R-pod Owners Forum : Trip to Alaska http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : Trip to Alaska Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:29:56 +0000 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:38:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7207 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Trip to Alaska : The milepost was mentioned, it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=69417#69417 Author: Northernsw
Subject: 7207
Posted: 26 Jan 2016 at 10:38pm

The milepost was mentioned, it is a must have.  It tells you what you need to know about the route.

I also like this one:  Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping: Alaska and Yukon Camping With RV or Tent.  It tells you what you need to know about where you are staying.

It's been many years since I've run the Alcan, I understand it has improved over the years.  That said, the farther north you go, the more you need to watch for frost heaves and potholes.  Also many Alaskan dirt roads can deteriorate quickly after lots of rain and traffic.

We beat the daylights out of a new popup before we got it hardened for Alaska roads.  Our new R-Pod definitely travels better, but still awareness of road conditions is important.  The Milepost will be invaluable to you for this.  The other thing to have a plan for is Alcan gas availability and pricing.

I would make the run with an R-Pod without worry.  Of course, for us, it would be a southbound trip.  It's a great trip, you will love it!

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:38:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=69417#69417 Trip to Alaska : We are also thinking of doing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=69406#69406 Author: Capt Kidd
Subject: 7207
Posted: 26 Jan 2016 at 11:47am

We are also thinking of doing an Alaska trip summer of 2017. Not sure if we will take the R Pod or our 39' 5th wheel.

It kind of depends on whether the grandkids go with us of fly to Anchorage and join us.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2016 11:47:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=69406#69406 Trip to Alaska : Nikki and Jason Wynn (Gone With... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=69403#69403 Author: Outbound
Subject: 7207
Posted: 26 Jan 2016 at 9:43am

Nikki and Jason Wynn (Gone With The Wynns) made the Alaskan  trek last summer/fall.  You can check out their blog&vlog at http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/alaska-canada-adventures .]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:43:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=69403#69403 Trip to Alaska : When I recently mentioned to a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=69398#69398 Author: TexanBorn
Subject: 7207
Posted: 26 Jan 2016 at 2:18am

When I recently mentioned to a friend I wanted to do this trip, he immediately corrected me to let me know I would "not want to do that, the roads will tear yor truck and trailer up". I did not want to get into it with him, but my perception is that there are PLENTY of RVers and Trailer Pullers who do this every year and the roads would be the least of my worries.  I am not ready to go quite yet, but will within the next couple of years...please post photos and experiences for us!]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2016 02:18:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=69398#69398 Trip to Alaska : http://www.themilepost.com/... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=67817#67817 Author: codycountry
Subject: 7207
Posted: 13 Nov 2015 at 7:48pm

http://www.themilepost.com/

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 19:48:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=67817#67817 Trip to Alaska : We're also planning an Alaskan... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=67797#67797 Author: Kokopod
Subject: 7207
Posted: 13 Nov 2015 at 12:39pm

We're also planning an Alaskan trip next year. I looked online and requested Alaska's tourism guide for campers. It's free, and then I'll accumulate from there. You can get a hard copy, download it online or both.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=67797#67797 Trip to Alaska : I’m looking for some books,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=67750#67750 Author: Papaparm
Subject: 7207
Posted: 10 Nov 2015 at 6:47pm

I’m looking for some books, travel (camping) guides, “apps” for trip planning from Spokane to Anchorage. Thank in advance!]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:47:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7207&PID=67750#67750