Trip to Alaska - Lessons Learned

[Scheinin]

Originally Posted by BamaBob

Thanks for the report! We will be leading a Caravan to Alaska in 2018

I would be interested in joining your Caravan. How does it work?

[TNSolera]

We took trip 2013 in 2 yrs old MH, NO DAMAGES, found road to be good for most part, few area gravel and being repaired. We went TOK to Fairbanks and not the Glenn HWY (heard that was no great). Hate to see those read and decide to not take trip. It's a Beautiful Ride and we hope to go back next year or 2. Trip of a lifetime that we want to do at least TWICE!! Spend 3 months wandering about.. no reservations made except a few days before a holiday and traveled most of mainland and took ferry (another great ride) to several places on way back south. Don't do like my DAD and have regrets on taking the highway to Alaska!

[Newbies in an FR3]

We drove up in July (crossed the southern border July 19, crossed into Alaska July 26) and, while the road wasn't perfect the whole way, didn't get any dings on MH or toad windshields. Had one frightening double-frost heave experience, but didn't flip, pulled over at the next spot and sat by the river to calm our nerves.
We did wake up to a flat tire on our tow dolly in Tok, but changed that out with the spare we had and went on to Anchorage. The 1 and Glenn in Alaska were definitely the worst of the drive, but if you pay attention and are aware, you'll be fine.
Also navigating a MH and toad through a herd of woods bison that's totally comfortable in the middle of the road is harrowing, but also kind of fun!! Good advice from chatting with Yukon natives at various stops got us through that!

Drive up, have fun, and drop us off some Timmy Horton's when you get to ANC!