escuelavieja Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Hi, We have a class c 29 foot Winnebago that we're taking out Aug 2016 for a trip from Los Angeles to Alaska. We're going to need a lot of support and encouragement. We're super excited. We have 3 kids with special needs and a goofy dog named Sandy. We have some income but I am looking to some crowdfunding sites to supplement. Please read our story! bit.ly/autismroadtrip if you'd like to make a donation that would be awesome! But that's not why I'm putting it here. My kids have autism and my son, in particular, loves maps....so that spurred an interest in travel...so here we are! Just wanted to say Hi and maybe we'll see each other on the road! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Have a blast!!! One of the best resources we found when heading out for our Retirement Victory Tour to Alaska 2014, was this board: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/65.cfm And of course, if you read under the Travel section of this forum, you will find some great info too. I went back on the RV.Net, and read the previous years Roll Call XXXX. While things change year by year on road conditions, campgrounds, weather and fires - you can pick up quite a bit. We also posted as we all traveled, so others who might be coming a few weeks/months behind you can at least get a fill for what you encountered on your way. Travel safe, and welcome to forum, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escuelavieja Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Thank you!!! We need all the tips and encouragement we can gather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 We have a class c 29 foot Winnebago that we're taking out Aug 2016 for a trip from Los Angeles to Alaska. I have not made that trip but from reading about lots of people who have, that's VERY late in the year to start. Most appear to go in May. You might want to do more research on timing before you make this commitment. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 August is pretty late to be starting to Alaska. If you plan to be back before winter you have about 7,000 miles to put behind you. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escuelavieja Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thanks guys, I'm thinking we might nix Alaska for this leg of our journey....and when we do, we'll fly in from Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavnlivn Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 WOW! How super exciting!!!! Cant wait to see your adventures! ~*~Becky~*~ Virtual Assistant by trade, mother by grace & traveler by choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 As Kirk stated above, it is late to be heading to Alaska. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill w/bus Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 If you're contemplating an Alaska trip think summer. Fireweed bloom is already halfway. When the bloom is at the top the rule is six weeks to first snow. First purchase is the "Milepost". This large format book/magazine is the road bible for all roads in and to Alaska. We are using the Churches "Alaska Camping" and Days End directory. You are going to drive about 3000 miles from Seattle to Fairbanks or Anchorage. That doesn't leave anytime for looking at things or side trips. Seasonal businesses shut down by mid September. Normal is mid May to mid September. Some don't open until into June. Bill Bill & Lynn Baxter MCI102A3 Conversion, Detroit Diesel S50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escuelavieja Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 WOW! How super exciting!!!! Cant wait to see your adventures! Thanks Becky!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheeldog Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Sooooooooooo.......did you make it t Alaska? We live in Wasilla. If we can be of any help, let me know. I just now saw this post. Don't worry too much about coming at the end of the season. You'll probably hit a lot of rain though. We leave Alaska in November and return in March. I would rather travel the Alcan in the off season (winter) than the summer. Not much traffic and it is well taken care of as trucks run it all winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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