tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post6583075632392792678..comments2023-08-01T03:04:34.080-07:00Comments on Gypsy and the Mariner's RV Adventures: Would You Take Your RV to Alaska?Sharon Del Rosariohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743800968323230586noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-76677963810895449012014-12-02T12:48:25.652-07:002014-12-02T12:48:25.652-07:00I have to agree. Although I’m not sure about Alask...I have to agree. Although I’m not sure about Alaska, I’m quite aware that not all the places are RV-friendly. But yeah, that still depends on the traveler’s likes, dislikes, and tolerances. If you’re the type of person who would venture on anything you deem exciting, then it probably wouldn’t matter what vehicle and places you’ll camp yourself in. Cheers!<br /><br /><a href="http://prairiervcenter.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/get-correct-parts-from-folsom-rv-parts-supplier-to-enhance-safety/" rel="nofollow">Liza Pilon @ Prairie City RV</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889995121960975335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-36277196287352286472011-07-07T17:50:42.088-07:002011-07-07T17:50:42.088-07:00Alaska is wonderful. Thanks to Nick I have been f...Alaska is wonderful. Thanks to Nick I have been following your blogs and they are great. My husband and I took our 30' Class A with a Saturn car in tow to Alaska in 2004. We went by ourselves and boondocked all over the place. I am re-living our trip through your blogs. We left PA on May 17 and returned to PA on Sept 19. We hit Haines,AK on June 4 and were in Alaska the whole summer, leaving Wasilia on Aug 29 reluctantly heading home. We are hoping to be able to go back and take the Ferry system in a truck camper to see the areas we couldn't drive to. 2004 was their worst fire year and we were very glad we were on our own with no reservations. We moved where the fires weren't and drove on every road that was driveable without 4-wheel drive. Did alot of fishing and relaxing. The roads were not bad at all. In 2010 we traded our 30' Class A with 86,000 miles on it for a 32' with 38,000 miles on it. So our Class A that went to AK served us 6 more years after that trip. Thanks for all the memories. Thelma and Dave MiddletonThelma Middletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-41986694253137208442011-07-04T17:53:10.478-07:002011-07-04T17:53:10.478-07:00Well said. We did Alaska in 2001 with then 16 yr o...Well said. We did Alaska in 2001 with then 16 yr old daughter. Had a great time. Drove a sorta big rig, 35 ft GM Bus, without any road caused problems. We were 13K miles total on the trip. Yeah, expensive. Worth every minute. When you get to Fairbanks go north to see Circle and Central. Enjoy<br />BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-76732618413718889182011-07-04T16:00:13.635-07:002011-07-04T16:00:13.635-07:00Very informative blog, Sharon. I really enjoy you...Very informative blog, Sharon. I really enjoy your perspective and concur with your thoughts. I feel that RVing to Alaska is in our future. I just don't know when. For the time being, British Columbia summers keep us busy - with family and friends.<br /><br />Continued success with your northern adventure.René and Jeanette Genereuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166865264538146835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-82132490584359230872011-07-04T09:23:15.988-07:002011-07-04T09:23:15.988-07:00Well said, Sharon!Well said, Sharon!IdahoRVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227800996261481143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-49639002898746364992011-07-04T08:05:39.190-07:002011-07-04T08:05:39.190-07:00Everyone has their own reasons for visiting, or NO...Everyone has their own reasons for visiting, or NOT visiting, Alaska. Nick has a job to do, including the need for Internet, printing, mailing, etc. Rick has it off his radar for his reasons -- I doubt that he has a lack of adventurous spirit -- he finds adventures other places. Some are afraid of the roads, some are afraid of not being close to repair service. Whatever, we certainly enjoyed our caravan in 2005, and if we were ever to go again, we'd want to travel with friends as you are doing, finding the out-of-the-way spots we didn't get to see the first time.Jerry and Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381487159402842587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-51819785381587552432011-07-04T02:05:28.340-07:002011-07-04T02:05:28.340-07:00Here it is, almost 1:00 a.m. in Anchorage, Alaska ...Here it is, almost 1:00 a.m. in Anchorage, Alaska and it is still light outside. One of the most amazing part of our trip to Alaska has been experiencing "the land of the midnight sun" and how friendly and caring the Alaskans have been to us when we have told them we were RVing Alaska. Your blog hit it on the spot... <br /><br />When we first started "extended" RVing (8-9 months a year), Alaska was not on our radar scope. Then we kept hearing everyone's experiences until we said okay. We have friends leading the WIT Alaska Caravan but decided that was way too structured for us. (They are just now arriving in Dawson Creek and have a very fixed schedule.) We are traveling with just one other couple (plus meeting other Escapees like your gang on the road). We have already changed our very tentative schedule and can't wait to leave the CITY of Anchorage and get onto the Kenai Peninsula. We all have things we want to see and experience and this trip keeps building our confidence to keep traveling. Seeing a black bear outside our rig yesterday or a bald eagle's nest are memories I could get in other places, but I'm getting them here and now in Alaska. (Thanks for the link to my blog.) - CoolJudyJudy Rinehimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053392745521488816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-7555455463968390502011-07-03T21:35:20.724-07:002011-07-03T21:35:20.724-07:00Sharon. This blog is quite well written explainin...Sharon. This blog is quite well written explaining that an RV trip to Alaska is not for everyone, but I am glad that we have been able to do it together. Yes the budget can be stretched, but none of us are getting younger, and we may not be able to do this tomorrow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616457267322922471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-16736627234561495992011-07-03T20:46:23.979-07:002011-07-03T20:46:23.979-07:00Great informative post Sharon and very well explai...Great informative post Sharon and very well explained. I have all the admiration in the world for RV'ers who take on a big trip (i.e. Alaska) as you have and I've enjoyed every bit of it traveling along with you on your blog.<br /><br />As you say, however, all RV'ers don't think, or act, alike. Our preferences for RV'ing just seem to put Alaska off the radar for us. Who knows, it could even be a lack of adventurous spirit, I don't know.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughtful mention.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-32581351010785983782011-07-03T18:00:27.703-07:002011-07-03T18:00:27.703-07:00Excellent post, Sharon. I never say never, but at ...Excellent post, Sharon. I never say never, but at this point in our lives, we'll pass on the Alaska trip. But we sure are enjoying your blog posts and pictures. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!Nick Russellhttp://gypsyjournalrv.com/category/nicksblog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-51784153390372130642011-07-03T15:46:54.459-07:002011-07-03T15:46:54.459-07:00I was one who comented on Rick's blog and said...I was one who comented on Rick's blog and said the roads were horrible... and they were both in Canada and Alaska. We did not travel fast, as a matter of fact a lot of places we only went about 15 - 20 MPR. I loved it there and we were there for 8 weeks... we stayed in nice RV Parks and some not great but ok... we boondocked alot. I still would not take our rig back there but would go back in a smaller rig or just rent one. As they say to each their own... right? But I think it is still the most beautiful views and the wildlife was spectacular. I am following your trip and love your post... It brings back a lot of great moments & memories. Did we break down ~ no, does our coach still look like new ~ yes, did we get some damage ~ yes. A broken windshield from a rig going to fast and my washer floor broke loose. That could have happened anywhere. Was it the trip of a lifetime YES! <br />Have fun & Travel safe!!!<br />Donnasquawmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814752309515986976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-696912513346244542011-07-03T15:31:50.172-07:002011-07-03T15:31:50.172-07:00Great post, Sharon, from the horse's mouth, so...Great post, Sharon, from the horse's mouth, so to speak! I have been following along on your trip since Laurie told me about your blog and have learned soooo much. Thanks We are now 3 days and counting to our Alaska journey!Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193404185396241691.post-65320683028674392292011-07-03T14:54:09.057-07:002011-07-03T14:54:09.057-07:00We would love to take a caravan to Alaska, but the...We would love to take a caravan to Alaska, but the problems we had with our rig on the last caravan has kind of scared us off. At least where we were there was lots of repair places but not so sure about Alaska. You might be many, many miles from anything and that just scares the bejibbers our of us.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838311859054693066noreply@blogger.com