ALASKA TRIP

[Juergen]

--- Hi Wendel
We drove our Bird to Alska in 1997. Heck, that was 11 years ago. How
time flies. Anyway, we towed a jeep wrangler, a1995 model, and I used
only small pieces of bubblewrap to cover the coach headlights. The
roads today are almost all paved, there might be a few spots of gravel
here and there, construction is a big thing there sort of like the PA
Turnpike, always some part to fix. Course, alaskan's have a reason,
very cold winters, except in Sitka. (maybe a lot of hot air in
Wasilla, (he, he,just don't read bad books.)
We also drove the Cassiar Highway, the Top of the World Highway, the
Dalton highway and countless others. I did NOT use any special
protection for the coach or jeep. Only the cover for the headlights.
We always carried a normal (make that a 2 week grocery supply) with us
and never even broke a single egg in the fridge.
My tow bar on the jeep was installed half-ass and wrong, (thank you
Detroit) and the jeep tried to pass me on the Cassiar. As soon as I
stopped, another RV'r was already behind me stopped, with his work
gloves on ready to help. You will NEVER be alone up there.
Some roads require a slower speed, don't plan on 75 -90, but do enjoy
the scenery at your leisure pace. Truckers are very friendly and
helpfull if needed. I am a retired airline pilot (USAir 757/767) so I
too like to know whats there.
May is the time when Alaska wakes up, late October it goes back to
sleep. Buy a copy of the MILE POST and go and have fun. Enjoy.
Juergen in PA
1991 WLSP 36
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