Road trip to Alaska article in paper
Hi -- we're half preparing to possibly go to Alaska next summer or the summer after. Today's newspaper had this article LINK (when it asks you if you want to subscribe, just click on "not now").........
Forum Discussion
I think folks should take whatever makes them feel comfortable regarding spare parts and the like. However, the degree of preparation of the folks in the article, IMNSHO, is a bit excessive and that much concern over spare parts and the rigors of the trip detracts from the enjoyment.
I've taken 20+ trips on the Alcan with, unfortunately, the latest quite a few years ago now. At least 3 of those trips, I threw a sleeping bag in the back of the car and just headed out (either North or South, depending). Of course, that was with a car, not an RV, but it worked out okay.
A well-maintained vehicle, a spare set of wiper blades, a spare tire and means to swap, and spare headlight (old habits die hard) and the ever present roll of duct tape is all that is absolutely necessary, again IMNSHO.
I've taken 20+ trips on the Alcan with, unfortunately, the latest quite a few years ago now. At least 3 of those trips, I threw a sleeping bag in the back of the car and just headed out (either North or South, depending). Of course, that was with a car, not an RV, but it worked out okay.
A well-maintained vehicle, a spare set of wiper blades, a spare tire and means to swap, and spare headlight (old habits die hard) and the ever present roll of duct tape is all that is absolutely necessary, again IMNSHO.
