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RE: Caravan over TOW on Sunday?
Plan for a good days trip over Top of the World Hwy from Dawson. On the American side the road is gravel and the Canadian side is paved and gravel. Not bad roads but take it slow. I will never stop at Chicken again. I was not impressed at all.
Chicken is one of our favorite places in the world! I agree with the comment about probably not stoppiing at the Original Chicken RV park the one with the Dredge. Listen to the story of how they moved it--now that's an adventure. We are in Alaska now and plan to spend several days in Chicken and drive the TOW on way home.
We will have a wonderful dinner in the original downtown Chicken Mall, tour the dredge--again, mail cards from the post office and take some hikes, talk to the locals, do some fishing and enjoy life.
It will take at least an hour to mail the cards. If you haven't stopped at the Chicken Post Office you've really missed an great experience.
Chicken is one of the few places you can slow down and really enjoy the experience. Talk to people there, they are wonderful.
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snail
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06/30/08 02:45pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: STILL LUG AROUND A SPARE??
You'll get a great variety of answers. I think it boils down to how willing are you to wait for a tire change and can you get a proper replacement tire for your mh?
We carry a spare and have used it several times. When our mh used 16 inch wheels I changed them myself. We have hit metal in road that ruined tires and have had blow outs. These were all name brand reputable tires. In one case, a rear tire seperated tore up the under side causing a piece of metal to fall under the other dual and we lost both tires same side.
In one case we could not find a replacement tire of the same manufacture so we brought another brand. Tires of the same size from different manufactures are not necessary the same size. We ruined two tires in 4,000 miles! Have talked to people who waited for several days for the proper tire to be delivered.
Our tires are now 22.5 inch and we are in Alaska and are carrying a spare. If you always travel in areas where your comfortable finding a replacement then you may be ok. If you like to travel the out of the way places as we do, you may want to carry a spare.
I think you'll find the majority who use large tires--22.5 inch, don't carry spares. We're just old school and like to try to control our own situation.
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snail
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06/28/08 12:01pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Timing of Trip to Alaska
We are in Alaska now and have been since about mid June. We left South Florida May 27th. Our vote is to leave as early as you can arriveing in Alaska in early June. We met a few couples headed back to the states after visiting Alaska for a couple of weeks.They had had no problems. They were in Alaska before June 1st. Some facilities--camp grounds and fueling stations-- aren't open.
If you travel so you are in Alaska in early June--by the 10th- I think you will be ok. Not many crowds, some campgrounds and facilities may not be open but we camp along the road when nothing is open. It all depends on how long you want to be in Alaska and if cold weather bothers you. The crowds increase by late June and July then fall off by early August.
Good luck and enjoy. Whatever you decide you won't have problems.
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snail
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06/28/08 11:26am |
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RE: Destruction Bay to Beaver Creek -- it's TRUE!
AMEN! the road from Destruction Bay on into Alaska is "rock and roll" all the way. We drove it last week and drove most at 30 mph. Don't get in a hurry and be careful. It is much worse than it was 3 years ago.
As we've found for most of the roads in the north "slow down and don't get in a hurry and all will be OK". Just accept it's a slow trip along that streach and enjoy the view as much as you can. You'll be spending most of the time with both eyes concentrating on the road.
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snail
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06/23/08 11:48pm |
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RE: Diesel gas prices in Canada & Alaska
Today in Fairbanks area the going price seems to be $4.99/ gallon.
We paid as high as 1.54/liter in BC about 2 weeks ago.
It's not getting any cheaper!
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snail
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06/23/08 11:38pm |
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DIESEL PRICES ON ALASKA HIGHWAY
We will be on the Alaska highway in about 5 days. Can anyone give the best places for finding diesel at a "reasonable price"? We've done some searches and found the prices in some larger cities but where are the best places to fuel up along the Highway while in Canada?
Thanks for any input.
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snail
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05/30/08 08:32pm |
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RE: Where's the MHs?
We plan to leave Tuesday or Wednesday for about 3 months. It will be a shock but having gone in 2005 and being of an age and not sure if we can ever do it again, we are really looking forward to it.
Alaska is one of those places that can not be described. You have to have see it to understand what people are trying to tell you.
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snail
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05/24/08 06:43pm |
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RE: Washing and Waxing your MH
Where will you be when you get out. If it's in south west Florida after October, i'll do it for you.
send me an email.
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snail
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05/22/08 07:33pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: WHEN TO CHANGE OIL
Thanks for the comment. We also change all engine and generator oil when we put the unit away for the season. My concern is this year we will run between 12 and 15000 miles. Am wondering if its ok to wait until we return to change oil or do it along the road someplace.
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snail
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05/22/08 07:25pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Broken window
You might give Colaw a call in Carthridge, Mo. They deal with lots of used rv parts. They may have a replacement that you can install.
Do a Google search for Colaw parts in Carthridge, Mo and you'll find them. Fine folks.
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snail
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05/22/08 07:19pm |
Tech Issues
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WHEN TO CHANGE OIL
We are new with a diesel pusher and have a question about when to change the oil. We drove gassers for years and changed oil when they said at 3000 miles. We used Mobil 1 in the gasser.
Our 2001 Cummins ISC says to change at 15000 miles. Do most of you with diesels change when the book says or before? Do you use fossel oil or synthetic.
Thanks, appreciate your comments.
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snail
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05/22/08 07:04pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: SW FLORIDA TO BIRMINGHAM, AL
If you are not in a big hurray and enjoy seeing some interesting places and beautiful scenery, here is another suggestion.
We recently drove our 39' coach with an Explorer Spot Track toad and went from the Port Charlotte area up I75 all the way to Ocala. Then we got off the interstate and took highway 27 northeastward. We went all the way to Perry. Then we took Highway 98 and followed it down and along the coastline. This is really a very pretty and relaxing drive along the shore. Carabelle, Eastpoint, Apalachicola are great little towns to visit.
We had been forewarned in advance that this area from Apalachicola to Pensacola would be absolutely overwhelmed with all of the spring breaker party goers and that it would not be advisable to go that direction.
Must say that it was crowded at that time but it was not at all infested with unruly heavy crowds. This entire area was fabulous and very pretty and interesting to see.
You would probably want to go northbound from the Panama City area on Highway 231 and cross over into Alabama.
Just another option to consider.
We'll definitely go that way again soon.
Larry
Your right, we've taken that same route and love it. Actually most of the time we do run up 27. We really like St. George Island and that area. Lots of great seafood and laid back area.
thanks, think we'll just go up 231 like usual.
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snail
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05/22/08 11:25am |
Roads and Routes
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SW FLORIDA TO BIRMINGHAM, AL
Any comments appreciated about the best route from the Fort Myers, Fl area to Birmingham, Al. We usually take I75 to I 10 then west to US 231 north from the Mariana, Fl area to I 65 and on to Birmingham. Sometime we run I 75 to Atlanta and I 20 to Birmingham. I was recently told a better way is to take US 82 through Georga to Columbus then US 280 on to Birmingham. Any comments as to which is best.
We drive a 38 ft dp and tow a Ranger.
Thanks for your assistance.
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snail
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05/21/08 07:07pm |
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RE: Spartan Chassis Ball Joint Replacement - Houston Area
I had my uppers and lowers replaced three months ago due to cracked rubber. Tuthill recommended a shop in Greenville SC to have them replaced and the frontend aligned. Seems like it set me back about $1500. I have the paperwork at home if you would like a exact price. I would recommend having all four done while they have it apart.
Did you have the parts or did the shop supply all parts and labor? $1500 is a great price. Our local shops say $2500 is about the fair price for parts and labor.
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snail
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05/20/08 06:33am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Top of the World dry camping
I don't remember exactly where on the TOW but there is a nice pull out on the right side going toward Chicken. It is much closer to Dawson than to Chicken.
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snail
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05/20/08 06:12am |
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RE: is passport required to cross into canada?
Our recommendation is to get your passports. It makes traveling much easier. We use ours when we fly in the U.S. It just seems to us the line moves so much faster when people present their passport.
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snail
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05/12/08 05:23am |
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CHITINA, ALASKA
We plan to travel to Alaska this year and are considering spending a few days in the Chitina area. Does anyone have comments about what to see in this area. We tow a 4x4 Ranger and like to go to some of less visited spots.
Thanks for your comments.
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snail
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05/11/08 01:59pm |
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RE: Sand Bag Balancing
We're installing new 270 80 r 22.5's on our mh and are considering beads. There are lots of different materials and from what I read it's important what material and brand you use.
I understand this method was 1st used for airline tires, then NASCAR started using and now some shops. It is a very simple method from mechanical standpoint. All you do is add a bag of beads of the correct weight to each tire. No expensive balancing equipment or compenent tech doing the balancing work.
I've been reading all I can find on the net and like everything: there are those who love it and those who dislike it.
I'm going to leave it to the shop who sells us the tires.
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snail
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05/02/08 07:51pm |
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RE: Bennett Law Firm
The sites listed are good and the one's to use. Bennett will give you all the information just call them and discuss. Make sure you read all hte fine print and understand what the laws in your home state.
We recently investigated this when we purchased a replacement motor home. We could have saved some money but, the motor home had to be kept outside our resident state for 6 month, etc, etc. We decided not to do it. Bennett was great and gave us all the information we needed.
No need to drive out to Montana. Also, understand how you will do the required insurance and if your financing the motor home will your loan company allow. Hope you haven't purchased the motor home yet. It complicates the process if you have.
good luck, UNDERSTAND YOUR HOME STATES LAWS FIRST.
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snail
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05/02/08 07:42pm |
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RE: Toyo Tyres for DP?
The Toyo tires do not have steel reinforced sidewalls as the Goodyear 670 and Michelin xza3's and some other Michelin's. We are in the process of replacing our tires and I talked with the Toyo folks for quite a while.
If you haven't already you need to know hte weight of your coach at all 4 wheels when fully loaded. Make sure whatever you buy is capable of handling that load. Some coaches have tires of insufficient carrying capacity.
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snail
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05/01/08 08:10pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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