I finally have dependable WIFI!!! So, time to start this thread.
I've been talking to individuals about going to Alaska the summer of 2025. It's time to start planning. We have about 10 months before we would need to start making reservations which everyone would do individually.
So far, I've got two couples and two solos interested. Anyone else?
I've ordered the magazine Milepost and it will be here next Monday and I've joined the Facebook group "RVing to Alaska - the Original." There are several Alaska-focused Facebook groups. I'm hoping we can cover all or most of the groups because the more information the better!
Let's start the discussion....
I know it's a long thread, but you'll know a lot if you start at the beginning and read. I'm STILL working on the itinerary. How long it takes will depend on what people want to see. If no one will tell me, I'll decide!Going to Alaska is in my bucket list, would you give more info as, what dates, how long will the visit will take, when will be the return date, etc? I will appreciate it so i can see if we can go with you guys.
This is nothing. I expect this thread to surpass 100 pages by May 2025. ;DI know it's a long thread...
Probably right, but I wanted to be conservative.How about a 100 pages by the end of the year.
Ron
I'll go back to that thread on Facebook.... and ask! I'll let you know when I know...My truck is diesel so I wonder how far apart diesel availability will be. My tank may be 55 gallons but @ 10 or less mpg that only gets me so far. And paying cash for a fill up means needing a fat wallet.
You might be driving slower than usual on those roads due to heaves and whatnot; might that improve your fuel economy and range somewhat? Still, some jerry cans of diesel would be reassuring.My truck is diesel so I wonder how far apart diesel availability will be. My tank may be 55 gallons but @ 10 or less mpg that only gets me so far. And paying cash for a fill up means needing a fat wallet.
You might be driving slower than usual on those roads due to heaves and whatnot; might that improve your fuel economy and range somewhat? Still, some jerry cans of diesel would be reassuring.
I had someone offer to help me with the route. ROFL
In Alaska, the mosquitos have been vicious this year... depending on location. Some places, none... others you'd need every possible determent or protection. I've bought a couple of nettings for my hat, and will buy Deet before I leave and I know to tape up windows, etc. in the trailer. Those little things come in through the weep holes in the windows! But, I'm not deterred. I'm going!I've heard the stories and even tho I:
a) lived in SE Alaska for 2 years as a child (turned 13 while there) and
b) travelled the loop and a bit more in 1999;
I don't feel that I've had the real Alaskan Mosquito experience - and don't want to, either.
During the 1999 trip I liberally used Deet (Bens 100) while my (late) wife refused to use it. You don't have to guess who got the long lasting itchy swelling bumps and who didn't. I'll continue to use Deet as needed but would like to use something less problematic if it works.
Thus my question:
Of the following possibilities that I have on hand, which should I just leave home because Alaskan Mosquitos ignore it:
1) Hat with attached netting.
2) Mosquito coverall with hood, no booties or mitts.
3) Citronella coils & sticks. I have a quantity from years past and plan on getting more.
4) Original Thermocell lantern that uses the pads & little fuel canisters. I have a bunch of (old but unopened) pads bought on-the-cheap from India.
5) Newer Thermocell diffuser that uses rechargeable battery & liquid repellent.
Note: I've been prepared for years but have almost never used the highly rated Thermocell products. I just haven't needed it for the past few years.
At this point I'm not surprised. I've posted this story before: I know a young man who was stunned when I told him I intend to take my trailer to Alaska. He was surprised because he thought Alaska was an island. I guess there are a lot of people who think this due to how the state is shown on a map of the U.S. How disturbing.