I drove tractor trailer for 30 years. I was a instructor for a truck driver school for years as well. I could tell you story’s for hours. One thing I can pass along is . Tractor trailers are mostly 13’6 in height. I would set my antennas for my CB ( I know that’s a old school thing) at 13’6.5 if I heard the antenna rubbing I knew my trailer would not make it thru the bridge or tunnel.. it doesn’t have to be a antenna. You can use any small mounted rod a half inch over the hight of your rig. I could go on and on about this stuff. Good luck my friends.
You have the stick to measure clearance for your slides, make a simple 3 piece pvc pipe that is exactly the height of your rig for times when you have clearance concerns.
That's really impressive! Your experience and knowledge as a truck driver must have given you a great understanding of the challenges RVers face. Thanks for sharing your tips on measuring the height of the rig. By the way, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a fantastic backup power son for outdoor enthusiasts like us. It's designed with a massive 5kWh capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets. It could be a great addition to your RV gear! Keep enjoying your outdoor adventures and stay safe on the road!
I mounted a piece of cb antenna on the drip rail at left front corner of travel trailer. Tip is orange and I can see it in my side mirror, 1" taller than the air conditioner
Enjoying this series. I have labels with metric size information (height, length, weight). I placed it next to the oil change sticker on the windshield. Thanks Hanks for sharing and have a great day.
I'm sorry you missed Lake Louise. Twenty years ago (on our honeymoon) we went from Missoula, through Glacier, up to Calgary, Banff/Lake Louise, and then to Jasper. We were just in a car and stopped to find motels along the way. The World Cup was in progress so we could only get ONE NIGHT in Calgary. We eventually made it to Prince George, then started back to Vancouver. If you go again go north like we did, then back down Highway 97, and just before you get to Quesnel go east to Wells and Barkerville (an old mining town.) You won't be disappointed.
So glad that ya'll were able to make it there for at least 1 night! Thank you for the suggestion, it's always nice to have the inside scoop 😁 Much love to you from the Hanks family!!
BC resident here: If I drove a tall rig and I took it to the USA, I would beforehand calculate and convert various important measurements about my rig into the measurement system of the country that I was about to visit. And I would write them down on an easy to read reference card for my trip, or note on my phone. Because I would be visiting the USA, I would calculate my rig's height in Feet/Inches, and I'd also calculate my fuel tank size in Gallons and also calculate my expected "Miles per Gallon" so I have an idea of my range. I'd also pre-check a typical fuel price in "USD per Gallon" for the area that I'm about to visit. Then when I did my USA trip, I'd already have the information to easily know where I would fit, and I would know if I'm getting ripped-off for fuel price or not. ...and I'd probably try to memorize some Fahrenheit temperatures for typical things like freezing point, comfortable outside temperature, and too-hot-to-be-outside, etc.. All this would allow me to then think and live in the system of the country I am visiting, and be fully present in the travel experience of the place.
My scariest time was going down the highway with a 13'6" trailer to a bridge marked 13'9", then coming around the corner and seeing construction restricting down to one lane (actually onto the shoulder) with a temporary sign that read 13'4" . I was past the exit when I saw it. There were lots of huge scrapes on the bridge. I could not back up because there were 10 cars behind me. Cars sped by going the other way. I had to drive into the oncoming lane not sure if I would clear the bridge. Hope you guys make it south before the snow starts.
So much stinkin traffic there 😅 I wish you could have seen it. Bob, you bring up a great point though! It is time to invest in a back up camera soon LOL We appreciate your support 😊
HAHAHA! you guy are hilarious. I'll put this in an American perspective. What you did at Lake Louis would be like pulling up to the Super bowl and trying to park and get in. Canada by far is one of the world's most beautiful and diverse landscapes.
I would suggest adding a laser ruler to your toolbox so you can measure the EXACT distance from the ground to the bottom of whatever you're trying to clear
Next time you go to Hinton, if youre coming in from the West head down 40 south (40 north is very cool too you'll see Cariboo just outside of Grand Cache) Anyway down 40 south you'll be away from tourists and there are such breathtaking views its gorgeous out there also there is a giant coal mine mountain near Cadomin and the road goes beside giant mine trucks so it's like you're driving along with them. Cadomin used to have these giant caves to visit but they closed it off due to vandalism. There's a really cool old cemetery on the hill with white painted rod iron crosses and gates. Cardinal divide is down there that is the highest point in Canada and it's gorgeous and hardly anyone is there, you can see down into the valleys from this weirdly flat mountain side area. Plus really pretty spots to stop along the Brazue river that has big gravel parking lot so you can actually park walk around have a picnic, and pretty turquois flowing river water. Brazue dam is there too you make have to make a reservation to camp at the dam though. Along the river is free camping but the locals Im sure call their buddies and tell them when the spots are free so its near impossible to get a spot it seems, might luck out though if someone is leaving when youre coming in. I love that area it used to be a ancient sea shore so lots of sand especially between Robb and Edson AB.
Wondering if you ended up staying at the KOA in Jasper and if so how was it? I reserved a spot after I heard you were headed that way for our August trip, that I can’t wait for. Also, where did you end up staying in this video near Louis Lake? Love your videos. Say hello to Dexter!
Actually, the Canadians who know how full the national park campsites get kinda knew that you wouldn't find a place ... :*) Hope you enjoyed your trip through some of the most scenic spaces in all Canada.
From Calgary, and I was watching this and kinda surprised that Banff was full. Then I remembered that the weather was sooooo nice this fall that we had been thinking of going out that weekend, but realized all the sites would be taken. The reservation system ends mid-September at these parks, and after that you have to get there REALLY early to get something in good weather.
haha! great video! Helpful hint... When travelling in metric areas convert the height of your rig to meters and you're sll set. so 13'6" equals how many meters? Maybe right it down...? Then no more math the whole trip!
Yes, you are absolutely correct! We need to do these calculations ahead of time rather than on the fly! Thank you for your support and for taking the time to comment
I'm starting to adopt you're philosophy regarding reservations, just don't make them, well except maybe for Fort Wilderness at Disney World, but even then it was only 3 months in advance. We've just started our full time journey but we didn't make any reservations and really haven't had any trouble. Not necessarily the best places but acceptable. Keep the good stuff coming.
Love hearing this! I mean it doesn't work all the time (as seen in this video), but we have very infrequently been turned away! Thank you for your wonderful support, we are so happy to hear about your full time journey! 😊 Stay safe on the road! - Kyle and Renee
Man you two are really rocking the video productions. They just get better and better. I really like how calm you are acting through thick and thin. Helps folks to see that just because things dont always go as planned, things will be ok in the end. It's all part of the journey.
Thank you very much for saying this, Pam ❤️ We really appreciate your support!! Yes, life is best taken in a calm manner...easier said than done, however. Much love to you from the Hanks family 🤗
@14:30 That's disgusting that a Harvest Host is expecting you to pay $160 for parking. They should be removed from the system. Buying something from the pro shop, or a meal at the restaurant is all you should need to do.
I should clarify because I dropped the ball by not explaining this better in the video. Yes, you are able to just get a meal on the restaurant or buy a little something from the pro shop. However, I wanted to golf really bad and didn't want to pay $160 for that. So I just wanted explain that you are absolutely correct. Thank you for watching!
Folks that is some beautiful scenery and I agree when there are a lot of people it takes away from the beauty of the place. Glad yall found a place to stay.
Been in that station a number of times,, think it’s mislabeled to prevent oversized from hitting the overhang with all the tourists who don’t know how to drive rented vehicles. Also, in winter with lots of snow on the ground you wouldn’t have cleared it.
Wow! Amazing views! Maybe one day, I’ll get to see it myself! But glad we all could come along with y’all! Glad you found some diesel and a campsite!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
There are a few over flow overnight parking spots. Nothing but parking. But you could explore for a few hours, sleep and move on. Back in the 80s is when Banff and Jasper were at their best. Less travelled. But you cant keep the beauty a secret and keep it to ourselves forever. ❤️Alberta rockies.
Yeah we screwed up...sometimes we can just get sloppy in our travels and forget our surroundings. We need to be more on top of it! 😅 Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
We dropped the golf course option in HH because it cost as much (or more) for a round of golf as for two plus nites at many full hookup campgrounds. At the low clearance fuel stop, I'm surprised you didn't climb the ladder on the RV and check the clearance. ?
Hello. Hate to nitpick but to correctly convert meters to feet you need to multiply using 3.25. Divide 39 inches (meter) by 12 (a foot) you get 3.25. Doesn't seem like a lot but when things get tight a couple inches could spell disaster.
It's a known fact. Female Persuasion really works. Renee should always go in the offices for a campsite. She might have even got away without paying for a round of golf. LOL.
At 15:00 (or so) you mentioned "that's how Harvest Hosts" works regarding the golf course. That is sort of but not really. A few years ago, golf courses weren't really part of Harvest Hosts. The idea was that you would "return the favour to camp" by purchasing something. The golf courses insisted that you play a round of golf though. If they allowed you to buy a dinner there instead, I would have been happy with that.
This is a great catch, Larry. Thank you for clarifying, because I dropped the ball in explaining this better. Yes, we could have eaten at a restaurant or bought something from the store to help support the business. Buying a round of golf was not the only way to fulfill our side of the Harvest Host stay. Thank you for your support and taking the time to reach out! 🙂
What States have you NOT been in? Love all the videos! Plus the gas part the semis can raise and lower their trailer by adjusting the airbags in the cab of the truck.
We live in Golden B.C. just an hour from Lake Louise heading West. We have 2 boondocking stops, you would have been very welcome to stay with us, may be next time. Go to Lake Louise in early spring or late fall. We absolutely love Bow River Campground.
Loving it? Did you notice at TH-cam marker 13:12 you are passing under an animal bridge? Those bridges are land over the highway so animals can cross. They are not a highway or railroad crossing. Neat eh? 🇨🇦
Awe...its too bad you couldn't see Lake Louise. From memory, there was a huge parking area that was free, with a very short walk to the lake. Either way, the lake is so beautiful, that it messes with your eyes. It almost looks so gorgeous its fake. Its even more beautiful in the late spring when there is light snow on the ground. Great video. Cheers.
I’m so glad you got to see some wildlife, they are beautiful!!! ❤❤ well if it’s 3.27 = 10.79 if it’s 4.27 = 14.09! I’ve measured my travel trailer height and I’m from BC Canada where there are lots of over passes. As always very much fun to watch!! ❤❤❤❤❤
My Hubby and I are just watching this video. We both said go to Bow RiversEdge campground!!! Just like we did this past summer, as we camped crossed Canada lol Glad they could accommodate you. Sorry we missed you!!!
We have Garmin RV but it's failed us a few times. Like the time it took us to a small ferry on Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. I was driving the Jeep behind my hubby (that's another story) and said "Ohhhhh... this is not a good idea." The ferry captain saw us in line, walked over and told us we couldn't board. The motorhome would bottom out on the ramp (that was curved like a U). We had to turn around and take the long route. Know where you go!
This is great information! Thank you for taking the time to share this. We had always wondered about the Garmin devices. Yes, we couldn't agree more with knowing where you go. We appreciate your support 🙂
Being from Alberta , I have driven that and camped along Highway 93 , it has awesome scenery and lots of wildlife to see , you should have parked your trailer at a campground on the 93 then you could drive to Lake Louise from there
This is a great question. We actually did, but we took that part of the video because we made the decision that we were going to push on forward towards Calgary. Thank you for your wonderful support!
You almost always need reservations in Banff. I've traveled there six or seven times over the last 20 years, and it keeps getting more crowded each time we show up. There is overflow camping next to Banff and lake louise . It's on their web site or ask a park ranger where it's located .
Another great video! Thanks Hanks! You should get your exact height in meters and put your height in both feet and meters on a sticky note on your dash. A quick look and you know your height wherever you are.
Yes, you are absolutely correct! Especially going fast down the road, we don't necessarily have the time to do a extremely quick calculation. Thank you for your wonderful support and for watching our videos 😀
Just write your height on the upper windshield in marker. Even permanent marker wipes clean w/ alcohol. When I drove big rigs I would write my directions on the windshield. No taking eyes off the road cause you sticky paper slid to the floor.
I love you guys, but you should know you missed out on Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Also, Banff! There is free RV parking in downtown Banff and it's a really beautiful and fun town. Here's an argument for a class B rv. I think you guys would be comfortable in an Ekko. All I'm saying is you where right there in the #1 most beautiful place in North America and you didn't get to enjoy it.😢
Yes, we need to go back ASAP to experience the area. We eventually want to see it and do the Tea House hike...we have heard so many great things about that! As far as a Class B... that would be awesome to have that flexibility. Maybe one day? We appreciate your support!
I have a permanent sticker on my dash that tells me I need 13ft or 4.0 metres of clearance. If the posted signs show numbers below my sticker, I know I won't clear. No time for math while driving under a bridge at 60mph (or 98 km/h cuz we're bilingual here in Canada 😂).
@@HappilyEverHanks imagine being in a semi with no cellphone or gps. I had to go by directions either from another driver or from someone that works at the place I was going to. I found out that most people either don’t pay attention to how they get to work or they just don’t care. I started driving a truck in 1997 no cellphone or gps I had to call from a pay phone and hope they knew which way I was coming from.
I should give this a thumbs down just because you want me to do math 😂 math. Seriously? There is an easier solution. Figure it out once - the maximum height in both feet and meters and put it on your windshield. If the number is greater, you fit. If it’s less, you don’t.
You are absolutely right, we dropped the ball by not doing the math ahead of time lol it's always nice to have a quick reference to refer to especially when you need to do the math quickly!
@@HappilyEverHanks lol. I suck at math. When I was a paramedic, I absolutely hated weight-based medication’s. I always carried around a cheat sheet because I could never be trusted with making the correct conversions (lol). So numbers that I can quickly glance at And have the ease of knowing too tall or I can fit is all the math I can handle quickly
Wait what? $160 for one night at a harvest host location?! I thought harvest host locations were free after purchasing a membership, with the expectation of patronizing the businesses. Is that not the case?
Great question that I need to clarify on my part. Yes, you are absolutely correct. I am sure we could have just bought a small gift from the golfing pro shop or went to the restaurant and ordered an appetizer. I truly wanted to play a round of golf however, and that was their pricing. I didn't want to pay that much to officially cover my patronization part. I hope this makes sense 🙂 Thanks for watching!
That makes perfect since, thanks for clarifying! We are thinking of getting a harvest host membership and didn’t realize the cost to patronize some of the locations could be so high. Thanks for the great content, as always!
The night before me and my wife travel we get everything packed up and hook up to our truck so the only thing i have to do before we leave is unplug our rig and go.
“You should be good”….words I don’t trust from others…🤣. Especially when it comes stuff that can be damaged. Converting- I just multiply by 3. Then round up a bit, like since a metre is around 1yd plus 3”, I then add 3 “ per yard. (I only remember that a yard is 1.3m from the Canadian version of the movie The Longest Yard plus Three Inches”) I agree that our Canadian Rockies are stunning….and as “Finding Our Someday” gush over the Tetons, I look forward to seeing them as videos just don’t do these places justice. I think one of the reasons is that we can get right into the mountains without teetering on the edge of a cliff.
Been to Banff and Lake Louise 2x. Both times were underwhelming to say the least. Lake Louise is breathtaking but try to get an unobstructed view without hoards or tourists or obnoxious influencers, etc. and it becomes infuriating. Icefields, Jasper, the smaller Provincial parks on the AlCan, Destruction Bay and Stuart Cassiar Highway or way better.
I strongly suggest putting a placard with your clearance in both feet/inches and meters somewhere inside your tow vehicle. A sticker inside your sun visor works great. It doesn't have to be fancy. That way, when you're tired, and have had a long day, there is no guess work on if you are going to fit, or trying to remember your height. As you are approaching a low clearance sign, just flip your visor down, or check out the placard wherever you put it, and know if you're too tall, or OK.
This is really good information! We appreciate the tip, it sounds like it's a nice way to have a quick reference when you need it the most! 😃 Many thanks for your support in watching our videos
I have one of these, but on the back is cell number and "please call me if I am in your way and we will move" and I leave that side up. Never been called, but never been towed, ticketed, or keyed either.
@@HappilyEverHanks It also means they are not all covered in dew in the morning to have to wipe everything down. After 100 or so setups and teardowns in the past few years, we feel we have a fast system. Less than an hour for each. Hope to see you guys on the road some time!
Our first long trip out with our new RV and my husband had the height of our old class B in his head and proceeded under a tunnel.. We came out of the tunnel with no air conditioning unit. I guess you live and learn😂😂😂
Oh my goodness!! That must have been such a scary thing to go through 😱 Yes, life always is funny with those "live and learn" moments..the Hanks family is NO stranger to those moments 😅 Thanks for watching!
You said in the video you would never go over 35 ft… we just got a 43 ft RV… are we going to be in trouble 😬😬 we have to kids and are going full time so we needed space for them to have rooms and this fifth wheel we got will be perfect.. but yeah the length kinda scares me
You really didn’t miss to much by not seeing Lake Louise, it just has a large hotel with an expensive room stays and the water in the lake is freezing.
We always do as much as we can the night before a travel day. Mostly the sewer hose especially if it’s cold. Because my husband has bad eyes I look at the maps and plan our trip for the following day. This makes for less stress as we drive away.
I drove tractor trailer for 30 years. I was a instructor for a truck driver school for years as well. I could tell you story’s for hours. One thing I can pass along is . Tractor trailers are mostly 13’6 in height. I would set my antennas for my CB ( I know that’s a old school thing) at 13’6.5 if I heard the antenna rubbing I knew my trailer would not make it thru the bridge or tunnel.. it doesn’t have to be a antenna. You can use any small mounted rod a half inch over the hight of your rig. I could go on and on about this stuff. Good luck my friends.
Great tip !!!
You have the stick to measure clearance for your slides, make a simple 3 piece pvc pipe that is exactly the height of your rig for times when you have clearance concerns.
That's really impressive! Your experience and knowledge as a truck driver must have given you a great understanding of the challenges RVers face. Thanks for sharing your tips on measuring the height of the rig. By the way, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a fantastic backup power son for outdoor enthusiasts like us. It's designed with a massive 5kWh capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets. It could be a great addition to your RV gear! Keep enjoying your outdoor adventures and stay safe on the road!
I mounted a piece of cb antenna on the drip rail at left front corner of travel trailer. Tip is orange and I can see it in my side mirror, 1" taller than the air conditioner
Enjoying this series. I have labels with metric size information (height, length, weight). I placed it next to the oil change sticker on the windshield. Thanks Hanks for sharing and have a great day.
That's a really good idea! Thank you so much for sharing. Much love from the Hanks family 😃
I'm sorry you missed Lake Louise. Twenty years ago (on our honeymoon) we went from Missoula, through Glacier, up to Calgary, Banff/Lake Louise, and then to Jasper. We were just in a car and stopped to find motels along the way. The World Cup was in progress so we could only get ONE NIGHT in Calgary. We eventually made it to Prince George, then started back to Vancouver. If you go again go north like we did, then back down Highway 97, and just before you get to Quesnel go east to Wells and Barkerville (an old mining town.) You won't be disappointed.
So glad that ya'll were able to make it there for at least 1 night! Thank you for the suggestion, it's always nice to have the inside scoop 😁 Much love to you from the Hanks family!!
BC resident here: If I drove a tall rig and I took it to the USA, I would beforehand calculate and convert various important measurements about my rig into the measurement system of the country that I was about to visit. And I would write them down on an easy to read reference card for my trip, or note on my phone. Because I would be visiting the USA, I would calculate my rig's height in Feet/Inches, and I'd also calculate my fuel tank size in Gallons and also calculate my expected "Miles per Gallon" so I have an idea of my range. I'd also pre-check a typical fuel price in "USD per Gallon" for the area that I'm about to visit.
Then when I did my USA trip, I'd already have the information to easily know where I would fit, and I would know if I'm getting ripped-off for fuel price or not.
...and I'd probably try to memorize some Fahrenheit temperatures for typical things like freezing point, comfortable outside temperature, and too-hot-to-be-outside, etc.. All this would allow me to then think and live in the system of the country I am visiting, and be fully present in the travel experience of the place.
My scariest time was going down the highway with a 13'6" trailer to a bridge marked 13'9", then coming around the corner and seeing construction restricting down to one lane (actually onto the shoulder) with a temporary sign that read 13'4" . I was past the exit when I saw it. There were lots of huge scrapes on the bridge. I could not back up because there were 10 cars behind me. Cars sped by going the other way. I had to drive into the oncoming lane not sure if I would clear the bridge.
Hope you guys make it south before the snow starts.
My thoughts are why didn't you just back up 30 feet and avoid the whole potential problem. LOL
So much stinkin traffic there 😅 I wish you could have seen it. Bob, you bring up a great point though! It is time to invest in a back up camera soon LOL We appreciate your support 😊
1 Meter = 39 inches
Don't convert. Put a sticker on your dash, 13' 6" 4.12 M
Great idea! Thank you for sharing this with us 😃 We appreciate all your time in watching
The TH-camrs they met at the gas station with the bad clearance sign are Graysen and Ashleigh from the channel Ourfulltimeadventure.
HAHAHA! you guy are hilarious. I'll put this in an American perspective. What you did at Lake Louis would be like pulling up to the Super bowl and trying to park and get in. Canada by far is one of the world's most beautiful and diverse landscapes.
You got that right!
I would suggest adding a laser ruler to your toolbox so you can measure the EXACT distance from the ground to the bottom of whatever you're trying to clear
Now this is a great idea! Thank you for suggesting this 🙂
@@HappilyEverHanks If you get one of these, be sure and put it in one of your videos for handy-dandy gear.
Next time you go to Hinton, if youre coming in from the West head down 40 south (40 north is very cool too you'll see Cariboo just outside of Grand Cache) Anyway down 40 south you'll be away from tourists and there are such breathtaking views its gorgeous out there also there is a giant coal mine mountain near Cadomin and the road goes beside giant mine trucks so it's like you're driving along with them. Cadomin used to have these giant caves to visit but they closed it off due to vandalism. There's a really cool old cemetery on the hill with white painted rod iron crosses and gates. Cardinal divide is down there that is the highest point in Canada and it's gorgeous and hardly anyone is there, you can see down into the valleys from this weirdly flat mountain side area. Plus really pretty spots to stop along the Brazue river that has big gravel parking lot so you can actually park walk around have a picnic, and pretty turquois flowing river water. Brazue dam is there too you make have to make a reservation to camp at the dam though. Along the river is free camping but the locals Im sure call their buddies and tell them when the spots are free so its near impossible to get a spot it seems, might luck out though if someone is leaving when youre coming in. I love that area it used to be a ancient sea shore so lots of sand especially between Robb and Edson AB.
Wondering if you ended up staying at the KOA in Jasper and if so how was it? I reserved a spot after I heard you were headed that way for our August trip, that I can’t wait for. Also, where did you end up staying in this video near Louis Lake? Love your videos. Say hello to Dexter!
You’re getting closer to us each week (Calgary meet up)! You have discovered the problem with Lake Louise after seeing so many other fantastic sites.
Actually, the Canadians who know how full the national park campsites get kinda knew that you wouldn't find a place ... :*) Hope you enjoyed your trip through some of the most scenic spaces in all Canada.
Yes, we figured 😁 Thank you so much!
Lol I was thinking that, especially Banff/ Lake Louise
@@HappilyEverHanks There is an overflow campsite between Lake Louise and Banff. It's not terrifically pretty but there is often room available there.
From Calgary, and I was watching this and kinda surprised that Banff was full. Then I remembered that the weather was sooooo nice this fall that we had been thinking of going out that weekend, but realized all the sites would be taken. The reservation system ends mid-September at these parks, and after that you have to get there REALLY early to get something in good weather.
28 degrees in Canada is nice warm weather. In the US is is freaking cold.
So crazy how that works! Thank you for your support!
Dexter is a paid actor, yes I said it😂
Lets face it Kyle...Carl...whoever you are this week... She's just better lookin than you..
haha! great video! Helpful hint... When travelling in metric areas convert the height of your rig to meters and you're sll set. so 13'6" equals how many meters?
Maybe right it down...? Then no more math the whole trip!
Yes, you are absolutely correct! We need to do these calculations ahead of time rather than on the fly! Thank you for your support and for taking the time to comment
4.27M would be 14.009 feet so that would be wrong also if you were just making it through.
I'm starting to adopt you're philosophy regarding reservations, just don't make them, well except maybe for Fort Wilderness at
Disney World, but even then it was only 3 months in advance. We've just started our full time journey but we didn't make any reservations and really haven't had any trouble. Not necessarily the best places but acceptable. Keep the good stuff coming.
Love hearing this! I mean it doesn't work all the time (as seen in this video), but we have very infrequently been turned away! Thank you for your wonderful support, we are so happy to hear about your full time journey! 😊 Stay safe on the road! - Kyle and Renee
Man you two are really rocking the video productions. They just get better and better. I really like how calm you are acting through thick and thin. Helps folks to see that just because things dont always go as planned, things will be ok in the end. It's all part of the journey.
Thank you very much for saying this, Pam ❤️ We really appreciate your support!! Yes, life is best taken in a calm manner...easier said than done, however. Much love to you from the Hanks family 🤗
Absolutely agree, couldn’t say it better! Turning into quite the film crew @happilyeverhanks
@@HappilyEverHanks Dawwwww love you guys right back!
I have a label on my dash that indicates the height of my coach in both feet and meters. No on site calculating needed.
We need to do this as well! Nice work! 😃
You could have climbed up your ladder and look at the clearance first hand before pulling thru.
@14:30 That's disgusting that a Harvest Host is expecting you to pay $160 for parking. They should be removed from the system. Buying something from the pro shop, or a meal at the restaurant is all you should need to do.
I should clarify because I dropped the ball by not explaining this better in the video. Yes, you are able to just get a meal on the restaurant or buy a little something from the pro shop. However, I wanted to golf really bad and didn't want to pay $160 for that. So I just wanted explain that you are absolutely correct. Thank you for watching!
@@HappilyEverHanks ok, thanks for the clarification, that was really burning my thrusters! 😂😂
Folks that is some beautiful scenery and I agree when there are a lot of people it takes away from the beauty of the place. Glad yall found a place to stay.
Been in that station a number of times,, think it’s mislabeled to prevent oversized from hitting the overhang with all the tourists who don’t know how to drive rented vehicles. Also, in winter with lots of snow on the ground you wouldn’t have cleared it.
😂 It is snow plowed because the pumps would be buried then too! 6” of packed snow at the pumps 🤣.
Another great video! Awesome scenery & nail biting drama...will they hit the roof or will they clear it? 😊 So glad you made it! 👏.
Great episode, very entertaining. Just love keeping up with the Hanks. See you next week. O, btw please come back to Florida. Love to meet you two.
Provincial parks in Canada, are mostly on a reservation basis, theres just so many people flooding that area
Yeah. And if you want to stay at a provincial park it’s best to reserve a week or so in advance. 🤷🏻♀️🚐
@@KitsuneAdorable if you get that lucky lol
Wow! Amazing views! Maybe one day, I’ll get to see it myself! But glad we all could come along with y’all! Glad you found some diesel and a campsite!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much!
There are a few over flow overnight parking spots. Nothing but parking. But you could explore for a few hours, sleep and move on.
Back in the 80s is when Banff and Jasper were at their best. Less travelled. But you cant keep the beauty a secret and keep it to ourselves forever.
❤️Alberta rockies.
Use à digital meter to check the height of gas canopy’s
Ne ne, could you have climbed the RV ladder at the gas station to see how much room you had?
Convert your trailer height to meters before entering semi-hostile territory. Your trailer is 4.14528 meters, unless the sign is wrong because Canada.
Yeah we screwed up...sometimes we can just get sloppy in our travels and forget our surroundings. We need to be more on top of it! 😅 Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Actually, the trailer is 4.12 meters high.
Yeah, much more efficient to do the math once and write it down on something you can see from the drivers seat. :)
“Because Canada”…😂 good line!
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We dropped the golf course option in HH because it cost as much (or more) for a round of golf as for two plus nites at many full hookup campgrounds. At the low clearance fuel stop, I'm surprised you didn't climb the ladder on the RV and check the clearance. ?
Now U See why these along trucking Companies put G.O.A.L. / what does that Spell.
Get Out AND Look All the way Around. U-R Total Rig.
This is a really good point Roger! Such a great rule to live by. Thank you for all your support. We appreciate you!
Hello. Hate to nitpick but to correctly convert meters to feet you need to multiply using 3.25. Divide 39 inches (meter) by 12 (a foot) you get 3.25. Doesn't seem like a lot but when things get tight a couple inches could spell disaster.
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It's a known fact. Female Persuasion really works. Renee should always go in the offices for a campsite. She might have even got away without paying for a round of golf. LOL.
LOL this comment is so great, Denny! You are so, right, I'm trying to figure out what her secret is still! 🤣
At 15:00 (or so) you mentioned "that's how Harvest Hosts" works regarding the golf course. That is sort of but not really. A few years ago, golf courses weren't really part of Harvest Hosts. The idea was that you would "return the favour to camp" by purchasing something. The golf courses insisted that you play a round of golf though. If they allowed you to buy a dinner there instead, I would have been happy with that.
This is a great catch, Larry. Thank you for clarifying, because I dropped the ball in explaining this better. Yes, we could have eaten at a restaurant or bought something from the store to help support the business. Buying a round of golf was not the only way to fulfill our side of the Harvest Host stay. Thank you for your support and taking the time to reach out! 🙂
Really great video. Good info and great graphics in the video production. Thanks Hanks!
Much appreciated!
Lake Louise is okay (for a touristy destination) but there are nicer (spectacular!) places. Calgary? Really? Try Cochrane instead.
Yes, there are a lot of hidden gems along this route! We ended up in Cochrane around the end of this video 😊
No idea why but i keep getting unsubscribed to your channel. Every week i have to search and subscribe again. It's annoying. Love your content though
That definitely is odd, Justin! Thank you for your dedication, and following our channel and sharing your support. We couldn't do it without you.😊
What States have you NOT been in? Love all the videos! Plus the gas part the semis can raise and lower their trailer by adjusting the airbags in the cab of the truck.
Thank you so much, Daniel! We haven't visited the north eastern states yet 😃 we appreciate your support and taking the time to watch our videos
Another great video you two. Look forward to your Thursday videos.
We live in Golden B.C. just an hour from Lake Louise heading West. We have 2 boondocking stops, you would have been very welcome to stay with us, may be next time.
Go to Lake Louise in early spring or late fall. We absolutely love Bow River Campground.
Thank you so much for this! We certainly hope to make it back in the area again soon 🙂
Your conversion is pretty good. I use this, # metres X 39 / 12 But then, I have a calculator handy.
Always nice to have a calculator on hand. It seems these moments sneak up on us the most when we least expect them lol
Loving it? Did you notice at TH-cam marker 13:12 you are passing under an animal bridge? Those bridges are land over the highway so animals can cross. They are not a highway or railroad crossing. Neat eh? 🇨🇦
Now that is really cool to know, Jerry! We had no idea. Thank you for sharing 😃 Your support means so much
Awe...its too bad you couldn't see Lake Louise. From memory, there was a huge parking area that was free, with a very short walk to the lake. Either way, the lake is so beautiful, that it messes with your eyes. It almost looks so gorgeous its fake. Its even more beautiful in the late spring when there is light snow on the ground. Great video. Cheers.
Looks like a painting.
Wow, that sounds absolutely incredible. We are bummed we missed it! We will most definitely be back to see it eventually 🙂 Thanks for watching, Brad!
I’m so glad you got to see some wildlife, they are beautiful!!! ❤❤ well if it’s 3.27 = 10.79 if it’s 4.27 = 14.09! I’ve measured my travel trailer height and I’m from BC Canada where there are lots of over passes. As always very much fun to watch!! ❤❤❤❤❤
My Hubby and I are just watching this video.
We both said go to Bow RiversEdge campground!!! Just like we did this past summer, as we camped crossed Canada lol
Glad they could accommodate you. Sorry we missed you!!!
Oh girl I can do it!! Y’all are so fun.
We have Garmin RV but it's failed us a few times. Like the time it took us to a small ferry on Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. I was driving the Jeep behind my hubby (that's another story) and said "Ohhhhh... this is not a good idea." The ferry captain saw us in line, walked over and told us we couldn't board. The motorhome would bottom out on the ramp (that was curved like a U). We had to turn around and take the long route. Know where you go!
This is great information! Thank you for taking the time to share this. We had always wondered about the Garmin devices. Yes, we couldn't agree more with knowing where you go. We appreciate your support 🙂
Travel hack for RVs. Never let your gas tank go below half full and always carry at least a 5 gallon gas/diesel can just in case.
This is a great tip Jack! You can never be too prepared with running out of fuel, especially in some desolate areas
Gas station 10.791ft estimated
Being from Alberta , I have driven that and camped along Highway 93 , it has awesome scenery and lots of wildlife to see , you should have parked your trailer at a campground on the 93 then you could drive to Lake Louise from there
Hint: smoked paprika, salt and pepper on that cottage cheese ( Large curd, TY)!
Love it!! Thank you so much 😊
That’s my way to travel no plan. Why when she said they were full you didn’t see if she had suggestion?
This is a great question. We actually did, but we took that part of the video because we made the decision that we were going to push on forward towards Calgary. Thank you for your wonderful support!
What stereo/deck you guys running in the truck? Saw it has Apple carplay
I'm not exactly sure of what model it is. It is the stock radio that comes with the GMC. Thank you for watching!
You almost always need reservations in Banff. I've traveled there six or seven times over the last 20 years, and it keeps getting more crowded each time we show up. There is overflow camping next to Banff and lake louise . It's on their web site or ask a park ranger where it's located .
Great video!! Nice surprise to see Grayson from OurFulltimeAdventure. They have also been travelling through Alaska and Canada.
So neat to be able to meet them on the road. They are wonderful people 🙂 Thank you for your support!
Put your camera on a pole and see your clearance. And I’m stealing GOAL
That's one way of doing it!! Yes, please do 🙂
Noticed the change in editing software. What are you folks using now?
Hi Mark! We use the same editing software that we always have, which is called Final Cut Pro 😃 Thank you for your support!
Another great video! Thanks Hanks! You should get your exact height in meters and put your height in both feet and meters on a sticky note on your dash. A quick look and you know your height wherever you are.
Yes, you are absolutely correct! Especially going fast down the road, we don't necessarily have the time to do a extremely quick calculation. Thank you for your wonderful support and for watching our videos 😀
Just write your height on the upper windshield in marker. Even permanent marker wipes clean w/ alcohol.
When I drove big rigs I would write my directions on the windshield. No taking eyes off the road cause you sticky paper slid to the floor.
I love you guys, but you should know you missed out on Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Also, Banff! There is free RV parking in downtown Banff and it's a really beautiful and fun town. Here's an argument for a class B rv. I think you guys would be comfortable in an Ekko. All I'm saying is you where right there in the #1 most beautiful place in North America and you didn't get to enjoy it.😢
Yes, we need to go back ASAP to experience the area. We eventually want to see it and do the Tea House hike...we have heard so many great things about that!
As far as a Class B... that would be awesome to have that flexibility. Maybe one day? We appreciate your support!
@HappilyEverHanks Moraine Lake is difficult to see because parking is hard (even if you have a car) but it is a must see. Happy travels dear Hanks!
I have a permanent sticker on my dash that tells me I need 13ft or 4.0 metres of clearance. If the posted signs show numbers below my sticker, I know I won't clear. No time for math while driving under a bridge at 60mph (or 98 km/h cuz we're bilingual here in Canada 😂).
LOL That is a much better way of doing things. We need to get on your level! 😁
@@HappilyEverHanks lol, my level is called "I'm simple" cuz 5 out of 4 people are bad at math 🤣🤣
Great video. Beautiful scenery 🤙
Glad you enjoyed it
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Thanks Hanks! Great video. Had me on the edge of my seat at the diesel station lol!!
Same here, David!! Thank you for your amazing support as always. You mean so much to us!
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I convert by saying “Hey Siri 4.27 meters to feet”
Now that is the best way to do it 🤣 Simple and easy!!
They probably measured from the center of the axel instead of the ground. There still might be some in New York City. Or closer to Brooklyn.
That's a great observation, Steven! Thank you for sharing
@@HappilyEverHanks imagine being in a semi with no cellphone or gps. I had to go by directions either from another driver or from someone that works at the place I was going to. I found out that most people either don’t pay attention to how they get to work or they just don’t care. I started driving a truck in 1997 no cellphone or gps I had to call from a pay phone and hope they knew which way I was coming from.
The top of the nose would have hit if it was really 3.27 meters.
Absolutely! Thank you for watching, Shane :)
I should give this a thumbs down just because you want me to do math 😂 math. Seriously? There is an easier solution. Figure it out once - the maximum height in both feet and meters and put it on your windshield. If the number is greater, you fit. If it’s less, you don’t.
You are absolutely right, we dropped the ball by not doing the math ahead of time lol it's always nice to have a quick reference to refer to especially when you need to do the math quickly!
@@HappilyEverHanks lol. I suck at math. When I was a paramedic, I absolutely hated weight-based medication’s. I always carried around a cheat sheet because I could never be trusted with making the correct conversions (lol). So numbers that I can quickly glance at And have the ease of knowing too tall or I can fit is all the math I can handle quickly
You think they might measure it, so they can put the right height on sign? Just a thought 😂😂😂
You would think so!! 🤣 We were stumped thinking about this as well
Remember, you can always let air out of your tires if your in a pinch!
This is a great point! Thank you for sharing 😊
Wait what? $160 for one night at a harvest host location?! I thought harvest host locations were free after purchasing a membership, with the expectation of patronizing the businesses. Is that not the case?
Great question that I need to clarify on my part. Yes, you are absolutely correct. I am sure we could have just bought a small gift from the golfing pro shop or went to the restaurant and ordered an appetizer. I truly wanted to play a round of golf however, and that was their pricing. I didn't want to pay that much to officially cover my patronization part. I hope this makes sense 🙂 Thanks for watching!
That makes perfect since, thanks for clarifying! We are thinking of getting a harvest host membership and didn’t realize the cost to patronize some of the locations could be so high. Thanks for the great content, as always!
The night before me and my wife travel we get everything packed up and hook up to our truck so the only thing i have to do before we leave is unplug our rig and go.
The best thing to do is know what your trailer is in meters. 13'6" equals 4.145 meters. don't go under anything less than that.
Absolutely, Wayne! We definitely should have been more prepared. Thank you for watching!
You were prepared, didn't hit anything right? @@HappilyEverHanks
Bros! Invest in a hand held laser measurer!!! Around $50 you will eliminate the guessing…
“You should be good”….words I don’t trust from others…🤣. Especially when it comes stuff that can be damaged.
Converting- I just multiply by 3. Then round up a bit, like since a metre is around 1yd plus 3”, I then add 3 “ per yard. (I only remember that a yard is 1.3m from the Canadian version of the movie The Longest Yard plus Three Inches”)
I agree that our Canadian Rockies are stunning….and as “Finding Our Someday” gush over the Tetons, I look forward to seeing them as videos just don’t do these places justice. I think one of the reasons is that we can get right into the mountains without teetering on the edge of a cliff.
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Been to Banff and Lake Louise 2x. Both times were underwhelming to say the least. Lake Louise is breathtaking but try to get an unobstructed view without hoards or tourists or obnoxious influencers, etc. and it becomes infuriating. Icefields, Jasper, the smaller Provincial parks on the AlCan, Destruction Bay and Stuart Cassiar Highway or way better.
In 2005 a woman out jogging was killed by a grizzly on the Silvertip Golf Course! Nancy
I strongly suggest putting a placard with your clearance in both feet/inches and meters somewhere inside your tow vehicle. A sticker inside your sun visor works great. It doesn't have to be fancy. That way, when you're tired, and have had a long day, there is no guess work on if you are going to fit, or trying to remember your height. As you are approaching a low clearance sign, just flip your visor down, or check out the placard wherever you put it, and know if you're too tall, or OK.
This is really good information! We appreciate the tip, it sounds like it's a nice way to have a quick reference when you need it the most! 😃 Many thanks for your support in watching our videos
I have one of these, but on the back is cell number and "please call me if I am in your way and we will move" and I leave that side up.
Never been called, but never been towed, ticketed, or keyed either.
Mine is on a label under the centre console lid.
We almost always pack up our outdoor furniture the night before. Chairs, table, picnic table cover, etc. Saves time in the AM.
Ya'll are way further ahead of the game than what we are 😃 Nice work! Makes for much better travel days and departure times for sure
@@HappilyEverHanks It also means they are not all covered in dew in the morning to have to wipe everything down. After 100 or so setups and teardowns in the past few years, we feel we have a fast system. Less than an hour for each. Hope to see you guys on the road some time!
Our first long trip out with our new RV and my husband had the height of our old class B in his head and proceeded under a tunnel.. We came out of the tunnel with no air conditioning unit. I guess you live and learn😂😂😂
Oh my goodness!! That must have been such a scary thing to go through 😱 Yes, life always is funny with those "live and learn" moments..the Hanks family is NO stranger to those moments 😅 Thanks for watching!
You said in the video you would never go over 35 ft… we just got a 43 ft RV… are we going to be in trouble 😬😬 we have to kids and are going full time so we needed space for them to have rooms and this fifth wheel we got will be perfect.. but yeah the length kinda scares me
I am building out my own RV with a van and cargo trailer.
No need for shore utilities. Eff those camp grounds during peak season.
Could the measurement be from the lowest obstruction? I see large curved mirrors hanging from the roof.
Thank you for this series! Hoping to RV to Alaska next summer :)
This is why I’m building an off grid van so I won’t have to worry about parking with a trailer lol
We went to Canada this last summer and this is the method we used to convert too. Yep, they need to change their sign. :)
Love your videos 😂 y’all are to funny.
I use Siri lol. I still think in imperial. Metric started when I was graduating from high school so I’m not great at converting.
no way, I can't believe you were there at the exact same time as Ourfulltimeadventure!!
You really didn’t miss to much by not seeing Lake Louise, it just has a large hotel with an expensive room stays and the water in the lake is freezing.
We always do as much as we can the night before a travel day. Mostly the sewer hose especially if it’s cold. Because my husband has bad eyes I look at the maps and plan our trip for the following day. This makes for less stress as we drive away.
Agree crowds take away from that wilderness feelin!
It was great...keep doing it! ❤
Thank you so much 😄