New to the whole RV lifestyle, howdy!
Howdy all, Aviator41 here hailing from Oklahoma currently. The wife and I have decided to relive some childhood memories while making some new ones of our own. So, we jumped into the deep end of th...
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This is Milepost.
I suggest getting one very soon, and reading it to prep for the Alaska trip.
Milepost 2016
It gives mile by mile what to expect once you get into Canada. It would say mile 55, look out for the steep decent into the valley 6% grade. Mile 97 last chance of getting diesel until mile ???
From what I hear, it is best to keep a fairly full tank of fuel - the most expensive fuel is further along the trail, farther from Anchorage and the Canada Border (they have rail transportation of fuel to Edmonton).. Avoid buying it at places where it is over $4 per gallon. Then wait until you get closer to the Alaska border to fill up, and top off closer to Anchorage.
You can usually get the DEF fluid at truck stops in bulk (fill the 3 gallon tank just like you fill a lawn mower at the pump). You should have plenty if you fill up before going into Canada, then top off in Anchorage, then fill up back in the US. No need to buy it someplace in the middle, and pay for trucking charges to have it delivered to the middle of nowhere so you can buy it at top notch pricing!
Fred.
I suggest getting one very soon, and reading it to prep for the Alaska trip.
Milepost 2016
It gives mile by mile what to expect once you get into Canada. It would say mile 55, look out for the steep decent into the valley 6% grade. Mile 97 last chance of getting diesel until mile ???
From what I hear, it is best to keep a fairly full tank of fuel - the most expensive fuel is further along the trail, farther from Anchorage and the Canada Border (they have rail transportation of fuel to Edmonton).. Avoid buying it at places where it is over $4 per gallon. Then wait until you get closer to the Alaska border to fill up, and top off closer to Anchorage.
You can usually get the DEF fluid at truck stops in bulk (fill the 3 gallon tank just like you fill a lawn mower at the pump). You should have plenty if you fill up before going into Canada, then top off in Anchorage, then fill up back in the US. No need to buy it someplace in the middle, and pay for trucking charges to have it delivered to the middle of nowhere so you can buy it at top notch pricing!
Fred.
