Rving to Alaska

Don't drive over 50MPH, there is no need to. It also lessens the damage caused by rocks

dbbls wrote:
Most people recommend that you get the "Milepost" but I found that "Church's" book was more useful for me. I had both but hardly ever used the Milepost.

I 2nd this recommendation. We too hardly ever used the Milepost and the Church's book was invaluable.

A couple of other things... check your credit card and make sure the bank doesn't charge for out of country use. Some add a healthy surcharge.....also, cell phone coverage is sometimes very sparse up there. Verizon seems to have the best coverage.

You'll find that almost every time you pull into a rv park (or campground) for the night, you'll meet up with people who were at your last stop and you'll continue to meet up with them as you travel along.

We never made reservations until the morning of the day we would be there. Only in Whitehorse did we have to make a 2nd call to a different rv park. Of course, if you want to stay in the park at Denali, reservations in advance is recommended.

Don't miss Dawson City and the Top of the World Highway.

Have a great trip.

Ron

Most people recommend that you get the "Milepost" but I found that "Church's" book was more useful for me. I had both but hardly ever used the Milepost. I also recommend that you travel the Cassiar highway (route 37)one direction. We saw more bears along this route than anywhere.

Check out my blog posts for Alaska - http://rollinginarv-wheelchairtraveling.blogspot.com/search/label/ALASKA To see more posts click on the "Older Posts" link at the bottom of the first page. Have a good time. It's a beautiful place!

Get the video/dvd on Alaska by RV by the Howens. X2 on searching this Forum.

Add Metric conversion chart to your "favorites" list. Miles/Kilometers is on the speedometer, but height clearances aren't. Also hit an American Express office or your own bank for some $CN. Amex offices usually have foreign currencies on hand, but your local bank may not, so don't wait until the last minute. Once you're away from the border, businesses won't know the exchange rate and may not even accept U.S. Money.
Gas and Diesel is another story. 1 U.S. Gallon = 3.8 Liters. Best bet is to fill it up. They pump the gas and that's not an option. And pay by credit card. Just like here, prices vary, sometimes on a daily basis. Don't try to figure it out. You'll sprain your brain.
Coffee in Canada is sold by Tim Horton's stores. They're everywhere like Starbucks here.

Buy a copy of the Milepost immediately;
http://www.themilepost.com/

Always drive on the TOP half of your gas tank. Gas stations can be few and far between in outlaying areas and even some stations listed as open in the Milepost may be closed.

Enjoy - best trip I have EVER taken!!

You might want to view and or ask this question on the Alaska/Canada forum. There are many pages of information on this posting. Alaska is an adventure to all who take it. Enjoy your trip.

Lakeside