ALASKA ROADTRIP. Full Itinerary. 169 Days.16K Miles. RV Fulltime Living. RV COUPLE. RV LIFE

We recap our Alaska Wild RV Adventure from this summer with our full itinerary. 169 Days of travel and nearly 16,000 miles in total. From start to finish this was one epic road trip. We'll have 4 video's on our Alaska travels this summer which will include our expenses, favorite experiences, the bad ones and the roads traveled.
We tell you how to get our itinerary to download for your personal use and enjoyment. in the video.
We hope you enjoy this summary of our trip and more epic shots of this summer.
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We like to "Switch it Up" between resorts and campgrounds and boondocking is always an option.
We draw inspiration from Keep Your Daydream KYD, Less Junk More Journey, Finding Our Someday and Changing Lanes. We normally travel in an HDT similar to KZbin channels Suite Travels and Watts on Wheels. I also get some ideas from the editing style of Happily Ever Hanks (Happilyeverhanks) #thankshanks and believe it or not, I actually learned something from MRBeast Mr Beast video's as well.
Our journey is the destination. We want to share in our experiences in our discovery of What's Next.
I get my music from:
Epidemicsound.com
Tracks:
World Joy by Saira Ridley
The Greatest Quest by Adriel Fair
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We use the TSD card for diesel fuel and save a bundle each time we fill up our Big Rig. We also use it to fill up our Onan generator.
The big blue boards (XL version) we use sometimes to get us "un-stuck" is from:
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Our Class C is built by Thor Motorcoach on a Ford F550 chassis. It's a production build Magnitude model XG32. We tow our red Jeep Wrangler Sahara behind it. We've made some modifications to it so that we can boondock comfortably. Lithium batteries, Victron 3000w multi-plus inverter, dual alternators charge while traveling and mods to the water system greatly enhance it's boondocking capabilities.
Our extreme completely custom 5th wheel is built on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and air brakes. Completely loaded it weighs 42,000 lbs rolling down the highway. And we do roll down the highway nearly every week. You see, we believe that if your home has wheels they should be used.
Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
2019 SpaceCraft Custom built semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
Power system:
3250 watts of solar with Panasonic panels
30.1 KWH of Lithium batteries
2- 4K watt Magnum Inverters deliver power as if we are on shore power
2- 4K watt 240v Cotek Inverters deliver additional power for our LG Mini split HVAC and stove
Coachnet is our roadside assistance company we use but hopefully we don't use them too often. LOL
We are not sponsored by Whataburger but I do enjoy them anytime I can get my hands on one. They used to be just out of Texas but they have expanded.
BIg Truck Big Travels video's are based on our personal experience and not meant nor portrayed as experts in anything we do or say. It's our life on the road and our opinions are not meant to be construed as advice. Enjoy life on the road.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. We hope your holiday season is bright and filled with joy. Thank you for being part of our community.

[@tunamaniak]

Happy thanks and friendsgiving Sondra and David thank you for this special episode. I loved the compilation.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@tunamaniak thank you, Hans. We thought it was a good summary and a segway into our full itinerary for sharing. Hope your family is well and the holidays bright.

[@user-qw2qu6wc5q]

Wow You guys are AMAZING as always Thanks for the recap and special episode. Was so awaiting your next segment. Its like waiting for the next chapter in a book. You guys are SOOOOO good at narrating and knowing what to talk about and what all of us want to hear about. Jut LOVE you guys and your adventures. While there are a few other couples with channels you guys get the BEST AWARD! Your spontaneity is priceless.. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for sharing your lives with us. I hope you will keep this up so those of us who cant go but want to can continue to enjoy it through your eyes. HAPPY Belated Thanksgiving!

[@CryMeARiver63]

I truly appreciate all the hard work y'all put into bringing your amazing trip to us . Alaska and Canada are truly beautiful and the sunsets were breathtaking. Seeing the foxes, wolves , otters and orcas were my favorites . Thank you so much . 😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching the channel.

[@annagallegos1430]

You both put in so many hours and a lot of work to bring us these awesome pictures. I just enjoyed seeing all of them.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much!

[@aeconsulting1]

Wow, even the recap was epic. I can still see the excitement in you guys with all the stops and adventures. You are now Alaskan experts! So, what is next, what can top that? What I liked is that one of your favorite overnight spot was “fox lake” a pullout but with unexpected views and visitors. That is what RVing is all about. Can’t wait to see the next video, Happy Thanksgiving !

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Next year will be some great epic stuff for certain. National Parks, desert landscapes, lakes and mountains...what more could you want? LOL. Glad you're along on the journey.

[@juliebaird4156]

I am so glad you are doing these recaps of your Alaskan trip. I was actually sad when you came back because I loved traveling Alaska with you even if it was only through your KZbin videos. Plus, I don't think I'll ever get tired of the Arctic jokes.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh, Julie...you are a "sick woman" if you love my Arctic jokes! LOL...actually, it means you have good taste! We have a few more Alaska recap video's and we're excited that you are still enjoying them. Thank you for watching.

[@Sushi2735]

I never wanted this trip to end!!! It seemed to just fly by!would have loved two videos a week. Too much for you, but so enjoyable tagging along.looking forward to the recap ❤️😀❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 🤣 that would have been a lot! Glad you enjoyed the trip and all the videos. Thanks 😄

[@richardross3172]

What an awesome trip, and you two still seem to like each other! Thanks for sharing this on this Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!🎉

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...I think we still do! LOL. Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@lindabrown2211]

The wildlife shots & scenery from start to finish was so neat to see. I doubt I will ever get to travel Alaska or Canada, so your shared video adventures made us feel we were right there with you. Thanks for for the ride along. Be well and wishing you safe travels.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Linda. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Riverstonesthrowaway]

Awesome! Thanks for doing a recap. What an experience. It is a lot of work putting these videos together so THANK YOU!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much. Really appreciate your comments and glad you are enjoying the journey.

[@ericgarrett8252]

I'm a newer subscriber. I just binge watched all the videos on this trip, awesome. We're planning a trip up there for next year based on your trip. Big Truck Big Travels is my favorite RV channel!!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Welcome aboard, Eric! Thanks for watching and we hope you have a great trip. We're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

[@angelwngs2012]

Yeah!!!!more, more❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 🤣 coming this week... if I can finish it!

[@susandvorak4585]

Happy thanksgiving. Your photos are totally awesome, thank you for posting them.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@downtownbrowne77]

Thanks for the great review! Awesome video. Isn't Canada beautiful! Love you guys!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the comments. It's a beautiful country. We'll be back!

[@Thomas-er2uw]

Best Alaska video ever. I did an rv trip to Alaska in 2022 for three months , and didn't realize how much I missed . I guess i'll have to do it again. Lucky me.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh gee...an Alaska trip "re-do"?!? Poor you! LOL. It's a great trip and wonderful place to visit.

[@Badgerpapa]

Glad you are doing videos about the trip, the itinerary you took is pretty awesome.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. It was epic. Lots of miles!

[@Badgerpapa]

@@bigtruckbigtravels I checked facebook for the download but only could find a post from back in july. I do not use facebook really so I may have just missed it.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@Badgerpapa make sure you join our FB group, Big Truck Big Travels, that's where the download is located. Not the FB page by the same name...confusing. Thanks

[@Badgerpapa]

@@bigtruckbigtravels I think I tried to join yesterday, I will look again.

[@c1dancer]

Great info. And we get to enjoy the trip again. Artic wonderful 😂

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it...again! LOL. We hope everyone gets some good info out of it. Thank you.

[@Gadget3500]

Have been watching your videos with interest as our first trip was in 1988. Been going up since. You guys have shown Alaska better than any one else on the tube that I have seen. We stayed in a number of places you stayed. Although we don’t really plan where we are going and don’t use GPS we enjoy the scenery just as much as you did. We like to explore the towns ( especially Homer ) where we stay as long as we can. We also like Haines (can’t believe you missed the Hammer Museum) great fun. Maybe will see you up in Alaska next year, keep up the great videos.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks! We saw the Hammer Museum in Haines on our first trip in 2017. We also did the fast ferry over to Juneau. Glad you enjoyed it. Next time we'll stay in Homer and base out of there for more trips.

[@miltonkchambers]

Thanks for helping us plan OUR Alaska trip. Your advice and suggestions are invaluable! Can't wait to see the next episode.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you find it helpful for your trip. We're excited to share and happy to have you along on the journey.

[@belindamaloney-LibertyCall]

AWESOME Recap! I am so looking forward to your spreadsheet on Monday, thanks in advance for sharing that valuable information!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You're very welcome, Belinda. Sondra is putting the finishing touches on it. Very exciting and we're glad to share it with everyone.

[@rigsnrvs]

What a great review. And this pictures are great!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.

[@MiguelRodriguez-dy9tc]

Thank you so much for this info. It will be so useful for out trip this coming year. Can't wait for the rest.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad it was helpful! We'll have more next week. Thanks for watching.

[@darylgilbert3494]

Relay enjoyed this. Looked like a wonderful trip thanks for bringing us along.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Great recap! What an epic adventure, I'm glad you plan on going back with the 'big rig'.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It will be a few years but we're definitely going back in the big rig. Thank you. 😃

[@steveegbert3554]

Loved the recap, and hearing your thoughts on the trip, the footage is so spectacular.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it! We'll have more in the coming weeks. Thank you.

[@rv2travel]

Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy holidays to you too! Thank you for watching the channel. We're excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone and to give back to the RV community.

[@amberandrews1795]

Thanks for sharing ! Hope you have a great thanksgiving!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You're welcome and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@DebraKopera]

Thank you for sharing your trip with us

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

[@teresadavis32]

Happy Thanksgiving! You can show Alaska all the time! Love it!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy holidays! So you won't complain if we have a few more video's on the Alaska subject?!? Great! Thanks

[@larkendelvie]

Such a fantastic adventure - thanks for sharing all the details. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@denniscampbell8711]

It’s a real pleasure watching all of your videos,y’all are amazing people God Bless You

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much.

[@cheryllann_]

Such a great adventure!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@rickpatton3231]

Thanks this made our Thanksgiving evening very interesting. You guys are so much fun to watch and listen to

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Really appreciate your time watching the channel. Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@KevinNorris-ke5fx]

Keep on going guys Love it

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much. We love to go...so we'll keep on keeping on.

[@grahamwood9842]

This is a great recap, thanks. Has been a great adventure for you both. Thanks for sharing. Graham Victoria Australia

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@douglizcarr4864]

Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks so much for sharing this information. We really enjoyed your adventures on this trip and it's a bucket list trip for us. I enjoy the puny jokes and Sondra's reactions are always entertaining. Thanks again.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much. I'm not sure she "likes" my jokes but after 34 years she definitely puts up with them! Hope your holiday season is merry and bright.

[@mikecox7761]

Great Video. Very informative, I will the information when I make my trip next year ! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad it was helpful! It's a fun trip. Have a great holiday season.

[@larryburkett9628]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too. The amazing places that you stopped at, were some of the most interesting an beautiful.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy holidays! Thank you very much. It was an epic road trip.

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You're very welcome. ☺️

[@LaurieNCooper]

Happy thanksgiving! Wonderful video that will help many who like to wander. 👍👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy holidays! Thank you and we hope it does help those who like to "not get lost". LOL

[@martysmith-BonneyLake]

Wow you guys did the best and most thorough job of traveling AK and the YT in 2023. I watched several others and you did it best. Loved the Dalton, Denali, McCarthy and Dempster episodes. You guys did the tough stuff! More wildlife and attractions as well. Brooks, Seward and glaciers! A must watch for anyone planning an AK adventure. Bueno! Hoping our paths cross one day!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Marty. We did touch a lot of Alaska that's for sure. We'll be back but appreciate your comments. Hope the snow lets up in Anchorage at some point!

[@martysmith-BonneyLake]

@@bigtruckbigtravels haha yeah me too! I’m in Mesa for Thanksgiving staying in the RV. Played golf Today so there is life somehow!

[@crissybutterworth292]

i love the long videos i have just made my deadline as soon as i finished i came straight here to watch your video then i was delighted to find its 49 mins yay

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you made your deadline! Thank you for watching. Hope your holiday season is fantastic.

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guy... We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving... Your trip to Alaska was awesome.... You had a wonderful time with everything that went on... And of course thank you for sharing with us... Stay safe..J&A

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks J&A. Always appreciate your comment and time watching the channel. Good luck with the truck and trailer. Hope it goes fast and to a good home. See you sometime, somewhere out there! Have a merry and bright holiday season.

[@billhill8570]

Pearls of Wisdom!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. We feel like we have a lot of Alaska experience to impart to everyone. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@marytremblay5002]

Hello Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgivinv💖

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy holidays! Thank you. Hope you had a great one too!

[@robinmcewen304]

Love following you guys 🥰

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@donwalker9904]

Such fun to look back at your travels in AK and see the routes you took ( and how the heck you came up with them ) Hope your Thanksgiving was perfect and spent with loved ones. Have fun & as always safe travels 😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Don. Great fun to reminisce and share our journey with everyone. Glad you enjoy it. See you on 2024.

[@masudhonarchi7542]

We waiting for next episode We enjoy it every time ❤ Thanks

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.

[@christinaholligan8299]

Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing the pictures are absolutely amazing they're like national geographic for us. Loving every second of it wishing we could do what do you do.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.

[@lindacox8156]

I hope you and your family had a Happy Thanksgiving today😊 I am happy we get more videos on Alaska😊 I am so glad I found your channel - I LOVE your videos👍😊‼️

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy holidays! Thank you, Linda. We enjoy sharing our experiences and excited to have you along on the journey.

[@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl]

We definitely are enjoying your recap. Got to join your Facebook group for that interary info. We were hoping to go to Alaska in a few years when I retire and hit 65. What a way to celebrate. Starting to rough out the trip, So far just under 10k miles. Jim

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Great start, Jim. I think you're on the right track! Congrats on the future plans. See you on the road! Thanks for watching.

[@christygr]

I sure enjoying reviewing your Alaska trip. I am looking forward to the next 3 videos as well. Your photos and videos are stunning. I’m jealous of the fabulous wildlife photos you took. I am always on the look out for wildlife to photography which is why I loved Alaska and all the national parks too. Thank you for sharing with us. I know it is time consuming but we sure do enjoy it. Happy rest of your Thanksgiving weekend. ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks so much! Glad you like them, Christy and we're excited to have you along on the journey. We enjoy sharing our experiences in the hopes that others may find their own path.

[@abbasssibatra8682]

Happy Thanksgiving so far so good 👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and I hope you have a merry and bright holiday season.

[@sitiasmahzainalabidin5774]

I love this channel, thank you sir

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.

[@sitiasmahzainalabidin5774]

@@bigtruckbigtravels I watch all your broadcasts from tv so that I can also feel your journey...

[@haroldb5569]

Great re-cap thanks, hey btw 9 more vlogs and you reached 100th!!!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Harold. Wow! That's hard to believe we'll be at 100 soon.

[@haroldb5569]

Will you be doing a vid or short on how you kept your water lines from freezing during your trip? Thanks@@bigtruckbigtravels

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@haroldb5569 we did not have that many nights below freezing. The furnace does a nice job of keeping it warm inside. Thank you

[@seawolff33]

Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Appreciate your comments. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@Sushi2735]

I love Alaska! Please go back 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...give us a few years...we'll be back. Thank you

[@pvdogs2]

Happy Thanksgiving! Wow, that was a great recap. Can't wait to see parts 2 - 4. Now that the trip is over, are you enjoying the non travel time or are you restless and ready to move onto the next adventure?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and happy holidays to you. We're using the time to get caught up on a few projects. Probably in a week or so we'll be getting a little "hitch itch".

[@raygorrie1497]

e re-lived our trip!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Nice. I hope it was good the second time too! Thanks

[@mercywas]

We are parked just down from you guys in the Blue Riverstone. Tried to say hey to you guys but you’re never outside. Love your video’s

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. LOL...We've been busy with projects, getting ready for Thanksgiving, video production and getting caught up from Alaska. If you see the Smart outside come by and say "hi". Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@masudhonarchi7542]

Happy thanksgiving 😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Happy holidays to you and your family and hope that there are bright and cheery days ahead.

[@tex-hogger4974]

We watched every episode on y'all AK trip. It inspires me to at least get up there and back some day soon. My biggest question is how did the RV do. Be honest, break downs, annoyances, issues, fixes on the road, shop times, etc. When I first saw one of the Thors on a KZbin review, I knew it was one of the top class C we want to look at when we get to retire soon.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That will be in the last Alaska video. We'll talk about the roads and how did the Thor Class C perform. Thank you

[@thecakelady9105]

My husband and I are planning our trip this year. Would love to have your itinerary. I sent an email as we don’t have Facebook, but haven’t heard back. Thank you for your time, and keep making your great videos and enjoying the journey.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You should have it now. Thank you

[@donaldlajeunesse1455]

Very good video and very informative. I still cant get my head wrapped around the idea of bringing a 5th wheel up there but maybe that's me trying to avoid damage etc. Your travels have in my opinion raised the bar on adventure and content. it is nice for a change to have timely content that is not 3 months old and very different.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. We try to remain relatively current and show what's next. In other words, we're not in Italy this week, then next week in an RV in California and then hawking some RV goods that you can't live without! LOL,

[@BJM217]

Oh I think I am going to watch the trip again and I didn’t know you had a face book page I’m off there now.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Good stuff on the FB group.

[@krisklopf1901]

I love hearing your insight! And the why's. Also I am with Sondra on seeing wildlife! I am going back to Iceland to visit my family and see more of the country, I plan to do a whale watching trip! Ocra's are found in the ocean around Iceland. That is where Free Willy was born! I want to go to Alaska one of these days! In Iceland there is a place that has like a boor tide. Your sunset picture was stunning! Glad you made it to the Artic!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Kris. Your trip sounds fantastic. We'd love to get to Iceland one of these days.

[@testersbc1]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@marcparisien4979]

Really enjoy the videos. We are new owners of a small Class C and really enjoy the tips you are giving out. One thing I would like to see is a video where you detail the technology tools you are using. GPS, Cameras, Software and so on. How do you prepare the itineraries for the trips? We are planning a 2 month journey in the western US next May / June. Trying to get ready for that :)

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Marc. We really start with where do we want to go (what region) and what sights to see (we enjoy National parks and such). Google is great for general info and what to do in an area. Campendium and iOverlander are great tools for where to stay along with FB too and a KZbin search. We use a Garmin RV GPS along with our cameras (Nikon 5500, GoPro Hero8, DJI Mini 2 drone, Samsung S20 ultra, S22 and a Lumix 300). I don't use a route planning tool as I like to do it myself but there are a lot out there which are getting better and better with AI.

[@DreamIt_PlanIt_DoIt]

Happy Thanksgiving!! It was quite a scenic trip, thanks for recording all the footage and sharing. When you say Orion is to big for the trip, how big is to big to go where to went? 40ft? 45ft?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. Orion is 46'6" plus the truck (Voyager) we're 73 feet long in total. We'll take it up there next time but we wanted to explore a few places first. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@OhanaRVing]

We have the same RV, how has your slide performed for you guys? Does it get stuck often, and you have to reset the slide a lot? Love the adventures you guys take us on; keep sharing!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Aloha and Mahalo for watching the channel. Pau Hana for us now 8 years. Love the Class C, very maneuverable and good fuel economy. Hate the suspension. The slides are very fickle. Had to reset the bedroom 4 times but it's good now. Must be level to avoid issues. We reworked a few plumbing issues but it's good now.

[@bigcamracing219]

If you put Artemus on an open trailer you’ll be able to back up just fine. When you’re at a campground you can hook the trailer to Artemus and move it that way.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

True but then we may still have to find a place for the trailer. Overflow lot? Empty parking space? It's definitely an option. Thank you.

[@bigcamracing219]

True story! I just figure you kill two birds with one stone, you can back up and keep miles off Artemus’ drivetrain and bearings!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@bigcamracing219 very true...two huge pluses!

[@tunamaniak]

How about you guys dock this rig on a roll-on roll-off ship and unload in Rotterdam the Netherlands and off-grid it all the way to Nordkinn Peninsula (Nordkinnhalvøya) Norway

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL, Hans, now that would be an epic adventure...space may be tight in a few places...we'd probably be the talk of Norway! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@timj4742]

Nice review. When are you going back to Alaska in your HDT?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Probably in about 4 years...lots of places to in the lower 48.

[@Kind_Traditions]

Great series guys! we're headed from AZ to AK on May 1... might be an odd question, Did you find the axe a necessity (in Canada)?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes. I used the maul at each camp spot we stayed in the Yukon since their free firewood is in large sections. It would still burn but it's more enjoyable split. The maul is not a necessity but I wouldn't travel up there without it....unless you don't like campfires! LOL. AZ to AK sounds like fun on May 1. Enjoy. Take it easy through Destruction Bay.

[@Kind_Traditions]

appreciate it. safe travels!

[@darwinvandenbosch9617]

Looking to find the connection you use on the side of curiosity I believe it for your Starlink , I see at 10.03 on video

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes. It's via the Smart Plug ethernet and cable connector housing. I modified the Starlink cable to accept and RJ45 connector.

[@micaela10]

1 🎉😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Woohoo! #1! Awesome. Thank you and hope you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@davidflittner4065]

Really enjoyed your videos. Looked(11-28-23) on your Facebook page and do not see the list of places you stayed. Where do I find this information?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Please be sure you are on our FB Group, Big Truck Big Travels... and not the page. The excel spreadsheet is up there. Thank you

[@wolverinealaska6937]

What drone are you guys using? And do you recommended it? You have great pics

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. This is my third drone from a third different company and I like it the best...not even close. It's a DJI Mini 2. I like this because it is compact and easy to store plus it's very easy to fly. The newer versions have obstacle avoidance which I will get with the next one. It can handle winds up to about 18 mph but once you get up to about 20 mph then it becomes unstable and shouldn't be flown. There are larger, heavier drones but I like this size because it fits with what we want out of a drone (compact, easy to fly since space is at a premium in an RV).

[@williamwhite8749]

Can you tell me what road you took to go to the Arctic Circle? I’m thinking about going from Fairbanks up to the arctic Circle with our 35 foot fifth wheel. I have to check the mileage.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

From Fairbanks, it's the Dalton Highway or also called the Haul Road. About 110 miles from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle. 55 miles of that is gravel roads. Take it slow, pull over for semi trucks and you should have no issues. Another 360 miles past the Arctic Circle lies Prudhoe Bay.

[@jerrymkarl7442]

Hey! Since David saved money on the sight seeing flight maybe that should go toward the boat??

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

I agree completely! Thank you. 😃

[@jerrymkarl7442]

@@bigtruckbigtravels just trying to be helpful!

[@ernestpowell2610]

Do you guys travel with a full tank of water when you are in Alaka or anywhere else

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes, always. A 50% tank is the same as empty! 😆

[@Papajohn1946]

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[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Pretty good! Thank you very much! We expect better next time!!! LOL

[@rickiemartin8647]

Do you have a map that shows you're trip

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We do but we'll have to get it to a manageable size to share it. Not sure how we'll do it. We may transfer to a Google map. Working on it.

[@BIGV710]

where next europe maybe?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

One of these days....we'd love to campervan Europe. Who knows? Out west next year. Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.

[@BIGV710]

@@bigtruckbigtravels we dont do thanksgiving in uk

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@BIGV710 but you do have a holiday season, correct?!? Hope it's bright!

[@BIGV710]

@@bigtruckbigtravels next holiday here is xmas

[@testersbc1]

CO2? What did I miss?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...Soda stream...Sondra loves Diet Coke. We've hooked up a C02 tank to it directly.

[@testersbc1]

Ah. That explains it!

[@a.h.s.1441]

Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great holiday season.