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I'm a great-grandmother and have been RV'ing for 6 years with my wonderful husband. We're leaving California next week and on our way to Alberta, Canada. Your channel really encourages me to "let 'er rip!" I love watching you both because you keep it real. Can I adopt you guys?
Depending on where you're going in Alberta, keep in mind that there are a lot of forest fires and much of Alberta currently has very poor/unsafe air quality. Hopefully by the time you get there things will have improved.
@@drg3712 we have friends in Calgary who invited us to this year's Stampede. Unfortunately, it coincided with our church's Vacation Bible School for the kids. Thanks for the info🤠. I love, love this channel!
I'm a professional truck driver and I use GPS software all the time but..... I would recommend that you get a truck driver atlas (yes at physical paper one that you can hold in your hands). The truck driver Atlas will give you good information about low overpasses that could come in handy for RVs.
Brings back memories on the unpaved Alcan in the 60s with seven siblings and our parents, using a colorful guide to plan the route and stops. How we'd wake in the morning, race to wash up, pack our day bag for the next day with gorp and a snack, roll up the sleeping bags and tear down the tents, while hot water boiled on the butane stove, and we ate our little boxes of cereal (anyone remember those one-serving size boxes of Apple Jack's, Raisin Bran, etc?), filling up water bottles from the hand pumped water well), one more round of using the outhouse, wash up, and off we'd go. One year it was a Ford Econoline, another was a Chevy van, and year of the VW Beetle was quite an adventure as Dad would have to back it up a hill at night so we could all push it to get it going in the morning.
NOTE; once you get into Alaska, most Fred Meyer’s grocery stores (Kroger in the L48) have free dump stations and fresh water fills. 3 Bears (local Alaska-owned) grocery and convenience chain) also have propane, dump stations and fresh water fill, but they do charges for dumping. Worth it to know. 👍 Carl; I’m currently enjoying SUNSHINE, Resurrection Bay, watching cruise ships enter/exit the harbor, otters and sea lions along the shore … and NO MOSQUITOES. Just saying. 🌲🐋🦅🦦
I’ve taken the Cassiar often and enjoyed it each time. I’ve never had a problem finding diesel or gas on any of the trips. It is my preferred route. Much less truck traffic than the Alaska Highway.
Welcome to the true north, strong and free. A tip for inexperienced folks like you travelling into our wilderness. Always take extra fuel and water on board. Never assume there is cell service…there isn’t, so unless you have a sat. phone, you’re on your own. If you do insist on using online maps, make sure to make your route available offline. Enjoy our spectacular scenery!
Great Video !!! You guys are lucky B.C. Hwy #37 is paved and in good late summer repair. In August of 2015, I drove a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, with heavy duty suspension, from North Carolina to Anchorage Alaska. My wife and I and 2 dogs were in a hurry to take jobs in Anchorage before school started, so we drove as fast as possible. We took the scenic route through Jasper, BC and then up Hwy #37 to Hwy #1 near Upper Liard, so as to see the Northern Rockies. We followed "Pilot Trucks " , on and off, that led us at very reduced speeds from Prince George to Hwy 1. Frost Heave up and down of 10 - 12 feet was common. We spent 11 hard Days from Jasper to Anchorage. No standard travel trailer would have survived Hwy #37 back then. Fuel resources better now also, but carry at least 4 - 5 diesel cans for reserve. I bought a diesel because all construction equipment is diesel and I have a siphon hose !! Not much Fuel between Tok, AK and Palmer, so stock up if headed to Anchorage. This section of Hwy 1 also burns out trailer brakes !!! Enjoy BC and the Yukon area, the most awesome views and wildlife viewing areas on the continent ! Looking forward to more, THANKS !!!
We drove the Alaska Highway in 2016 pulling a 30 foot trailer. My advice is give yourselves an entire day for the 100 mile stretch from Destruction Bay to the border. There is about a 70 mile stretch where the Canadian government doesn't do much maintenance. I took that at 10-15 mph. The last 30 miles or so before the border improves. Once you cross over into the U.S. the roads are great. There are full services in Tok. Just watch out for the frost heaves.
Question, don't you think the road could be in better shape 7 years later? Yukon and BC governments have been improving the road for years. First trip I made in 1978 was on a lot of gravel. When I left 14 years later, the Canadian section was 43 miles shorter (road had be straightened and reworked), mainly paved and with ongoing roadwork, about 7 hours shorter. Road maintenance up there is an ever ongoing process and while there are some "bad" sections, there are plenty of crappy sections of major highways in the US.
Road/highway maintenance isn't the responsibility of the Canadian government. It's the responsibility of each province's or territory's ministry of transportation.
@@dontwantnospam it's entirely possible that the road is in better shape now, but I wouldn't count on it. As I recall, some of the rough patches weren't actually due to neglect. They were actually a result of research that was being conducted on the highway in terms of permafrost, frost heaves, and various techniques for dealing with them. Also, There are always very long stretches of construction on any portion of the Alaska Highway. They don't call it "Destruction Bay" for nothing. LOL!
I have one other recommendation. If you do have trouble with your rig, there is a great repair place named "Trailercraft" in both Anchorage and Fairbanks. There work is phenomenally good and their prices are reasonable. The only downside is that they're so popular you may have to wait a week before they can get to you. We had our trailer checked out before we left Los Angeles, but our mechanic failed to detect a serious flaw in our suspension, (one of the hanger plates for the shackles that hold the axles was breaking off). Sure enough, it broke on the highway near Destruction Bay. We boondocked at Cabela's in Anchorage for a week until they could get to us. They took our entire suspension off and completely rebuilt it for about $900 including parts.
@@OldVideoPutzYour recommendation is excellent and will help out a lot of people. One issue is getting to Anchorage or Fairbanks from, say Destruction Bay. I once was moving a cargo trailer north when a spring shackle broke. Had to go to Anchorage for a flatbed trailer to haul it back on. Took a bit of explaining when hauling it back through US Customs. Opened it for inspection and then headed home (Anchorage).
Always keep your tank as full as possible & get fuel often. Also carry full jerry can with you and top off your propane with emergency propane as well. Better safe than sorry.
I carried two jerry cans for a total of ten extra gallons. Didn't need them, but I was glad I had them with me. I never passed a gas station without topping off.
Yup. Crazy drivers, bumpy roads, expensive fuel but the drive is gorgeous. Just have. Spare tires, belts, tools, oil, tire patch kit, little compresser, fuel cans, etc. And it makes it a lot less stressful. 😊
LOVING sharing your journey. You're making it feel like I'm right there with you. Best part of journeys like that is pulling off for a break at a beautiful spot like you did AND cooking a meal in your home right behind. Just the coolest! It's one of my favorite parts on RV road trips.
As a professional RV transporter, I would suggest putting in a 60 or 90 auxiliary fuel tank in your 6.5 foot bed of your truck. I jave a 2016 GMC Denali 3500 dually and I have a 118 gallon tank along with my 36 gallon factory tank. You will never have to worry about fuel in the middle of nowhere. It was the best investment in my rv tranport. I also own a very nice 2018 Vanleigh Vilano 320 GK. This is about the same size as your rig. It is nice finding the best fuel stops and saving from $12-$80 on your fuel stops. Having the freedom to drive 1500 miles without fueling is great, especially when you hit the West coast fuel prices. Btw, Dan's Hitch in Elkhart Indiana is your stop for this purchase. Furthermore, don't use your EFS card at Bucees because they will charge your card $500 even though you buy $200 of fuel , you will get it back in a few days... Happy travels, James B., Duluth Minnesota.
You could replace the factory tank with a larger (50-66 gallon) tank that fits underneath in the same area as the OEM tank. Only real problem with the larger tank is the shock when you have to fill it up.🤣🤣🤣 That would take up no space in the bed of the truck. I agree you can get larger fuel cost savings, and you could cut down the number of fuel stops. On the Cassiar Highway, you wouldn't be sweating fuel stops.
Dirt sections of Northern roads typically are not planned but are the result of frequent frost heave... The Alcan was completely gravel when we traveled up to Nenana with our housetrailer and a '53 Studebaker. When we hit the Alaska border, the roads were completely paved but we broke our hitch two or three times due to the frost heaves in the pavement.
You are Correct Sir ! Even as late as 2015 - 2017, I followed a "Pilot Truck north for 3 days on and off from Prince George to Upper Liard ! The Valleys where the Taiga is deep will move 10 - 12 feet up and down. No standard travel trailer could survive on BC # 37 at that time. I even broke a shock on a paved road outside of Anchorage in 2018.
Never let the tank go below half. We filled up even when we were over half a tank. We really enjoyed our trip last year. You guys have got to drive over the white pass to Skagway. I did a video on the White Pass Railroad on our channel. Enjoying your trip guys. Be safe....
Back in "the before times", I plotted a road trip from our home in Seattle to the Grand Canyon using Microsoft Streets & Trips. It plotted a path through the Grand Staircase Escalante, but it was all dirt & gravel service roads. With great confidence, I followed the printed instructions with our 1996 Volkswagen Jetta into a landscape that looked like background art from any of the Road Runner / Wiley Coyote cartoons by Warner Brothers. Me, my wife, and our then 18-month old daughter were surrounded by pristine beauty of a desert landscape, completely bereft of anything that could be reasonably called "a road". I began to get worried, as I followed what was left of the trail, which had now reduced to one car width, through a ditch with a full-blown stream rolling through the path. Yes, we forded a river... with a VW Jetta. But as I started up the hill on the other side I was met by a wide, grey Oldsmobile. The driver and passenger were easily twice our age, perhaps three times. If they could make it, from wherever the hell they came from, then darn it we could too! I backed down almost a half-mile, back to the river, the only place that left enough room for the older couple to pass us. We carried on, and eventually the road widened, and we finally hit pavement. From there it was an easy connection to the highway, to continue on our journey south. Today, any smartphone maps program would've said "no way, go south another 40 miles and these roads just meet up", instead of directing us through "The Grand Staircase Escalante". But I say we had a better adventure, and the scenery was gorgeous. Not sure why your video reminded me of that one, but I love the adventure! Hope you're having a blast in Alaska!
This is very entertaing, watching you with your struggles in your RV. I was on the Cassiar Highway in 1988. It was not paved much past the Stewart turnoff. It rained a lot, on a daily basis. We only averaged about 100+ km a day, but we were on bicycles. (Pedal bicycles; no motor, no electric assist.). Every night in the two person tent. But the rain meant that we didn't choke on the dust - we had mud instead. It was the trip of the lifetime. We went up to Dawson City, Yukon Terr., before heading into Alaska. We stopped and helped a broken-down RVer up in Alaska who couldn't unlock the spare tire on their trailer. I had tools (tiny Vise Grips with a cutter) to cut through the security cable - their lock was clogged with road gunk from all their travels. I helped another guy who had torn up his anti-sway hitch. Slow down on bad/unpaved roads!
Wow! You guys are amazing for taking the time out of your great adventure to share it with everyone! We are in the early planning stage of taking a first time trip to Alaska from Oregon. After watching your videos thus far, we are sold on taking the route you guys are on the way up. What spectacular scenery!! Thanks Hanks for sharing your journey! It means so much!! Can’t wait til your next video! Until then, please be safe out there!❤~W
Love this video. The montage looked like it was filmed with an imax camera there in the middle. That's a trip you'll never forget. Authentic love and happiness and all the good vibes that come from bringing the world along for the ride, you two are awesome! Another great one.
We took this highway when I was 13 on a road trip to the Kenai peninsula. We were an envoy of 2 vehicles, various kids and adults and I remember running out of fuel on the highway in one of the vehicles!! Thank goodness we had a second group run up to grab fuel, but let me tell you that feeling of sitting on that highway in the middle of literal nowhere with no fuel has still got to be one of the scariest memories of my life! But regardless. That trip was still probably one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen ❤
I grew up on the road full time with my parents. We took this road before it was paved! Just us and logging trucks. I don’t remember seeing anyone else. When we got back to the states the front of our truck and camper looked like someone took a machine gun to it! Safe travels and have fun!
The road to Alaska is beautiful. But the problem is that people exceed their expectations. We drive these roads with frame protection, heavy duty suspension and brakes, plus knowing every turn and downhill on Highway 37. That is, such a one-time trip is worth a double dimension if your equipment is not ready for the road with surprises. But today, as they say, Thirst is nothing but image is everything. Have a good road and Thanks you for your good positive.👍👍👍👍👍
Conglomerates Campground on Kluane Lake was nice. Go around the loop to the left and the spots in the 30s are pull through and fairly flat. We did #34 in our 380FL easily. Destruction Bay to Discover Yukon on the White River is our favorite. Power, H2O and septic. Very wonderful folks there. Road was horrid and stayed that way all the way to Tok. We were beat from the drive at 30-40 mph at the most with a couple of construction stops so stayed at Sourdough RV Park. We then came on over to the Richardson Highway and although there are some stretches of fair roads, the better part was frost heaves and uneven pavement. After living here for 40 years, we should have been ready for it, but not so much! Safe travels, kids. You’ll have memories to share for the rest of your lives. BTW, this state is ALWAYS looking for medical people!
My wife and I traveled the Cassiar coming out of Alaska headed to Vancouver, traveling solo and felt all the hype about how bad Cassiar was was over-rated. We took our time and not a single issue. Some great scenery and lots of moose, bear, and other wildlife. Our travel trailer got dirty but entire trip from VT and back of 14,000 miles we never had a tire issue or any problems.
I have traveled the Haul Road that takes you to the oil fields Northern Alaska ; take it slow will save possibly a leaf springs broke down. I made six up/down the Haul Road hunting caribou just ONE bad problem, the leaf spring broke. Happy trip! Alaskan resident 44 years.
If mosquitos are a problem try the thermacel mosquito repellers. We were just camping northern Wisconsin / Michigan border and I was swarmed by them. I was given one to use and the next morning we were on the hunt for them. They really do work. We hung them from each end of the awning while we sat under it and not a single bite. Best part you can carry them with you.
Awesome video guys!! The scenery is great. Someone might mention to Carl that a half a dozen gallon jugs of water stored in the back of the truck or maybe even in the RV might come in handy if you get in a pinch, just sayin. Thanks for sharing. We're looking forward to next week already.
About a year ago me and my wife did the drive with our travel trailer but took a different route, coming to the lower 48 from Alaska, and in the middle of February. Got sketchy at times and we ended up jack-knifing and totaling out our trailer. Hoping to get another trailer at some point to drive back up to Alaska. Love watching your videos and brings back a lot of good memories! Enjoy Alaska! You won’t be the same when you leave and will regret leaving when you do!
These desolate roads are not typical, Canada has less pot holes, less tire blow out on highways ( we have almost none ) and less abandoned vehicles on the side of roads! lol You should do a west coast to east coast Canada 🇨🇦 yay!!!
Just found you guys in the comment section of the Party of 6 TH-cam channel, so came over to check out the action. Subscribed! Looking forward to some great content!
The gravel sections are generally part of a maintenance routine. When the chip seal starts to get bad it is chipped up (removed) and the gravel road bed beneath is also fixed. The road is generally reasealed with chip seal in the late summer or early autumn. So it is very common to see sections of gravel on remote northern highways and roadways. It could also be gravelled because the road may have washed away with the spring melt and needed repair.
It could also be a cost thing. I live in Saskatchewan and we have a lot of “gravel highways” and it’s mostly due to cost. They do gravel and sand seal a lot the highways that are paved, but they have turned a lot of the highways back to gravel, just my thoughts ☺️
Absolutely love you guys! AND DEXTER RULES! Wife and I both watch your adventures, your humor and your tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing your life with us, STAY SAFE and happy travels.
Drove the Stewart Cassiar North to South in our B-class a little over a week ago. Can’t count the number of times we said “I’m glad we’re not doing this with 5th wheel”. Good for you and enjoy. Don’t miss the Alpine Bakery in Whitehorse or the Village Bakery & Deli in Haines Junction. And if you have the time and budget, a glacier flight is an amazing experience.
We bought a Clearsource Nomad water pump filter so we can pull water out of streams or lakes. That and our 28 gallon aux diesel tank. No more water stress or fuel stress. We also have a cassette toilet that we can dump in pit toilets or rest area toilets. We have a Revel like I've said many times before. We almost never go to RV parks. Love these videos! We haven't done this trip yet.
Just so you guys know, there's a company called Titan tanks that replaces your fuel tank with one that's almost double. You'll never have to worry about fuel again.
When i was traveling with my 5th hwheel i got sick of the constant fuel stops and worrying about if i would make it to the next stop. So i bought a aluminum auxiliary 65 gallon diesel tank that fit tight up to my cab and didnt interfere with the 5th wheel. I installed a electric pump and was able to fill my trucks fuel tank from the auxiliary tank while i was driving. It was the best $600 i spent. No more worries about running out of fuel!!
We are camping in jasper right now and I keep looking out for you three as I am not sure how far your videos are from actual date and if you are heading south again. We all love watching your content. Safe trip and all the best.
Suffered? That's a pretty good road. You want to see bad road drive, over to Hyder. Or the Top of the World, the Denali, the Dempster, the McCarthy road, or the Copper River hwy. Very few RVers dare to take on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway? Lots of them do. Anyway, fun to watch these, carry on.
Be very careful & keep your speed down on gravel roads. Gravel roads are slippery just like ice & snow & mud. It's easy to go into a skid & lose control, esp when you hit a few potholes or curves while driving to fast for conditions.
Enjoying your Canada/Alaska adventures so much. To call it a journey does not seem like it would do it justice. Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett may have had a little bit more exploration than you all but not by much. 😂. What a fantastic trip! Thank you all!
Mosquitoes love me too! I’m a Buffett for them. I found the coolest thing at Walmart & online!!! It is called “The Bug Bite Thing” It uses suction to draw out the venoms! I now have one in our camper, house & all cars!!! Blessings on the travels you two!
I guess no matter where you go, you need to watch out for other drivers. Glad you are safe and filling up the rig when you get the chance. Looking forward to watching the next episode.
Just drove the Cassier highway from the north, Watson Lake and was fine, a few places to tent, camp, fuel, food , Jade mountain, Dease Lake,and good people. It was fine, narrow so drive correctly and no speeding - nice that not that many people.
There is a couple that have driven to Alaska ahead of you and the road from Destruction Bay is bad. Lots of pot holes and frost heaves. Some unpaved gravel sections too. It looked like most of the frost heaves are marked at the side of the road with cones or red flags.
We took 3 class A's across into Alaska in June. I thought maybe there were so many gravel roads in that area because gravel is easier to repair the frost heaves than blacktop. We went slow through there but still ended up with problems on our tow bar. A buddy of ours didnt slow down enough and totaled his tow bar. And when we pulled into Tok we met plenty of folks waiting to get their axles and frames repaired/welded. We are all dreading the drive back out.
My parents took me up to Alaska when the Alaska highway was gravel. Punched a hole in the gas tank. And hanging over mountain roads looking straight down. I wish you luck.
Love these videos of my province & country! Hope you do some more exploring in Canada too! Make sure to do a trip to Vancouver Island! You can take the BC ferry one way and the Coho ferry the other.
We travelled hwy 37 June of 2022. I think you saw more vehicles in this video than we saw over the three driving days we took to drive the hwy. It looked like rush hour on the Cassiar Hwy. Too add to the pothole conversation, just wait until you cross into Alaska.
I just drove up to Dawson City, Yukon and back....the roads in the Yukon are WAY worse than the ones in BC - at least in BC most of the potholes have been dealt with....in the Yukon, they're so big that if it rains, you could probably stock them with trout for fishing! Plus, the frost heaves are pretty nasty. That whole region is spectacularly beautiful though....enjoy!
Yeah this is the time of year the north has the sun. I mean I'm not "that far" north, but even here we get... about 17 hours of daylight towards the end of June. (June 21st, longest day, 17:02 hours) and by the end of July... 15 and a half? So it drops "Daily" but still a good long day. Though that comes with the flip side of long winter nights.
Nice Video! I have enjoyed watching your travels in Alaska. My husband and I drive a 45 ft motorhome and we pull a Jeep. We are too spoiled and don't like boondocking so Alaska is a trip we will not ever do. I am glad to see Alaska through your eyes. Thanks.
We drove 37 last year in our 34ft class A. The road was in much better condition than i expected. Narrow shoulders for sure, but overall quite good. BC resident.
Always enjoy watching your videos & the sense of humor you both have. We are finishing up our trip to Alaska, came through Whitehorse a couple of days back. I hope you enjoy your time up there as much we did. Will be interesting to see which way you decide to go our of Whitehorse, north to the 'top of the world' highway or the Alcan to Beaver Creek. We ended doing both (top of the world outbound) & Beaver Creek, Destruction Bay on the way back, both are an adventure. Diesel was not an issue for me & you have a larger tank so you should be fine, I just mapped out where the stops were. Hope you can stay up there longer than we did, 3 weeks in Alaska we barely touched on all the cool things up there. Safe travels.
I heard your comment on your 32 gallon fuel tank. When I bought the Diesel Dodge in 2002 and put the slide in camper on it, I was quickly disillusioned about my range. Tank was close to yours in capacity - don't remember for sure. It got trashed early on. I did some checking and found a company called Aero Tanks in SoCal who made a 64 gallon tank that was a bolt-in for my Dodge. $800 installed (in 2002) and they had me on the road the same day. Yah, spendy, but I loved that tank. Carrying that big Lance camper and towing a heavy 16 ft boat, I could still get over 600 miles on a fill-up.....but I didn't let it go that long. At 500 miles I was getting antsy. The big benefit was that I could fill up when I arrived somewhere in the evening, then leave when I wanted in the morning and go till I stopped. Many, many 15 hour days at the wheel to make up for stops at neat places like Chilko Lake. Never worried about fuel. There are others and it'd be very worth your effort in checking them out. A problem I found with Aero tanks is that they're somewhat lightly built and 64 gallons of diesel weighs a lot. Several times over 10 years and 165,000 miles, I had to have the mounting tabs re-welded.
We spent the night at the 8 hour spot. There were three others there in the morning. We were on the opposite side of the river from you. Our spot was right next to the river. The view and sounds were amazing.
Gravel Rd is a budget issue the Kasier is a low traffic road the Al can a toll road is paved but the freezing thawing cycles cause the pavement to buckle and causes frost heaves ramps 3 feet high and will launch you airborne if you aren't careful.
Stop at the Talbot Arms Motor Inn in D-Bay - meet other travellers to ask about the road ahead. It’s not too bad to Burwash Landing. Under construction past there I think depending where you are now. Good fishing off the shore on Kluane Lake but watch for bears.
😊water no problem snow. (Note Stay away from yellow snow) Just rub plater and pans with white snow. No dump station needed save $10.00. Loving your picture from 110 degree Arizona good luck.
The faster you drive on gravel & dirt, the more you beat the Hell out of your undercarriage. If you rip a brake line off or wheel off or bust a tire cuz you're driving to fast, it'll negate any time you fantasise you're saving by driving fast. It's hard to react to unexpected circumstances, like a Moose running out in front of you, if you're driving to fast. The entire hiway is built on Muskeg & it constantly heaves & sinks, esp in the summer while it's thawing underneath, hence the potholes, which are bottomless! That's why the road is gravel & not paved, (gravel floats on Muskeg) & asphalt breaks up into big chunks that you'd be doing 5mph to climb over & through. Be thankful it's gravel!!! Also the road base is D9 CATS. When they were building the hiway the D9 Caterpillar dozers would sink into the Muskeg & couldn't be pulled out. lol A sad fact, while the USA was building the hiway they brought up many Black men as labourers. The Black men weren't accustomed to the harsh climate & the extreme winters & cold. Their blood was to thin. Untold numbers of them died while building the hiway you enjoy today. They're buried beside & under the hiway. Think about this & the human sacrifices made for your pleasures.
I did it last year.The roads are way shitter ,worst than Newfoundland roads.Only 2 months to do 6 months of work on roads.Bent my axle and wore out 4 tires and front brakes.Had to go to Whitehorse for work.Lucky for Intagra tire for my brakes .It wasn't as bad as it was .Met a lot of good people and seen northern Canada. Will go back up in about 2 years.Cheers No regrets. Love are lives.😮
Drove up and back many times. Gravel roads are actually easier to maintain. Summer roads are the worst as the winter heaves the asphalt a ton. It was actually easier in the winter ;)
My 2011 F250 diesel only has a 25 gallon tank! Panic on long trips. We did a 21 day trip to Colorado and New Mexico in 2014. I carried two 5 gallon containers of diesel with me just in case. With your trip, I would have at least four 5 gallon containers.
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Hello Hanks do you carry any kind of roof seal tape with you? If so what kind?
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I'm a great-grandmother and have been RV'ing for 6 years with my wonderful husband. We're leaving California next week and on our way to Alberta, Canada. Your channel really encourages me to "let 'er rip!" I love watching you both because you keep it real. Can I adopt you guys?
Have fun here in AB 🇨🇦. You just missed the Calgary Stampede. But the mountains will be here
Head up to Grand Prairie and start the Alaskan highway, getting the history as you go. You will have fun, very safe.
Depending on where you're going in Alberta, keep in mind that there are a lot of forest fires and much of Alberta currently has very poor/unsafe air quality. Hopefully by the time you get there things will have improved.
@@drg3712 we have friends in Calgary who invited us to this year's Stampede. Unfortunately, it coincided with our church's Vacation Bible School for the kids. Thanks for the info🤠. I love, love this channel!
@@billlepla4489 Sounds great! I appreciate your suggestion. 🥰
I'm a professional truck driver and I use GPS software all the time but..... I would recommend that you get a truck driver atlas (yes at physical paper one that you can hold in your hands). The truck driver Atlas will give you good information about low overpasses that could come in handy for RVs.
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Thanks guys! Love being part of the ride. Stay safe!!❤️
Brings back memories on the unpaved Alcan in the 60s with seven siblings and our parents, using a colorful guide to plan the route and stops. How we'd wake in the morning, race to wash up, pack our day bag for the next day with gorp and a snack, roll up the sleeping bags and tear down the tents, while hot water boiled on the butane stove, and we ate our little boxes of cereal (anyone remember those one-serving size boxes of Apple Jack's, Raisin Bran, etc?), filling up water bottles from the hand pumped water well), one more round of using the outhouse, wash up, and off we'd go. One year it was a Ford Econoline, another was a Chevy van, and year of the VW Beetle was quite an adventure as Dad would have to back it up a hill at night so we could all push it to get it going in the morning.
and thanks for taking us with you!!!!!!!!
Awesome! We are the truck camper that's featured at the end of your video!
NOTE; once you get into Alaska, most Fred Meyer’s grocery stores (Kroger in the L48) have free dump stations and fresh water fills.
3 Bears (local Alaska-owned) grocery and convenience chain) also have propane, dump stations and fresh water fill, but they do charges for dumping. Worth it to know. 👍
Carl; I’m currently enjoying SUNSHINE, Resurrection Bay, watching cruise ships enter/exit the harbor, otters and sea lions along the shore … and NO MOSQUITOES. Just saying. 🌲🐋🦅🦦
I’ve taken the Cassiar often and enjoyed it each time. I’ve never had a problem finding diesel or gas on any of the trips. It is my preferred route. Much less truck traffic than the Alaska Highway.
Welcome to the true north, strong and free. A tip for inexperienced folks like you travelling into our wilderness. Always take extra fuel and water on board. Never assume there is cell service…there isn’t, so unless you have a sat. phone, you’re on your own. If you do insist on using online maps, make sure to make your route available offline. Enjoy our spectacular scenery!
Great Video !!! You guys are lucky B.C. Hwy #37 is paved and in good late summer repair. In August of 2015, I drove a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, with heavy duty suspension, from North Carolina to Anchorage Alaska. My wife and I and 2 dogs were in a hurry to take jobs in Anchorage before school started, so we drove as fast as possible. We took the scenic route through Jasper, BC and then up Hwy #37 to Hwy #1 near Upper Liard, so as to see the Northern Rockies. We followed "Pilot Trucks " , on and off, that led us at very reduced speeds from Prince George to Hwy 1. Frost Heave up and down of 10 - 12 feet was common. We spent 11 hard Days from Jasper to Anchorage. No standard travel trailer would have survived Hwy #37 back then. Fuel resources better now also, but carry at least 4 - 5 diesel cans for reserve. I bought a diesel because all construction equipment is diesel and I have a siphon hose !! Not much Fuel between Tok, AK and Palmer, so stock up if headed to Anchorage. This section of Hwy 1 also burns out trailer brakes !!! Enjoy BC and the Yukon area, the most awesome views and wildlife viewing areas on the continent ! Looking forward to more, THANKS !!!
Such beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing the adventure
We drove the Alaska Highway in 2016 pulling a 30 foot trailer. My advice is give yourselves an entire day for the 100 mile stretch from Destruction Bay to the border. There is about a 70 mile stretch where the Canadian government doesn't do much maintenance. I took that at 10-15 mph. The last 30 miles or so before the border improves. Once you cross over into the U.S. the roads are great. There are full services in Tok. Just watch out for the frost heaves.
Question, don't you think the road could be in better shape 7 years later? Yukon and BC governments have been improving the road for years. First trip I made in 1978 was on a lot of gravel. When I left 14 years later, the Canadian section was 43 miles shorter (road had be straightened and reworked), mainly paved and with ongoing roadwork, about 7 hours shorter. Road maintenance up there is an ever ongoing process and while there are some "bad" sections, there are plenty of crappy sections of major highways in the US.
Road/highway maintenance isn't the responsibility of the Canadian government. It's the responsibility of each province's or territory's ministry of transportation.
@@dontwantnospam it's entirely possible that the road is in better shape now, but I wouldn't count on it. As I recall, some of the rough patches weren't actually due to neglect. They were actually a result of research that was being conducted on the highway in terms of permafrost, frost heaves, and various techniques for dealing with them. Also, There are always very long stretches of construction on any portion of the Alaska Highway. They don't call it "Destruction Bay" for nothing. LOL!
I have one other recommendation. If you do have trouble with your rig, there is a great repair place named "Trailercraft" in both Anchorage and Fairbanks. There work is phenomenally good and their prices are reasonable. The only downside is that they're so popular you may have to wait a week before they can get to you. We had our trailer checked out before we left Los Angeles, but our mechanic failed to detect a serious flaw in our suspension, (one of the hanger plates for the shackles that hold the axles was breaking off). Sure enough, it broke on the highway near Destruction Bay. We boondocked at Cabela's in Anchorage for a week until they could get to us. They took our entire suspension off and completely rebuilt it for about $900 including parts.
@@OldVideoPutzYour recommendation is excellent and will help out a lot of people. One issue is getting to Anchorage or Fairbanks from, say Destruction Bay. I once was moving a cargo trailer north when a spring shackle broke. Had to go to Anchorage for a flatbed trailer to haul it back on. Took a bit of explaining when hauling it back through US Customs. Opened it for inspection and then headed home (Anchorage).
Always keep your tank as full as possible & get fuel often. Also carry full jerry can with you and top off your propane with emergency propane as well. Better safe than sorry.
I carried two jerry cans for a total of ten extra gallons. Didn't need them, but I was glad I had them with me. I never passed a gas station without topping off.
Yup. Crazy drivers, bumpy roads, expensive fuel but the drive is gorgeous. Just have. Spare tires, belts, tools, oil, tire patch kit, little compresser, fuel cans, etc. And it makes it a lot less stressful. 😊
LOVING sharing your journey. You're making it feel like I'm right there with you. Best part of journeys like that is pulling off for a break at a beautiful spot like you did AND cooking a meal in your home right behind. Just the coolest! It's one of my favorite parts on RV road trips.
As a professional RV transporter, I would suggest putting in a 60 or 90 auxiliary fuel tank in your 6.5 foot bed of your truck. I jave a 2016 GMC Denali 3500 dually and I have a 118 gallon tank along with my 36 gallon factory tank. You will never have to worry about fuel in the middle of nowhere. It was the best investment in my rv tranport. I also own a very nice 2018 Vanleigh Vilano 320 GK. This is about the same size as your rig. It is nice finding the best fuel stops and saving from $12-$80 on your fuel stops. Having the freedom to drive 1500 miles without fueling is great, especially when you hit the West coast fuel prices. Btw, Dan's Hitch in Elkhart Indiana is your stop for this purchase. Furthermore, don't use your EFS card at Bucees because they will charge your card $500 even though you buy $200 of fuel , you will get it back in a few days... Happy travels, James B., Duluth Minnesota.
You could replace the factory tank with a larger (50-66 gallon) tank that fits underneath in the same area as the OEM tank. Only real problem with the larger tank is the shock when you have to fill it up.🤣🤣🤣 That would take up no space in the bed of the truck. I agree you can get larger fuel cost savings, and you could cut down the number of fuel stops. On the Cassiar Highway, you wouldn't be sweating fuel stops.
Dirt sections of Northern roads typically are not planned but are the result of frequent frost heave... The Alcan was completely gravel when we traveled up to Nenana with our housetrailer and a '53 Studebaker. When we hit the Alaska border, the roads were completely paved but we broke our hitch two or three times due to the frost heaves in the pavement.
You are Correct Sir ! Even as late as 2015 - 2017, I followed a "Pilot Truck north for 3 days on and off from Prince George to Upper Liard ! The Valleys where the Taiga is deep will move 10 - 12 feet up and down. No standard travel trailer could survive on BC # 37 at that time. I even broke a shock on a paved road outside of Anchorage in 2018.
Only 15.40 minutes? I wait all week for you guys. Longer please😢😎
Never let the tank go below half. We filled up even when we were over half a tank. We really enjoyed our trip last year. You guys have got to drive over the white pass to Skagway. I did a video on the White Pass Railroad on our channel. Enjoying your trip guys. Be safe....
Hahaha ... You say that like they have a choice on this road...😂
@@comeandtakeit82 right?!? Beautiful drive though
I love Skagway. Went there on a cruise. We talked about driving there one day.
You were parked next to a glacier fed river saying “We need water!” 5 gallon bucket and a funnel you could fill that tank and be shower ready!
Back in "the before times", I plotted a road trip from our home in Seattle to the Grand Canyon using Microsoft Streets & Trips. It plotted a path through the Grand Staircase Escalante, but it was all dirt & gravel service roads. With great confidence, I followed the printed instructions with our 1996 Volkswagen Jetta into a landscape that looked like background art from any of the Road Runner / Wiley Coyote cartoons by Warner Brothers. Me, my wife, and our then 18-month old daughter were surrounded by pristine beauty of a desert landscape, completely bereft of anything that could be reasonably called "a road".
I began to get worried, as I followed what was left of the trail, which had now reduced to one car width, through a ditch with a full-blown stream rolling through the path. Yes, we forded a river... with a VW Jetta. But as I started up the hill on the other side I was met by a wide, grey Oldsmobile. The driver and passenger were easily twice our age, perhaps three times. If they could make it, from wherever the hell they came from, then darn it we could too! I backed down almost a half-mile, back to the river, the only place that left enough room for the older couple to pass us.
We carried on, and eventually the road widened, and we finally hit pavement. From there it was an easy connection to the highway, to continue on our journey south.
Today, any smartphone maps program would've said "no way, go south another 40 miles and these roads just meet up", instead of directing us through "The Grand Staircase Escalante".
But I say we had a better adventure, and the scenery was gorgeous.
Not sure why your video reminded me of that one, but I love the adventure! Hope you're having a blast in Alaska!
This is very entertaing, watching you with your struggles in your RV. I was on the Cassiar Highway in 1988. It was not paved much past the Stewart turnoff. It rained a lot, on a daily basis.
We only averaged about 100+ km a day, but we were on bicycles. (Pedal bicycles; no motor, no electric assist.). Every night in the two person tent. But the rain meant that we didn't choke on the dust - we had mud instead.
It was the trip of the lifetime. We went up to Dawson City, Yukon Terr., before heading into Alaska.
We stopped and helped a broken-down RVer up in Alaska who couldn't unlock the spare tire on their trailer. I had tools (tiny Vise Grips with a cutter) to cut through the security cable - their lock was clogged with road gunk from all their travels. I helped another guy who had torn up his anti-sway hitch. Slow down on bad/unpaved roads!
Thanks!
Thank you very much, Dave! This means so much to us 🤗
My wife and I love watching your adventures! We sure have learned a lot. Safe travels! Nelson and Carol
Wow! You guys are amazing for taking the time out of your great adventure to share it with everyone! We are in the early planning stage of taking a first time trip to Alaska from Oregon. After watching your videos thus far, we are sold on taking the route you guys are on the way up. What spectacular scenery!! Thanks Hanks for sharing your journey! It means so much!! Can’t wait til your next video! Until then, please be safe out there!❤~W
Love this video. The montage looked like it was filmed with an imax camera there in the middle. That's a trip you'll never forget. Authentic love and happiness and all the good vibes that come from bringing the world along for the ride, you two are awesome! Another great one.
We took this highway when I was 13 on a road trip to the Kenai peninsula. We were an envoy of 2 vehicles, various kids and adults and I remember running out of fuel on the highway in one of the vehicles!! Thank goodness we had a second group run up to grab fuel, but let me tell you that feeling of sitting on that highway in the middle of literal nowhere with no fuel has still got to be one of the scariest memories of my life! But regardless. That trip was still probably one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen ❤
I grew up on the road full time with my parents. We took this road before it was paved! Just us and logging trucks. I don’t remember seeing anyone else. When we got back to the states the front of our truck and camper looked like someone took a machine gun to it! Safe travels and have fun!
The road to Alaska is beautiful. But the problem is that people exceed their expectations. We drive these roads with frame protection, heavy duty suspension and brakes, plus knowing every turn and downhill on Highway 37. That is, such a one-time trip is worth a double dimension if your equipment is not ready for the road with surprises. But today, as they say, Thirst is nothing but image is everything. Have a good road and Thanks you for your good positive.👍👍👍👍👍
Well written.
Thanks Hanks for instruction on the tanks!
Conglomerates Campground on Kluane Lake was nice. Go around the loop to the left and the spots in the 30s are pull through and fairly flat. We did #34 in our 380FL easily. Destruction Bay to Discover Yukon on the White River is our favorite. Power, H2O and septic. Very wonderful folks there. Road was horrid and stayed that way all the way to Tok. We were beat from the drive at 30-40 mph at the most with a couple of construction stops so stayed at Sourdough RV Park. We then came on over to the Richardson Highway and although there are some stretches of fair roads, the better part was frost heaves and uneven pavement. After living here for 40 years, we should have been ready for it, but not so much! Safe travels, kids. You’ll have memories to share for the rest of your lives. BTW, this state is ALWAYS looking for medical people!
and pay for medical people (especially nurses) is really great.
My wife and I traveled the Cassiar coming out of Alaska headed to Vancouver, traveling solo and felt all the hype about how bad Cassiar was was over-rated. We took our time and not a single issue. Some great scenery and lots of moose, bear, and other wildlife. Our travel trailer got dirty but entire trip from VT and back of 14,000 miles we never had a tire issue or any problems.
I have traveled the Haul Road that takes you to the oil fields Northern Alaska ; take it slow will save possibly a leaf springs broke down. I made six up/down the Haul Road hunting caribou just ONE bad problem, the leaf spring broke. Happy trip! Alaskan resident 44 years.
If mosquitos are a problem try the thermacel mosquito repellers. We were just camping northern Wisconsin / Michigan border and I was swarmed by them. I was given one to use and the next morning we were on the hunt for them. They really do work. We hung them from each end of the awning while we sat under it and not a single bite. Best part you can carry them with you.
I don't know what you are all nervous about... your still in the populated part of the country!🤠
Awesome video guys!! The scenery is great. Someone might mention to Carl that a half a dozen gallon jugs of water stored in the back of the truck or maybe even in the RV might come in handy if you get in a pinch, just sayin. Thanks for sharing. We're looking forward to next week already.
About a year ago me and my wife did the drive with our travel trailer but took a different route, coming to the lower 48 from Alaska, and in the middle of February. Got sketchy at times and we ended up jack-knifing and totaling out our trailer. Hoping to get another trailer at some point to drive back up to Alaska. Love watching your videos and brings back a lot of good memories! Enjoy Alaska! You won’t be the same when you leave and will regret leaving when you do!
Oh my!!! So sorry you lost your TT.
Blessings!
These desolate roads are not typical, Canada has less pot holes, less tire blow out on highways ( we have almost none ) and less abandoned vehicles on the side of roads! lol You should do a west coast to east coast Canada 🇨🇦 yay!!!
I second this.
Beautiful scenery and Carl glad to see you taking care of the wildlife. Ya'll stay safe and looking forward to next week.
Love being with you on your journey!
Oh! My! In way to much of a hurry. Thankful you guys stayed safe. BEAUTIFUL everywhere you look. Trip of a life time. Enjoy!!
Just found you guys in the comment section of the Party of 6 TH-cam channel, so came over to check out the action.
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Looking forward to some great content!
Thanks for being here! :)
The gravel sections are generally part of a maintenance routine. When the chip seal starts to get bad it is chipped up (removed) and the gravel road bed beneath is also fixed. The road is generally reasealed with chip seal in the late summer or early autumn. So it is very common to see sections of gravel on remote northern highways and roadways. It could also be gravelled because the road may have washed away with the spring melt and needed repair.
Thank you.
It could also be a cost thing. I live in Saskatchewan and we have a lot of “gravel highways” and it’s mostly due to cost. They do gravel and sand seal a lot the highways that are paved, but they have turned a lot of the highways back to gravel, just my thoughts ☺️
Absolutely love you guys! AND DEXTER RULES! Wife and I both watch your adventures, your humor and your tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing your life with us, STAY SAFE and happy travels.
Drove the Stewart Cassiar North to South in our B-class a little over a week ago. Can’t count the number of times we said “I’m glad we’re not doing this with 5th wheel”. Good for you and enjoy. Don’t miss the Alpine Bakery in Whitehorse or the Village Bakery & Deli in Haines Junction. And if you have the time and budget, a glacier flight is an amazing experience.
We bought a Clearsource Nomad water pump filter so we can pull water out of streams or lakes. That and our 28 gallon aux diesel tank. No more water stress or fuel stress. We also have a cassette toilet that we can dump in pit toilets or rest area toilets. We have a Revel like I've said many times before. We almost never go to RV parks. Love these videos! We haven't done this trip yet.
Just so you guys know, there's a company called Titan tanks that replaces your fuel tank with one that's almost double.
You'll never have to worry about fuel again.
When i was traveling with my 5th hwheel i got sick of the constant fuel stops and worrying about if i would make it to the next stop. So i bought a aluminum auxiliary 65 gallon diesel tank that fit tight up to my cab and didnt interfere with the 5th wheel. I installed a electric pump and was able to fill my trucks fuel tank from the auxiliary tank while i was driving. It was the best $600 i spent. No more worries about running out of fuel!!
We are camping in jasper right now and I keep looking out for you three as I am not sure how far your videos are from actual date and if you are heading south again. We all love watching your content. Safe trip and all the best.
Suffered? That's a pretty good road. You want to see bad road drive, over to Hyder. Or the Top of the World, the Denali, the Dempster, the McCarthy road, or the Copper River hwy.
Very few RVers dare to take on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway? Lots of them do.
Anyway, fun to watch these, carry on.
Be very careful & keep your speed down on gravel roads. Gravel roads are slippery just like ice & snow & mud. It's easy to go into a skid & lose control, esp when you hit a few potholes or curves while driving to fast for conditions.
That view at the 1:01 mark….. so beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!
One of those ClearSource Nomads would have probably been really beneficial. You can pull water from any water source and it will filter it for you.
You should consider a DC powered pump to pull water from one of those rivers
People are CRAZY! Glad y’all are being safe and it looks like so much fun.
And it's a bad fire season this year crazy smokey out.
Yeah 37 is a very isolated hwy .
Enjoyed the Cassier a few years ago pulling an enclosed trailer. Carried extra fuel. Great trip. Enjoy. Glad to get home to AK.
What signs are you guys really like your videos very interesting and informative
Yes The gravle is better in the winter. Making up & Down the Hills.
That $10 bill is a collectible with important history, a very good read and a special video online of the story. enjoy Beautiful BC
Enjoying your Canada/Alaska adventures so much. To call it a journey does not seem like it would do it justice. Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett may have had a little bit more exploration than you all but not by much. 😂. What a fantastic trip! Thank you all!
Mosquitoes love me too! I’m a Buffett for them.
I found the coolest thing at Walmart & online!!!
It is called “The Bug Bite Thing”
It uses suction to draw out the venoms! I now have one in our camper, house & all cars!!!
Blessings on the travels you two!
I guess no matter where you go, you need to watch out for other drivers. Glad you are safe and filling up the rig when you get the chance. Looking forward to watching the next episode.
Just drove the Cassier highway from the north, Watson Lake and was fine, a few places to tent, camp, fuel, food , Jade mountain, Dease Lake,and good people.
It was fine, narrow so drive correctly and no speeding - nice that not that many people.
There is a couple that have driven to Alaska ahead of you and the road from Destruction Bay is bad. Lots of pot holes and frost heaves. Some unpaved gravel sections too. It looked like most of the frost heaves are marked at the side of the road with cones or red flags.
We took 3 class A's across into Alaska in June. I thought maybe there were so many gravel roads in that area because gravel is easier to repair the frost heaves than blacktop. We went slow through there but still ended up with problems on our tow bar. A buddy of ours didnt slow down enough and totaled his tow bar. And when we pulled into Tok we met plenty of folks waiting to get their axles and frames repaired/welded. We are all dreading the drive back out.
Gorgeous views! Thanks Hanks!
As somebody that lives in the Yukon Territory I would never have told you to go that route.
My parents took me up to Alaska when the Alaska highway was gravel. Punched a hole in the gas tank. And hanging over mountain roads looking straight down. I wish you luck.
Love these videos of my province & country! Hope you do some more exploring in Canada too! Make sure to do a trip to Vancouver Island! You can take the BC ferry one way and the Coho ferry the other.
We travelled hwy 37 June of 2022. I think you saw more vehicles in this video than we saw over the three driving days we took to drive the hwy. It looked like rush hour on the Cassiar Hwy.
Too add to the pothole conversation, just wait until you cross into Alaska.
Scenery is beautiful!
Thanks for taking us with you guys ❤
I just drove up to Dawson City, Yukon and back....the roads in the Yukon are WAY worse than the ones in BC - at least in BC most of the potholes have been dealt with....in the Yukon, they're so big that if it rains, you could probably stock them with trout for fishing! Plus, the frost heaves are pretty nasty. That whole region is spectacularly beautiful though....enjoy!
Yeah this is the time of year the north has the sun. I mean I'm not "that far" north, but even here we get... about 17 hours of daylight towards the end of June. (June 21st, longest day, 17:02 hours) and by the end of July... 15 and a half? So it drops "Daily" but still a good long day. Though that comes with the flip side of long winter nights.
The scenery is astounding.
Nice Video! I have enjoyed watching your travels in Alaska. My husband and I drive a 45 ft motorhome and we pull a Jeep. We are too spoiled and don't like boondocking so Alaska is a trip we will not ever do. I am glad to see Alaska through your eyes. Thanks.
We drove 37 last year in our 34ft class A. The road was in much better condition than i expected. Narrow shoulders for sure, but overall quite good. BC resident.
It is kinda strange to hear someone say "State Park" when talking about B.C. Keep enjoying B.C., I will continue to follow your progress.
Love watching you all travel through Canada!
Thank you so much, Jenna! We really appreciate your support ❤️
We're picking up our 36'6" Rockwood tomorrow. Hitting the long cruise road soon. Can't wait. Thanks for your fun vids...
Hitch hiked from Vancouver, B.C. to Fairbanks, Alaska. Went by car back and forth friendly if few folks along the way. Some years past.
Always enjoy watching your videos & the sense of humor you both have. We are finishing up our trip to Alaska, came through Whitehorse a couple of days back. I hope you enjoy your time up there as much we did. Will be interesting to see which way you decide to go our of Whitehorse, north to the 'top of the world' highway or the Alcan to Beaver Creek. We ended doing both (top of the world outbound) & Beaver Creek, Destruction Bay on the way back, both are an adventure. Diesel was not an issue for me & you have a larger tank so you should be fine, I just mapped out where the stops were. Hope you can stay up there longer than we did, 3 weeks in Alaska we barely touched on all the cool things up there. Safe travels.
I heard your comment on your 32 gallon fuel tank. When I bought the Diesel Dodge in 2002 and put the slide in camper on it, I was quickly disillusioned about my range. Tank was close to yours in capacity - don't remember for sure. It got trashed early on.
I did some checking and found a company called Aero Tanks in SoCal who made a 64 gallon tank that was a bolt-in for my Dodge. $800 installed (in 2002) and they had me on the road the same day. Yah, spendy, but I loved that tank. Carrying that big Lance camper and towing a heavy 16 ft boat, I could still get over 600 miles on a fill-up.....but I didn't let it go that long. At 500 miles I was getting antsy.
The big benefit was that I could fill up when I arrived somewhere in the evening, then leave when I wanted in the morning and go till I stopped. Many, many 15 hour days at the wheel to make up for stops at neat places like Chilko Lake. Never worried about fuel.
There are others and it'd be very worth your effort in checking them out. A problem I found with Aero tanks is that they're somewhat lightly built and 64 gallons of diesel weighs a lot. Several times over 10 years and 165,000 miles, I had to have the mounting tabs re-welded.
We spent the night at the 8 hour spot. There were three others there in the morning. We were on the opposite side of the river from you. Our spot was right next to the river. The view and sounds were amazing.
Gravel Rd is a budget issue the Kasier is a low traffic road the Al can a toll road is paved but the freezing thawing cycles cause the pavement to buckle and causes frost heaves ramps 3 feet high and will launch you airborne if you aren't careful.
Stop at the Talbot Arms Motor Inn in D-Bay - meet other travellers to ask about the road ahead. It’s not too bad to Burwash Landing. Under construction past there I think depending where you are now. Good fishing off the shore on Kluane Lake but watch for bears.
At the 11 minute mark there was really rough roads in rural Canada we cal those washboard roads and no in the winter they are just as rough
Just a regular ol' road for non-urban Canadians. The drama made me smile though. Have a great trip.
superbe vidéo merci de nous faire partager ces superbes paysages
I was a teacher long ago and my hall pass was a toilet seat. It was a deterrent. I did clean it every day.
😊water no problem snow. (Note Stay away from yellow snow) Just rub plater and pans with white snow. No dump station needed save $10.00. Loving your picture from 110 degree Arizona good luck.
The faster you drive on gravel & dirt, the more you beat the Hell out of your undercarriage. If you rip a brake line off or wheel off or bust a tire cuz you're driving to fast, it'll negate any time you fantasise you're saving by driving fast. It's hard to react to unexpected circumstances, like a Moose running out in front of you, if you're driving to fast. The entire hiway is built on Muskeg & it constantly heaves & sinks, esp in the summer while it's thawing underneath, hence the potholes, which are bottomless! That's why the road is gravel & not paved, (gravel floats on Muskeg) & asphalt breaks up into big chunks that you'd be doing 5mph to climb over & through. Be thankful it's gravel!!! Also the road base is D9 CATS. When they were building the hiway the D9 Caterpillar dozers would sink into the Muskeg & couldn't be pulled out. lol
A sad fact, while the USA was building the hiway they brought up many Black men as labourers. The Black men weren't accustomed to the harsh climate & the extreme winters & cold. Their blood was to thin. Untold numbers of them died while building the hiway you enjoy today. They're buried beside & under the hiway. Think about this & the human sacrifices made for your pleasures.
I did it last year.The roads are way shitter ,worst than Newfoundland roads.Only 2 months to do 6 months of work on roads.Bent my axle and wore out 4 tires and front brakes.Had to go to Whitehorse for work.Lucky for Intagra tire for my brakes .It wasn't as bad as it was .Met a lot of good people and seen northern Canada. Will go back up in about 2 years.Cheers No regrets. Love are lives.😮
Enjoying your trip and chuckling at you guys discovering Canada. Hopefully you have great trip up here in Canada eh
Thursday is Must See TV at my house! May be a dumb question, but how do you get that beautiful drone footage and appear to be driving? Thanks Hanks!
"Eat my feelings away..." I love it!!!
Drove up and back many times. Gravel roads are actually easier to maintain. Summer roads are the worst as the winter heaves the asphalt a ton. It was actually easier in the winter ;)
My 2011 F250 diesel only has a 25 gallon tank! Panic on long trips. We did a 21 day trip to Colorado and New Mexico in 2014. I carried two 5 gallon containers of diesel with me just in case. With your trip, I would have at least four 5 gallon containers.