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RE: MaxxAir II Vent Cover - Black or White Translucent?
We have the black Maxxair II over the Fantastic Fan above our bed. Love it!
Comes in real handy during our 24/7 daylight in Yukon!
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sue.t
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06/19/13 12:02pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: How do I haul a TC while still having the 5th wheel rails?
2x4 frame that fits the bottom of the truck box with an opening for the hitch rails.
The long side of the 2x4 frame gives the added benefit of being a reference while loading the camper. Makes it easier to see your alignment while backing under the camper.
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sue.t
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06/19/13 08:42am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Some random questions driving through Canada to Alaska
I never ever leave my credit card with anyone at any gas station. While most people are trustworthy it takes only one dishonest person to record your numbers and the three digit security number off the back. It happened to us once, and that was one times too many. We will leave a driver's licence OR I will stand at the cash desk as a "hostage" while DH fills the truck.
Our credit cards worked everywhere in Alaska except for one pay-at-the-pump at Cantwell, and it turned out no one's card was working that morning. Good reason to always have enough cash in your wallet to pay for a fill-up.
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sue.t
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06/19/13 08:33am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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Forest fire season is underway in Yukon
The forest fire season is underway in Yukon already, despite the wet & cold spring.
There is a 1,600 acre fire burning 30 miles south of Dawson City, near the Yukon River. The fire is visible from the Top of the World Highway, West Dawson and the Dome in Dawson.
Also on your way to Dawson City you may encounter smoke along the Klondike Highway near Mayo. There is a large fire near Ethel Lake, with an estimated size of 10,000 acres.
Taking the Alaska Highway northward isn't a smoke-free alternative. There is a large and active fire burning in Alaska near the Yukon border that is expected to blow smoke in to the community of Beaver Creek. The fire remains 15 kilometres (10 miles) from the
Alaska/Yukon border and does not pose a threat to the town of Beaver Creek.
Keep up-to-date on Yukon forest fires at http://www.community.gov.yk.ca/firemanagement/
Here's an image from Yukon Wildland Fire Management of the Yukon River fire.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/19903_10151647407333427_180373638_n.jpg width=700
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sue.t
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06/18/13 04:20pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Pet Couch Covers
Have had our leather couch and loveseat for many, many years. The leather has endured six dogs (1 or 2 at a time) and one cat.
I vacuum the crevasses in the leather cushions and around the arms each week, and wipe with a damp cloth as needed (muddy paws). Very easy care!
Love this furniture! Still looks as good as the day we got it.
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sue.t
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06/18/13 09:49am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: On the Road with "Roll Call Alaska 2013"......
Is there a better day of the week for the Dawson City loop? Perhaps less commercial traffic.
Commercial vehicles run 24/7 during the summer. Weekends are usually only relevant to city folk.
In Dawson, mining is on as long as there is daylight! The short season means every minute of daylight counts.
Some truckers prefer moving at night when there are fewer RVs in the way :B
Visibility is good with daylight 24/7 so no reason to not be on the road at 2 a.m.
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sue.t
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06/18/13 09:39am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: TC vs Pull Behind...????
Yup, that's why we kept the fifth wheel when we bought the camper. The fifth wheel was great for our long trips to Yukon, but now we live here and want to explore more goat trails. Yet, we also want to be able to stretch out on destination trips.
So, kept the fifth wheel and have used it twice this year for long weekend trips, in March and then in early May. And have been out with the camper twice this year too, both in June.
Best of both worlds.
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sue.t
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06/17/13 08:39pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Any Bear Precautions Needed in Ontario?
And don't share your BBQ meat with it, even if you have been drinking.
from the Anchorage Daily News
Man mauled after feeding bear some BBQ
A comment regarding Darwin's theory might be appropriate here.
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sue.t
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06/17/13 01:10pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: On the Road with "Roll Call Alaska 2013"......
BTW, if you have a Fantastic Fan you also have a great anti-mosquito tool.
Here are step-by-step directions:
1. Open a screened window that is the farthest from your Fantastic Fan.
2. Set your Fantastic Fan to extract air and turn it on high.
3. In a few minutes every mosquito in your RV will be pressed against the screen of the fan, carried there on the draft created by the fan.
4. With a paper towel, squish the skeeters to oblivion.
5. Smile with the satisfaction of a job well-done while doing so.
6. Use an old toothbrush to clean the screen.
7. Enjoy a peaceful night of sleep without the "zzzzZZZZZzzzzzz" of mosquitoes around your ear!
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sue.t
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06/17/13 10:21am |
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RE: On the Road with "Roll Call Alaska 2013"......
Dawson has several decent campgrounds.
If one wants hookups and to be able to stroll to downtown, the Gold Rush RV Park is the only choice. The other commercial campgrounds are a short distance out of town and too far to walk. The Gold Rush RV Park is clean and cramped, a gravel parking lot crowded with tents & RVs. Keep in mind, with the 24 hours of daylight, people are up and at it 24/7.
Our preference has always been the Yukon River Gov't campground across the river. Still an easy walk with a free walk-on ferry ride. Quieter. Alongside the Yukon River. Near the paddlewheel graveyard (north of the campground along the river's edge). Free firewood. Private sites. Only $12/night.
The Klondike River Gov't campground (between Dawson and the Dempster turnoff) is nice too. So much so the mosquitoes really enjoy it. If you're content to sit inside your RV, or just need a night's sleep before heading up the Dempster, it is okay. But don't sit outside too long.
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sue.t
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06/17/13 10:11am |
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RE: On the Road with "Roll Call Alaska 2013"......
Does anyone know what the status of the Klondike River Lodge near Dawson City?
I've sent an email to my Dawson pal to double-check.
My friend was on the Dempster last week and advises there is no activity at the Klondike River Lodge.
Thus, anyone planning to drive north on the Dempster must fill up in Dawson City before driving the 25 miles to the start of the Dempster. Next fuel stop is Eagle Plains, 230 miles up the Dempster, meaning a total of 255 miles between fill-ups.
On the subject of the Dempster, if you're comfy with drycamping the campground in Tombstone park is only 45 miles up the Dempster and is a good spot to overnight. We like taking a day trip a bit further north to see the spectacular scenery, then returning to the campground for a second night. Here's the exploring we did in 2011 http://suethomas.ca/20110724_Tombstone.html
And, of course, a picture ... here showing Tombstone Mountain.
http://suethomas.ca/images/Dempster/20110724_Dempster_361.jpg width=700
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sue.t
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06/17/13 08:19am |
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RE: On the Road with "Roll Call Alaska 2013"......
Does anyone know what the status of the Klondike River Lodge near Dawson City?
I tried to phone just now to check ... no answer, just a telephone tree for the corporation that owned the lodge.
Likely means the Klondike River Lodge is not open for fuel or the RV Park. I've sent an email to my Dawson pal to double-check.
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sue.t
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06/16/13 03:39pm |
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RE: On the Road with "Roll Call Alaska 2013"......
Yesterday on the Alaska Highway about 70 km west of Whitehorse, one motorhome was heading north while the other was already heading south.
We were hiking with the dogs above the Takhini Valley, and of course, my camera was handy! That is the Takhini River winding its way through the valley.
http://suethomas.ca/images/AlaskaHwy_YT/20130616_AlaskaHwyMH_14.jpg width=700
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sue.t
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06/16/13 01:23pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Excessive Vet costs?
Our vet removes stitches at no extra cost. Will you have to pay more to have the stitches removed?
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sue.t
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06/16/13 10:26am |
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RE: On the Road with "Roll Call Alaska 2013"......
... and Susan Butcher place?
Susan Butcher, the legendary musher, died in 2006. I don't know the status of her kennel.
Hugh Neff was the 2012 Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile Sled Dog Race champion. His kennel is in Tok, Alaska. Hugh is a grand character, from Chicago! http://hughneff.com/kennel-tours/
Muktuk Adventures, operated by the legendary musher Frank Turner, is just a wee bit north of Whitehorse, Yukon. Frank is a fascinating speaker and they also serve up a wild game dinner if you're interested. Frank's dogs are very well cared for too, and he ensures his dogs live their elder years well. A good kennel!
http://muktuk.com/tour/half-day-visit-guided-summer-tour-2/
Michelle Phillips, another well-known musher, is near Tagish Lake (south of Whitehorse) in Yukon. http://www.tagishlakekennel.com/
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sue.t
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06/15/13 03:20pm |
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RE: On the Road with "Roll Call Alaska 2013"......
Wow, rkassl ... most folks feel doing the Taylor & Top of the World Highways one-way is enough. Planning to do it twice ... that almost makes you a northerner!
Then re-driving the Beaver Creek to Destruction Bay section as you head south. Hmmm ... maybe the clean air is getting to you!? :B
The Klondike Highway from Dawson City to Whitehorse is a fine drive too. Not as scenic as the Kluane Lake area, but nice nonetheless. Why not take it southward?
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sue.t
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06/14/13 10:18pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Best RV Parks to stay in Alaska
We prefer the rustic government & park campgrounds.
One of the most scenic was Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site, about 25 miles outside of Valdez.
http://suethomas.ca/images/Alaska/20100825_RichardsonHwy_S5_594.jpg width=700
Byers Lake Campground in Denali State Park was also very nice with many good hiking trails. Also an easy hike up to the Veterans Memorial rest area/viewpoint to see Mt McKinley from the Parks Highway.
http://suethomas.ca/images/Alaska/20100902_ByersLake_2313.jpg width=700
Williwaw Forest Service campground, on the way to Whittier, was also very nice. Again, good trails. Lots of glaciers to see all around.
http://suethomas.ca/images/Alaska/20100830_Kenai_2192.jpg width=700
Trail River USFS campground on Kenai Lake was also very scenic!
http://suethomas.ca/images/Alaska/20100831_Kenai_2254.jpg width=700
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sue.t
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06/14/13 04:39pm |
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RE: Heres one for ya !
:B but it is unlawful to ride in a trailer being towed.
Didn't the man know that? :B :B
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sue.t
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06/14/13 08:17am |
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RE: Canada trip
It doesn't mean you can't take these items across the border but does mean if you are asked about these items you must declare them and the agents may take these items from you if there are restrictions on any of the items.
The only thing I've had confiscated was California oranges when we were crossing into the USA. Although on our last day trip in to Alaska, the US agent told me to not leave the peelings in Alaska and he let me keep my oranges. We cross with dog food, lunch meats, frozen meats, veggies, fruits, canned goods ... everything. If asked, we tell what we have.
Crossing back into Canada I don't recall that we've ever been asked about food we've purchased in the USA and still have with us.
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sue.t
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06/13/13 10:18pm |
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RE: TC to Alaska on Ferry
You asked the same question in the RVing in Canada and Alaska forum ... see my answer there.
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sue.t
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06/13/13 09:07pm |
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