Canada in a loving way
We could have easily spent 3 Weeks on the Sunshine Coast, a truly recreational gem with beaches, coves and forest trails.
Details about our Motorhome
Let me give you some technical details about our Motorhome we bought from the company Fraserway RV. RV is the abreviation for Recreational Vehicle. As it is a 11 year old used rig, it was quite affordable for us. However it had only 58.023 kilometers and the interior was clean and carefully used.
How to find a Motorhome
Where to start when you want to buy a Motorhome and you are an absolute Greenhorn? We already started in Tenerife to find out more about the market for used RVs (recreational vehicles) in Vancouver. Good sites with a lot of offers are Kijiji and Craigslist. It is a good way to find out more …
Arrival in Vancouver
After a ten and a half hour flight, we landed in Vancouver in June 2011, our hand luggage full of important documents, such as Int’l birth certificates, report cards, bank statements, and most important, the document, that confirms our workpermit for Canada and our landed immigrant status.
Ready to order – ready for questions!
In the first weeks, it’s even adventurous to order a coffee, and a sandwich. Whether it is Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Mac Donalds or even in a good restaurant; you have to be prepared for unexpected questions. As an example, we’ll tell you about our Tim Horton’s experience:
Let the trip (almost) begin
Finally time to move into our new home on wheels. Basically, we could have started our trip by now, but we are still waiting for our belongings from Tenerife. Thanks to Fraserway RV, who loaned us dishes, bedding etc.. we made it through the first days until our stuff arrives. Our new life starts now; …
Let’s go now
We leave Vancouver for the “Sunshine Coast” where it is sunny as soon as the rain stops; as a local explains to us. Just north of Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast can only be reached by ferry.
Glitches and waiting periods
The first RV week is filled with waiting for our belongings and some glitches: We can’t get the Hot Water Heater to start, and the problem can’t be solved over the telephone. We drive to the dealership, where a technician gets it going; just needed a good shaking.
Real Canadian breakfast
The Parking Brake is completely separate from the regular brakes, but the mechanic suggested checking the Parking Brake system. A switch and brake fluid should be replaced according to the technician, so we decided to go for breakfast in Cloverdale.
First driving ‘lessons’
Frank has to drive the first stretch by himself, since I am driving the rental car. 60kms on the Trans Canada Hwy, and I am watching from behind, as he moves the “bus” through traffic. It was quite strenuous for Frank, but he survived. Soon, it is my turn, and it feels wobbly. WOW, what …