Michael Peterson
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My wife and I have registered for the 2013 Good Sam Alaska Caraventure. I have been trying, (so far without much luck), to get information on what the greatest distance is in miles between any two fuel stops on the trip. I am aware that at all of the itinerary stops there is fuel. But I do not have information on the fuel stops between the itinerary stops in the more remote areas. Has anybody gone on this caraventure from the starting point of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, through British Columbia, the Yukon, Alaska, back through the Yukon, and ending at Prince George, British Columbia?
I have read a couple of blogs that outline the fuel stops by mile post on the more heavly traveled roads in the more populated areas, but, these blogs do not cover all of the roads in the more remote areas that are traveled in the caraventure. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Seamutt
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Have a look in gasbuddy.com It may not show the prices in every location but does a good job laying out the location of gas stations.
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racer4
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There is a "Sticky" at the top of this forum (Alaska) called "Alaska Hwy fuel stops" posted by joe b.. He is a regular here and has made the trip many times. What you want is there.
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Most likely your caravan will not be driving "remote" roads. There are very few roads used by travelers doing the "tourist" thing. The cavavans will be traveling the major roads. You will find gas at reasonable distances and probably at your caravan stops, too. They're experienced at trying to keep their customers happy and worry-free. The leaders need fuel, too!  Like said previously, just keep topping off your tank, don't wait until you're almost empty, and don't be picky about finding a cheaper price. Get it while you can. Have a great trip!
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I don't recall ever finding fuel less than every 135 KM on our trip however we did run into a couple of instances where the "next station" was closed for one reason or another. I always made it a practice to drive only on the top half of the fuel tank and it was never a problem. Just don't get "picky" in the back country because you won't have a choice as to which brand, which station etc. Just stop at the one that's there.
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NevadaJim
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We went with Good Sam on that caraventure in 04 and fuel was no problem. We fueled up each day before setting up camp and most had a discount with the campground. As for distance if I remember right it was only about 200 to 250 miles per day or less between stops with one day of 300. It was a great trip and we realy enjoyed it. Have fun
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I drove in my at the time 29 year old car down to the lower 48 a few summers ago, and only had to sweat a few times looking for gas (my car barely gets 200 miles to a tank at 20 mpg) but it was early May and not every gas station was open yet. When I came back in early June it was no problem at all finding gas in less than 200 mile intervals as all the road houses and other stops inbetween the towns were open.
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Luke Porter
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I can't answer your question about how far apart the gas is. But, I can say you will have no problems.
That is one of the pluses of the caravan. The wagonmaster will bned over backwards to make sure everybody has fuel.
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sue.t
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Even in winter, fuel can be had every couple hundred kilometres. Do fuel up on the top half of your tank though ... don't count on fuel being available at the next stop.
Several times now we've not been able to fill up at our regular spots simply because they're out of fuel and the next fuel truck hasn't been expected for a few days.
In another instance, a lodge that has historically been open year-round, just up and closed in the middle of summer. Stupidly we had expected to buy fuel there because it was always open, and we let our tank go down to 1/4 tank. Good thing we had a 5 gallon jug of fuel in the truck box!
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Does anybody have a link to information about the caravan?
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