Which is BETTER? RVing in Canada vs. The United States

[@banditone7896]

Just in case anyone from e-trailer is reading the comments - This is the right amount of marketing. This seemed like a natural incorporation into the content of the video without feeling like a scripted commercial. I wish all content creators and sponsors could work together like this.

[@OpenRoading]

Appreciate this. ETrailer has been a phenomenal company to work with as they have given us autonomy over how we present them in our content. -J

[@banditone7896]

@@OpenRoading That's nice to hear. I just came back to edit my comment and say OMG the end... That looks bad.

[@OpenRoading]

@@banditone7896 It wasn't fun that's for sure! We had this ideal way we were going to end the video showing ya'll the boondocking spot and then watching the sun set..... so much for that. LOL -J

[@melissabutler2492]

Yes!!

[@marthayahoogillespie9567]

Etrailer has been helpful to us too.

[@stephenwebb5425]

I'm a Canadian who has RV'd across the entire country, from the very tip of Newfoundland to the very edge of British Columbia. Over the past two years I have been to every province. I have not RV'd in the US, but have driven across the US. I don't really feel comfortable as a non-citizen of the United States taking my rig over the border. My impression after having watched many RV youtubers is that RVing in the US is better because major cities are MUCH closer together, gas is cheaper, the population higher and more evenly distributed, and the climate is generally warmer. My experience has also been that American's generally are friendlier and more outgoing then Canadians. That being said, Canada is an amazing country with beautiful landscapes. Canada feels safer to me (although in some places I don't think it is), and with less provinces then there are American states, there is less variability in laws, which makes traversing the country by RV less risky. I will say that most American RV youtubers drive through Canada to Alaska (usually entering in Alberta or BC), see a tiny sliver of our country, and make judgements of the country based on very limited information and experience. There are vast differences between RVing in Newfoundland as compared to Banff/Jasper area or BC. Each province has it's own vibe when it comes to RVing, there is a lot of variability in the quality of boondocking and paid facilities available in each province. For example, Ontario is largely ruled by provincial parks, but Quebec is dominated by lots of smaller privately owned campgrounds. Newfoundland has TONS of amazing boondocking and just amazing scenery. BC has a great mix of provincial parks and national parks; however, the facilities at BC provincial parks tend not to be as good as they are in other provinces. It really depends on what you are wanting out of your RV adventure.

[@OpenRoading]

I appreciate you sharing your experience as a Canadian! Thank you! -J

[@marthayahoogillespie9567]

My (from Ohio) goal is to travel to Newfoundland and Banff in our RV. Husband retire next year so hopefully this will happen.

[@bobk18]

@@marthayahoogillespie9567 I hope not all in the same year.

[@JoanCrabtree-by1gn]

I love your real-life videos...dog rolling in poo, chocolate dumped on self, bumping into each other in the kitchen, a spider in the vehicle... that is like a day in my life. Love it. You did make me curious about the Ketchup chips but not curious enough to make a big effort to find and try them. I did see All Dressed Chips in northern MN where I live. They are awesome. I agree that western North Dakota is beautiful and is also one of my favorite places to visit.

[@OpenRoading]

I think trying to portray a fake life would be so much more difficult. 😂 Just take things as they happen! -J

[@wendysosa66]

First of all, I want to thank you for being so real in your day to day RV life. I love your content, but without even seeing next week’s video I’m in tears for you guys😭

[@OpenRoading]

I promise! We gathered ourselves pretty quickly, rolled up our sleeves and got to work. Just had to work through the emotions first. -J

[@ChrisW228]

I will never stop loving video of Trinity and being so grateful to you for giving her her best life.

[@TammyCarter-yh9po]

Thanks! Appreciate all the great tips and information! And the entertainment. Your videos are a great way to start a Friday night!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you found it helpful! And thanks for valuing the videos we produce! -J

[@MJPH5]

Your videos are the highlight of my weekend! Since you first showed us subscribers about the water damage, we had our dishwasher spring a leak, damaging the drywall in the ceiling of our basement 🫣 water damage is the worst, but it’s inspired us to learn new skills, like drywall repair! I hope you guys get the new flooring that you’ve been wanting for awhile.

[@OpenRoading]

Oh no!! I’m so sorry to hear that! Yes, water damage sucks whether RV or sticks and bricks. In a former life I did drywall so I wish you the best in picking it up! Good skill to have and a sanding block is your friend. 😆 -J

[@MJPH5]

@@OpenRoading I’m glad to hear that I’m not doing anything wrong on my third sanding 😇😂😇😂 #notaprofessional

[@fistfulofgoldwing]

Very enjoyable episode, sorry for your troubles at the end!!! I really feel for you guys, but I know you'll pull yourselves up by your bootstraps. Safe travels!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video! -J

[@MrYoup11]

Saskatchewan, where when your dog runs away, you can still watch him running 3 days later.

[@Murminator660]

Stand on a tuna can and you can see him run for 4 days...... stand on a fence post and you can see him reach Ontario

[@OpenRoading]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 So.... you're saying it's flat..... 😂 -J

[@bobk18]

@@OpenRoading from the 30 floor in the Sheraton Saskatoon you can see the curvature of the Earth. The guys from Toronto were amazed by it.

[@glendonsmith8438]

As a Canadian I agree with you on Ketchup chips, they suck. The Nanaimo bars need to be cold and firm for a far better experience.

[@OpenRoading]

I did eat the leftovers this way and enjoyed them. But, and this is going to shock you, I prefer a chocolate peanut butter experience. 😂 -J

[@glendonsmith8438]

@@OpenRoading I'm shocked, go figure lol

[@PhilMarshall-b4k]

You guys are now my favorite rv channel!😊

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for watching and letting us know! Had someone announce their unsubscribe today so you can take their spot! 😁 -J

[@Kalan58]

OMG!! The water in the trailer was HEARTBREAKING!!! I was crying along with Kalyn!!!

[@OpenRoading]

I think the worst part honestly was that we were so ready to just set up and relax to a North Dakota sunset. But we made it through! -J

[@TonyVRailfanning]

you drove through my backyard in Edmonton. Thanks for visiting Hope you enjoyed your drive through Canada!

[@OpenRoading]

Loved exploring Canada! Hope to do it again in the not so distant future! -J

[@johngmcd3]

Don't feel bad BOUT THE wildfire, it's natures way of returning the nutrients to the soil so a new growth can spout. Love your videos and very happy to see a new one.

[@OpenRoading]

For sure wildfires are part of nature - but I think our heart breaks for the people who lost a summer of their business (at best) or their homes or possessions. -J

[@bobk18]

Most of the forest that burnt had been dead for years as a result of the Pine Beatle. People from Jasper knew it was a mater of time before the big one came. They did a good job saving most of the town. I’ve saw at least 3 major fires around Jasper in my lifetime but the first that hit the town. I Just hope I live along enough to see the beauty of the new growth. 👍

[@chrisnwilm]

Keep your heads up guys. It’s all about the journey. Not where you’re going but where you been.

[@OpenRoading]

For sure for sure. -J

[@MikeFerrell]

We enjoyed your video very much as Canadians that RV to the US quite a bit. One difference you were standing right next to in the one clip is recycling bins. We never seen to find recycling collected in the US. We always end up bagging our plastics, glass and cans and bringing them home to recycle.

[@OpenRoading]

Yes, in the US it's hard enough to find rest areas (On non-highways) that have garbage cans or dumpsters, much less recycling containers. -J

[@davidoverholt251]

You two are so informative, and lovely sharing your adventures with us older folks that love to follow your travels!

[@OpenRoading]

🤗 I'm so glad you enjoy the adventure! Our goal is always to bring a smile, even through the challenging times. -J

[@larryfreeman7979]

Canadian here, a few things, Those do not look like Nanaimo bars, Stop buying generic items, same as the potato chips. Also according to my son, who now lives in Seattle, Lays make the worst ketchup chips. Old Dutch are the best (personally I dont like them either, Coffee Crisp is a must to take to him on visits along with Kraft PB. i prefer smarties over M and Ms. What i really think is that people prefer what they grew up with. Finally, so sorry about your RV issues at the end. Curious to find out what happened.

[@OpenRoading]

At this point....I think the "best ketchup chip" would still be at best a 4 for me. 😅 We literally bought the only Nanimo bars we could find in 3 stores....I'm sorry they were generic. -J

[@nancysmith903]

I absolutely enjoy your videos as the two of you are such down-to-earth “real people”. As long as you vlog I will follow you! Thank you for sharing your journeys with us.

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you so much for that kind encouragement! -J

[@MrJimmyp39]

This my first video of you guys. I enjoyed watching. We are from Canada and have been living full time for the last 4 years. Just moved back to a house 4 months ago. We will still be travelling 6 months a year. I will need to check out more of your videos. Over the last 4 years of full time and before taking vacations we have crossed the Canada/US boarder in with a camper too many times to remember. This year we crossed 7 times already and will be going across again 3 times. It was nice to hear you guys speaking well of your neighbours up north.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. We genuinely love knowing where people find us (what video) and where they are from! We truly enjoyed our time crossing back and forth through Canada and hope to explore some more in the future. I think our future "dream" is to do what you are doing. Have a "home base" to launch off from - but at the moment - we'll keep living this dream because we are so blessed to be able to do this. -J

[@Livin_inRVA]

Hey guys...again GREAT CONTENT...I could just imagine Kalyn and her list in Notion documenting everything that needed to be covered in this video. Great!

[@OpenRoading]

Oh our Notion video planner is large and detailed. 😃 -J

[@dalemarshall9736]

Every time I watch your videos nostalgia hits me after owning my 05 Designer 31RLS for 15 years and watching you two having such good times in it. Such a well made camper and our many cross country trips in ours. Although I loved the original maple cabinets, your white paint job really brightens up the interior. Our Alaska trip was in our prior 1989 24' Jayco travel trailer which performed flawlessly as well.

[@OpenRoading]

This rig is a beast! We are considering getting a different rig in a year or so but this one has spoiled us with it's quality of build. -J

[@millierader2517]

Thank you again for taking us along. We had planned an Alaska trip this year, and would have been in Homer the same time you were, but vehicle trouble kept us home. Maybe next year.

[@OpenRoading]

Oh man! That stinks. We were hoping to get to Alaska in 2022 but expensive car repairs kept us back as well so I feel your pain. Hopefully you'll make it in a year or two! -J

[@CarnivoreStork]

Ok that last minute of this vlog is a Stressor! I can’t imagine WTH happened? I’ll rack my brain all week. 😳

[@OpenRoading]

💦🐳

[@Jabq]

I feel for you guys on the last bit of this video. Been there a few times with either RV, vehicle, or house related problems. It's those moments you talk about later in the future.. about how you overcame it, but it doesn't come without stress and emotion. I'm interested to see you guys put your resiliency to work but wishing you all had smooth travels!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for this. I think we worked through it quite quickly and got out of "why now" and right into "ok...let's fix this." -J

[@livingroomtv7932]

You guys have been knocking your videos out of the park! This video ended on such a cliffhanger. Our hearts sank seeing the water.....

[@OpenRoading]

Our did too! lol. I promise you we survived! -J

[@wolverinealaska6937]

You did extremely better with spending in Canada then my wife. I gave here 2500 dollar in Canadian and she gave me 2-3 dollars back when we arrived in Alaska. But the best candy then you can get in Canada and not in the USA in the kinder eggs. Yes the Aero is excellent. But you are wrong about the Ketchup chips---I could not stop eating them

[@OpenRoading]

Well someone must be eating them because they keep selling them 😂. Thanks so much for your continued support of the channel! For the record... We did spend non-cash in Canada too. 😁 Just didn't need the cash as much as we expected. -J

[@the4rowfarmer]

Had to try the apple nachos and they did not disappoint! One of my sons mentioned that Joseph said “generous” when it came to application of our chocolate chips😂 Great video as always!

[@OpenRoading]

It's one of the important directions. 😂 -J

[@melanieaveryeasthope3980]

Na ni mo bars. As in Nanaimo, BC. They need to be refrigerated when not being served. As an American in Canada, they are my favourite “square.” Squares are served at most functions. There’s hundreds of kinds of squares. Not much cake served, just squares. Most Canadians like their ketchup chips and Hawkins Cheezies. I prefer Popcorn Twists.

[@OpenRoading]

I'll have to keep an eye out for popcorn twists next time we rumble through! -J

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

Oops! Definitely not what you want to see, especially as you stop at one of your favorite sites. You guys are just so much fun to watch. I love your banter. It reminds me of my husband and me. We have so much fun just doing simple and ordinary stuff. I have more fun with him than I have had with anyone else. That seems to be you guys. Love the analysis of everything.

[@OpenRoading]

That is 100% us. No one we’d rather do life with than each other. 😀 -J

[@pennee365]

Oh my! Lol, I gasped loudly as the bars slipped down in your lap.

[@OpenRoading]

😂

[@salliannebrown8129]

Enjoyed the ride, you guys! All the info on crossing the border is really helpful.

[@OpenRoading]

Awesome! Glad to help. -J

[@badgerpa9]

This will show my age but in the past the travelers checks worked well, because if you got them in the USA and went to a bank in canada you would get a very good exchange rate. FYI other countries like Britain use miles still even though they are "metric" . If you have problem getting the chocolate out carb cleaner should get it out, then I spray it with 50/50 vinegar alcohol which I also use on the windows and it gets most stains out of cloth even my old work clothes. If you can spray from the inside out but not easy on a seat. It use to be so simple crossing the USA canadian border. Going into canada we would just say going fishing and spending money, on the way back the one border agent always said "If you caught anything other than fish see a doctor for a shot of penicillin"

[@davidoverholt251]

I would rather watch you two than watch the 5 O: Clock news on TV nightly in my town!

[@OpenRoading]

I mean... having worked for local TV news for 8 years of my life I feel like I'm allowed to say this...... That's a pretty low bar. 😂 We so appreciate it and full honesty here - never imagined people would be looking forward to content we're putting out. Means so much to us both. -J

[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

What a great video!!! I was so. sad to see your RV was flooded! I'm so sorry that happened to you guys!!!

[@OpenRoading]

We make it through, I promise! 😀 -J

[@ingridbond3432]

oh man... the ending.. can't believe what i saw.. kept on saying - it can't be true - thank goodness you have each other.

[@OpenRoading]

It wasn't an "rv-ender" but it was a sucky way to end a travel day. -J

[@mikeweis5925]

You left me with tears in my eyes when I saw the ending. I’m curious to see how this works out.

[@OpenRoading]

Well, we're still publishing videos! 🙂 -J

[@snapmagnet]

Ruffles all dressed is now in the US. Got it in Virginia last wk. My kids said it's the best thing they had in Canada. It was delicious! Family fought over the bag. Gone in 1 day

[@TheRyanbohn]

Glad to have you back in the states! And I love the cliff hanger to the next episode!! Wait till next time on Open Roading!! ….

[@OpenRoading]

Surely not the ending we planned. Was supposed to be a nice calm sunset. Lol -J

[@TheRyanbohn]

@@OpenRoading well I hope it wasn’t too much of a disaster to deal with, can’t wait to see how it happened! It’s funny to see that Canadians hate using gloves to empty their tanks as well!🤣

[@JimMFishing]

I've been following you since you left the campground in Michigan, headed for the sugar beets. Very entertaining with the reality of life on the road and with great editing! I know you're glad to be back in the lower 48 but we are going to miss seeing all that Alaska scenery. That's my dream trip for 2026. That ending doesn't look good. Really hoping that you've fully recovered from it by the time we're seeing the video. Looking forward to the next release, as always.

[@OpenRoading]

Here's hoping those plans for 2026 work out!! It's worth the effort to get up there. Full water story tomorrow (Friday) at 8pm eastern! (We do make out OK). -J

[@MichelleDodier-cr4rh]

Wow. Brutal cliffhanger I would think water is an RV worst nightmare. Can’t wait for next video. Safe travels to u both!

[@OpenRoading]

It’s certainly not a pleasant dream. 😂 -J

[@godzuki2112]

Just an FYI, a fly for a dog is called a sky raisin. Our dog Ruthie loves sky raisins. Keep up the great videos!!

[@cathystratton2688]

Two questions, Why not microwave your chocolate chips and drizzle it over the apples? If you don’t drink from your fresh water tank, how do you store the water you do drink? Good episode!

[@OpenRoading]

I think Kalyn likes the crunch of the chip..... but I will ask. I know we don't mix them so that Trin can lick the pb dish. 😂 We store our drinking water in gallon jugs under the sink. So far we've only had 2 spring leaks down there. If we had a larger fresh tank I might consider an inline reverse osmosis filter. -J

[@stevenbryant8382]

Me and my wife started watching videos when you started your shit to Alaska with the other couple you was already watching their videos now I think you are our favorite to watch

[@OpenRoading]

So glad to have you here each week! -J

[@stevenbryant8382]

That was supposed to say trip not shit . Didn’t realize it said that , used the speak and spell , sorry.

[@OpenRoading]

@@stevenbryant8382 lol! I had figured it out. 😂 The context didn't fit what was there so I figured technology had let you down. -J

[@heather987]

Just happened upon your video. So neat to see you found Onoway, Alberta. I lived there for many years. I recognized Spruce Grove and Stony Plain.

[@OpenRoading]

Loved Onoway! It was such a nice place to recharge a bit on our journey! -J

[@EuniceCoughlin]

I can’t wait to try your Apple Nacho recipe!! 😋 By the way, that’s quite a cliffhanger 😮

[@OpenRoading]

Simple ingredients! 😀 -J

[@EuniceCoughlin]

@@OpenRoading yes, 🙌 I can handle that!

[@neitzche1245]

Boondocking in Canadian National parks is easy to find by going to the overflow camping spots. They are less desirable for most RV people because of the lack of hookups. Some are near the railroad tracks though but staying there is cheaper and easier to get in.

[@OpenRoading]

Nice! For us the "problem" with overflow spots is we generally look for boondocking that is not a parking lot. Sometimes that means we are further away from what we want to see, but we just love finding places where the back window is overlooking something pretty. -J

[@neitzche1245]

@@OpenRoading Overflow camps in most Canadian National Parks are not parking lots, they are open meadows off the main highways that are just cut so the grass and flowers and weeds are kept down so vehicles and trailers/tents can be set up. No bathrooms, or if, just outhouses, no hookups, no sites, just an open field off the main roads were people can set up until there is room in the main camps. They are set literally in the middle of nowhere, not near the roads, etc.

[@OpenRoading]

@@neitzche1245 Oh nice! We never came across any of those!! We didn't see a ton of overflow places but when we did they seemed to be parking lots! I'll keep my eye out next time! -J

[@neitzche1245]

@@OpenRoading just ask at the park gate or watch for signs.

[@Dana-.-]

Our oldest daughter recently taught us old folks to use an ATM with the same logo on our debit cards, when available. It auto converts currency, and our charge is usually a typical ATM fee. 'A squirrel ran onto the road!!' 😂😂😂 Kalyn got us ALL! 😂😂😂 Looking forward to snacking on apple nachos!!

[@OpenRoading]

I was like “what in the world???” When Kalyn yelled the 🐿️ 😂😂😂 -J

[@Dana-.-]

​@@OpenRoading😂😂😂

[@darlamahoney7596]

Awww Love Trinity ❤️, i really miss my dog and camper, unfortunately living a different live now😢 enjoying and living through your eyes 😊Thanks❤

[@darlamahoney7596]

Whoops 🤭 meant life

[@OpenRoading]

💜 I’m so glad we can bring a smile and hopefully some sweet memories. Animals are special and can leave a huge paw shaped print on your heart. -J

[@JenniferBoone-t3q]

Hi you two ! Thankyou for another video

[@OpenRoading]

All new this week! -J

[@AdventureswithBo]

From Prince George near the Ancient Forest. Enjoyed your video and agree with all your tips!

[@OpenRoading]

We so enjoyed our detour through the forest. Was a great place to stop and stretch our legs! -J

[@lifeswhimsytutelage]

You 4 are awesome!! Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you! You're awesome for taking the time to watch and leave a comment! -J

[@wildrvlife]

LOL no thank you on the ketchup chips 😆🤣

[@OpenRoading]

Too late! They are in the mail! 😉 -J

[@redvudu1013]

When we asked at Safeway a clerk told us for privacy reasons the Canada prohibited using you phone number as a membership number. I am not 100% sure but it sounded plausible to us. We used up our Canadian dollars during our final fuel up. It is an easy way to spend your leftover money. Check with your bank on ATM fees. Our credit union doesn't charge foreign transaction fees and gives you the daily spot price on the exchange rate. The ATM usually charges a fee dollars but we take out $300 and the fee is usually $5 or less. Make sure you do the conversion....the first time we did this was in Mexico and we got 300 pesos instead of dollars. Then the $5 fee was 15%. Only made that mistake 1x.

[@OpenRoading]

Oh the mistakes we'll only make once. 😁 -J

[@terrym.8008]

Safeway in Canada are owned by Sobeys now. It use to be the same company as our card use to work in the US, but not now.

[@OpenRoading]

Oh interesting! I just assumed rewards would be too hard to translate from one currency to the other. One should never assume! -J

[@anthonymartinez749]

Hope you guys are doing well 😀

[@OpenRoading]

We are! 🥇 Hope you as well! -J

[@SchoolBusTalk]

We are from the USA and RV'ed in Canada this past summer, and we agree that Cheezies are the best cheese puff snack.

[@OpenRoading]

Haha! Certainly crunchier! -J

[@lesliebush3064]

Nanaimo bars: Nan-I-Mo 😁. Better when they are chilled!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks! I did eat the rest (slowly) from the refrigerator and I agree...but...I would take a chocolate peanut butter desert over the Nanimo. (SHOCKER right?! 😂) -J

[@lesliebush3064]

@@OpenRoading nope- I’m with you! Hope you enjoyed the Ancient Forest between Prince George ( where I live) and McBride!

[@OpenRoading]

@@lesliebush3064 We did! It was a lovely (camera free for the most part) date! -J

[@alanradnai7702]

Awesome video, traveling with pets is the best!! Too bad about the leak, best wishes

[@OpenRoading]

They're awesome...except when they roll in 💩 😂 -J

[@Vancaskeys]

Wow…we will be making that snack! Great idea and use of apples/peanut butter!

[@OpenRoading]

It's a mult-times per week snack over here. 😂 -J

[@DannyFyffe]

Looks like a line break is coming up and your pump was left on. This was a long, but good video. I have not yet watched your previous video recapping the Alaska trip. I still intend to watch it. We boondocked 2 years ago where you are at Medora and that is far and away the BEST side of North Dakota. The breeze at that spot is also just fantastic and it is dark at night so the sleeping is good. The Canadian snacks can't touch American snacks. We tried quite a few while we were there and most are just too weird, eh! Glad your crossing was good. Hope you are safe wherever you are.

[@OpenRoading]

That spot at Medora is just so so so nice. Great place to have water issues too since it was so dry and hot while we were there! -J

[@DannyFyffe]

@@OpenRoading If that isn't a positive attitude, I don't know what is. I'll try and get your Alaska review watched this week so I'm caught up come Friday. Gotta stay up to date with you. Take care.

[@OpenRoading]

@@DannyFyffe If it had happened in a humid climate it would have been 10x more miserable to get things dried out. See you next Friday! -J

[@sheilaEdwards-tj6co]

Thank you for a great video, love the boondocking location and tipsl...sorry to see you had a leak oooh gosh

[@OpenRoading]

Glad you enjoyed it! -J

[@WisconsinForesters]

Every time we go to Canada we bring back a few months worth of Coffee Crisp bars, this last month w discovered Frank Mix and Mingle Maple popcorn, it will be on our list for next time.

[@ItsJonBaca]

My ex is from Canada so I’d never go because I know I’d somehow see her again. But this was good stuff!

[@OpenRoading]

Haha - it’s a big country so plenty of room to hide. 😉 -J

[@GBuds_RVremodel]

Somehow get a GPS on her...gift her a suitcase...

[@CathyPinAZ]

I love your fun yet informative videos like this one! I save them as reminders for our future travels. And…the water pump debacle! 😢 A little nightmare in your otherwise perfect early travel day! 💦💦💦

[@OpenRoading]

It was such a perfect day! Video was supposed to end with a pretty sunset. 😂 -J

[@FeelingAntsy]

I absolutely love digestive biscuits, and wine gums!! I grew up with those in South Africa, and wish we could get them more readily in the US

[@OpenRoading]

I should have saved the rest of the wine gums and sent them to you! 😁 -J

[@haroldb5569]

I'm Canadian, I do see little differences, in the US gas prices stays pretty much the same but here in Canada the prices can change daily. I too don’t like coffee ugh, I also don’t like flavoured chips just plain chips, I guess I’m just an ordinary guy, lol. I have RV travelled all along the eastern US coast , this year did the western Newfoundland. Now planning on the Dakota's and back into Canada thru Waterton Alberta then back home to Quebec. Hope we can cross paths in the future, take care and stay safe.

[@OpenRoading]

US gas prices can also change each day. Some states have laws restricting how often. In 2020 I watched a station go up over a dollar a gallon within a week or two. Lately they've been a bit more stable but fluctuations can happen rapidly. -J

[@ohioclassCcamper]

When we went to Canada crossing near Detroit the Ambassador Bridge. There was a money exchange place. We actually made money stay US money better coming in and actually went down while we're there. So made a little on way back. Plus we got some sales tax back.

[@OpenRoading]

The benefit of going through a more urban crossing! -J

[@dpsuperw]

We love how your shirt matches your rig Joseph!😁

[@OpenRoading]

Dirty? 😂😂😂 -J

[@aliceinoregonland3942]

That made me laugh out loud!😂😂😂​@@OpenRoading

[@dpsuperw]

​Bahahaha. No! The colour of your shirt at the 20min mark matches your trailer😂@OpenRoading

[@melissabutler2492]

This one has everything! Cooking (sort of), Trinity and the promise of a disaster in the next one!! Good job!

[@OpenRoading]

(sort of) 😂😂😂😂 That made me lol! -J

[@joanjackson9374]

A really dynamic and interesting video! Thanks.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks! -J

[@thrasband4176]

Nice videos and great areas, thank you for doing them

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you! -J

[@billparks2788]

about the leak, it sound's like the water pump was left on. Hopefully it will be a learning thing for other RVer's h

[@OpenRoading]

You'll never have an issue until it's an issue... 5 years, it was our turn. -J

[@GarfieldHiscock]

The Stony Plain Coop gas station has some of the cheapest fuel prices in the area. $1.489/L Onoway, AB is a cute little town.

[@OpenRoading]

RIGHT?! When we filled up I was like "This is a really bad example with how much more expensive the gas prices are." 😂 -J

[@CatPlayzYT832]

Nan-eye-moe Bars is how its pronounced. And they are better cold, put them in the fridge, they cut better and just taste better. Hawkins cheezies are the best hands down! Wine gums taste like soap to me personally, i would’ve grabbed the swedish berries, so much better! Im a Canadian living in the US, first state i lived in was Alaska. I loved it but my family is on the border of Washington so we ended up there. Im glad you liked Canada, but i hope you come back and do the maritime provinces like Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick. They’re gorgeous! Safe travels ! 🤗

[@OpenRoading]

I did eat the rest from the fridge! It did help them - although I'm still going to take Chocolate PB over it. (Shocker right?! 😂) We're hoping to hit the North East section of Canada in 2025 but it's currently a penciled in plan. -J

[@CatPlayzYT832]

@@OpenRoading 😂, yeah I can’t imagine 2 people that seem to love PB more! (Other than my husband) Nanaimo by the way is a town on Vancouver Island, another gorgeous place to be. I’m glad you guys enjoyed Banff, it’s definitely the jewel of Alberta. (Also, my son took over my account, I’m not CatPlayzYT it, my name is Sharon and my account is under SPANTZ normally. First letter of all my family.) kids….🙄 You guys travel safe, I’m sorry about your water damage, it’s crushing to see your damage and so relatable. Had a major flood in our kitchen, had to tear out the floor and cabinetry, insulation and drywall cut out 3 feet up the wall all around the kitchen. I hope yours wasn’t too hard to deal with, although that drawer full of water says otherwise. I hope it doesn’t slow you down for too long.

[@lourdescintron4882]

Great video, very informative. But, oh! I almost cried along with Kaylyn! Things will happen whether in an RV or a permanent home. It doesn't make it less upsetting or painful. 😔🤗

[@OpenRoading]

For sure for sure! There is no maintenance or problem free living situation. -J

[@geemoe3064]

Great info here. thank you! LOL Trinity in the backseat while you are taste testing.

[@OpenRoading]

You’re welcome! -J

[@chasl3443]

"Oh, sugar"? Nah, I don't buy that. Agree with the E-trailer advert. I use them and they are great, especially the install videos. Welcome home to the USA!

[@OpenRoading]

I can confirm that "Oh sugar" is Kalyn's go-to "curse" of choice. 😂 No dubbing needed. Thanks so much for the feedback on eTrailer! They are great to have as a partner. -J

[@belladanielleramsey]

What great tips thank you! I live in California and the gas (diesel) here is still more expensive than Canada …unfortunately.

[@OpenRoading]

Yeah....ya'll have to have extra padded fuel budgets out there! -J

[@jimc5624]

Tip for driving grab so tape or magic marker and write the height on it so you don't have to remember what your height is. And for speed use your GPS or phones to do the speed.

[@OpenRoading]

We kept forgetting to put a sticky note with the height but Kalyn made sure she remembered. 😀 -J

[@debralawson1101]

We always use the ATM. We have a bank that refunds fees so free to do. Conversion rates are very close to the global rate at the time of withdrawal. Just refuse the ATM bank’s conversion, they often try to get you with that.

[@OpenRoading]

Good tip! I'm sure it depends on your bank. For us.... our debit card may or may not have expired while we were in Alaska. 👀 -J

[@jeremyhutchins2762]

Ugh! So sorry! Know just how you feel. One morning I woke up early for a meeting and stepped out of bed into a puddle of water. Turns out our toilet valve got stuck open over night. Took us about two days to get everything dry and clean and tear all the insulation out from under the RV. Ran fans in the undercarriage for several days trying to dry out all the wood. Such a nightmare.

[@OpenRoading]

Yeah...water is no no no fun. I am glad we were in a super hot and dry climate. And thankfully we have very little insulation underneath. (not nice in cold weather... but nice in an instance like this. -J

[@HollyL-t2y]

Aero bars are the best. Whenever I find those in the States I feel like I’ve hit the lottery. So much better than US chocolate. I agree with whoever said Old Dutch is better than Lays. I used to live in MN where Old Dutch is based, and I’ve been to the factory. Still warm potato chips off the line are the best.

[@OpenRoading]

Was really shocked by the Aero bar! Hershey did that when chocolate prices were high and it was just a crock to sell the same sized bar with less chocolate. 😂 -J

[@georgehartle8902]

Great video!!! Did you fuel at any gas stations in Canada that would only accept cash? What time of year was this filmed?

[@OpenRoading]

We never experienced a cash only gas station in all of our Canadian travels including going up the Alcan and back down the Cassiar. We traveled through Canada in May/June and then came back through in late August/September. -J

[@jennett263]

Stumbled across this - was really fun to watch. Travel a lot over a few decades. Fun to try new snacks everywhere. You have much better Rest Stops in US. Canada is closing most of what we used to have. Its pathetic.

[@OpenRoading]

Our rest stops on the interstates are bigger that’s for sure - but the access to litter bins (at least from our experience) is incredible across Canadas secondary roads! -J

[@quicksoncamping2039]

So sorry to see the water at the end. Hope that cleans up and drys good.

[@OpenRoading]

I think we got it cleared up pretty well. -J

[@aflyr]

Regarding getting local cash in any country. Do not convert at a US bank. When you get in country just go to an ATM and take out cash using your ATM card. You’ll get a great conversion rate. Best to use a bank that refunds any ATM fees. Regarding Starlink, we had no drop outs with our Gen3 Starlink all summer in Alaska and Canada.

[@OpenRoading]

That's awesome! We only experienced major issues in Hatcher pass when we had thick thick cloud cover for days on end. Otherwise we were just dealing with "slow" (for starlink) speeds. Usually between 20-30mbps down as opposed to the over 100 that you typically get. -J

[@mr_burky]

Is the gen3 the updated disk receiver? From what other starlink users have experienced you get better reception, even with cloud and tree obstruction compared to the older model

[@OpenRoading]

@@mr_burky Mine is an older model for sure. Still has the actuating mast. -J

[@MikeFerrell]

@@OpenRoading If you are having cloud or even leaf issues try turning on the snow melt feature for Dishy. It actually increases the signal strength which is what warms the dish up to melt the snow.

[@aflyr]

@@mr_burky yes, Gen 3 is the latest standard dish receiver. There is also a new one out that is the mini-dish. We don't have the mini, we have the Gen 3. I think it helps that I mounted it on the roof of our motorhome in a quick release bracket. I did the quick release because if I'm in a location with lots of trees I can remove it from the roof and place it away from the location if there is available clear sky nearby. I think having it on the roof helps with reception because it will have a more open view in campgrounds where other rigs are nearby and might be blocking some of the visibility. I had other RVers traveling with me complaining their dishes slowed down when ours was working fine. Theirs were on the ground though.

[@GaryRupp-fe6ly]

US of course 🇺🇸Apple nocho sounds so gooodd. Enjoyed the adventure and got some great ideas you guys 👍 I definitely was sad for the water problem and Kalyn 😢. Am in the middle of remodeling one of my trailers a 30 ft pull behind, had a knee replacement and came home to frozen pipes and ankle deep water through out. So I feel ya. I’m off at noon tomorrow so I’ll say hello. God be with y’all 👍❤

[@OpenRoading]

Oh man!! We weren’t ankle deep and it could have been so much worse…but it was an unwelcome end to our travel day. -J

[@rickvance9460]

Lol. The washing machines were named after the Beatles. 😂😂😂 That’s to funny!!

[@OpenRoading]

I totally missed that. 🤦🏼‍♂️ -J

[@Journey2Everywhere]

Yikes! Major cliff hanger at the end! I did miss where in North Dakota the greatest camping spot is or your favorite??! Hope your travels are going well, stay safe!! Also, definitely making the apple nachos today!

[@OpenRoading]

We'll discuss that spot a lot more next Friday! -J

[@ernstmoolman]

Its remarkably close though. Not sure how it works, but is does. Give it a try some time 😀

[@OpenRoading]

Oh you bet I will! I just looked up Lebron James arm length... it's 35" so I'm thinking it's not gonna work on him. 😂 (unless his shoulder to shoulder width is much skinner than I remember on TV) -J

[@kencotton4645]

On the brake topic, I hope that sometime you can upgrade to disc brakes like your friends did.

[@OpenRoading]

Maybe the next rig down the road. -J

[@jonathantimblin8904]

We put a sticky paper on the dash with our height. In metric and us.

[@OpenRoading]

We kept forgetting to tape it up there but thankfully Kalyn had the number memorized. -J

[@BeckyFisher-q9g]

We watch you guys every week, Kalyn - and that Who Shot JR moment at the end makes us hope we don't have to wait 3 months to find out who did it! My husband gasped and wanted to go help you guys because he feels like he knows you :-) (Polk County FL connection I suppose!)

[@OpenRoading]

Ok... it's a good thing we are at my inlaws... because she had to explain to me what a "Who shot JR moment" was. 🤣 Next week! Still have family in Polk County - although we lived in Lee. -J

[@tjjones390]

Cash in a foreign country, use an ATM! It's a one step process . The only exception to that is if you are t tracking the exchange rate and it dips in your favor, then order some from your bank before you leave. Do not accept currency conversation at the ATM or a merchant. Use travel credit card with no foreign transaction fees. I'm still watching an and looking forward to seeing you try all the snacks.

[@OpenRoading]

Good tip! Our debit card may or may not have expired while we were in Alaska... 👀👀 -J

[@tjjones390]

@@OpenRoading uh oh. It all worked out! Sorry you didn't like the ketchup chips. I'm currently in Europe and didn't like Paprika chips the first time I tried them but about a month later I tried them again and they are growing on me .. not many other choices. Also coffee crisp is my favorite chocolate bar. But, totally makes sense if you don't like coffee. Congrats on your successful trip, my favorite excursion you did was the bears eating salmon! You guys had a trip of a lifetime.

[@dmjunk469]

As a Canadian like to hear your take. I go to a currency exchange store rather than the bank, as they have been rates.

[@rickblanchette]

So sorry for your loss on getting into Medora. Water is the worst to clean up.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks. It's OK - we tackle life as it comes, learn, and keep on a rollin' -J

[@rickblanchette]

@@OpenRoading Did you leave the pump on when travelling? I have heard that many times.

[@OpenRoading]

@@rickblanchette Mayyyyyybe...... 👀

[@ourlist8661]

Ok another great video. The Apple peanut butter and chocolate chip looks good. How about using mini chocolate chips, they might attach to the peanut butter better? Keep these cool videos coming. Former photographer here,, It looks like your main camera needs to have the sensor or lens cleaned. There are a bunch of hairs all over the left side of the screen. Take off lens put shutter on bulb and take a look at the sensor. Probably a bunch of junk on it. Had the same problem on a new camera right out of the box. Had an actual finger print on the sensor. Have fun on the road.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks for the tip! We've actually got the camera in for maintenance right now. -J

[@pauldem544]

Being a transplant (Dual Citizen), can give some additional tips for Canada. In terms of snacks, don't forget Kit Kat Bars - the Canadian ones taste completely different than the US ones (different company) and many consider them to have a richer chocolate taste and less sweet. In terms of Canadian currency - use an ATM at a Canadian Bank. I withdraw from a Canadian Bank's ATM whenever I am up there. I pay the exchange rate with no additional fee (besides the ATM fee). In terms of Cell Service, I now have Visible (Prepaid arm of Verizon). They provide 2GB per day of 4G/5G Canadian roaming slowing you down after that. Just a Diesel pump note - BP stations in the US have Black handles for Diesel. not green.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks!! Appreciate that! And yeah - BP stations in the US should be required by law to change their handle colors. 😂😂😂😂 -J

[@rozo3385]

Hi, Oh my goodness, my heart sank for you Kalyn Hopefully it got sorted out Talk about keeping it real, Many thanks , also on the peanut butter update Aussie fan 💜

[@OpenRoading]

We both were so done filming when that happened…but we did our best to set up the camera and soldier on. I promise you no emotions were faked but I can tell you we pulled ourselves together pretty quickly. -J

[@heather987]

Check Canadian Tire stores for dump stations and water

[@OpenRoading]

Oh interesting! I never noticed them at any of the Canadian Tire stores - but that said, I'm not sure I was ever looking while I was there! -J