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It has held up beautifully! We've been full time in it for four Alaskan winters. I won't lie, this type of use is hard on it, but it is an excellent trailer. This summer, we cleaned everything out and took it to a dealership to have all the systems checked before winter hits again. Our stove needed a new manifold after four and a half years of constant cooking, so that was the major thing, but other than that, only a few minor adjustments (such as a cracked exterior light from ice and a switch that needed to be replaced on one of the fans). Highly recommend this trailer.

@@meaganblessing thanks, I’m so tired of spending money on campers falling apart. I appreciate you responding. I really like the perceived build quality of this rig, there are no resellers close to me in Kentucky. I plan on taking a trip to look at one. If it can handle Alaska, Kentucky will be a piece of cake

@@ronisom1714 Absolutely! You will love it. They are quiet, too. We camped next to a highway and the road noise was not a problem. They are well insulated.

If you’re traveling in the winter, a studded tire can be good. We didn’t get them because they don’t have excellent traction across all road conditions. This is why we went with the ones we chose. However, studs would be fine if you just watch your conditions and take it slow as necessary. 🙌🏻

We answer that question in our Q&A video-at 2:57 minutes in. th-cam.com/video/8haqcT9oqhE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7_ujFubKebTDQxKk Our trailer tires were stock. Hope this helps! Happy travels!

@@meaganblessing thanks

These are Stone Sheep, I think. They are a thin horn sheep species, and I’m guessing they are Stone’s sheep because they aren’t pure white like a Dall’s sheep. If any one has more info on these, please comment! I love learning new things😃

So glad you enjoyed it! The scenery is breathtaking, don’t you think?😃🙌🏻

We say the same about you! Miss you lots🤗🩵

Wow! So many relics on Adak…it’s fascinating!

Hi Brett. We ran Falken 10 ply tires. We still have them on the truck. They’ve been fantastic treads. For more info, see our q&a video. Michael talks a bit about the tires and we address other preparations we made for this trip. We’ve divided into chapters so you can find what you are looking for without needing to watch the whole thing. You can find it on our channel. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/8haqcT9oqhE/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps!

Thankfully, we never spun out! Hopefully you were able to see the landscape. That was the intent!

Hi Susan! You’re probably used to seeing moose everywhere. Thanks for watching!

No, but we made sure they were up to date on their shots, esp. Rabies. We had their vet records with us in case we needed them, and their vaccination tags on their harnesses. Make sure you bring doggie bags to clean up after your pet. They are not readily available along the route.

@@meaganblessing thanks for your quick response. We are hoping to drive to Alaska next year. It would have been smooth sailing with just us, but we are getting a new puppy next week, so one more thing to think about for travel preparation.

I’m so glad you got to explore with us! The glacier is monitored very closely, so I am comfortable going through. There is a pretty tight spot in the middle, but it’s not scary! The walls are slippery so you squish right through. Since the glacier moves very slowly, that passage may be impassible next year. It is an amazing experience to be surrounded by ice. Very beautiful!

@@meaganblessing best wishes 🙏🏻

Thank you! We do!

Thanks for taking time to follow my story. I agree, the North is a place that requires you to evaluate a lot of things about life. Hope this was an encouragement to you. Have a blessed day.

Have a wonderful time! Be sure to pick up a copy of the Milepost. It makes trip planning much easier, and there are historical notes throughout. Thanks for watching!

I’m grateful for the paved roads, that’s for sure. The gravel is hard on the vehicles too. So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

I am pretty sure these are Stone’s sheep, but I could be wrong about that. Up here, we have bighorn sheep also, with the curved horns. But these do have straighter horns like goats. Thanks for encouraging me to research! Either way, they are cute!

Those were stone sheep - see link below en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_sheep

Wow, that’s a long trip! Both my husband and I traveled up in the 80’s as well. I remember that dirt road. This is much nicer, even with the road construction. I agree-Muncho Lake is gorgeous, and this is definitely makes the bucket list. Thank you for watching!

Agreed! Way to go-6 times through in winter! Our first trip up was in November of 2020-the videos are up on the channel if you’d like to check them out. The winter trip was gorgeous. Unfortunately, everything was closed and we have yet to visit the hot springs. We’ll put it on the list for the next trip. Thanks for watching!

So glad you enjoyed it.Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! Yukon Territory was beautiful. That must have been something to live and work there back in the day!

I would absolutely love that! We were not permitted to take that route when we came through, as it was November of 2020. Thank you for the recommend!

Good question! I’m currently writing a book about that. Stay tuned!

@@meaganblessing I am looking forward to it. Wishing you all the best. 🙂

So glad you enjoyed the trip. Thanks for watching!

Hello Marius! I’m delighted to ‘meet’ you. I had a dear friend who was from Romania years ago. Many blessings from Alaska!

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The only country that likes to have as much as my country, the USA.

Thank you for your kind comment, Kathy!

Yep!

Everything was shot with an iPhone 11, most of it out a truck window. You just can’t take a bad picture up here!

Thanks for joining us!

Thanks for traveling along with us!

So glad you could join us!

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Personally, I found your music choice relaxing. Thank you for sharing your journeys!

@@dianac7002 I’m so glad you enjoyed the trip! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for memories. I’ve driven the Alaska Hwy about 8 times in every season. Last time was a about 10 years ago. I would like to drive it one more time in my life. Teslen bridge and Muncho lake are some of my favorite spots.

@@powerwagon3731 you definitely should if you get the chance. As you know, it’s a beautiful drive!

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment!

Olá Gilberto! I am glad you are following along. Many blessings from Alaska.

We had 3 30# tanks of propane for the trip, and the biggest issue was not having our water tanks freeze. This camper is rated to -4F, and we drove through areas that were much colder. This trailer has a 30,000 BTU ducted forced air furnace, so it is very well thought out for colder temps. The ductwork follows the waterlines for the most part, helping to keep them warm when the furnace runs. Because we traveled in 2020, we couldn’t go into any buildings. This meant we needed a bathroom and a way to cook. We bypassed our hot water heater so it wouldn’t freeze and ended up driving much of the way with the furnace running and the dinette seat where the pump is housed open so the heat from the trailer could keep the pump and pipes from freezing. I don’t think this would work on a regular trailer-the Bigfoot is very well insulated and has heated tanks. However, if you were just keeping warm and weren’t carrying water, it would be more doable. Even if the ambient temperature in the trailer is in the 50’s, you can bundle up and keep warm. For most of the trip, we were in the truck because we had to drive straight through. Definitely do your research on your trailer and be prepared for anything you can think of. Much like mountain climbing. You plan ahead:). I would not take this trip as a leisurely camping trip this time of year. But we kept warm at night with a down comforter and lots of layers. As far as driving, we took our time. The video is sped up to 2x or it would take forever to watch-we weren’t going that fast. Once we hit snow, we averaged 30-35 mph. We also carried chains for the truck and trailer, although we never had to use them. Hope this helps!

@@meaganblessing I did not think you would have water in your tanks. Way to go,

@@BradleyTwiest we would have preferred not to, and I wouldn’t recommend it. But because we were instructed not to enter any buildings on the trip, we carried enough water for personal use. We were concerned about freezing up throughout the trip.

Hi Bob, we are towing with a 2016 Dodge Ram 2500. You should be fine depending on what you are pulling-just check your loads. The roads were fine, although it is now spring, so watch out for collapsed roads and new frost heaves between Haines Junction and over the border of Ak. You’ll traverse around 300 miles of frost heaves, and sometimes they aren’t marked. Just take your time. We would drive this road again anytime. It’s beautiful and completely doable if you don’t get in a rush. Plan ahead and enjoy!

So glad this was helpful for you!

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

I'm so glad you enjoyed the trip! Thanks for joining the adventure!

Yes, you really have to plan. Many places are so remote, there is no cell service. However, it is a trucking route, so there is some traffic that comes through on a regular basis. The Alaska Milepost book is an absolute must-have on this trip. It tells you how to prepare, where you are, and what to expect by mile marker. It is updated yearly. I've put a link in the description of this video.

I have never been to Norway, but it must be beautiful! I'm so glad you enjoyed our journey North.

Thanks!

I know! It's gone up a LOT. Glad you enjoyed the video. ‘Twas an epic trip.

Welcome back home! So glad you enjoyed the video. It was very different in winter. But it's a beautiful drive at any time of year.

Thanks for watching; glad you recognized the usual stops. Toad river has since completely changed. A bit sad as it’s all new.

@@SteveLFZ no, we didn't have trouble, however, we did use the Milepost to get an idea of what would be open ahead. There's a link to that in the description of this video. Not all gas stations are open in the winter-many are seasonal. Our rule on the trip was that we carried an extra 10 gallons of diesel fuel with us and if a gas station was open, we topped off. We didn't take chances. We tried to not drop below 1/2 tank, but there were times we got below 1/4.

@@SteveLFZ I highly recommend the Milepost. There is a link to it in the description of this video. Basically, the rule of thumb we followed was to carry 10 gal of diesel with us and to top off anywhere we found fuel. We tried not to drop below 1/2 tank, but once we got below 1/4. We never did have to use our reserves we brought along. Winter requires more planning than summer, of course, because more of the roadside stops are closed. But the Alcan is a trucking route, so there are stops along the way to gas up. Just don't assume there are a lot of options. Take whatever is available! Hope this helps.

@@SteveLFZ the locals still travel these roads, some stations might be closed or close at 9pm. If your vehicle isn't towing a heavy trailer you'd be fine. If you're at a half a tank or less stop to top off.

Once we got out of Alberta, it was about 35 mph. The video is sped up to 2x actual speed. Hope this helps!

Sweet! It’s an awesome drive. All paved now, though. I actually don’t remember which song. It was a standard one available on iMovie. I chose them for their moods as I was putting the video together.

Definitely worth it! You’ll love it.

Thanks for joining us!

Thank you for taking time to follow our journey and for your kind comment. I hope it was an encouragement to you.