Newbie driving across Canada needs advice
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I don't know how much difference there is in pricing between Canada and the USA. However, I think you should be able to get a serviceable trailer and pickup for $20,000.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rvs/4304604748.html
Something like the 17ft trailer listed above would have room for 2 adults and 2 children. Plus you can pull it with a 1/2 ton pickup like a F150 or Ranger with a v6 engine. You should be able to get a serviceable trailer for $10K. And you should be able to get smaller serviceable 1/2 ton pickup for $10K.
You could put the motorcycle in the pickup bed. With this type of setup you can carry all of your cloths etc and not have to pack and unpack each night. You have your own kitchen (cheaper than eating out), your own bathroom (much more convenient than looking for a convenient Tim Hortons or McDonalds while traveling), plus you have your own bed (no bedbugs or ?). You have your home with you where ever you go. If you are spending 60 days on the road I think you could save at about $5k over staying at Motels and eating out.
In the USA you can find a serviceable Class C or Class A for $20,000. You may need to look around a bit, but there are some very nice lightly used units out there. I think the trailer / pickup would be the safest option but I am prejudiced toward a small Class C or small Class A as I like the included generator / air conditioner and the convenience (not towing anything).
For me it would be a more relaxing trip if I had my home with me. If needed I can pull into a Walmart parking lot or Casino parking lot for the night. Now matter what, I have a warm, dry place to stay and place to fix a meal. Plus once you arrive at the West Coast you have a living space while looking for a more permanent location.
Just my 2 cents...oh forgot. No pennies in Canada, my 5 cents worth ;-).
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rvs/4304604748.html
Something like the 17ft trailer listed above would have room for 2 adults and 2 children. Plus you can pull it with a 1/2 ton pickup like a F150 or Ranger with a v6 engine. You should be able to get a serviceable trailer for $10K. And you should be able to get smaller serviceable 1/2 ton pickup for $10K.
You could put the motorcycle in the pickup bed. With this type of setup you can carry all of your cloths etc and not have to pack and unpack each night. You have your own kitchen (cheaper than eating out), your own bathroom (much more convenient than looking for a convenient Tim Hortons or McDonalds while traveling), plus you have your own bed (no bedbugs or ?). You have your home with you where ever you go. If you are spending 60 days on the road I think you could save at about $5k over staying at Motels and eating out.
In the USA you can find a serviceable Class C or Class A for $20,000. You may need to look around a bit, but there are some very nice lightly used units out there. I think the trailer / pickup would be the safest option but I am prejudiced toward a small Class C or small Class A as I like the included generator / air conditioner and the convenience (not towing anything).
For me it would be a more relaxing trip if I had my home with me. If needed I can pull into a Walmart parking lot or Casino parking lot for the night. Now matter what, I have a warm, dry place to stay and place to fix a meal. Plus once you arrive at the West Coast you have a living space while looking for a more permanent location.
Just my 2 cents...oh forgot. No pennies in Canada, my 5 cents worth ;-).
