Just beginning to do homework
Considering going to Alaska Summer of '22 and looking at tour/rally packages and if better to do trip on our own, or not at all. We are from East Coast so budgeting 2-3 weeks to drive out and back and...
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CA Traveler wrote:Grit dog wrote:Awareness of the road and slowing down would have prevented the first. Periodic inspection could have prevented the axle separation. Maybe pre trip inspections or maintanance would have helped/prevented with the last 2. Having a plan for detours, delays and additional cost is a good idea.CA Traveler wrote:
Be prepared: 4 incidents that I was aware of. Met a couple in Dawson Lake that was their 19th day there. Drove over a railroad (I didn't ask how fast) blew the tires (no big deal) and bent the 5er hitch (big deal). One in Watson Lake wanted to leave a roadside decoration - one trailer axle. A tour person spend 2 weeks in Fairbands and of course the tour group waited. :SA MH in Haines could not get his Cummins fixed, he could drive somewhat - He decided to take the ferry to Vancouver Island - 800 ferry miles is $$$$, but what a fantastic diversion.
How would one prepare for those “incidents”? Bring a spare axle, and maybe a Cummins mechanic with? Lol.
Nice story, but I don’t see the point.
So, the same stuff everyone should do before and/or during any trip...Ok, weird, I didn't make the connection as Alaska specific.
Because it's not.
