HeatherLane
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We are finally getting close to starting our adventure of touring the USA and Canada so looking for an RV in earnest. We have seen one in Alberta, Canada but after doing some research it seems this is a very complicated way to buy an RV for a tourist. Does anyone have any experience? I read too that we would have to pay a sales tax to the Government but I can't find what the percentage is. The articles I was reading were from Europeans, is it more straightforward when Canada is part of the British Commonwealth? There are many RVs in the USA but I have found that the Canadians have masses of insulation and all their vehicles are winterised.
We have found a Mercedes Sprinter B class 4x4, the advantages being it's easier to park up anywhere as it fits in a standard car parking space and this is a plus when visiting the national parks. On the down side, it's small and we may end up in the divorce courts.
I have tried contacting local dealers (our daughter is in Minneapolis) to buy a reputable refurbished van but they sell really quickly and I'm not even getting replies to the vehicles advertised.
At the moment, the idea of buying a car and using hotels sounds appealing but that's not such an adventure. I see boondocking photos and fall in love.
Any advice/help gratefully received.
We have found a Mercedes Sprinter B class 4x4, the advantages being it's easier to park up anywhere as it fits in a standard car parking space and this is a plus when visiting the national parks. On the down side, it's small and we may end up in the divorce courts.
I have tried contacting local dealers (our daughter is in Minneapolis) to buy a reputable refurbished van but they sell really quickly and I'm not even getting replies to the vehicles advertised.
At the moment, the idea of buying a car and using hotels sounds appealing but that's not such an adventure. I see boondocking photos and fall in love.
Any advice/help gratefully received.