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Thread: Looking to Alaska in 2024
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03-06-2023, 07:47 PM #11
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I'm with Socal on this.
Did it in '19 from upstate NY. You shouldn't have any problems as long as you are aware that the roads are not equivalent to those in the lower 48 and you travel accordingly. 13,000 miles and other than a cracked window we had no problems with our truck or trailer. We carried 10 gallons of water and an xtra propane tank in the truck but never used them.
We traveled with no reservations other than 10 days at Denali and found that sites 10 miles out of town were generally more spacious and easier to find and avoided the gravel parking lots found in towns.
Pulling a TT we were outnumbered by class C's but if we wanted to run into town for a loaf of bread we would just hop in the truck and go, though we rarely unhooked for overnights.
We had no problems finding water & dump stations or fuel. But fill your tank whenever you get a chance as that next fuel station 230 miles ahead may be "closed for theseason".
Take your time & smell the coffee!Norb
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03-09-2023, 06:50 PM #12
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We did it 20 years ago (will next year) and didn't have any road issues, including on the "Top of the World"
Frost heaves are nasty above 25mph, and construction happens everywhere. There are places you can get into trouble so pay attention to current conditions and enjoy the ride.Rick
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03-09-2023, 08:00 PM #13
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AK 2024, baby! Maybe we'll see you on the road!
Milepost is a fun read. RVLife Trip Wizard has been fun to use for planning our routes and places we want to be sure to hit. Will be installing a 60 gallon fuel tank sometime this year prior to the AK trip next year. Definitely a bucket list trip for us. I read another thread where they made clear that Discover is not very common in Canada so think about Visa or Mastercard if you don't have them already. There are some really good threads on traveling to AK if you do a search in the forum.Chad
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03-09-2023, 09:32 PM #14
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We’re planning for ‘24 as well. Got an aux fuel tank a few weeks ago, just finished a genny install. Inverters and lithium batts are next, then we’ll be as ready as we can be!
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03-09-2023, 10:48 PM #15
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Did it last year. Take it slow or you will damage stuff. get the Milepost book and read up. Take the western entrance through Washington State "Oroville" and run north. At Prince George take 16 west to 37 and head north - Be sure to fuel up where possible and stops are few and far between on that road, It is the most beautiful drive I have ever made You will hit the Alcan (4) just west of Watson lake - backtrack and stock up there. Canada has an app that you MUST use any time to cross into Canada. Depending on where you go that could occur several times. Pay strict attention tho what you can and cant bring into Canada and the US (both ways)
Most US Cell phones don't work there. Get a prepaid Canada plan,sim card to use in your phone - cost us $40 at Walmart for 1 month with free calls in Canada and US with good data. Roaming charges on US phones (if they work and set for Canadian usage) can run 1$ a minute
Get plenty of Canadian cash in case you credit cards get frozen (call company ahead of time, but be prepared as charges in Canada will report as fraud on some cards). Discover is rarely taken. I suggest two credit cards with different banks such as Visa and MasterCard. However talk to each fraud department and find out how to unlock - some just use phone numbers and if your US phone does not work, your up the creak as I found out. Stay up on exchange rates - some campground will exchange or allow you to pay US currency (watson Lake) - a 25% plus for them. When I went, Canadian was $0.75 to the US dollar. Banks are you best choice, but hard to find along the Alcan HWY
If your TV uses DEF - stock up as it can be scarce in Canada. There is a chain called Canadian Tire that has it. In most places Walmart does not. Be careful of off brands too when you do find it. Also if you TV cant be switched to metric, be prepaired to calcualate.. Speed limits are much lower there.
This is just to start. BTW take you time - I planned 6 weeks and was still rushed
On last thing consider taking the ferry back from Alaska as you will be tired - this takes a lot of ahead planning. You might think the cost is steep, but it is a bargen considering fuel costs etc to drive. I did not plan aged and they were book 6 months out. If you plan on fishing those charters are also fully booked week out.
Last when driving the roads be watching for the side marking for the frost heaves (flags or cones) and SLOW DOWN!!!!! I bent both my axles and cracked my trailer frame. It can get expensive to go there.
On edit go in June or July - we were in Aug the start of the rainy season.
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03-15-2023, 04:51 PM #16
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We have driven to Alaska and back and never used any spare parts. Then was a 2016 Cascade Bunkhouse being towed by a 2016 RAM 2500 (CTD/RFE). We only accomplished that by sensible/cautious driving.
Many people I read and/or listen to drive quite aggressively and, IMHO, missed many sights worth beholding!2018 RAM 3500 MC, CTD 6.7, 68RFE
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03-16-2023, 05:35 AM #17
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