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bob-Pod
Newbie Joined: 25 Sep 2016 Location: Bremerton, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
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Topic: Driving Calgary to Vancouver with R-pod 192 Posted: 03 Jan 2022 at 6:55pm |
We traveled from the Seattle area to Banff and Jasper National parks and Calgary in June/July of 2017. You will be fine taking the TransCanada Highway across the Rockies. We traveled on 93 also as we were going between the US and Canada, but I can't remember anything uncomfortable from our time on Highway 1.
Enjoy the trip. We had a great 2 weeks on are trip with four Canadian National Parks and the Calgary Stampede.
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Susan_55
Newbie Joined: 01 Dec 2021 Location: Sequim, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Dec 2021 at 8:01pm |
Thanks. That was very helpful. I might even have paid 4 cents!
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2015 Toyota Tacoma 4WD V6 on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, Washington State |
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SC for Huskers
Senior Member Joined: 22 Feb 2017 Location: Goose Creek, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 144 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Dec 2021 at 4:12pm |
My two cents. Contacted a very close friend (computer forensic tech) and asked about some of the download sites, he warned about Android Installer Packages (apks) and how they likely have embedded viruses. He said not all of them but to not take a chance and only download from App Store. I feel no matter what some of the sites say about InRoute working on Android, I dont think it will. I also have Garmin, but force it to do what RV Trip Wizard says to do. OK, maybe that was three cents. |
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Happy Traveling,
Tom 2017 172pod 2011 F150 STX |
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poston
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 28 Mar 2018 Location: Nevada Online Status: Offline Posts: 195 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Dec 2021 at 3:18pm |
I think it's Apple only. |
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-- Jim Virginia City, Nevada 2016 R-pod 180 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X |
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ron_whitt
Senior Member Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Location: Chesterville On Online Status: Offline Posts: 261 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 2021 at 3:47pm |
Following this also. I have garmin gps. But would like to look at the inRoute app.
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Ron & Shirley
2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
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Susan_55
Newbie Joined: 01 Dec 2021 Location: Sequim, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Dec 2021 at 11:44pm |
Several people have recommended the inRoute app, but when I searched Google Play, nothing came up, and when I google searched it and tried to download it, Crypto... something came up, which made me very suspicious. Is it possible for you to post a link to the app? (I use Android, so that shouldn't be the problem) Thanks!
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2014 R-Pod 178 HRE
2015 Toyota Tacoma 4WD V6 on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, Washington State |
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D&S Escape Pod
Newbie Joined: 12 Jun 2021 Location: Coupeville, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2021 at 1:35am |
If you are looking for a route planner and if you have a smart phone, you might want to try the app: inRoute. It is pretty easy to use and can show you elevation among other things in your route. I drove Calgary to Vancouver a couple of times and I don’t think the route I used (Canada-1 & BC-5) ever went above 5,000 feet. Very scenic drive, about 600 miles, stopped in Camloops overnight as a half way point…. We take our time and enjoy the scenery. The entire route is multiple lanes so you won’t be holding anyone up. They’ll be able to pass you. Enjoy.
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AnnetteGary
Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2021 Location: ON Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Aug 2021 at 11:05pm |
Thanks StephenH. We are also concerned about holding back other travelers with our slower pace. Do you know which is the least mountainous route? thank you,
Annette and Gary
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Aug 2021 at 8:57pm |
Part of that depends on time of year. Summer means you are less likely to encounter snow. Hair-pin turns and switchbacks? You can do them. They are not that hard. The trailer will track behind the Tacoma just fine. Don't let fear prevent you from what will be a really spectacular and memorable drive. You don't want to spend your latter days wishing you had made the trip.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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AnnetteGary
Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2021 Location: ON Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Aug 2021 at 8:34pm |
Mountains, hair-pin turns, snowy conditions. We are newbies -:)
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