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โDec-31-2014 04:03 PM
sue.t wrote:
BTW, today is New Years eve and the temperature in Whitehorse is above freezing. Here at our cabin we're at 36F. Meanwhile the rest of Canada, including the west coast, is colder.
Go figure.
โDec-31-2014 09:10 AM
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โDec-30-2014 03:53 PM
americanrascal wrote:
Momma and I decided to head back up again this summer (2015) having just arrived back from our late summer trip up the Alaska Hiway from West Georgia to Anchorage in early September. In 2014 we did the trip to visit our son and DIL in Anchorage in 7 weeks total- 16 days up and about 16 days back. We came back down the Alaska Marine Hiway on the Kennicott out of Whittier, AK , through Seattle then back headed to the barn. Was fun on the ferry but once in a life time is pricey enough for me.
In 2014 we drove our F250 with a Lance 865 TC. After 7 weeks we were crawling the walls in tight space. With a red bone coon hound and a yorkie in command, Momma and I had little room left in the rig to breath. So this past fall we traded the truck, TC and our 5ver for a 31KE Itasca MH and then picked up a tow dolly and used Ford Focus for a toad. So the plan is that we'll take the new rig set up back this coming summer.
It looks like we'll have a new member of the family to visit in Anchorage as he is due in June-- and thats our excuse for another trip up there in 2015. Our arrival is timed for about August 1st in Eagle River.
Pretty sure we'll head north west through Little Rock, Salina KS, Cheyenne, St Mary (Glacier), Banff, Hinton, then on up the Alaska Hiway with the rig and toad.This year we may add a couple of days to the run and slow down a bit. I say that with crossed fingers as Momma (soon to be Grandma) wants to get to Anchorage ASAP to cuddle the new yungun .
We'll spend a about 2 weeks visiting the kids, sight seeing in the Anchorage, Mat'su, Kennai area then head back to the land of grits, biscuits and eggs-- maybe this time along the Cassiar with a stop at Denali. Vancouver and Seattle are not out of the question and stops at Devils Tower, Yellowstone and a few other parks are in the cards too.
Working on getting the rig set up (i.e. break away switch on the toad, magnetic tail lights, mud flaps, spare tire set up for the MH etc)
Anyway hope to see you all along the way. Happy trails and hoping for continued lower gas prices throughout the New Year!!
Rascal
โDec-28-2014 04:15 AM
โDec-25-2014 02:30 PM
CA Traveler wrote:
Radiator shops love them because they reflect rocks forward which can damage rear radiator and paint. Leave it on but covered with a highly damped material.
OR
I was in denial since I towed my CRV 60,000 miles with no protection and no scratches. Welcome to the Alaskan Highway and paint damage, radiator dings and new windshield after spending $140 on 3 chips. I'll have a Protect A Tow fabric shield next summer which is the best device.
โDec-25-2014 02:20 PM
CA Traveler wrote:
Will those towers be Telus? That's what we get on our Verizon phone for $15/mth additional when we travel to Canada.
โDec-22-2014 09:49 AM
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โDec-21-2014 12:35 AM
tinner12002 wrote:
Some states here in lower 48 allow ATVs on county roads and was wondering if Canada and Alaska allowed them on roads or in parks?
Also what are the best months to run through Canada to Alaska for sight seeing, won't be doing any fishing.
โDec-20-2014 07:21 AM
tinner12002 wrote:
Are there highways leading to Alaska and in Alaska that shouldn't be traveled with an RV due to low bridge height that should be avoided?
โDec-20-2014 07:17 AM