howson

Yep. Tuktoyaktuk. We were not going to tow the campers, they were being left behind in Dawson Creek. The road from Chicken to Dawson Creek is unpaved, so that's why the extra rock guards were installed on the truck and camper (which I now don't need but nice to have).


Howard - Cool trip. BTW, I think you mean Dawson City (Yukon) as opposed to Dawson Creek (BC) where the Alaskan Highway begins.

The Dempster Highway (from approx. Dawson City, Yukon to Inuvik) is indeed gravel. Interestingly enough, Sandra and I drove that one in '92 (no RV) as we had a school friend living in Inuvik at the time. It is very isolated but totally doable (semi's drive it) but if you're up for it, the scenery is unbelievable - and a nice photo op at 66 degrees 66 minutes north! Back then, there was no highway to Tuk - only an ice road in the winter - so we never made it there.

A VERY different part of the world for sure. And 24 hours of daylight is something to experience.

Ah, thanks KSC_Travels. I had been turning in circles thinking what he meant by Dawson Creek to Chicken being unpaved

My details on Dempster Highway are at least five years out of date. It might be worth reviewing…

I am so sorry to hear you are considering canceling your trip. But we cancelled our route to Colorado and Wyoming this year as well due to price of diesel, was supposed to leave yesterday. We will wait it out leave later mid June but just staying east of the Mississippi this summer. Not worth the additional fuel costs at this point when we can go next year. But still looking forward to a very nice lower mileage trip this year.

Last month we met up with our neighbors they live in Alaska so have lots of info on roads, etc. Basically told us best is to have a truck camper 4 wheel drive if you want to visit the places that are mostly gravel roads. Lots to see just in the main areas around the major hubs. They warned against my taking the fifth wheel on the Dempster.

Recommended if you want to scale back:

Denali
whittier - kayak glaciers
Seward - whale watching kenai fjords
kenai/Sodotna - fishing red salmon 2-3 weeks in July
Ninilchik
Anchor Point
Homer -kachemak bay and state park. Visit seldovia by ferry

Probably looking at $8usd per gallon avg, could be more if nutbar Putin keeps at it.
We're at 2.29cdn per litre in Thunder Bay, ON. I would expect over $3 per litre up north.

There are a several Nutbars creating high prices on everything today.

We have canceled some trips as well where I'm looking at the new light duty diesel to stay with a half ton. There is the option in flying to AK and renting a rig which may be a solution in freely moving around.

Jim

Guest -- exactly what we're considering at some point in the future if going to Alaska (with our friends). Potentially even a cruise ship that leaves the CONUS and goes to an Alaskan port if there's such a thing? We'd then rent a car and stay in hotels (gasp!).

Its just too far for us on the east coast unless there is plenty of time and willingness to spend on fuel. I've heard from buddies where I used to work that Norwegian and Princess are the best choices for a cruise. For hotels...all I can add is that we always tried to stay in the Hilton line of hotels for work which was always decent. Not sure what's available up there. Not sure what it would cost to rent an RV for a few weeks but this could be a good option. Wear out someone else's coach.

Jim

LOL When you mentioned hotels along the way it reminded me. When Dad took us on the trip (early 60's I think) he had to have the copper propane line on the Airstream Banbi replaced as it had been flattened and punctured by the rocks. The AlCan hwy was unpaved through Canada. I am pretty sure it was Whitehorse where we stoped. Repair shop recommended the best place in town. Mom was not happy - no hot water, drafty, and smelled. The trailer was fixed the next day - most expensive part was the garden hose they put over the new copper line from what I remember Dad saying.. First thing Mom did once we left the repair shop was have Dad stop on a wide spot. and fire up the water heater and give my young sister a shower, and then she took one. Used all the water and filled the waste tank (black and gray combined). Dad was not a happy camper as he wanted to get to the next camp ground several hours away. Dad tried to find a dump station and a source of water. No dump station around, so way out of town he found another secluded wide spot and dumped it in the ditch. He was lucky to find water at the next gas station but they charged him $5. Took a few days before he talked to mom. I got to sit up front and be navigator. But I am sure things have improved in 60 years

Hello…just returned from a short trailer trip to central BC. Quesnel BC on highway 97. Fuel prices $2.15 Canadian a litre.
roads are good construction. Highway 5 from KAMLOOPS to Valemount BC is slow due due to transcanada pipeline work. Lots of traffic control (flagging).
both highway 97 and highway 5 are major routes and are busy with transport trucks. Semi’s
travel safely

howson I know a few people that took the Norwegian cruise from Vancouver, Canada to Alaska. No bad reviews from anybody. The cruise probably started from one of the west coast USA states and stopped to pick up passengers in Vancouver Canada.


​​​​​​​Is that diesel?

Hi all - we just returned from a 4 week trip from Colorado to Virginia - 5100 miles total. The diesel fuel total cost was a little over $2100. Saw prices at the beginning at around $4.75/gal, but after getting to North Carolina, the price was always over $5.20. Highest price I paid was $6.49 in Pennsylvania. I just got enough to get out of there (it was $1.00 cheaper in WV). It was a good trip, but we're glad to be home too.

Scott
He has a 2012 Ram 3500 Cummins SRW Short Box so I would assume so. I was searching diesel prices in Canada and ran across the term "gas oil" Is that Diesel?

I still think were going - maybe leave a bit later in July. SWMBO still thinks we have budget for it.

1 litre is equal to 0.2641722 gallons or 3.78541 liter for 1 gallon and 1 Canadian Dollar equals $0.77 United States Dollar currently.

So..... 3$ Canadian per liter is $2.31 a liter US which means its $8.74 a US gallon ..Did I do the math right?
3 x 0.77 x 3.78541 = 8.74

Now my head hurts

I have not heard of the term "gas oil?" But if I was going to guess, maybe means diesel?

Yoda
A US gallon, and a Canadian (Imperial) gallon are not the same. A US gallon is 3.8 litres, a Canadian gallon (Imperial) is 4.5 litres per gallon....just to try and confuse a little more...lol..just a little trivia.
And ya, you did the math right. I'm guessing at the $3+ per litre. But I can guarantee that northern fuel prices are significantly higher than where I am. (2.29).
If I was in your position, I would budget $10 a gallon. If it ends up a high estimate?.....no problem...but at least you are prepared for expensive fuel.