RV caravans

Mr.Mark wrote:
xctraveler, I assume that you toured the Maratimes in your Phaeton? If so, how were the roads and trees at the time that you went. Did you feel like you were dodging tree limbs?

Whether we do the trip with a tour or on our own, I want to make sure that we can maneuver easily.

Thank you,
MM.

Actually, it was several years ago and we were travelling in '04 36' Southwind pulling a RAV4 4 down. We had no trouble with any of the roads or trees - I wouldn't take a coach down the road to Meat Cove without first going in the toad to be sure you are comfortable and there is a place to turn around - that is best visited in your toad anyhow. We have actually driven around the entire Cabot Trail twice. It is slow going and there are plenty of hills. The rest of Nova Scotia is even easier, much like main roads in the Northeast of the US.

It would be easier in the Phaeton, more power and better turning radius. I have no memory of trees being an issue in most places. We used campgrounds in Cheticamp and outside Baddeck for the Cabot Trail part and the I could give you a list of CGs we used, but no reviews since too much time has past for the rest.

PEI is relatively level and open, plenty of campgrounds and we never had a problem pulling in and getting a space (that was in a 33' Damon Daybreak - hideous coach). New Brunswick was in both the Daybreak and the Southwind, again no problem getting a space with a phone call at 2 PM or just driving in. We visited Gaspe' in the Daybreak - 2002 - and just winged it with no problems getting space on demand.

With the $ being so strong v $C I might call ahead in the morning :) as there should be plenty of Americans there. The only cost issue is gasoline at $C1.50 per liter. ($C6/gal or about $5/gal)

Either on your own or with a tour it should be wonderful!