sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Sounds like a great trip. The roads to those areas are all paved and should be no problem. Both Seward and Homer are great spots. Halibut fishing in Homer is famous, and if you can afford it make reservations to fly to Katmai NP from Homer on a day trip to see the grizzlies (Alaska Brown Bear) - it is an awesome experience. Was about $550 when I did it years ago.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Maybe add a Garmin InReach also.

AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

Thank you! We're excited.

AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

I'm hoping to book that trip to see the grizzlies in the next day or so. Can we say excited?

AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

We have a SPOT tracker, but I've read good reviews about the Garmin. Thanks.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Instead of AAA I would get Good Sam’s. I used them for years when I was RVing. None better.

AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

Thanks.

RainierView Loc: Eatonville, WA

[quote=Elliern]I agree with all of the above. We only rented a car, but still found some of the paved roads turned into gravel ones before our final destination. We found the mile marker map extremely helpful.
My bother in law took a 3 month trip with his large RV. They experienced several flat tires and a broken windshield from the gravel roads. Turned into a very expensive trip since didn’t have enough spare tires on hand and had to have them delivered to their location. He taped the windshield together until they could get to Anchorage for a replacement.

Back in 1981 I drove my 1979 motor home from Orlando Florida to Whitehorse Yukon. This was before they paved the Alcan Hwy. I spent a month getting there. Shortly north of Prince George the road turned to gravel with pot holes and washboard everywhere. I drove slow enjoying the scenery. Bridges were out with temporary ones made from split logs cabled together. This trip was made in June after a severe winter, It was an adventure I'll never forget. Some areas were smooth where I picked up a little speed, then washboard or pot holes popped up. At one point the refrigerator was shaken 1/2 way out. Some days only went 50 miles. We camped along the road anywhere there was a pullover. Never lost a tire or any broken glass. There wasn't much traffic, most days only passed 1 or 2 trucks heading south.

I had a friend in Prince George that followed me up there in his camper van.

When I left Whitehorse I drove to Skagway and took the Alaska Ferry to Prince Rupert. I couldn't take another mile of the Alcan.

Now living in Western Washington we plan another trip up there now that it's paved. But we'll take our SUV and stay in hotels or motels along the way.

Here are some photos of my trip.

Menkaure Loc: Michigan

On the streaming services you can find a set of episodes called, "Aliens in Alaska". Aliens, as in extraterrestrial, not Chinese or Iranian. After watching a dozen or so episodes, I've decided to never go to Alaska even if I had the directions to a gold mine! Alaska has the highest number of dissapeared people in the US.

slcarn Loc: Draper, Utah USA

Have you ever been to Alaska in July? It doesn't get very dark when the sun is down and it is only down for a few hours. There aren't many roads to turn onto off of the beaten path and no Park Rangers to report your trip to.

"Alaska by RV" - Make sure you get campground reservations ASAP!

The main roads are well maintained and it is easy to drive a 24' motor home around. Make sure you take plenty of food in your motor home. Even if you plan to eat out, there aren't a lot of fast food places outside of the major cities.

Enjoy, it is a very beautiful place to visit.

canberra Loc: Top of the (Chesapeake) Bay

We took 4 months to do British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska in a 24’ Class B+ In 2018. You have a GREAT adventure ahead! We traveled with an ‘informal’ group (never more than 4 coaches together) that allowed folks to do their own thing and meet up at the next campsite in the evening.

GPS is reliable. Cell service is not. Logging trucks travel at pretty high speeds… oncoming loggers accounted for a significant number of broken/cracked windshields, so adequate insurance for damaged windshields is pretty important. It is a good idea if you get into Canada (if they open things up), convert a little bit of cash to Canadian currency. Electrical power cannot be taken for granted and if you find yourself in an area where power is out… credit card readers will be non-functional. Lastly, make sure you have towing coverage that will cover you for up to 200 miles at least. Hopefully you won’t need it,but if you do… help is typically a good distance away.

Take tons of photos. The view is awesome in all directions.

Wish we could go back.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I thought I had heard that Canada would let US tourists in IF they are in transit to Alaska or back. There is a time limit. Fines are significant for overstaying your limit. That was a few months back so it would be prudent to check into it before jumping in with both feet.

I drove to Alaska in 1966. There were about 30 miles paved out of 1200. Gas stations/campgrounds every 30 miles on average. Took 11 weeks.

Josephschmaeling

I drove around Alaska in a rental F350 crew cab with a camper in the bed. It was probably a little smaller than the RV you have reserved, but not much. The size was never a problem. I took the ferry from Valdez to Whittier and the one-way tunnel out of Whittier with no problem. It was a great way to see Alaska. Highly recommended. You’re going to have a great time. Go for salmon in Seward and halibut in Homer. If you have the cash, take a floatplane from Homer to Brooks Falls to see the bears. It’s a once in a lifetime bucket list thing. Expensive but worth it.

rdgreenwood Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

About six years ago I did what you're going to do. Except for a quick, one-day trip up to the Arctic Circle, the RV was great. The company that rented the vehicle expressly forbid taking it up the dirt road that goes up to the Arctic Circle, so we borrowed a friend's car for that day.

The roads are generally excellent, so there's little to tell you. We covered the area from Homer to Fairbanks in the RV and never had a single problem. I didn't see where you're from, but if you can drive across your home state, you can drive anywhere in Alaska. Enjoy. If you would like to talk about specific places/objectives, PM me. I'm not sure I can answer all of your questions, but I can give you an insight into my six-week meandering through Alaska.

Enjoy your trip.

Bruce M Loc: Northern Utah

It's not a problem, Alaska is geared for tourist. it's a fun way go once your up there. lock your doors.