RETIREDHSTEACHER
EASTERN L.I.
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I say, "Go for it", if for no other reason than to meet all the wonderful Canadians in this area.
As far as camping goes, I was a dog handler for the Iditarod. I camped in Alaska in the winter in a campground. I did not use the water system in the RV AT ALL. The campground had a heated bath house where all the campers showered, etc. The campground was full. If I had to go to the toilet in the middle of the night, I put a plastic bag in my toilet and disposed of the waste in the morning. I used 2 oil filled radiators in the camper which kept it tolerable. One time I put my orange juice on the floor and in the morning it was frozen solid. I cooked things which didn't require any washing or cleanup on the stove and in the oven. When it got too cold for the propane to flow, I used the microwave. When Alaskans found out I was living alone I got invited to many of their homes. They took me flying in bush planes and on dog sled rides, etc. It was a blast.
I had all the high tech clothing from my hunting but if you don't, check out Cabelas or LL Bean on your way up. Wear what the locals wear, they know best. You will slowly get used to the cold and find that you go outside with just a flannel shirt on a day that you used to have to get all bundled up.
I've traveled to 72 nations and now that I'm getting older, I look back on my many adventures and am happy that I did every one of them.
Ed
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2006 Jayco Eagle 29RLTS
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Garmin 7200 GPS
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60 gal. aux. fuel tank-toolbox combo
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and many more additions.
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cewillis
Tucson, az, usa
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I'm happy to see you've some responses from Canadians who know the situation.
As for me here in Arizona, all I can say is that if I was 28 and single, I'D DO IT!
You'll be older next year, and every year thereafter.
Cal
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Fizz
Ottawa, Canada
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Go for it, you might be miserable for a few weeks but it won't kill you. I know if it was me and I passed it up I'd always be wondering ... What if, I shoulda.
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4*phun*2
Canada
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It better be a good paying job 'cause I don't think you will be able to afford the propane you are going to need to keep your rig warm.
Glenn & Karen
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dieharder
Ottawa, ON
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It's an incredible opportunity, but you had best be totally prepared for it.
I'm from Ottawa, but I have family in Moncton. Not only are winters darn cold up here, but the snowstorms in the maritimes are MUCH worse than they are here in Ottawa and we get it bad sometimes.
In addition, really not sure where you think you'll be able to live in your 5er, since campgrounds do close for winter months. You can find a spot to park keep it year round, but they'll shut off all your services (including electricity) and you'll have to do all the shoveling from your trailer to the road all on your own. I'm not even sure if they'll let you stay there regardless, for insurance purposes. You're not likely to be able to park it on the side of the road during winter because, depending on municipal by-laws, there are likely parking bans so they can get snow plows clearing the streets at night.
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Sea Dog
Ontario Can.
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I am not a cold weather person.
I would give serious consideration to finding a small apt or even a room in a home.
That said, go for it.
I turned twenty one at Lake Louise, Alberta.
The only birthday that I can still recall over fifty years later!
Life is short,Death is long,
Take a vacation.
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BIG RIG GUY
Milton Ontario
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I live full time in my fiver in Ontario, and I camp without water hookup nor hydro for the whole winter. I truck my water in and run a Honda for power.
At any rate, it;s not for the weak, maybe check out my blog and see some of the things that I have had to do, lots of pics
http://rvallseasons.blogspot.com/
pm me if you have questions
There is a method to the madness, disturb the method and the madness begins.
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Little Kopit
TheMaritimes.ca
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There are Canadians who winter in much colder places than St. John in an rv.
1. You want a way to put a skirt around your 5er to reduce the circulation of cold air under it.
2. You need a place where you can plug in.
3. Propane, I'm sure you have.
I agree with those who say good bedding. But the sources mentioned are not for or of this area.
You want http://www.rei.com/ if US source or in Canada, my over all fav. Mountain Equipment Coop: http://www.mec.ca/splash.jsp A few years ago I got a sleeping bag. As soon as I saw it I called up and ordered 2 more. I can sleep in my TC sans heat if I want to with those 3. 1 under me 2 over me. Now, granted they are a box sleeping bag that fully unzips. That's for one suggestion.
& you will see plenty of folks around with MEC jackets, etc. & I mean everywhere in Canada. Whenever I order I call, to make sure what I want is best for being near the coast. They carry stuff suited to dry climate Alberta, Labrador, NWT, etc. as well as more humid places.
& yes, if you're not used to high humidity, there will be an adjustment.
But find yourself a place to park. Start with your employer, but also check via Chambre of Commerce for St. John and New Brunswick Tourism. If you call and you land yourself a winter person, you will be in gravy. There are lots of winter tourism efforts, like snowmobiling, hockey, snowshoeing, skiing......
& tell us how it was after, eh?
& I, I took the road less travelled by.
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BIG RIG GUY
Milton Ontario
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Tons of people doing it out in Alberta, way up in Fort Mac too, real cold there.
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jrhinse
Gatineau, QC, Canada
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Go for it, and if concerned about spending winter in your trailer, then check out winter house rentals ... many snowbirds are from the Maritimes and rent out while spending winters down South 
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