96Brigadier,
We were wishing for an RV in Alaska because we were driving to Seward, Homer, Denali, Whittier etc, and each night having to drive all the way back to Anchorage to sleep. The first day we saw the RVs, we realized we could just go from place to place and not need to go 'back' anywhere. In Banff, we were thinking the same thing. I am a professional photographer, so I get up before dawn and stay out after sunset to get the best animal shots. Having our bed on location would just make it easier. Having never been there, I just don't know about the limitations. Alaska had so many pull-outs, and the rv's just stopped and slept anywhere. We are planning to go north to Jasper and south to Waterton. We have 9 days total. Thanks for your input!