Is your New Year’s resolution to get out there more in 2020? To experience nature? To spend time on the open road? To de-stress, decompress and disconnect from the daily grind?
If so, have you considered an RV or trailer?
Recreational vehicles are a great way to experience life, from short hops and weekend getaways to longer treks that can take you across this magnificent country and continent.
Unwind & Get Away from Life’s Stresses
Does life seem to be getting exponentially more stressful and tiring?
If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone.
A recent study found that nearly 3 in 4 Canadians report at least some level of stress, while 30% of those in the 35 to 54 age group said that the majority of days in their lives were “quite a bit” or “extremely” stressful.
Those numbers represent an all-time high in stressful lives.
That’s why experts in the medical and psychological fields agree that it’s important for us to find the things in life that are anti-stress – and do more of that.
Travel is an Anti-Stress Factor for a Better Life
Travel is becoming increasingly popular as people seek not only to expand their horizons but make time for recreation.
If you live in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario or Quebec, you’re probably very familiar with the wealth of travel opportunities available nowadays, from all-inclusive packages for winter getaways down south, to city breaks in Canada or the States, or even overseas trips to Europe and elsewhere.
While those are all good options, we’re big proponents of another means of travel that enables you to connect with nature in a low-stress yet comfortable environment.
Of course, we’re talking about RVing.
Why RVs Are a Great Way to Travel
A recreational vehicle or trailer lets you experience life on the open road, from areas that are practically in our backyards to parts well beyond.
Whether you’ve got a couple days, a couple weeks or even more, an RV presents you with a world of possibilities.
If you’ve ever been camping, you know what it’s like to wake up to the smell of fresh, clean air and the sounds of nature.
A roaring stream.
Leaves and/or pine needles rustling in the breeze.
Easy access to great hiking, fishing and many other outdoor activities.
As great as camping is, some folks are looking for a little more… comfort.
There’s no shame in that.
The Comforts of an RV or Trailer
Maybe a tent and a sleeping bag on the hard ground used to feel just fine, but now it’s not doing it for you?
Maybe you love the great outdoors but yearn for some creature comforts to boot?
Why not upgrade your travel experience to a trailer or an RV?
RVing is camping leveled up.
An RV or trailer gives you the same outdoor experience, but with indoor comforts such as:
- Indoor plumbing (no long walks to the outhouse!)
- A kitchen to prepare meals (but campfires are still doable)
- A comfortable bed
- The bugs stay out!
You still get to unwind and de-stress.
You still hear the birds and other wildlife, the sounds of the trees blowing in the wind.
You still get to smell the campfires, the fresh pines, all of it.
With an Rv or trailer, you truly have the best of both worlds.
RVs Are a Great Travel Alternative to Hotels, Motels & Holiday Inns
Perhaps you’re coming from the other end of the spectrum.
Had enough of staying in hotels & motels and wish you could have a comfortable accommodation – your way, your style – that you could somehow take with you?
RVs & trailers are the answer!
By owning an RV or trailer, you can decorate and furnish the way you like.
You get to decide what level of comfort and class you want to travel in – then take it with you to every destination!
Instead of staying in cookie-cutter hotels stuck in the hustle and bustle, however, RV travel lets you stay in a wide range of environments, from nature’s grandure to
Want to go to the beach? Get there and stay there in your RV – from Nova Scotia to Maine to right down the road on Lake Ontario.
Want to combine nature with cities and tourist sites? RVing lets you do that, too.
Traveling from Ottawa in an RV, the possibilities are practically endless. Here are just some of our favourite RV trips from Ottawa:
- New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine & more)
- The Maritimes
- Quebec (including ‘magnifique’ Quebec City)
- The great provincial parks of Ontario
Truly, whether you want to do a weekend outing or a 2-or-3-week grand tour, you can’t go wrong in a trailer or RV.
To RV or to Trailer (That Age-Old Question)
Having said all this, RVs and trailers share common traits but have some distinct differences.
Most notably:
Advantages of an RV
- RVs are self contained
- No truck or hauling vehicle needed
- RVs have more room and expanding potential
- RVs offer more creature comforts
Advantages of a trailer
- Trailers are more nimble
- Trailers require less investment
- Trailers let you disconnect your truck and drive that elsewhere
Honestly, you can’t go wrong with either.
If you are looking for more of the self-contained experience and will be spending longer periods of time on the road, an RV is a great way to go.
If you want to park & stay overnight in a more “nature” location but drive to cities and other sites nearby, trailers are great because you can unhook your hauling vehicle and take that into town (much easier for parking, etc.).
RV Sales in Ottawa:
Where to Buy or Rent an RV or Trailer
Ready to buy an RV in Ottawa? Looking for a good trailer to buy?
Talk with Travel-Mor Trailer Trailer Sales for Ottawa RV Sales.
We’re more than happy to answer all your questions and point you in the right direction of the RV or travel-trailer that best suits your needs and desires.
If you’re thinking about buying an RV or trailer in Ottawa but aren’t sure you’re ready to take the plunge just yet, why not rent?
At Travel-Mor Trailer Sales in Ottawa, we can facilitate a trailer or RV rental for you. That way you’ll be able to experience the RV life firsthand.
For Ottawa RV sales or RV rentals, contact us today!
