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โDec-26-2018 06:12 AM
Anybody that's attended one of these caravans, could you please post your experiences.
Thank you in advance.
Tim
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โDec-27-2018 05:31 PM
Tell me folks how can you opinion on something you have no knowledge of? Observing a caravan arrive at a campsite or line up for fueling is NOT being on one.
These caravan's from several companies have been around awhile. They are successful because people pay to use them. It's not for everyone. I know that.
Now has anyone been on a SMART caravan?
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โDec-27-2018 09:05 AM
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โDec-27-2018 08:47 AM
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โDec-27-2018 05:15 AM
The question is why caravan Alaska & not the lower 48? Alaska is not the backside of the moon. Not many roads so it is very hard to get lost. Only a very small part of the state even has roads.
It is kinda fun to watch these caravans descend on a CG. The caravans seem to attract the big class A types so the CG must have at the very least pull throughs with power & water. They come in, set up, put their signs & flags out, dust off the days road dirt, walk the poofy dog & are all dressed up like they are going to the yacht club or country club.
Alaska is one very informal place. Northern Redneck might be the type of attire for most. It is a place where the clean fancy vehicle really stands out from the crowd. Most visitors seem to have some sort of a schedule however it is very loose & subject to change with the weather.
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โDec-27-2018 04:17 AM
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โDec-26-2018 05:12 PM
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โDec-26-2018 04:52 PM
We have been impacted by them on our multiple trips to Alaska. After speaking with some of those in the caravans, it was apparent that the intense itinerary and need to make it to the next stop was wearing on them.
We have been told that campgrounds were full due to the caravans. They book the spaces way in advance. We have run into blockages at the campgrounds due to caravans waiting in line. Fueling stations blocked.
Most of the caravans are usually 20+ rigs and often there are several there at the same time. Have a breakdown that canโt be fixed quickly and you will be most likely left behind. Catching up is up to you.
Sound like fun? Pay your $10000 and be herded around like sheep.
Keith
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โDec-26-2018 04:43 PM
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โDec-26-2018 04:33 PM
kedanie wrote:
Keith
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keith , very interesting, how many caravans have you been how?
sounds like you have been on a few. which ones were they?
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โDec-26-2018 12:51 PM
Colo Native wrote:
I am interested in these as well but the $8600 price makes me less interested.
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actually $8600 is the lowest price of any paid caravan that I can find.
if you can afford it, take it.
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โDec-26-2018 10:40 AM
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โDec-26-2018 07:45 AM
Just go it alone, stop and enjoy the sights, spend a few nights boondocking in a clear space and have a more restful enjoyable trip. Thereโs only one road, you canโt get lost!
Do you need a caravan to guide you around the lower 48? Itโs no different for Canada and Alaska. Donโt be a sheep and part of the flock.
Keith
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
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