Travel to North America by motorhome (VR)
Of course planes are fast, cars are convenient, and public transport economics. But the RVs ( Recreational Vehicle or VR = Recreational vehicle in French) are a real pleasure to visit large regions, especially in North America ( United States and Canada ). You travel at your own pace, with all the comforts you need on board with you. To you the large spaces and the freedom to sleep where you want (or almost). Travel by camping car is the very spirit of the journey.
According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association , there are about 35 million VR lovers only to United States . If this way of travel has become so popular, it is because it offers freedom and flexibility to go and come as you wish. Unlike what you can read here and there, travelling on a camper is affordable . Even taking into account rental and fuel costs, it is less expensive than travelling by air or by car, especially when taking into account accommodation and catering costs.
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If you intend to travel to the United States and Canada For a long time, just remember that these countries are among the largest territories in the world. From there, the camper becomes an evidence. Especially since these countries have a wide range of campsites to stop. Look at things this way: you are on the road every day (but only if you want), choosing places you have so far only dreamed. Every day is a potential adventure . Every day offers you new and unexpected things, unexpected discoveries. Every evening you eat at your table (if you wish), and sleep in your bed. With the motorhome you feel at home, away from home.
Some tips to travel to the United States and Canada in Camping Car
Well plan your road trip upstream is essential for the success of your trip. This is the thing on which you have total control, the key to achieving the perfect experience. Here are some tips and tips to know before leaving on the North American roads.
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Plan your course in advance
That you have a week, a month or six months, plan a route to follow, even if you like to move freely as you seem. Have a destination as a goal to keep your deadlines. By knowing where you are going, you can select the most interesting sites on your road. And according to the advance of your trip, you can enjoy a place more than another. Make sure you have the right ones road maps or GPS system , especially if this is the first time you make this kind of trip.
Do not mistake the choice of your vehicle
A small VR can go to you today but you may need a larger vehicle when you fly. A large motorhome offers more space to live and store your business, but you have to ask yourself: “will it go into a parking lot or in a campsite? » To look for exactly what you need, I recommend this agency present both in Canada and the United States: VR Canada and VR USA . In addition to ideas of itineraries and detailed and free quotes on the rental of VR , you will find many tips to organize your trip.
Make lists
By preparing your trip, you must list what you will need on your camper. But also enjoy it to list many other parameters:
- Find all camping sites on your itinerary
- Find out where you can sleep in the city (free Walmart parking for example)
- Establish your budget by calculating all the expenses you will have (fuel, camping place, rental, food, entrance fees national parks, etc...)
- Depending on the season, book your camping pitches in advance (online)
- Etc...
Driver's license and legal age
To rent a motorhome in the United States and Canada , you must have 25 years . The driving of such a vehicle requires a little more experience than a car. Also, you have to bring your valid driving licence (Permit B rose), and you will have to present a international permit in most states. Also, do not forget to take your passport with you and a payment card on behalf of the main driver.
When to go on Canadian and American roads on motorhome?
For the canada, the ideal period is September and early October . There is much less world, temperatures are still hot and prices are lower. Between June and August, it is the high season, which means that there is world and prices are high. In May, it’s a little quieter. Between November and April, the season is very bad and it is at this time that it is best to visit some parts of the United States rather than Canada.
In the U.S. therefore, there is not really a better season than the other to travel on a camping-car. For example, West American can visit all seasons but be careful in the summer it is very hot and heavy. Florida, for its part, enjoys ideal temperatures all year round: prices from June to September are affordable, while from December to April it is high season. Finally, the North-East of the United States finds itself between May and October, with campsites closed the rest of the year.
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A word on VR : A recreational vehicle (VR) is, in North America, the usual term for a motor vehicle or a trailer equipped with the space and amenities found in a house. Several definitions exist for recreational vehicles and vary according to regions, such as caravan, campervan and campervan. Thus, on the road, use the term "VR" rather than "homecar".
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