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Forum: Cyber Campfire 03-15-2024, 04:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,356
Posted By akmacs
David I never had the pleasure of meeting you but...

David I never had the pleasure of meeting you but I have read a number of your posts, many of which provided insights to improve my escape journeys. Thank you very much for your contributions to this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-14-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,737
Posted By akmacs
Yes it does play through all the speakers or just...

Yes it does play through all the speakers or just the front or back. The BOSS receiver has those options.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 02-14-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,737
Posted By akmacs
When using our TV we have use a 3.5mm cable from...

When using our TV we have use a 3.5mm cable from the TV to the BOSS aux input. Works good but not all TV's have a 3.5MM headphone jack.

Here is an...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-28-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
You can't drive past McCarthy as the bridge there...

You can't drive past McCarthy as the bridge there is only for small atv and pedestrians. Google only showed two camping locations at McCarthy. No commercial power there and no cell service.

Base...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-28-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
Kennecott is an amazing place. I've only been...

Kennecott is an amazing place. I've only been once in 2000 and my understanding is the road is much improved since then. We filled a 5 gallon bucket with old railroad spikes (road is built on old...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-28-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
We have had no problems getting a site at Riley...

We have had no problems getting a site at Riley creek campground at Denali Park with short notice in May but after that it is usually booked pretty solid. There is also Savage river campground at...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-26-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
The hike to Flattop is a popular activity...

The hike to Flattop is a popular activity (easy-moderate climb) here but there is a day use fee for parking.
https://www.anchorage.net/outdoors/the-chugach-mountains/flattop-mountain/
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-25-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
yes, that's looks like it.

yes, that's looks like it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-25-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,495
Posted By akmacs
We are in the same boat with no electric hot...

We are in the same boat with no electric hot water although our worked fine until recently. I believe something in the exterior on/off switch melted on ours as the switch was suddenly stuck in the on...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-25-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
Donna there is a suspension bridge in Miles...

Donna there is a suspension bridge in Miles canyon over the Yukon river close to Whitehorse but the one you linked to is a different one that has a fare and crosses the Tutshi river off the klondike...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-23-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
I'd consider an overnight stop at Congdon Creek. ...

I'd consider an overnight stop at Congdon Creek. It's a nice provincial campground on Kluane lake. We always stop overnight there after leaving Whitehorse (northward). On the way there is a nice...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-23-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
Most people going to Whittier are either going...

Most people going to Whittier are either going out with their own boats or are taking a day cruise/fishing charter. Aside from the marine side of things there isn't much there.

You can take the...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-19-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
This was taken from the rv park we were staying...

This was taken from the rv park we were staying at in Homer last Wednesday. They've had a very rainy & cool summer overall. It was a nice treat to have a couple sunny days down there.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-10-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
Speaking of solstice, Fairbanks has a nice...

Speaking of solstice, Fairbanks has a nice festival downtown with food vendors and live music. There is also the midnight sun classic baseball game that starts at 1030pm.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-08-2023, 02:43 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
Talkeetna has a nice train trip up to Hurricane...

Talkeetna has a nice train trip up to Hurricane Gulch and back daily except Tuesday and Wednesday. The depot is a short walk from the only large rv park in town.
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-07-2023, 01:48 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,925
Posted By akmacs
Destruction Bay to Tok can be brutal on your...

Destruction Bay to Tok can be brutal on your trailer unless you slow down and watch closely for the damaged areas (usually marked in Canada by red flags) so you can slow down even more as needed. I...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 01-29-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,935
Posted By akmacs
Just got back from the big island a few weeks...

Just got back from the big island a few weeks ago. Really liked Hapuna beach but the restrooms and showers are out of service long term so be prepared for that. We just missed the new activity at...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 12-02-2022, 12:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,613
Posted By akmacs
Here are a couple where the melt from a summer...

Here are a couple where the melt from a summer snowstorm caused some problems. Excuse my terrible photography skills.
Forum: Cyber Campfire 12-01-2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,613
Posted By akmacs
I can share some photos of the Alaska Railroad...

I can share some photos of the Alaska Railroad and White Pass & Yukon. My wife and I made a few trips to Skagway and rode on the WP&YR.
Forum: Cyber Campfire 12-01-2022, 02:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,613
Posted By akmacs
Hope you make it up here some day. We have some...

Hope you make it up here some day. We have some great scenery to take in from the rail. My favorite trip to work was between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Many of my co-workers favor the Anchorage to...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 12-01-2022, 02:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,613
Posted By akmacs
I remember that poem hanging up in the old yard...

I remember that poem hanging up in the old yard office I first worked out of. It was the type of place with all sorts of interesting railroad history laying around and always smelled of diesel and...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 11-30-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,613
Posted By akmacs
I have worked as a conductor/brakeman for the...

I have worked as a conductor/brakeman for the Alaska Railroad since the late 80s. I still have my seniority but moved into a positive train control position in 2016. The ARR is somewhat unique in...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 11-09-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,470
Posted By akmacs
I remove my batteries (lead acid) since I have no...

I remove my batteries (lead acid) since I have no access to my trailer when stored over the winter. Extra piece of mind that they won't freeze. If I had access and power I'd leave them and plug in...
Forum: General Escape 10-22-2022, 12:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,403
Posted By akmacs
Frameless split opening rear windows on our...

Frameless split opening rear windows on our trailer do allow quite a bit of dust to come in. We took the screens off and stuffed the interior frame with damp paper towels a couple times to mitigate....
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 07-15-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,322
Posted By akmacs
I agree the Canadian side gravel is always kept...

I agree the Canadian side gravel is always kept up pretty well. The gravel is pretty sharp on the US side and we ended up with 2 flat truck tires on one trip. That said, I should have had better...
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