Availability of diesel in W. Canada - the more remote places

Big trucks ever go there? If so, there will be diesel there.

Good point. Too logical for my puny brain. :)

:B Diesel is available but keep the tank at least 3/8 full. It could be a long walk if you misjudge.

Alaska Hwy & Cassir Diesel is available in every major community.
The longest distance is Ft. Nelson to Watson Lake 318 miles.
There are usually stops in between if you wish to top off, just expect prices to be a bit higher.

No problems anywhere in the north with our diesel truck towing a fifth wheel. Diesel is usually cheaper than unleaded gasoline here. We've been to Inuvik too.

Every gas station I can think of has diesel here.

Never had a problem with getting diesel in western Canada.

sue.t wrote:
Diesel is usually cheaper than leaded gasoline here.

Leaded gasoline?

We have traveled up to the Yukon, Alaska and the North West Territories starting back in 1992 for the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway with a diesel pickup hauling a 5th wheel RV and have never had a problem getting fuel. Keep the tank topped up and don't run on fumes and you will be OK. If you have enough capacity you can save some $$ by filling in the larger centers.

I have a harder time finding diesel in Calgary and Vancouver than I do in the smaller towns and villages in BC.
And yes Diesel is usually cheaper than reg gas, and we haven't had leaded gas in Canada in years, Sue must have had a typo.
Also I find more places to fill up propane in BC than I do in Wash State.
One last thing, I always run on the top 1/2 of my fuel tank when traveling for a couple reasons.
- 1/2 tank of fuel usually lasts about 3 to 4 hrs traveling time, and after those many hours I find it a good time for a stretch, and walk about.
- and when I stop I always walk around the rig feeling the hubs to see if any are running warm.
- by running on the top 1/2 of the tank, "if" I have a hard time finding fuel I know I can continue down the road for a few hours or to the next town for fuel.
Also sometimes in smaller villages they will have a diesel pump, however they could be out of fuel and waiting for a fuel truck, or power outages which are common in the summer around here with storms and Forrest fires.
Also I carry cash enough for a couple tanks of fuel, camp site and or food etc in case they either don't exsept credit cards / debit cards.
Soup.

Excellent advice, Soup. Thanks