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Posted: 7/28/2014 11:43:25 PM EDT
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A couple of things to consider....
There are several roads in Alaska that you likely will not be able to drive on because of the contract you have on the rental Many of the main roads have road construction. It is not uncommon to sit for 30-60 minutes multiple times Gas/Diesel are more expensive up here than anywhere else I have been. It was over $1/gal difference on fuel this summer when I visited Indiana |
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Posted: 7/28/2014 11:47:05 PM EDT
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Most rental RV's are gas, like uhauls, because that's what 90% of folks have at home and won't be tempted to put gas in a diesel tank.
Plan on 5-8mpg and 30+ gallon tank. Strap some gas cans to the roof if you're worried but you will be fine. Most rv rental places won't let you go off pavement either, so no Denali, dalton or Taylor highway trips. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 1:18:53 AM EDT
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You'll be gas, must likely. 4.00 to 5.00 a gallon, and you'll get 7 MPG. Keep your speed at or below posted limits--this will help milage quite a bit. Just use the pullouts so the lead-foot assholes (aka jimhoff) can get by
 Try some boondock camping. It's free, nobody around and you can do whatever you want. Use parking lot-style campgrounds for when you want full hook-ups, but boondock is our favorite because we can shoot, let the dogs roam, burn campfires, run the generator, ride the ATV, play music, go for all-over tan  , all the stuff you can't do lot-camping.Fly up with guns in your checked bag. Don't camp without a shooter.
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Posted: 7/29/2014 2:56:37 AM EDT
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If it is just you and wife, why not rent a car, cover a lot more ground, see more of the state.
Valdez, McCarthy,Chena Hotsprings, Deadhorse..... the time you save running 65 70 miles per hour will allow you to see a lot more places, and the MONEY you save not pushing a ponderous, slow moving overloaded road hazard around will easily pay for nightly accomodations. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 11:17:32 AM EDT
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OP, plan well and have a good safe trip. Chances are in a 22' motor home that it will be a gas rig. Even if one can not take a rental motor home off the 'paved roads ways' there is a lot to see. By traveling in a motor home you will be able to 'taylor' your trip to what you want to see and do. Yes you are going to pay a little more for fuel then renting a car, but I think that you will be able to enjoy your trip more. If you do rent a motor home, take advantage of the pull outs and gravel pits for places to stay. We travel in a motor home, 38' diesel pusher, and would not do it any other way.
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Posted: 7/29/2014 2:58:11 PM EDT
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If it is just you and wife, why not rent a car, cover a lot more ground, see more of the state. Valdez, McCarthy,Chena Hotsprings, Deadhorse..... the time you save running 65 70 miles per hour will allow you to see a lot more places, and the MONEY you save not pushing a ponderous, slow moving overloaded road hazard around will easily pay for nightly accomodations. Most car rental companies also have the limits on where you can drive as well |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 5:03:50 PM EDT
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Rent-a-wreck doesn't care, but then again I've helped 2 couples stranded in them. One with a flat spare.
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Posted: 7/30/2014 2:21:45 PM EDT
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You'll be gas, must likely. 4.00 to 5.00 a gallon, and you'll get 7 MPG. Keep your speed at or below posted limits--this will help milage quite a bit. Just use the pullouts so the lead-foot assholes (aka jimhoff) can get by
Try some boondock camping. It's free, nobody around and you can do whatever you want. Use parking lot-style campgrounds for when you want full hook-ups, but boondock is our favorite because we can shoot, let the dogs roam, burn campfires, run the generator, ride the ATV, play music, go for all-over tan , all the stuff you can't do lot-camping.
Fly up with guns in your checked bag. Don't camp without a shooter. I have never vacationed with a firearm. Do I need it more for animals or criminals? Either way I am assuming calling 911 just alerts authorities to recover my body before it decays. Nice AK accepts GA Carry Permit. :-) Should we decide to take a month off from work and drive, whats the info on transporting guns through Canada? I mean I have seen enough "Lock Up Abroad" so I am sure I don't want be a Canadian prison. If you know what Im talking aboot. 
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Posted: 7/30/2014 5:36:19 PM EDT
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Bring a 12 gauge shotgun. I drive through Canada all the time with shotguns, lever actions and bolt action rifles. Don't bring a pistol through Canada as butthurt will ensue. You will need to have a lockable case and your ammo needs to be in a separate lockable case as well. Up to 5,000 rounds allowed. $25 fee round trip. Don't bring any pepper spray/bear spray through Canada either.
The critters are your biggest concern, not a ton of criminal activity. |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 3:20:52 PM EDT
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Anyone done the Rail trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
How much of a firearm do you need for bear safety? I assuming a pistol is not going to cut it. |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 3:20:52 PM EDT
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Anyone done the Rail trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
How much of a firearm do you need for bear safety? I assuming a pistol is not going to cut it. |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 4:15:13 PM EDT
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Anyone done the Rail trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks? How much of a firearm do you need for bear safety? I assuming a pistol is not going to cut it. It is VERY long, but very pleasant If you are going to do that, I would overnight (or a couple if you are at DPL) at one of the stops (Mt Mckinley Princess or Denali Princess Lodges) Food and service are first rate, the view is incredible and its a relaxed way to enjoy a part of Alaska that you really wouldnt see much of |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 8:31:09 PM EDT
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Anyone done the Rail trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks? How much of a firearm do you need for bear safety? I assuming a pistol is not going to cut it. As I just said...... 12 gauge. If you feel comfortable shooting a .44 or bigger in a stressful situation, then bring it, otherwise bring a shotgun. |
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