBERTA
Bucars RV Centre
off Hwy 2 N on
Range Road 10
Balzac, AB
403-207- 1666
Carefree Coach & RV
4510-51 Avenue,
Edmonton, AB
1-877-217-2008
Cars RV & Marine
6613 Sparrow Drive
Leduc AB
780-986-0444
DLRV Sales
1867 2nd Ave, West
Dunmore (Medicine Hat) AB
T0J 1A1
Eldorado RV Sales Ltd.
711 - 2nd Ave A North
Lethbridge, AB
403-329-3933
Field of Dreams
70 Commercial Crt, Calgary, AB
403-262-2121
Fraserway RV
536 Kingsview Way, Airdrie, AB
1-877-782-3434
Fraserway RV
21910 Stony Plain Rd. Edmonton, AB
1-866-447-5681
Happy Trails RV Inc.
5211 100 St. Grande Prairie, AB
1-877-538-2120
Rangeland RV & Trailer Sales
Hwy 2 North. Balzac AB.
403-279-5200
RV City
8704 100 Street, Morinville, AB
780-939-2900
RV Festival
37400 Hwy 2
Red Deer County, AB
403-356-7878
RV Lifestyles Inc.
2620 Barlow Trail NE
Calgary, AB
1-888-291-0052
Skyline Travel Centre
2325-43 Street South
Lethbridge, AB
403-320-6454
Southside RV
2804 - 50th Avenue
Red Deer, AB
403-346-5577
Trailblazer RV Centre
2302 Sparrow Drive, Nisku, AB
780 955 0300
Uncle Ben’s R.V. & Auto
37467 Hwy 2
Red Deer County, AB
1 800 300 8551
Vellner Leisure Products
1890 - 49 Avenue, Red Deer, AB
403-343-1464
Vision R.V. Corporation
26301A, Twp. Rd. 531A,
Spruce Grove, AB
780-962-0012
Western R.V. Country
37417 Highway 2 South,
Red Deer, AB
403-340-1132
Western R.V. Country
7506 Sparrow Drive
Leduc, AB
780-986-2880
Woody’s RV World
11700 - 29th Street SE
(Deerfoot Trail / Douglasdale)
Calgary, AB
403-258-2727
Woody’s RV World
1702-49th Avenue
Red Deer, AB
403-346-1130
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
Pick up your copy at these
fine RV Dealerships!
Fraserway RV
30440 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC
604-850-1976
Jubilee R.V. Centre
1302B Salish Road
Kamloops, BC
250-372-0600
Kustom Koach R.V. Centre
26875 Fraser Hwy
Aldergrove, BC
604-856-5722
Mike Rosman R.V. Sales
6395 Highway 97, Vernon, BC
250-545-1611
O’Connor RV Centre Ltd.
44430 Yale Rd. W.,
Chilliwack, BC
604-792-2747
Peden R.V. Superstore
10049 Galaran Road
Sidney, BC
250-656-3464
Penticton Toyota
Leisureland
2405 Skaha Lake Road
Penticton, BC
250-493-1107
Travelhome Langley N
20383 #10 Hwy Langley, BC
1-800-663-7848
True North R.V.
2078 Henry Avenue W.
Sidney, BC
250-656-5504
Voyager RV Centre Ltd.
9250 Hwy 97
Winnfield, BC
250-766-4607
Westgate RV Centre Ltd.
1460 Byland Road
Kelowna, BC
250-769-4525
MANITOBA
Transcona Trailer Sales Ltd.
1330 Dugald Road
Winnipeg, MB
204-237-7272
Walt’s Trailer Sales Ltd.
5195 Portage Avenue
Headingley, MB
204-837-8388
NEW BRUNSWICK
Aberdeen “The RV Place”
988 Rothsay Road
Saint John, NB
506-642-4678
Doug’s Recreation
Center Ltd.
116 Cougle Road
Sussex Corner, NB
506-433-4222
Leisure Time
Sales Ltd.
929 Hampton Road
Quispamsis, NB
506-849-3363
PNJ Enterprises Ltd.
697 Rue Principal
Beresford, NB
506-542-9669
RV World
15 Chapparal Road
Waasis, NB
506-446-3799
Sackville Auto Sales & RV
6 Cattail Ridge
Unit 1, Sackville, NB
506-364-0006
NEWFOUNDLAND
Ashford Sales Limited
2 Ruth Avenue
Mount Pearl, NF
709-368-8061
Maloney’s RV Centre
P.O. Box 505
Mount Pearl, NF
709-782-5231
NOVA SCOTIA
Adventure Sports Ltd.
802 Main Street., Dartmouth, NS
902-434-0227
Fraserway RV
726 Rocky Lake Drive
Bedford, NS
1-800-263-5558
Jerry’s RV Trailer
Sales & Service
9384 Commercial Street
New Minas, NS
902-681-9501
Leisure Days RV Centre
45 Treaty Trail, Truro, NS
902-893-2619
Smith and Fraser
Mobile Homes
P.O. Box 1602
Antigonish, NS
902-803-2502
Stone’s RV Home Centre
2689 Westville Road
New Glasgow, NS
902-752-3164
ONTARIO
1000 Islands RV
409 County Road # 2
Gananoque, ON
613-382-4400
Adventure RV Centre
343 Regional Road # 9
Waterford, ON
519-443-0291
Belanger RV Centre
1472 Youville Dr
Orleans ON
1.613.824.1599
Bella Vista RV Centre
31 Booth Street
Oro - Medonte (Barrie) ON
1 866 363 2878
Camper’s World R.V. Sales
1621 Victoria Street North
Kitchener, ON
519-745-0387
Camping In Style
7775 Baldwin Street N.
Hwy # 12, Brooklin, ON
905-655-8198
Campkin’s Camping
Centre Inc.
9760 Baldwin Street N.
Hwy # 12, Myrtle, ON
888-743-9378
Camp-Out RV Ltd.
Perth Line 125 FC 4006, R. R. #5
Stratford, ON
519-393-5938
Can-Am RV Centre
Box 370 Lambeth Stn
London, ON
519-652-3284
Cedar Trees Resort
5893 County Rd 9
Napanee, ON
613-354-1055
Christie’s Camper Sales Ltd.
9 Trout Lake Road, R. R. # 2
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
705-777-2200
Dee Jay Trailers
(Belmont) Ltd.
Box 384, Hwy # 7
Havelock, ON
705-778-3501
Don’s RV
890 Newgate Ave
Sudbury, ON
705-524-1912
Dwyer Hill RV Trailer
1229 Dwyer Hill Road
Ottawa, ON
800-982-5595
Earlton Camping
Centre Ltd.
Box 430, Hwy # 11 N.
Earlton, ON
705-563-2633
Elgin RV
R. R. # 3, St. Thomas, ON
519-633-7575
Ferguson RV World Inc.
1249 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON
519-631-1092
Fraserway RV
5362 County Rd 27 N
Cookstown, ON
1-866-691-1115
Freedom Coach RV
797 Division Street
Kingston, ON
877-328-7787
Gimme Shelter Ltd.
635605 Hwy 10
Shelburne, ON
519-925-5261
Forest City
Motorhomes Ltd.
4292 Dundas St E.
London, Ontario
519-268-3951
Globetrotter RV
12563 Highway 50
Bolton, ON
905-951-0552
H B Cycle
RR #2 , Cameron, ON
705-328-bike
Hiemstra Trailer Sales Ltd.
493 Third Street
London, ON
519-451-6924
Hughes RV
431139 R. R. # 2
Orangeville, ON
519-940-4252
Inter-City RVs & Trailers
Box 16, Smith Falls, ON
613-283-3088
J & B Trailer Sales Inc.
21 Allingham Lane, Box 99
Combermere, ON
613-756-6070
JR’s Mobile Service
301 Dundas Street W.
Napanee, ON
Kelders Trailer Sales Inc.
9221 Lakeshore, R. R. # 2
Grand Bend, ON
519-238-2647
Kingston Outdoor Center
RV Sales
538 O’Connor Drive
Kingston, ON
613-389-9953
Larry Renaud RV Sales
2558 County Road # 20
Box 610, Harrow, ON
519-738-6222
Leisure Days
2522 Cedar Creek Rd, Ayr, ON
877-299-4580
Leisure Days
165 Lombard Street
Smith Falls, ON
613-283-2345
Leisure Days
1352 Exmouth Street
Sarnia, ON
519-542-4678
Leisure Trailer Sales
204 Patillo Road, R. R. # 1
Tecumseh, ON
519-727-3400
Len’s R.V. Sales & Service
305 Main St West
Brighton, ON
613-475-1441
Listowel City Recreation
1199 Wallace Avenue N.
Listowel, ON
888-638-0754
Luxury Motorhomes
R. R. # 2
Carleton Place, ON
613-257-1299
McKenzie RV Trailers
2 Cardico Drive,
Gormley, ON
905-888-8088
McPhail’s Of Harrison
P.O. Box 460, R. R. # 3
Harriston, ON
519-338-3422
Mobilife RV Centre
Toronto Camping Centre
4166 King Street E
1841 Highway 7
Kitchener, ON
Concord, ON
519-653-5788
905-738-1421
Motor Home Travel Canada
Tracy’s RV Centre
7200 Hwy 27 N,
PO Box 173, 915 Hwy # 6
Woodbridge, ON
Millgrove, ON
1 877 228 2218
905-689-6167
Morry’s Trailer Sales
Trailer Centre
RR # 2, Walkerton, ON
175 Hudson Dr.
519-364-3748
Dorchester, ON
519-268-6622
Niagara Trailers
1224 York Road
Trailer Mart (1995)
St. Davids, ON
5653 Colonel Talbot
905-262-4518
London, ON
519-652-3773
Northgate RV Centre Ltd.
24265 Richmond St., R. R. #42
Trailica Trailer &
London, ON
RV Sales
519-227-4700
1021 Limoges Road
Limoges,
ON
Ottawa Camping
613-443-7332
Trailers Ltd.
4815 Bank St., R. R. #6
Travel-Mor
Ottawa, ON
Trailer Sales
613-822-2268
4863 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON
Outdoor Travel
613-822-1666
Pier 25 110 Eastport Blvd.
Hamilton, ON
Tyssen Camping
905-548-8585
Trailers Ltd.
23056 Hwy 48, R. R. # 1
Owasco RV Ltd.
Sutton, ON
200 Champlain Avenue
905-722-9865
Whitby, ON
905-683-2267
Under The Sun
Trailers Ltd.
Peterborough RV Centre Inc.
6669 Hwy # 7, R. R. # 5
1085 Hwy 7E, R. R. # 7
Peterborough, ON
Peterborough, ON
705-741-5000
705-745-4313
Vos
Trailers Ltd.
Pike Lake Golf Centre Limited
1560 Main Street, Box 800
R. R. # 3, Clifford, ON
Stittsville, ON
519-338-3010
613-836-4841
RV Canada
Waterdown Camping
2908 Prince of Wales Dr
Centre
Ottawa, ON
59 Dundas Street
613-224-7899
Waterdown,
ON
Recreation World RV’s
905-319-1535
2320 Dawson Road, R. R. # 12
Winter Trailer Sales Ltd.
Thunder Bay, ON
301 Dundas Street W.
807-767-3455
Napanee, ON
Ruston RV Centre
800-488-4975
1428 Plains Road West
Woody’s Trailer World
Burlington, ON
1520 Arthur Street West
905-525-8400
Thunder Bay, ON
Sauder’s Camping & Truck
807-577-5122
1005 Reitzel Place, R. R. # 1
St. Jacobs, ON
519-664-2633
P.E.I.
Seaway Trailer Sales Ltd.
PEI Home & RV Centre
1115 Niagara St. N.
86 Kensington Road
Welland, ON
Charlottetown, PEI
905-735-8033
902-566-1440
SNE Winnebago Ltd.
Travellers R.V. Centre
21859 Highbury Ave., R. R. # 1
Kelvin Grove, R. R. # 4
London, ON
Kensington, PEI
519-659-7000
902-836-3577
Springmount RV Centre
P.O. Box 25, Hwy # 6 North
QUEBEC
Owen Sound, ON
Centre Du Camping
519-372-3485
Remillard
Stayner Travel Trailer Ltd.
1290 Boul St-Luc
8975 Hwy # 26,
Route 104 Est
Wasaga Beach, ON
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
705-429-2600
877-388-3885
Stratford RV Centre 2001
925 Mornington Street
SASKATCHEWAN
Stratford, ON
8th Street RV
519-348-5004
Comp. 300, R. R. # 6
Sun ‘N Fun
Saskatoon, SK
PO Box 860,
306-229-3520
Waterdown, ON
DJ’S RV Centre Ltd.
905-689-8300
#1 Hwy & Thatcher Dr. East
Sun Parlour Trailers Ltd.
Moosejaw, SK
5085 Walker Road
306-694-6048
Windsor, ON
Swift Current Leisure
519-737-6503
Wheels Ltd.
The Hitch House Inc.
77 Ponderosa Trail North
1490 Hwy 11 South, R. R. # 2
Swift Current, SK
Shanty Bay, ON
306-773-7700
877-722-0638
The RV Warehouse Inc.
YUKON
65 Reive Blvd.
Fraserway RV
Cookstown, ON
9039 Quartz Road
705-458-4774
Whitehorse, YT
Tilbury Auto Sales
1-866-269-2783
20600 Hwy 42 West
Tilbury,
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