Wintering on Vancouver Island ??

We're wondering what is it like to winter in an RV on Vancouver Island ?

Things to do ?
Weather ?
RV Park rates ?

I would appreciate comments from some of you that experienced this area in
winter before.

Thanks
__________________________________________________ ________________ Claude
Marcil ICQ#: 2991871 Current ICQ status: + More ways to contact me
__________________________________________________ ________________

When did they move Vancouver Island to Texas?
Perhaps high medical insurance rates or some other problem eliminates the
possibility of a trip south of the border...You had a nice informative reply
but failed miserably in answering the question asked!
Mo


"silverfox" <silverfoxi@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi CM . I would suggest south Tex. .for wintering after four years staying
in
> that area . This year we have booked in at a camp 25 miles from the Mex.
> border as it is a little warmer than 200 miles up the Gulf coast where we
stay
> most of the time . Rates are good in Tex. even with the exchange rates ,
if
> you book buy the month . Lots to do and see in Tex. It can be windy on the
> Gulf coast and at times lots of rain . Cool at nights some time but no
freeze
> ups . It is a little warmer near Mexico as I said . It cost less in Tex.
for
> camping than here at home after you pay for the USA $ .
> Hope this helps .
> Fox. S. ONT. Canada .
>
> C M wrote:
>
> > We're wondering what is it like to winter in an RV on Vancouver Island ?
> >
> > Things to do ?
> > Weather ?
> > RV Park rates ?
> >
> > I would appreciate comments from some of you that experienced this area
in
> > winter before.
> >
> > Thanks
> > __________________________________________________ ________________
Claude
> > Marcil ICQ#: 2991871 Current ICQ status: + More ways to contact me
> > __________________________________________________ ________________
>

"Mo" <mo_drewxmo_drewm> wrote in message
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> When did they move Vancouver Island to Texas?
> Perhaps high medical insurance rates or some other problem eliminates the
> possibility of a trip south of the border...You had a nice informative
reply
> but failed miserably in answering the question asked!
> Mo
>
>
Wrong turn he went south on I5 instead of taking the ferry.
Wade

Silverfox,

I've already wrote you an Email thanking you for your informations.

Indeed, one the reasons that got us thinking of staying in Canada next
winter IS the very expensive medical insurance.

As for the freezing water, you got a point that I've never thought about.

In our past winters in south Texas, we've encoutered some 35-40 F at times
and that was no problem, water wise.

We might go back to Texas this year and reevaluate if it's still worth it
afterwards. Maybe spending winters in the south even in the most economical
way is too much for a Bell Canada retiree. We'll see.

Thanks
"silverfox" <silverfoxi@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> I would say if his RV was one that is protected from a possible freeze up
on
> water lines and holding tanks it would be ok . Water feed lines can be
heated
> easy out side . My RV would not be any good to me if it was in a freezing
> condition . I only think if he has no idea of staying in a RV where it can
> freeze he should know and we all know Vancouver Island has a winter . I am
> lucky I am retired from Ford Motor Co Can as I am covered 100% for 6
months
> every year when I am out of the country for all medical . Yes that helps
me in
> cost when going south for the winter .
> If I where thinking of wintering some place I would not mind any
suggestions
> and I would make a decision on where to go . I have only said what I think
of
> wintering in Vancouver . Sorry Wade but I will take 15 if that is what it
takes
> to keep warm this winter .
> Fox.
>
> Wade wrote:
>
> > "Mo" <mo_drewxmo_drewm> wrote in message
> > news:ok9Ya.639159$ro6.13746224@news2.calgary.shaw. ca...
> > > When did they move Vancouver Island to Texas?
> > > Perhaps high medical insurance rates or some other problem eliminates
the
> > > possibility of a trip south of the border...You had a nice informative
> > reply
> > > but failed miserably in answering the question asked!
> > > Mo
> > >
> > >
> > Wrong turn he went south on I5 instead of taking the ferry.
> > Wade
>

"silverfox" <silverfoxi@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Vancouver Island is the only place in Canada I know of where you could
> winter with a little freezing possible . But I would not take that chance
unless
> I did a big job of protecting my rv from a freeze up . Where we live is
only
> 1800 miles from the tex. gulf coast and no big fee to get to the Island as
in
> Vancouver plus the 3000 miles to get there from here . It is a great trip
as we
> have been there a few times . It would be nice to here from some one that
has
> spent a winter there in a rv .
> Fox.
>

On the southern part of the Island hard freezes are about as common as
earthquakes, they predict the big one is coming, albeit nothing so far and
if your RV's underside is enclosed you won't have any problems with the
absence of heating.
Wade

"Lone Haranguer" <linusz@direcway.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Yabut what if the Japanese Current reverses course?
>
> I've heard ugly rumors from the global warming folks. The latest is
> that the arctic ice has an open channel which will let cold water flow
> south in both the Atlantic and Pacific. This will cause pandemonium
> among the ocean currents and they may change directions. Florida will
> see icebergs floating past and Vancouver Islanders will suffer summer
> frostbite.
>
> Just a heads up for the poor Canucks..... Buy real estate in Panama.
> LZ

Yabut what if the Koreans score a direct hit on your wintering hole in Ajo
will we still have to listen to your endless blithering.
Wade

"Lone Haranguer" <linusz@direcway.com> wrote in message
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>
>
>
> I'm afraid so. I know the North Koreans have me targeted. They are
> still mad about some lucky hits I made 50 years ago. I see their little
> red laser dots all the time.
>
> However if you will loan me your tinfoil hat, I will be fine.
>
> Thanks.
> LZ

Instead of the hat I was thinking more along the line of a jacket with tie
down straps.
Wade