Class A or 5th wheel best for Alaskan trip
Planning a trip of about 2 months this coming summer 2017. Leaving somewhere between late June to early July. We have a Fleetwood Revolution 40' and we also have a pickup with a 35' toy hauler. We wer...
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Made the trip 5 years ago with the 5er we had at the time and had no problems. Will be making the trip next year in our current Class A with toad. For the most part, the roads are no worse than those in the lower 48.
The last 150 miles or so in the Canadian Youkon is where you will find most of the bad roads. Frost heaves make it quite the driving adventure. They do a good job of marking them and you simply slow down. Those who suffer damage from the road are generally those in a hurry. Their damage is self inflicted. Going across the frost heaves much ove 25mph generally will get you some air. There will be sections where they are rebuilding the road. Again, slow down and increase you following distances. For oncoming trucks, pull as far right as comfortable.
Just remember that it is not a race. You will pretty much see the same people every evening along your way. Trying to do high mileage days really doesn't work. Our typical travel mileage was under 200 miles a day and some under 100.
Oh, and take your toad. Too many things to go out and see while you are camped.
Good luck,
Keith
The last 150 miles or so in the Canadian Youkon is where you will find most of the bad roads. Frost heaves make it quite the driving adventure. They do a good job of marking them and you simply slow down. Those who suffer damage from the road are generally those in a hurry. Their damage is self inflicted. Going across the frost heaves much ove 25mph generally will get you some air. There will be sections where they are rebuilding the road. Again, slow down and increase you following distances. For oncoming trucks, pull as far right as comfortable.
Just remember that it is not a race. You will pretty much see the same people every evening along your way. Trying to do high mileage days really doesn't work. Our typical travel mileage was under 200 miles a day and some under 100.
Oh, and take your toad. Too many things to go out and see while you are camped.
Good luck,
Keith
