Roll call Alaska 2017

thedavidzoo wrote:
We are also heading up to AK the summer of 2017!
We'll be driving all the way from the Washington DC area via all the typical routes - Banff & Alaskan Hwy up, Cassair down...at least this first time.
Leaving 3rd week of June (as soon as kids' school lets out) and returning 3rd week of August. Wish we could make it longer.

Sounds like a good plan and you will have time to see most of the major scenic attractions in that length of time, especially if you have 3 drivers for your truck. With your solar panels, you should be able to dry camp along the highway, especially in northwest Canada and Alaska where it is legal except where posted. In some states, like Idaho, nearly every town has a free or low-cost RV dump, so you won't need a campground even when you are dry camping.

Not having to find campgrounds or RV parks along your route and spend time hooking up for just an 8-hour rest stop should save considerable time as well. And once you get west, many Indian casinos have RV hookups for a very reasonable price. These are normally near major highways, so you can get in and out in a short time.

HAve a great trip!