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RE: testing my lance 1130 for winter service
h45wt
We drove down the ALCAN last February on our way to New Mexico and the Southwest. Because of the low temps (-40) around Tok, Whitehorse and Fort Nelson we decided not to de-winterize the camper and stay in motels. But, we did carry some antifreeze for the DW just in case she needed to use the facilities. Make darn sure you carry a long enough power cable to plug in at night. We found a lot of motels had plugins but they were way off in the distance, but we were prepared. I de-winterized in Washington state.
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Moose Nugget
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01/02/09 09:31am |
Truck Campers
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RE: I'm making my "Alaska List" -things to see-any suggestions?
What effect will the current AK weather have on the summer? Foggier, rainier, fewer bugs? Any of you AK lurkers have any thoughts on this?
Rick
Well, I can't predict the future weather, but if last years weather is any indication we were averaging 10 degrees below normal and a little more wet. So if that tells you anything.
But as we say here in Alaska. "There is no bad weather, it's having bad equipment".:)
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Moose Nugget
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12/31/08 07:43am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Before and After-
Great photos, sometimes better then words So, just how easy was it to remove the bottom and get into your basement? How did you support your camper while working under it? And did you add insulation or any other modifications?
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Moose Nugget
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12/14/08 08:33am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Planning trips for 2009
DW and I are still working on our TC camping for 09 but for now we have:
Kodiak Island 15 days
Hanies - Skagway, Whitehorse 25 days
Fairbanks, AK 10 days
Manly Hot Springs, AK 7 days
Fishing every chance I get.
We are planning to stay in Alaska and the Yukon this coming year.:)
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Moose Nugget
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12/03/08 08:36am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Dalton Highway
campalaska
We did this trip last July, if you PM me I'll fill you in. Over all it was a great trip.:)
Walt
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Moose Nugget
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11/28/08 11:34am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: 2006 Adventurer 90FWS-Opinons??
Hi Bob
We have a 2004 90FWS camper and really enjoy it. The floor plan fits us giving us some privacy in the bed area and has a lot of storage area for fishing gear etc. We don't have a generator on board but do have the 2000i Honda.
We have put on over 37,000 miles on our camper visiting Alaska, a good part of the lower 48 and Baja. It's a great camper for the type of camping we do Boondocking.
Walt
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Moose Nugget
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10/15/08 08:26am |
Truck Campers
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RE: The Telegraph Creek Road
Thanks for posting your photos of the Telegraph Creek area. I've passed this road numerous times but never went up it. But, after seeing your photos I think that this is next years trip. This year we are going up the Haul Road (Dalton Hwy). Again thanks for the information.
Walt
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Moose Nugget
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07/09/08 07:59am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Fishing on the Russian/Kenai
My son and I are heading down to the Russian river/kenai river this evening the fishing Monday an Tuesday. anyone know how to fish are, ive heard neongreen and pink Russian river flysare working good for the reds. I head this from a reliable sorce, a friend, who went down for an afternoon and him and his son had maxed out in 15 min. so I think ill give thoes a try. ok , next does anyone know how camping in the government camp grounds has been? ive only got battery that came with the camper and has no labels but it came new with the camper. I will be there 2 nights and have no generator yet, waiting for a Honda or Yamaha anyway to show up on the local craigslist. I think I will run the car a little to get some power when its needed, like taking the chill off in the morning.thanks everyone, this is my second trip with the "new" camper and my first 2-nighter in it.
HI
campalaska
Go this what your friend or whoever recommanded the Russian river flys. That is probably the correct color to use. As for the Gov't campgrounds down that way. You may want to go early as they fill up rather quickly and there are very few places around to even park. Your battary with a little help from your truck's battary should do just fine.
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Moose Nugget
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06/29/08 03:42pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Size 19.5 wheel/tire for stock 07 2500HD Silverado no mods
Yes, I’m running 19.5 wheels (Verison) with XDE Michelin tires (265/70/19.5). The only things I had to do, was trim back the edge of the air dam ½” and lift the front of the truck up a ½”. The truck runs great and feels solid going down the road. The truck loaded feels really good going down gravel, and is a lot safer then with the tires that came on the truck. I now have 24000 miles on these tires and they look as good as the day I purchased them. I'm real happy with mine.:)
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Moose Nugget
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04/28/08 03:04pm |
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RE: ALASKANS, how many of you travel to lower 48?
I think joe b. makes too many generalizations about Alaskans. Almost none of what he said applies to me or the people I know. I'd rather travel to places in AK and Canada than "America" because I like remote undeveloped places without hoards of people. No offense but that's why I'm in AK and not there.
When I do travel Outside, it's to see people and do things with them, thanks to the AK Airlines credit card and those mileage plan miles! And it's almost always the intermountain west (MT, ID, NV, etc).
Couldn't have said it better myself. I totally agree with you.:B
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Moose Nugget
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04/13/08 04:12pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Alaskans-sound off
alaskan-rver
Did you take your camper over? I've been there a number of times but always wanted to take the camper over and just take some time see the place via the road network. All 100 miles of it. LOL
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Moose Nugget
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03/28/08 04:42pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Alaskans-sound off
welsteach
It took about 6 days to get through Canada and a stop over (3 days) in Seattle for tires etc. Then another 5 days to drive down the Interstate to Baja. The drive across Canada was the only bad part of the trip due to the number of animals on the highway and the darkness for that time of year (Feb). Temps were down in the -40's F :(, we just took our time.
Needless to say on the way down we stayed in Motels and camped out on the way home. Baja was a lot of fun and we really had a great time visiting the missions and meeting the people. And the price of diesel at that time was $1.95 in Baja. We camped out primarily on the beaches : .
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Moose Nugget
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03/25/08 06:34pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Alaskans-sound off
Hi Welsteach
We have driven down each time. Last year went to Baja :B for 10 weeks then on up to New Mexico. From there just took our time visiting friends along the way with a stop in Seattle.
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Moose Nugget
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03/25/08 02:20pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Alaskans-sound off
Hi
Your right about the false spring weather. We just got the cover off our TC and are making plans for the spring. Need to do some mods on the TC and get everything ready. In the early spring we head down to the Kenai and do some camping on the beaches. Later in the summer we normally head up to the Denali Hwy. Good sites and decent Grayling fishing. :)
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Moose Nugget
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03/24/08 08:43pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: ALASKANS, how many of you travel to lower 48?
We make our annual winter trip to Hawaii every other year. In between we take our TC and leave Alaska in March and head down to the Southwest to visit friends and travel around and see the sites. Normally we stay outside for about 90 days then head home. As my sons tell me, go down and get a reality check then come back home. We wouldn't ever want to miss a summer in Alaska.:)
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Moose Nugget
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03/24/08 08:37pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: What's your electric bill?
Here in Palmer, AK our Electric and Natural Gas bills are averaged out for the year. Elec runs $152 and Gas $115. But, you need to remember we only get about 4.5 hour of day light at this time of year. But, we are gaining 5 minutes a day. Wow!!!;)
Walt
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Moose Nugget
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01/07/08 08:56pm |
Full-time RVing
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