- Melina and Dan are an RV couple from Canada who have been roadtripping together since 1999, traveling over 25,000 km. They share their experiences on their website and podcast. - They provide tips for planning roadtrips, including taking advantage of half days, calling ahead for pizza, and piggybacking on holidays. For overnight stays, they recommend not committing to long distances, boondocking when possible, or occasionally staying in hotels. - When traveling with kids, they stress the importance of sustenance, comfort, and entertainment through snacks, activities, and frequent breaks.

1. Home
A u g u s t 1 8 , 2 0 2 1
@rvcanucks
Tips for Better
Roadtrips

2. Our Story
• Melina = BC Girl
• Dan = Rural Ontario Boy
• Met 1998
• Married 2002
• Two Girls (13 & 16 this year)
• First Tenting Trip together 1999
• First trailer (Campy) 2013
• Current Trailer (Tracey) 2015
• KMs Traveled Roadtrippin’ = 25,000 +
• Favourite trip so far: Route 66
19
YRS

3. Where You’ll Find Us
When not Camping
•At the Rink
•On the Trail
•On the “Boards”
•At the Most Magical
(or Happiest) Place
on Earth
•Fixing ‘Sally’
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4. The RV Canucks Podcast
@rvcanucks
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5. The Memories are in
the Miles (or KMs)
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5/13
10/13
………Provinces & Territories camped in (2021)
………Visited (total)
22/49
29/50
………States camped in (2021)
………Visited (total)

6. @RVCanucks
When trying to lay down the
miles – every minute counts
Take Full Use of Half-Days & alternate
planned ‘push through’ days
Call ahead and order pizza
Piggy back on a public holiday
Take Advantage of Work from Anywhere

7. @rvcanucks
Making Overnights Easier
• Don’t Commit to KMs
• Boondock
• Hotel It (Yes, Really)
EZ 66 RV Park, Marshfield, MO

8. Our Go-to Apps for
Overnight
Boondocking
**walmartlocator.com

9. Etiquette for Blacktop Boondocking
1. Get permission
2. Arrive early enough to get a spot
3. Limit your footprint
4. Don’t park in designated truck zones
5. Look for other Boondockers
6. Only Stay one night
7. Be a good customer
8. Look for power sources
9. Use your generator wisely
10.Ep. 4 – Basics of Boondocking
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10. Hotel It!
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• Can travel later
• Near to Major routes
• Don’t need to unhook
• Don’t need to make beds
• Don’t need to make breakfast
Pro-tip
1. Satellite View
2. Call ahead to confirm RV Parking
3. Pack a go-bag to make check-in easier
4. Pick one with a pool and free breakfast

11. Traveling with Kids:
How to keep sane
• SUSTENANCE
• COMFORT
• ENTERTAINMENT
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12. Food & Water
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ROADTRIP FACTS:
The more snacks you bring the quicker they will ALL get eaten
Someone, at some point will try to convince you they will either:
a. die; or
b. Vomit if they don’t get food
Hangry people and highways do not mix well together
Whatever liquid goes in, must come out

13. How to beat the hunger pangs
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1.Curb fluid intake
2.Use the box lunch method
3.Have a rotating selection of
“emergency snacks” on hand for a
quick burst of energy when needed
4.Keep fingers busy (crafts, puzzles, etc)

14. Comfort
1. Make Napping easier (neck Pillows, blankets)
2. Take every opportunity to stretch legs
 Rest stops, tourist info, antique stores, local museums
1. Give them a visual indicator of time remaining (GPS,
Map)
2. Rotate the front passenger seat
3. If one needs a bathroom break, everyone has to take
one

15. Entertainment
1. Podcasts
2. Road Trip Bingo
3. License Plate Game
4. One word Story
5. Tourist Maps
6. ‘Dead Cow’ Game
7. Picture Devices
8. Rock Paper Scissors with Strangers
9. Movie downloads
10.“Timed” Activity Bags

16. How Far Can You
Actually Go?
Long-Weekend
Dep: Friday 5pm – Sudbury, ON
Day 1 Sat: Pancake Bay PP
Day 2 Sun: Pancake Bay PP
Day 3 Mon: Home
One Week + 1 Vacay
Dep: Friday Noon – Gary, IN
Day 1 Sat: Marshfield, MO
Day 2 Sun: Elk City, OK
Day 3 Mon: Albuquerque, NM
Day 4 Tue: Grand Canyon
Day 5 Wed: Grand Canyon
Day 6 Thu: Moab, UT
Day 7 Fri: Burlington, CO
Day 8 Sat: Kansas City, KS
Day 9 Sun: Springfield, IL
Day 10 Mon: Home

18. Giveaway Time!!!
1. Subscribe to our Podcast on any channel
2. Email a screenshot to hello@rvcanucks.com
3. Gain a bonus entry for following us on
Instagram and/or Facebook @rvcanucks
• Follow and message IG/FB with the phrase
“MFRC Camps” to enter the draw for extra
entries
• Draw will happen after the September session
and winners will be announced on our social
channels by Sept 19th
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19. Sunset at Pancake Bay Provincial Park
Questions?
@rvcanucks
Next Sessions:
• Sep 15: End of Season RV Tips
Get a copy of all sessions at: rvcanucks.com/MFRC

20. THANK YOU!!
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