THE FALL AND WINTER EDITION OF ROAD TO ADVENTURE BRINGS THE LATEST AND GREATEST FOR ON THE ROAD AND OFF Cutting-edge technology and versatile designs can be found throughout this showcase of snowmobiles, off-road vehicles and where to take them. Whether you’re ready for some cooler camping or finding mud on the back roads, check out what the region has to offer. Also featuring some 2016 models for highway cruising this fall.
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#RV3858. Park model w/bunks, A/C, & lots more!
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2016 WHITEHAWK 24RDB
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#RV3940. A/C, p.awning, Glacier pkg, kitchen skylite, & lots more!
#RV3972. Baja pkg, extra ground clearance, bigger water tank/propane, A/C & more!
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WAS $19,995
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2016 JAY FLIGHT 28RBDS
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#RV3952. LED TV, A/C, p.torque jack, ext. grille & more!
BLOWOUT $
WAS $27,995
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2015 JAY FLIGHT 195RB
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#RV3971.Baja pkg, A/C, p.awning, & more! Lots of ground clearance!
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hether you’re ready to explore the highways or the back roads, Kamloops promises great views and winding routes for fall and winter. Road to Adventure brings you the latest models for offroading on Thompson Valley trails or snowmobiling up
one of the many mountain routes. If leisure camping is more your style, find out how to make the most of your RV through the colder months. If you’d rather cruise the highways, check out some of the 2016 models decked out with the latest technology and safety features and take a road to adventure this season.
Table of contents Campfire ban lifted, 4x4 club adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Off road: 2016 Can-Am lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Polaris: The 2016 PRO-RMK 155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 On the road: 2015 GMC Sierra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 On the road: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLE Coupe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Kamloops snowmobile trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 2016 Ski-Doo lineup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 On the road: 2016 Honda HR-V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Using your RV in the winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
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Outdoor galore: Go off the grid this fall Enjoy a campfire, join the local 4X4 club for off-roading adventures
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all campers can enjoy what summer campers were surely missing. Just in time for Labour Day Weekend, the campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Centre was lifted. It was rescinded due to recent widespread precipitation, which resulted in a decreased risk of wildfires in the region. The fire danger rating is now primarily “low” to “moderate” throughout the fire centre. The campfire ban was enacted on July 3, two weeks earlier than last’s year’s prohibition, which went into effect on July 16. Last year, the campfire ban was lifted on Aug. 21. Those enjoying
campfires are reminded to follow the following safety procedures: • Have a shovel or at least eight litres of water available nearby to properly extinguish your campfire. • Campfires cannot be larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide. • Do not light a campfire or keep it burning in windy conditions. Weather can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material. • You must maintain a one-metre fireguard around the campfire. This is a fuel-free area where all flammable materials (grass, kindling, etc.) have been removed. • Never leave a campfire unattended. • Make sure that the campfire is completely
The Kamloops 4X4 club calls Kamloops a four-wheel-drive paradise. Logging roads and trails are everywhere.
extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. • People who light campfires are legally responsible for making sure that they don’t escape. They may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs if their negligence results in a wildfire.
4X4 group is revving up
Kamloops is a fourwheel-drive paradise. Four-by-four users in the area congregate on a Facebook page called Kamloops 4x4, which has more than 1,900 members. The forum offers a place for users to learn about their truck, organize off-roading runs
and maybe even reach out for help when in a pinch up the mountain. The group also has a buy-and-sell aspect. Members are working on turning the group into a non-profit and establish itself as a land-user group that might be able to converse with government to determine where it’s legal and safe to wheel, and offer guidance on
how to curb garbage dumping and illegal wheeling. “We try to get people to go towards the tread lightly side of four-byfouring, just because, the way things are going right now, if we can try to keep people on the trails and out of the mud, it will make four-by-fouring look a little more friendly to people who don’t know
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anything about it,” said group president Charlie Denbigh.” “We live in a four wheel drive paradise. “There’s rock, mud and trails all over the place. There are so many logging roads and trails around you can go from Kamloops to 100 Mile House without touching pavement.” While there hasn’t been many organized runs yet this year, Denbigh said they try to do at least three major runs per year and occasional day runs. The group also organizes clean-ups in areas of the backcountry that see a lot of dumping. Last year a clean-up in Batchelor Heights attracted over 100 trucks. Head over to Kamloops 4x4 on Facebook for everything off-roading in Kamloops.
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Off road New Can-Am lineup BRP asserts itself as the off-road performance leader by delivering more of what consumers have been asking for: three new class-leading Rotax ATV engines, increased to 131 hp the flagship Can-Am Maverick X ds 1000R Turbo, and new specialized models for the 2016 Can-Am offroad lineup. “BRP aims to remain the performance leader of the global off-road industry,” said Anne Bélec, senior vice-president, Global Brand, Strategy and Information Systems. “We offer our customers the latest engine technologies
and industry-leading power in all ATV segments and a more powerful Rotax 1000R Turbo engine in the Maverick, Maverick X ds and new X rs sideby-side vehicles. More than ever, our customers can experience the ultimate ride and the latest technologies in the industry.” Rotax engineers optimized and upgraded three of the signature ATV engines: the 570, the 850 and the 1000R. With significant power and torque gains, the new engines offer Can-Am off-road vehicles a clear advantage over the competition. The new Maverick
1000R Turbo model, the most affordable factory-installed turbocharged sideby-side vehicle in the industry, along with the Maverick X ds 1000R Turbo and new Maverick X rs 1000R Turbo models are the most powerful in the industry. These models raise the performance bar with greater torque and an unprecedented 131 horsepower for an impeccable combination of power and handling. Along with the additional performance, BRP expands its Can-Am off-road family with specialty vehicles. The Outlander
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Polaris: making the best sled even better
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he allnew Polaris 800 PRORMK 155 answers the question: How does Polaris make the world’s best mountain sled even better? Polaris has raised the bar for deep snow performance by building the new 800 PRORMK 155 on an all-new AXYS chassis. This new platform, purpose built for mountain riding, features innovative engineering from ski toe to snow flap, and dramatically improves everything that matters to mountain riders. Built on the patented AXYS chassis, the 2016 800 PRO-RMK 155 provides deep snow riders with: • Instantaneous lift that allows the sled to pop up onto the snow and stays there • Rider-balanced
control that enhances every riding experience • Immediate response from a platform that is both rigid and light so it is easy to control and reacts instantly to rider input. This sled will enable the greatest number of riders to be more successful in the widest variety of conditions. The patented, raised AXYS chassis improves lift to get the 800 PRO-RMK 155 up on top of the snow immediately, and its increased clearance reduces drag, allowing the sled to stay on top. This is the lightest and most durable deep snow chassis. It maintains the RMK’s renowned riderbalanced positioning so the rider enjoys the ultimate in sled control and insane sidehilling capabilities. Polaris used
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On the road 2015 GMC Sierra Designed to deliver class-leading capability with enhanced comfort and smarter technologies, the 2015 GMC Sierra HD lineup advances a 111-year legacy of professional heavy-duty trucks. Segment-leading capabilities across the range include the highest payload – 7,374 pounds – and the highest conventional trailering rating – 19,600 pounds. The maximum fifth-wheel trailering rating is 23,200 pounds. Gas and Duramax diesel powertrains are offered, including a bifuel option that pairs the gas engine with a compressed natural gas system. “Sierra HD trucks
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On the road 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE with four-cylinder diesel engine, while delivering the performance of a V8 model. The advantages of the new GLE also include best on-road and off-road handling, outstanding spaciousness and high levels of active and passive safety. The GLE impresses with ground-breaking assistance systems and the innovative dynamic handling control system, which offers extensive drive and off-road programs for even the base model. The unmistakable design with the hallmark C-pillar and the variable interior with the wellness factor of a luxurious sedan model
further enriches the Mercedes-Benz GLE experience. The GLE also impresses with an extensive engine line-up. Five equally efficient and powerful powertrain options with four, six or eight cylinders are available to choose from.
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The new GLE63 S Coupe 4MATIC combines the sportiness of a coupe with the strengths of an SUV. High agility, a distinctive engine sound and typical sports car acceleration are united with poise and assurance, tremendous pulling power and perfect traction.
The raised seating position and effortlessly unhurried superiority on the road, paired with typical AMG longitudinal and transverse dynamics and direct response to driver commands, result in an intense driving feel. The wide choice of different worlds of experience is based, among other things, on the Dynamic Select transmission modes, which for the first time permit such a wide spread of driving dynamics. The five transmission modes, which the driver is able to select using a rotary control on the center console, deliver fundamentally different driving dynamics.
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Winter exploration: Find traction in the powder Look to the Kamloops Snowmobile Association for riding info
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id you know there is an association for Kamloops snowmobilers? The active club can provide a plethora of information about local trails and conditions. Here is what they have to say about riding in Kamloops. Go online to kamloopssnowmobile.com for more information.
The Kamloops Snowmobile Association (KSA) is an active club that would love to show you around our beautiful area. If you are a local resident and have not yet joined the KSA, we encourage you to do so and join the fun. Due to our central location the Kamloops area represents a unique opportunity for snowmobilers. We have access to all varieties of terrain from easy trails visiting lakes and high meadows, to steep and deep powder mountain riding. We have it all within an hour of all the facilities Kamloops can provide. The KSA has Stewardship Agreements covering two major riding areas each with a number of trails. Please note all snowmobile trails in the Kamloops area are combinations of inactive unplowed forest industry roads and snowmobile recreation trails. Riding snowmobiles on active forest industry roads is extremely dangerous and strictly prohibited by law. The Tod Mountain (Sun Peaks) area
The KSA has the latest updates on trail conditions, routes and forestry activity.
snowmobile trails, and the Tranquille Lake/Porcupine Ridge area snowmobile trails both have shelters, groomed trails and designated staging areas. The following are just some of the snowmobile trails in the Kamloops area. Riders are encouraged to contact the KSA prior to their trip to get updated information on riding, forestry activities, avalanche risks and conditions. Go online to kamloopssnowmobile.com for detailed maps of snowmobile routes in the Kamloops area.
Tranquille Lake/ Porcupine meadows
Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park is accessible by snowmobile only from Dec. 15 to April 15 annually. No other motorized access is allowed at any time. The area is accessed (40-minute drive from Kamloops) from the KSA Chalet at 31.5km on Sawmill Main FSR and through the Tranquille Lake area on trails groomed by the KSA. Trails within the Porcupine Meadows Park are not groomed by agree-
ment. This area is managed under agreement with the KSA, MoTSA (Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts) and BC Parks. Trails outside of the Porcupine Meadows Park are comprised of unplowed forest industry roads and registered snowmobile trails. Porcupine Meadows is the highest elevation (1790m) between Kamloops and 100 Mile House on the west side of the North Thompson River . There are two shelters maintained by the KSA, one just outside the Park on the southern edge and an historic forestry fire lookout at the highest elevation. Limited services including fuel and snacks are available at Wendego Lodge on Tranquille Lake during normal business hours.
Jamieson Creek
Jamieson Creek just 30 minutes north of Kamloops on the west side of the North Thompson River. The area is accessed via active forest industry roads and snowmobilers gain access to trails made up of unplowed
roads and recreation trails to numerous meadow complexes and lakes. The area is isolated but easy riding.
Tod Mountain
Public access to the snowmobile trail system is through the Sun Peaks ski area village, a 45-minute drive from Kamloops. This area is managed under agreement with the KSA and MoTSA in cooperation with
Sun Peaks. The trails system extends from McGillivray Lake (1,400m) to the south to Mt Leslie (1,835m) to the north. There is access to the summit of Tod Mountain (2,133m) from the “Old Horse Trail” on the north east corner of Tod Mountain. Accessing the Tod Mountain alpine requires at least intermediate mountain riding skills. There are boundaries marked in the southern alpine on Tod Mountain defining the operational area of the Sun Peaks ski area which must be respected. The KSA maintains a shelter on the western flanks of Cahilty Mountain. Trails are groomed by Sun Peaks Adventure Tours and are made up of unplowed forest industry roads and recreation trails.
Lac Le Jeune
Located 20 minutes south of Kamloops, the Lac
Le Jeune area snowmobile trails run towards the south and east of Lac Le Jeune. The elevation is 1,300m to 1,680m. There are many other users in the immediate area of Lac Le Jeune that must be respected, such as cross country ski trail systems and local residents. This area is managed by agreement with the KSA and MoTSA (Ministry of Tourism, Sports, and the Arts). Once you are far enough south of Lac Le Jeune conflicts are less of an issue. The ungroomed trail system runs through picturesque rolling plateau terrain on unplowed forest industry and ranching roads, through numerous meadow complexes, lakes and old forest fire burns. Sightings of moose are common in this area, ice fishing is also popular. This area is also accessed through Edith Lake and Rossmore Lake. — kamloopssnowmobile. com
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iding in deep snow in the mountains continues to grow in popularity, due in large part to the advancement of snowmobile technology that is making the unique and challenging mountain riding style easier for more and more riders. That surge began in earnest with the debut of the Ski-Doo Summit model in 1994 and rocketed forward with the REV-XP in 2008 and then REVXM platform in 2013, with dozens of features rethought and redesigned specifically for mountain riding. That surge was enabled significantly by the tMotion rear suspension and FlexEdge track technology designed to make boondocking near effortless.
Then for 2015, BRP debuted the T3 package, a collection of features centered around a 3 in. track lug — the tallest ever offered by an OEM. It was a smash hit, with riders across the world discovering how much easier it was to boondock with the added traction and flotation. For 2015, the T3 was offered alongside the standard X package. For 2016, all Summit X sleds include the T3 features standard, and BRP is offering T3 versions of the Summit SP 154, 163 and now 174 sleds for those whose riding styles or snow conditions call for the added traction. All Summit SP sleds also get the more precise handling and lighter weight RAS 2 front suspension. BRP has also seen tremendous interest in the use of snowmo-
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biles by backcountry snowboarders and skiers to get to remote areas and as “mobile chairlifts.” For 2016, it is offering a Summit Burton package — the first factory equipped snowmobile for doing just that. Developed in collaboration with Burton
Snowboards, the world’s leading snowboard company, it takes a Summit SP, the best selling sled, and adds a LinQ system rack for carrying snowboard or skis, a special low profile 2-up seat for carrying the boarder and the driver. It also features a special coloration.
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The top in-season Ski-Doo Summit snowmobile now can be acquired with the T3 package for added deep-snow ability. Available in 174,163 or 154 in. (442, 414, 392 cm) track lengths, the Summit SP with
T3 package adds 3 in. (7,62 cm) track lugs. The extra traction makes all mountain manoeuvres easier and calms the entire boondocking experience down — riding is less about momentum, so there’s more time to choose lines and make mid-course corrections. A host of efforts to reduce weight mean that while the T3 adds traction, there is virtually no added weight versus a SP with 2.5 in. (6.3 cm) lug track. • The REV-XM platform: Includes ergonomic package and bodywork specifically designed for deep snow riding. Maintains the REV-X platform’s light, yet strong chassis and flexible riding position. • tMotion rear suspension: A swivelling rear arm and split front arm allow the skidframe to flex laterally for easier roll up.
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2016 Honda Pilot earns top safety pick
The fully redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot has received a 2015 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front crash prevention.
This U.S IIHS distinction includes a top rating in five IIHS crash test modes including a top score in the Insurance Institute’s stringent small overlap frontal crash test.
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2016 HR-V The all-new 2016 Honda HR-V crossover, unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, blends the styling of a coupe, the toughness, space and utility of a SUV and the quality of a Honda in one sporty, personal and versatile multidimensional vehicle. The well-equipped HR-V, which launched at Honda dealerships across Canada this summer, will enter the fast-growing entry crossover market with dynamic yet refined exterior styling, funto-drive performance, anticipated class-leading fuel economy ratings and unmatched interior spaciousness and cabin versatility.
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The HR-V subcompact crossover arrived at Honda dealerships in June ahead of the originally announced on-sale date of July 10. Its blend of SUVlike versatility with a car-like drive wrapped in bold exterior styl-
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Make the most of your RV in the fall and winter
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any people think RVing is just for spring and summer, but did you know that you can have just as many adventures in fall and winter? With all the makes, models and brands of RVs, there’s a unit for every lifestyle, budget and family, and whichever RV you choose can provide a warm retreat for any activity. Here are just four ways you can have a fun fall and winter with your RV: • Hunting: If you like the ruggedness of hunting but would love to enjoy some comfort afterwards, an RV can provide all that and more. With storage for your guns and gear, a hot shower, a kitchen and a warm bed, you truly can enjoy the best of both worlds. • Rustic Thanksgiving feast: What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to be out in the stillness of nature. You can either prep
your meal ahead of time or cook a full feast at your campsite. Talk about a great way to wrap up the camping season and give thanks for all the adventures you had this year. • Cook-off with other RVers: Do you have friends with RVs? Go on a group outing and have a fall cookoff challenge. Form a panel with a person from each party and vote on the best dish then celebrate with a group potluck. • Snow fun: With so many sizes and types of RVs, you can pack along anything from skis and snowboards to snow shoes and snowmobiles for your favourite winter activities. Or maybe you just want to make a great snow angel! Whatever the sport, you can pop inside right after and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. RVing is all about fun, but your engine will be working harder in colder weather. Here are a few tips to keep in mind during fall and winter:
• Use your furnace according to your RV owner’s manual. • Have enough propane. • Bring a generator or solar panel and inverter for dry camping. • Install a carbon monoxide detector. • Inspect your seals. • Winterize your RV if you’re in freezing temperatures. • Keep the heat inside using weather stripping around exterior doors. • Fight off moisture and condensation. • Switch to weatherappropriate tires — and bring along a set of tire chains if you’re out in the snow. • Bring plenty of winter clothes — the warmer you feel, the less heat you’ll need! Want to know more about how to set yourself up for hassle-free RVing in the fall or winter? Don’t hesitate to call your friends at Fraserway RV – the place for everything RV since 1969.
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you need to do is close the valve so it appears perpendicular to the cold water line. Step 3: Connect antifreeze to the water pump. You’ll need to set up a temporary water pump bypass to get the antifreeze into your plumbing system. Have a few towels handy in case of dribbles, and disconnect the water pump from the fresh water tank on the water pump side. Screw in the temporary bypass to the pump side, then put the other end into a jug of RV antifreeze. In total, you’ll probably need two jugs of antifreeze. Step 4: Run all water outlets. Make sure the outside drain plug and all water taps are closed, and then turn on the water pump. Run everything individually. Run your hot tap in the kitchen until you see antifreeze and let it run for a second. Do the same with the cold tap. Run the hot and cold in the bathroom sink, then run the hot and cold in the tub, and make sure you run the shower head until you see antifreeze. Flush the toilet until you see antifreeze. Pour about a cup full of antifreeze down all drains. If you have an outside shower or taps, make sure you run them on the hot and cold side until you see antifreeze. Lastly, turn off your water pump. Step 5: Fill check-valve line (where you hook up your RV to city water). It’s very important to make sure your water pump is in the off position. Remove the screen attached to your city water hookup. Push in on the check valve inside (some water will spurt out) and hold it down until you see some antifreeze trickle back down that line. The last step is a crucial one, or you’ll be kicking yourself come springtime. Go back to the water pump and reconnect it.
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