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RE: Dempters or Dalton?
Only got up the Dempster 117 miles in 2005 and had to turn around because of a flat. Had planned on doing it in 2009, took an extra spare tire, but my wife fell and hurt her back a couple of days before so we passed on it - went to Chicken and spent 6 days instead.
Have been up the Dalton twice, 2005 and 2009. Took the motorhome as far as the COE park about 5 miles north of Coldfoot in 2005 but my wife balked on taking it in 2009. Instead we drove the pickup all the way and stayed overnight Deadhorse and in Wiseman going and coming. Am going back again in 2013 with plans to do the Dempster and the Dalton again. Will take the motorhome back to the COE park this time.
Did Denali and it was quite a trip - all the way in a light sprinkle. Went across and back the same day. Lots of wildlife. Will probably do it again in 2013 but not sure at this time.
Two trips to Alaska and no broken glass and no extra junk attached. Take your time and on gravel roads slow down for cars and stop for trucks and your windshield will be safe.
They are great adventures and adventures keep us young.
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lonnie4801
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05/21/12 05:35pm |
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RE: Dalton highway with TC - Tires? Breakdown?
I have made the trip twice. In 2005 we had a flat that destroyed the tire. I ran over a rebar stake that was in the roadway and put a large unpatchable hole in the tire. I put on the spare and had another tire that I was carring mounted when I got to Deadhorse.
In 2009 I ran over a rock but was able to extract it and using 2 string plugs patch it and air it up with a small 12 volt compressor without taking it off the vehicle. I was also carrying an unmounted spare but didn't use it.
On both trips I carried 2 unmounted tires and tools to mount them if no service was available. Will be going back in 2013 and will go with the same again.
Just because some have made the trip with incident doesn't mean everyone will.
As for broken glass, I haven't had any because when meeting another vehicle I pull over to the far right of the road and when following I stay back. If it is a car I am meeting I slow down to about 10 mph. If it is a truck I STOP. Trucks throw up larger rocks than cars.
You do not get broken windshields because of the rocks vehicles throw into the windshield - you get them by driving into the rock vehicles throw up. Go slow and enjoy.
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lonnie4801
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04/14/12 10:16pm |
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RE: Traveling through Canada
We usually leave $6,000 to $10,000 in Canada every time we go so we use exclusively CASH. We only use the credit card to withdraw cash from the ATM. Some of the US banks have reciprocal agreements with Canadian banks to allow withdrawal of cash without a transaction fee. If you use the credit card to make normal purchases there is usually an international fee of up to 3% per transaction.
If you have a BOA card their agreement is with Scotia Bank. We are allowed to withdraw a $1,000 a day, at the current exchange rate, and no ATM fee.
On our way to PEI and will spend the summer there. Looking forward to lobster, oysters, and clams.
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lonnie4801
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04/13/12 09:20am |
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RE: Spare tire for diesel pusher?
I carry one, unmounted, in the back of my pickup. Used it in 2008 in California and again in 2009 in Alaska. Both times the service truck driver was able to mount the tire on the side of the road and get me going again. My opinion, "don't leave home without it".
You can always find a tire for the toad but the motorhome is another question. However, if you plan on driving the toad on any of gravel roads in Canada or Alaska I would recommend at least one unmounted tire in addition to your mounted spare. I carry a small 12 volt air compressor and a string plug kit. I have had to patch a tire, on the toad, and also mount one. These roads are a lot of fun but can be really hard on tires.
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lonnie4801
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04/12/12 10:31pm |
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RE: Mud flap on motorhome
Two trips to Alaska without the large mud flap. As stated, all it does is throw rocks when it touches the ground. However, I do have a hula skirt on the MH. It keep a lot of the dust off of the tow.
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lonnie4801
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04/06/12 11:38pm |
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RE: stuck in Edmonton
Why not just set ourtside and read a good book?
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lonnie4801
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04/06/12 02:55pm |
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RE: Map suggestions for Maritimes/Atlantic Canada
We vote for the Back Road Map. We have used the one for the Maritime area and it covers NB, NS, PEI, and NL. The maps are very detailed and covered roads not covered by Provencial maps and our GPS. Cost is only $19.95 and well worth it. As indicated, pick it up at Wal Mart.
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lonnie4801
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04/04/12 05:12pm |
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RE: Overwhelmed by Backroads Mapbook -- need advice
I can't speak for Alberta and BC, but we used the Back Road Atlas in 2007 for Atlantic Canada in New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland and found it to be extremely accurate. We like to take 4-wheel drives and the Atlas had roads indicated my GPS didn't have.
As far as hiking trails, if you are hiking on Government land, i.e. in Provential or National Parks, in our experience they usually have hiking maps available for free.
We have made 6 trips through Canada and I am sure I have seen offices similar to our BLM offices but don't remember the name. Would suggest contacting the RCMP office in the area you are planning on hiking in and see if they can direct you to the proper office to secure trail maps.
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lonnie4801
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04/03/12 06:24pm |
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RE: best town for 4th of July
We did Seward in 2009 and plan on being there again next year.
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lonnie4801
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03/23/12 04:09pm |
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RE: Denali flightseeing best time of day
We went out in the morning at 9 AM. The satellite picture showed a clear sky but when we got to the mountain it was completly socked in. Went back the next afternoon at 3 PM and there was not a cloud around the mountain. It is really just a hit and miss as to the best time. Just be sure the airline will provide a second attemp, free of charge, if the first one dosn't work.
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lonnie4801
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03/19/12 06:17pm |
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RE: Just wonduring
We are going to PEI for the summer. Plan on getting there the 2nd week in June.
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lonnie4801
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03/18/12 06:35pm |
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RE: 2 for 1 discount coupon books for ALASAKA
I recommend buying the book before going. There are several coupons that can be used in Yukon on the way.
We are going back in 2013 and will buy it again.
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lonnie4801
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03/17/12 08:47am |
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RE: Eagle, Alaska
We went in 2009 and the road was great. However, last years condition does not equal this years condition. It depends on the weather and when the road was serviced.
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lonnie4801
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03/17/12 08:41am |
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RE: 2 for 1 discount coupon books for ALASAKA
We have made 2 trips to Alaska and used the TourSaver coupon book both times. The first trip we saved around $800.00, after deducting the cost of the book, and on the second trip over $900.00. The biggest savings we had were on boat rides and an airplane ride around McKinley.
In reality we didn't really save any money because we spent all that we took but it allowed us to take more tours and see more attractions than we would have without it. We highly recommend it if the coupons are for attractions that interest you.
You can see what is listed in the coupon book at TourSaver
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lonnie4801
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03/15/12 10:43pm |
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RE: Fairbanks rv parks
Here is what I wrote in my daily log about our stay in 2009. There was a lot of room in the campground and the sites were not packed in like a parking lot.
"Riverview RV Park, North Pole, AK - 15 nights - site 121 - gravel pad - pull thru - 30 amp, water, sewer, picnic table, WiFi (FREE), cable (FREE) - Good Sam Park - Cost $32.86 per night for 14 nights and $35.05 for one night for an average cost of $33.00 per night. The campground sets on the bank of the Chena River. Normal daily rate of $38.95 with a Good Sam daily rate of $35.05 per night but we got a weekly rate of $230.00 – normal weekly rate. 50 amp is available for an additional $30.00 per week." Note - the prices are 2009 prices.
Enloy your trip. We will be going back next year for our third time.
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lonnie4801
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03/13/12 08:14am |
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RE: How long for Newfoundland
We spent 9 weeks in 2007 and it was not enough time. Plan on going back in 2014 for at least 3 months.
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lonnie4801
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02/28/12 11:20pm |
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RE: how much cash to bring
Have been to and through Canada 6 of the past 7 years. In several of those years crossed the border multiple times. Have never been asked how much money I had going into Canada but on several occasions asked if I had over $10,000 when returning to the US.
There are Harley dealerships in 3 locations in Alaska - Anchorage, Soldotna, and Wasilla.
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lonnie4801
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02/27/12 11:39am |
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RE: Installing A Domestic Refrigerator
To docj - Thanks for the reply. I have been looking at the Samsung but as of yet have not found anything that will fit.
To enblethen - I asked a very specific question. If you don't have anything to contribute pleae mess up someone else's post and leave mine alone.
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lonnie4801
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02/18/12 03:19pm |
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Installing A Domestic Refrigerator
I know some have upgraded your RV refrigerators with domestic refrigerators. I am seriously considering it for my 2007 Holiday Ambassador. If you have done so could you please share with me the following information:
1. What make and model did you install?
2. Will it run on a modified sine wave inverter?
Thanks
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lonnie4801
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02/18/12 12:58pm |
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RE: Details on whale watching Gaspe Quebec....
During 2 trips around the Gaspe we have gone on several whale watching trips and never disappointed in any of them.
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lonnie4801
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02/09/12 09:13am |
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