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jameshawk · 06-11-2015, 01:11 PM

We are spending 10 days RVing Nova Scotia later this month and of course want to see Cape Breton Island and tour the perimeter with out 38ft DP, no toad. Have gotten lots of white knuckle stories, and advice?

Ray,IN · 06-11-2015, 08:00 PM

Driving the trail is OK in a car, but not for a MH. Much of the Cabot Trail is through forest, and the coast cannot be seen. I'd never do it again, IMO it's over-rated. I'd just drive the SW section and return.

brabono · 06-11-2015, 08:02 PM

Rent a car!

dennis45 · 06-11-2015, 08:31 PM

A friend took his truck and camper through and thought it was nerve wracking so in a MH, I can imagine it would be best to rent a car.

jameshawk · 06-14-2015, 05:25 PM

OK so what portion of the trail would be advisable in the coach? I would be fine with backtracking after going as far as would be advisable in this rig.

mriderLeon · 06-17-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jameshawk

We are spending 10 days RVing Nova Scotia later this month and of course want to see Cape Breton Island and tour the perimeter with out 38ft DP, no toad. Have gotten lots of white knuckle stories, and advice?

I took a motorcycle trip through Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island and Prince Edward Island a few years ago.

If you do the main part of Nova Scotia first, the Cabot Trail is very similar to 333 Peggy's Cove Road along the east side of St Margaret's Bay. The more remote areas of the Cabot Trail are the parts I liked the best, but those would also be more difficult to drive in a DP. I'd like to go back someday so I can see it again with my wife along this time. Unless she objects to riding on those roads in the coach, I intend to take it up there.

Mentor · 06-18-2015, 10:04 AM

I'm sitting here talking with a fellow from there and he says no big deal for a 35 foot moho, people drive them there all the time. He also says driving counterclockwise gives the best views but most parks, restaurants etc will be left tuns into them. There are many pullouts and viewpoints that will be right turns.

I'll be doing it myself in Sep.

rallain · 06-19-2015, 01:04 PM

I did Cabot Trail 2 years ago 40' Dutch Star Jake Break all the way 20 MPH You will not enjoy the ride with MH.
Stay at Port Hood RV campground then take your car its a easy one day'r lots to see and visit. great golf the view is the best
Good Luck

Switchflicke · 07-04-2015, 11:02 AM

We parked at Baddeck NS and drove the Cabot trail in the toad in one day. Not much time to stop and smell the roses, but we did have a fantastic Lobster Salad on the way. I wouldn't have been a happy guy if I'd been driving the MH

George Schweikle · 07-04-2015, 12:28 PM

We drove the entire Cabot Trail in 2004 in a 26 ft. Safari Trek (Class A), and had no problems. The best answer depends upon how comfortable you are driving on sometimes curvy two lane roads, and whether you are good at controlling speed on downhill sections. Some people would have absolutely no problem

, while others might freak out

. So, look in the mirror and see what your personal answer is

. Don't forget, big trucks use the road to make deliveries to the little towns every day.

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Originally Posted by jameshawk

We are spending 10 days RVing Nova Scotia later this month and of course want to see Cape Breton Island and tour the perimeter with out 38ft DP, no toad. Have gotten lots of white knuckle stories, and advice?

Kuzzy · 07-04-2015, 03:34 PM

We just did the Cabot trail this week with a 36 foot DP and tow dolly/car setup. 52 feet total. 300 hp Cat with exhaust brake. No problem at all. It was nice to have surge brakes on the dolly. Of course your going to be driving slower than in a car so you'll get to enjoy the scenery more. You will also have a much better view out your windshield. Just take your time going down the hills and let your engine brake do some of the work so your air brakes don't heat up.
We went up the Victoria side first and stopped for a few nights at the Hideaway campground in Dingwall. They cook an awesome lobster supper right at the campground. The road on this stretch is very rough with some switch backs but just take your time and swing wide and it will be fine. My gps wanted to take me over a small ferry but I heard it's not motorhome friendly so stay on the road route.
After the campground we came back on the Inverness side and that's where the spectacular views are. Road is great and the hills are long so take your time and enjoy the sights.
I would do it again if I didn't have to drive across the prairies to get here.

ps
While I was waiting for the wifi to return at our campground here on PEI( which it still hasn't ) one of the locals said you get a better view of the ocean if you go up the Inverness side first.

Dave
1999 Triple E Signature 35.5
Cat 3126B

jameshawk · 07-12-2015, 07:14 AM

Just got home from our Nova Scotia trip. Did PEI instead of Cabot Trail, to many harry tails of the trail from other travelers by the time we got close.