So looks like everything has fallen into place and I will be going to alaska in a week or 2. I have a truck and truck camper. My truck has towing and road side assistance on its normal coverage. I am guessing I need something more like the good sam or similar. I have read other areas of the forum but they mostly talk about motor homes. Anyone with T/C specific info on this subject. I will call my agent but looking for advise from someone thats been there. I am not a big planner when it comes to vaca. I know enough to leave the guns behind(thanks canada), bring the dog papers, a fishing pole, map, and some cash. I'm going to call verizon make sure my phone works if they have a signal. Not sure about the insurance end. I do know one thing. If those guys from "gold rush" can make it up there and back, I will have no problem.

The only clauses in roadside assistance I've seen that could be a surprise are related to if one is towing a trailer or boat. Having a load of rocks or a camper in the bed of your truck shouldn't be a deal killer but best to make sure like you are attempting to do is a wise thing.

Make sure you bring your sense of humour and your own DEET mosquito repellant too. Last year Alaska sold out of DEET. Sense of humour comes in handy in case of breakdown or delay due to road closures (construction, flooding, forest fires). Also useful if you're needing to wait a day or two for a tow truck or 3-4 days for parts delivery.Odds are it won't happen, but best to have a head's up! :B

I broke down half way between Fort Nelson, BC and Fort St. John, BC. a few years ago. It is a long way from nowhere. I was blessed in a trucker stopped and he climbed to the top of a earth mover he was transporting and got cell service. A tow truck came out of Fort St. John and they towed me. I had to pay the tow bill which was $650, but my insurance paid it within 3 days of me mailing it to them. Everything worked great. Now on cell service you really want to check. I usually pick up a trac phone in the first town I hit in Canada and then turn my phone off. Data prices can be quite expensive and only if you have an international plan do the rates for phone calls come down. Cell service is very spotty. I just did the Cassier both ways and there was no cell phone service on it. If you get around a bigger town you can get it. I live in Haines, Ak.

Keep in mind that there is snow in some passes even in June/July. I think your biggest potential failure is probably tires, and there is potentially long stretches without any help even if you have coverage. I'd make a backup plan with respect to changing tires if required. I'd consider proximity to towns in your route. In other words, a longer route may be more advantageous to keep from going so far out of civilization.

I put new bg ats on a few weeks ago. I also did new brakes, fuel pump, tune up, fe alinged. I should be in good shape but you never know. I hope i have no trouble i have no patience, none whatso ever. WAiting is not in my skillset. Maybe I better bring some books incase.

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rutzbeck
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
I broke down half way between Fort Nelson, BC and Fort St. John, BC. a few years ago. It is a long way from nowhere. I was blessed in a trucker stopped and he climbed to the top of a earth mover he was transporting and got cell service. A tow truck came out of Fort St. John and they towed me. I had to pay the tow bill which was $650, but my insurance paid it within 3 days of me mailing it to them. Everything worked great.

Now on cell service you really want to check. I usually pick up a trac phone in the first town I hit in Canada and then turn my phone off. Data prices can be quite expensive and only if you have an international plan do the rates for phone calls come down. Cell service is very spotty. I just did the Cassier both ways and there was no cell phone service on it. If you get around a bigger town you can get it. I live in Haines, Ak.
sue_t
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
Make sure you bring your sense of humour and your own DEET mosquito repellant too. Last year Alaska sold out of DEET.

Sense of humour comes in handy in case of breakdown or delay due to road closures (construction, flooding, forest fires). Also useful if you're needing to wait a day or two for a tow truck or 3-4 days for parts delivery.

Odds are it won't happen, but best to have a head's up! :B
Super_Dave
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
The only clauses in roadside assistance I've seen that could be a surprise are related to if one is towing a trailer or boat. Having a load of rocks or a camper in the bed of your truck shouldn't be a deal killer but best to make sure like you are attempting to do is a wise thing.

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