RVing Over The Canadian Border // All You Need Know

[@RetiredRoadTripping]

I can’t believe how many questions you guys got asked! Great job Stan! Canada looks beautiful! Thx for sharing! ❤️~Lareka

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Right!! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@stanmarion550]

Nice trip, but that ending makes my head hurt! hope you heal quickly.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@@stanmarion550 just 11 stitches and went on a bike ride the next day. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@RichardLang-f7f]

Wow. Thanks for your KZbin channel. Victoria is breautiful.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Thank you for coming along with us as we explore Vancouver Island! It only gets better 👏 ~ Rhonda and Stan

[@lisazimmerman4140]

Love Vancouver Islands! Nanaimo Bars are the best.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Lisa, Vancouver Island is beautiful! Thank you for joining us we have so much to share. Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@williampickett3938]

I ENJOYED INEEDED TO SMILE AND I'M LAUGHING SO HARD

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Bill, thank you for joining us! We are so glad you got a few laughs. Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@mattgustafson2516]

And the adventure begins. Everything new comes with excitement and the learning curve. Good luck. I use silicone spray for my seals to keep them from sticking. Works great.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@@mattgustafson2516 Hi Matt, you are so right! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@robertdoyen5434]

Wow’s that was really exciting. When I was still driving over the road I had to put m semi truck on a fairy. That was fun and exciting. Can’t wait to see what you found to explore next week. Thanks From Wisconsin

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Bob and Cathy, Vancouver Island was one of the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Although cold it has some of the most gorgeous beaches we have ever seen. Blessings, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@Sid-gu5qk]

Wow, that seemed par for the course. Pretty smooth actually IMO.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Awesome!! Thank you for your comment. Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

What a fun video! It is crazy to be able to fit your truck & RV on a ferry! But we know it can be done!! We don't think the question were that bad at the border & pretty normally. But can see for your first time it would seem like it! Can't wait to see if Stan’s head is okay!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

We cut most of it out! Lol 😂 I think we were there for 20 minutes. The ones I’ve seen on KZbin couple of questions and away they go. That is what we were expecting. It was a great experience. Note to self take off the thin blue line plate on the front. Love you guys! See you soon! S&R🙏🏼❤️

[@MaryCummingsSinko]

When we come to the U.S..we get the same questions..no worries..they're just doing their job..sometimes it's a quick entry..and yes we've been detained for an hour before too..we still believe they were training that day..only 2 of us were in line to enter the U.S....

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Mary, thank you for sharing and joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@Bamaonthetrail]

Stan I just got Starlink and instead of running cable thru window I hooked ours up in our bay and it does great cable comes in the same hole the water comes in at the Natalus clean and simple

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@@Bamaonthetrail thanks for the tip! We don’t have STARLINK yet. It is definitely coming soon. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@kcwerv]

We just got back from Banff a couple of weeks ago. We are from Texas, so we were asked 4 times if we had any guns or ammo. Our friend behind us is from Colorado - guess what she was asked about several times. LOL

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

That is hysterical I can only guess. At least they are doing their jobs. I can appreciate that more than what we are doing. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@stephanleslie]

It's fun watching you two driving from Gig Harbor to P.A. You are going to love VanCouver.....Take in the wonderful history museum, if you have time, it is well worth it. Have a great time.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Stephan, we thoroughly enjoyed Canada. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@terrybeer5817]

Had the same questions going across at Niagara Falls in April for the eclipse.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Good to know! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@cchambersglenn]

I have a friend who has traveled extensively to many countries. Victoria is his favorite city. I hope you enjoy Canada (after the ER🤕).

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Claudia, we are so excited to share this adventure. Vancouver Island was beautiful!! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@airstreamer]

That bin worked perfect! "Stan dented his truck over there, so many memories!" LOL. Sea plane taking off was cool! That was a lot of questions! OMG! Hopefully Stan is ok! Nothing like being in a foreign country when something bad happens. UGH.😢 - Jim & Michelle

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Jim and Michelle, I’ve heard if they don’t like what they hear they can ask you to turn around. It was quite the experience one for the books. Thank you for joining us! See you soon!

[@airstreamer]

@@OverTheHillAdventures We have dealt with Canadian border crossings numerous times. We used to live in a border crossing town. You are right, they can turn you around!

[@lyndiruzicka6217]

Hey guys! We had quite a few questions as well. I think they ask numerous seemingly unrelated questions like they do in other countries to spot inconsistencies and lies. You did a great job! We are convinced they find out a lot about you while you’re waiting in line, like who has a CCW permit without anyone telling them. 😛 So excited to watch your trip.. brought back great memories for us. I think you were there about a month or two after us. Thanks for taking us along! D & L

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi guys! I’m sure they already knew a lot about me. They get our passports and I’m sure everything pops up! They can choose right there if they want you to turn around. All went well and now the journey begins. Love you guys, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@RamblinRoadies]

Oh, we've been to Victoria. What a beautiful City. I hope you went to Butchart Gardens while you were there.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

We spent almost three weeks on the island. We did go to Butchart Gardens. Went all the way up to Tofino. We had an incredible adventure. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@RamblinRoadies]

@OverTheHillAdventures I can't wait for the rest of your adventure. This is going to be good.

[@Jasonrcsd]

You sure you didn't have any firearms? 😂 Stan as cool as ever!! 😎

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Jason, I am very comfortable in close and personal combat. I did not bring any weapons. I did not want to take the chance of them confiscating my new rig. Trust me I thought about it. In today’s world the good guys are being prosecuted for stupid reasons. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@Jasonrcsd]

@@OverTheHillAdventures I couldn't believe how many times she kept asking you, almost like she didn't believe you. I suppose she's just doing her job. cheers! Jason

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@@Jasonrcsd right!! I thought for sure we were going to secondary.

[@Fjord_Driver]

A long time ago before Covid, I drove into Canada with my car because I did not realize my passport had expired. (At that time, you could use an expired passport if you drove. I had my birth certificate, just in case, and yes, he entered the data into the computer.) My girlfriend was flying in commercially. I think the only questions they asked me going in, were where I was from, what I was going to do, and if I had booze or smokes or firearms. It was less than a minute. No waiting. Then I was on my way. Funny thing was, I drove all day from early morning to evening, and got to the hotel in Montreal, about 2 hours before my girlfriend got there. 😆 Coming back into the US, he asked if I bought anything and what the dollar amount was. He asked where I was from, pretending he did not recognize the license plate on my vehicle. They have a camera directly pointed at the front end of your vehicle when you drive up. He was playing the "I already know the correct answer" game. Why was I in Canada? It was already on the computer in front of him from when I originally entered Canada a week ago. Don't have your story straight, then they probably will search your vehicle and ask more questions.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

That is awesome story. Thank you for sharing and joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@timf6916]

Nice, video. Stan didn’t tell the Border lady about his two guns. The left and the right ones. Hehehe On my back window on my truck says a Combat Veteran. That was a 5 minute deal. Yes Canada nice and Clean and Green.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Tim, we have the thin blue line plate in the front. We are sure that is what probably started all the conversations. Lol Oh well live and learn. Most people we watch two to three questions and away they go. Thanks for watching Tim. Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@SoCalIndo]

As usual I loved it

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Thank you brother for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@rhea3564]

Sir, please use the powder with cornstarch. I'd hate you to get sick. We enjoy watching you so much. God bless you.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Thank you for your concern we really appreciate it! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@stephanleslie]

Opps!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

lol 😂

[@lorieg53]

I can't believe the 3rd degree questions. Wow why does it matter how long you've had your truck and trailer for? Looks like you guys had a good time and the ferry ride over went great. So sorry for Stan's head😮 looks like Molly was having fun to❤

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Right!! I’m sure she had all the information in front of her. She was looking for me being untruthful. It was an experience. Much love, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@markreynolds9570]

How do you handle the extreme cold up there.

[@DebDeBoop]

The video was filmed in the beginning of September and that time of year is still quite warm.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Mark, yes Deb is correct. It was beautiful is September. Absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@ChadOlive]

holly molly I got nervous, and I wasn't even there.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Chad, it was almost a mind game she was playing with me to get me nervous! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@ClayLee-x1r]

You really did get the 3rd degree! We were asked about 3 questions and sent on our way, they didn’t even ask for proof of our rabies vaccine for our pooch. And even less coming back into the US.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Right!! I was expecting the three questions. I felt bad for the folks behind us. It was a fun experience. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@charleneedwards6343]

We live in upstate New York when we aren't on the road, and we have crossed the Canadian border hundreds of times during the years. I've gotta say that was the most intense interrogation I've ever seen. We have NEVER been asked a lot of those questions. It's always been the basic check the passport, and do you have tobacco, alcohol firearms with you. Did you bring anything to sell, and we are done and gone. One thing i will say is we always try to avoid the female guards as they can be very intense.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Charlene, you are a great gauge. We definitely thought it was a little over the top! Thank you for letting us know it wasn’t just our opinion. Thank you for joining us! Blessings, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@terrynehring855]

I wonder if her system showed you where an LEO

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Terry, some folks have said they have no information on us. We gave it some thought and we think it was our front thin blue line license plate. That would give me away for sure. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Wow guys - that was the 3rd degree... our crossing into vancouver involved maybe 2 questions. (I wish they had asked one more : "Did you fasten your hitch correctly" 🤣 ). I guess they must have some database and know they were dealing with retired law enforcement. That was a cool crossing on the ferry - much bigger than our vessel; we can compare notes when we see you guys. Terrible what happened to your head - that looked horrible. Did you feel at all stressed having all your stays planned that you had to maintain the schedule - or was it not an issue. Pros and cons to that approach sometimes. Great video this looked like a lot of fun (minus the hospital visit!) and we will talk soon in AZ.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Bob and Dang, we saw that episode!! We all have our little emergency there always something. Lol. I think you’re right! I just wanted to be truthful. She already had the 411 on me. She could have rip our rig apart and would not of found anything. We can’t wait to spend time together and swap stories. Much love, Stan and Rhonda 🙏🏼❤️

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

that border agent sure had a thing about how many guns Stan had @ home.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

lol.. she will never know! We thought for sure we were going to secondary search. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@marcusoconnor7921]

It's like once you said you were a LEO the questions got more intense! Where do you keep your firearms at home? Non of your business lady. LOL Way to stay cool. Dang.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Marcus, bad on my part. I thought maybe if I finally told her I was LEO she might back off a little bit. Nope!! It was all good! Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@debbieplueger6199]

I traveled to Victoria once a year for work, and we always stayed at The Empress. Your video brought back some wonderful memories ❤ Looking forward to seeing more of your time on the island!

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hello Debbie, thank you for your comment. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@chriscirku5444]

What nationality are you.?

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@@chriscirku5444 Stan is Dutch/ Indonesian. Rhonda family is from Mississippi.

[@randygoins4743]

It's daunting because you can't pack a gun? That is very sad.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Randy, the reason you think that way is because you don’t understand. We will always be sheepdogs. Jump into situations when others look away or walk away. Even retired we will always run to the line of fire when others look away. We will always protect and serve when others just serve themselves. We see behind the veil of society and see things you don’t. We are proactive not reactive. I am highly trained not untrained. To carry is not for self protection it is for the protection of others. The reason why it is daunting because I don’t have a tool I may need to stop something from happening. 97% percent of society our good good people. It is the 3% of society I watch.

[@ShooterReadyStandBy]

Well I can see we won't be going there. It's none of their damn business what I have at home and how I store it.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

I was playing nice! You are right it is none of their business. I was shocked at the questions. What do I care I just wanted to make sure they didn’t turn me around. Thank for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@DebDeBoop]

She was trying really hard to trip you up about the guns! I thought she was a bit stiff! Jeez,welcome to Canada but we’re gunna try to get you to admit to something that didn’t do! Sounds like our police officers up here….double talk. And watch out because they can make you blow for alcohol,walk the walk if they think you’re impaired in any way. They question about drug consumption etc. We basically have no rights anymore when pulled over by police. It’s all on what they think about you.

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

Hi Deb, it was a definitely an unforgettable experience. Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️

[@robertcolpitts4534]

What an interesting and informative video, y'all! We love those boxes from Walmart. We have some to store items in the bed of the truck under the tonneau cover and keep them organized. We'll have to figure things out when we buy a 5er, but I know they'll fit. We've never been to Vancouver Island but have been to Vancouver BC. Putting y'all's new trailer onto that ferry was quite an experience, but y'all were awesome! The Canadian Customs Officer was pretty nice. Very professional but pleasant. Stan, you handled yourself like a champ! Nicely done! We flew to Vancouver BC in 1999 for an Industrial Minerals Conference. No passports were required at that time, so we had to carry our declaration statements given to us and filled out on the plane and birth certificates with our drivers licenses when we went through Canadian Customs. The Customs officer was professional but somewhat brusque, but they were doing their jobs. It is THEIR country, after all. It was Dottie's first trip out of the country, so it was a bit daunting. No problem afterward, though. I picked up the rental car, and we headed to the hotel. The speed limits almost got me in trouble (kph vs mph) because the speed limit on the street we were on was 35 kph (21.7 mph), not 35 mph. Yikes. I had to force myself to pay attention. Whew! We both loved Vancouver. The hotel and restaurants took American currency (helpful), otherwise, we used a credit card. The hotel had a small café so we had supper there. When the people found out we were from the US, they were excited, since they had never been to the US. They asked about our money. We showed them a new (then) $100 bill. They were amazed and excited to meet and chat with Americans. They asked why we don't have colored money like Canada. American jokes were plentiful but were hilarious (man, do they have us down). Sometimes, it's good to see how other people view Americans. We laughed at their American jokes but parted friends. The people we met were favorably impressed. This is late because of work, so we'll watch the next video. Safe travels, and God bless y'all! Merry Christmas! Bob and Dottie

[@OverTheHillAdventures]

@ Hello Bob and Dottie, we can’t believe we actually gone somewhere you folks haven’t!! We must say Vancouver Island is beautiful. The beaches in Tofino are the some of most beautiful beaches we have ever seen. We can only judge it by the Hawaiian Island and the Mexican Riviera. The beaches up there are pretty much untouched but cold. The west side of the Island is Canada’s hot spot in the summer and a suffers paradise. We were surprised how tropical it looked mixed in with beautiful rain forest. You must put Vancouver Island on your bucket list. Our daughter in law’s aunt lives in Victoria. So we got the scoop on Canada. Most folks our blessed to live in such a beautiful place. However, the medical there is heartbreaking.💔 The stories of drug addiction and senior assisted living are all heartbreaking stories. Canada is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen but to live there comes at a very high cost. The people we have spoken to are some of the most wonderful folks we have ever met. Most are not happen with the current government but that’s a whole other story. The people by far are hard working, loving and kind people. Thank you for joining us! We have so much to share this was definitely a memorable place and we will definitely return to Banff and the other side. For now we will stay in the U.S. We are planning possibly going to the Florida Keys this spring. Will see how that turns out. Blessings to you, Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@robertcolpitts4534]

Well, y'all have been to a lot more places than we have, that's for sure. Our paths are just crossing. We'll meet up someday, we're sure of it, and it will be a treat to fellowship with our "brother from another mother" and "sister from another mister"! 😂 Love y'all! ❤ Bob and Dottie