RV to ALASKA 2022- Q&A Things to Know before you RV to Alaska

We’ve never done this but we have received several comments and questions on our Alaskan adventure that we wanted to address. RVing to Alaska is one of our best memories and we’ve been blessed with many in our life. Unless you are just naturally stressed out when faced with an obstacle (and that’s ok too) then we suggest you GO FOR IT!!! The struggles were part of the adventure and we are able to look back and laugh about it now! Except for those dang mosquitoes. Nothing funny about that!!
You can always reach out to us at [e-mail] or via Instagram. We promise to respond.
If you are going to Alaska in 2023, tag us in some of your photos. We want to follow along YOUR adventure!!! We wish we could go for the very first time all over again!
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[@dlshumate7726]

I have truly enjoyed your videos. I currently live in Anchorage, AK and have driven the AlCan 3 times. One was in a Yukon snow storm. Stepped out to get gas at some point between Whitehorse and Watson Lake and sunk almost knee deep in snow. It is quite the experience. I did not have a single issue… If you do your research, prepare and prepare some more you’ll be just fine. I did it in a Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with the bed stuff with my travel gear, 2 spare tires and a 5 gallon gas can, along with a dog and a cat up in the cab with me. The oilfield ruff-necks would barrel right on by in their big trucks and laugh “Little lady in a small truck”, and I would just wave and head on down the road. I think I was the smallest truck out there. That’s what memories are made of. I wish you two nothing but the best! Hope you are safe out there on the road, wherever you maybe. And above all else, safe from ALL those Canadian wildfires!!! This year has been awful fire year for our Canadian neighbors… ✌🏻

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Awww. Thank you! That is hilarious 🤣. You are a brave soul to tackle a Yukon snow storm. It really is just about preparedness. We are hearing from people it was pretty brutal this year but at the end of the day……All’s well that ends well!

[@claytonsalikie6980]

Caravan is a truck drivers total NIGHT MARE!!! You guys are having a good time while we get stuck behind you guys. It’s not fun for us!!

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Excellent perspective!!! A Caravan is not right for us either. Too much structure stresses us out. Honestly, it’s important you truckers always help point out your perspective so people can be more aware.

[@nathanurick8320]

I just found your videos and will watch them all about Alaska.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@sheilalove7685]

I want to say thank you so much for sharing your journey. I was stationed at Adak many many years ago, and have always wanted to RV to Alaska. So letting me go along with you gave me unspeakable joy. Your honesty and love of adventure speaks volumes. Take care, and I look forward to seeing more from you.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Thank you so much for such kind words. It’s humbling. Nothing feels better than knowing we’ve brought someone joy ❤️ Make that RV to Alaska happen!!!!

[@Jasonrcsd]

I have a feeling your channel is going to explode over this next year! don't forget to make several shorts since KZbin monetized them. cheers! Jason

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Hmmm….not sure how we feel about that. It wasn’t our intention. But - we do intend to keep sharing the good/bad/ups/downs and lessons learned along the way and we do love that so many nice people find it helpful. I will try harder to make more shorts.

[@ericgoodemote434]

Your videos have been a great source of information, and inspiration. We’ll be leaving in June ,and after watching your videos we are even more excited, and I feel more confident going forward with the trip. Because of your videos. Thank you.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We are SO excited for you!!!! We want to know all about it. Let us know!

[@somedayistodayrv]

Thank you very much for sharing your story on the beginning of your YT Channel and how and why you are traveling. It is wonderful. Great update on Alaska! Take care and continued safe travels. Dave.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

You are so welcome!

[@terryhansen8948]

Hey big shout out to you two!! We are planning our trip to Alaska this year and my wife is so excited but me on the other hand is nervous about all that can happen. I have been comforted by watching your channel and all the wisdom and insight that you have shown. Congratulations on the new RV!!! Keep up the great work and May God pour many more blessings upon you.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

What a lovely thing to read. We are so excited for your trip!! You are going to be FINE. If a problem arises, just work the problem. If you need help - there WILL be another RVer or person to come along. Go ahead and feel all those nerves you need to work through to make peace with it then leave it all behind and just enjoy the heck out of it. It is an extraordinary experience. Safe travels!

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

We really enjoyed watching your Alaska series as we hope to go to Alaska in our RV someday! Y'all did a really good job documenting everything. We also have a Grand Design fifth wheel and we are looking forward to seeing your next RV! ~ Shion and Matthew

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

How very kind of you!!! We had multiple Grand Designs over the years and really love the brand. We have nothing but good things to say about our experience.

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Great share! We lived in Alaska for 3 years and hope to return this summer or next. We enjoy watching. ❤

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Thanks guys!!! We appreciate that.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

What a great way to end this series. You guys do such a great job at sharing your realistic perspective. Nothing is perfect and sometimes we make mistakes but it's all part of the journey. We can't wait to see your big reveal and obviously can't wait for your BC trip. Onward and we are so glad Jim is feeling better.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We are SO excited to hang out this summer!!!! This feels so long overdue at this point.

[@remitremblay2091]

Great job on the Alaska videos! Loved it! Now, new hip, new leaf spring, that must put a new "spring" in your projects! All the best on the BC visits - one of the best places to visit in Canada...like the East (Qc & the Maritimes) :-) Enjoy the new rig!

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Thank you so much. Jim makes all the videos and he has enjoyed learning the process. We are SO excited for BC!!!!!

[@lig8817]

Will definitely be following you on your next trip! Cant wait! From a South African living in NZ

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Thank you! We hope to explore NZ one day. You are from and currently live in some extraordinary location!!

[@dianehansen2851]

We will cross the Canadian border on May 31 beginning our trip to Alaska. Thank you so much for your insite. We have gained great information and also gotten a bit more confident for this trip. Appreciate you and your time.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We are SO excited for you!!!! We wish we were leaving for the first time all over again. We definitely hope to go back again somewhere down the line. Wishing you very safe travels, minimal pot holes and mosquitos, tons of wildlife and beautiful adventures!!!!!

[@RVAmerica]

So we have plans to travel to Alaska in 2025. There is so much to learn. Thanks for the info. We will check out your other videos on Alaska. Lynn and Danny

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We are SO excited for you!!!!! Just go with the flow and have a blast! Wishing you a low mosquito season but once you get to the coastal areas, they aren’t too bad.

[@georgejulien3286]

You guys are amazing, great job pointing out the issues that you experienced and why. The Yukon is horrid for mosquitoes but so are so many other places in the world that are completely boring hahaha. I’ve personally never even had a leaky tire on the alcan hwy.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

SO well said!! Yes!!! Boring is not our pace in general but it’s all worth it when there is a payoff and this experience was quite the payoff!

[@stevertherver3887]

Hi guys! We've been enjoying your videos. We went to Alaska 2022 as well and had a great time. We put Good year endurance tires on our 2015 2500hd chevy and our 2017 303rls Reflection and didn't even have to add air to them. We had Tireminder tpms and it worked great. My advice is to just be prepared! Anything can happen. Our round trip from Michigan was 13,000 miles. Some of the worst roads were in the Chicago area! ha ha! Anyways, we love your videos and wish you the very best in your future endeavors!!

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Oh my goodness - SO true!!! They closed down a bridge in Memphis the day after we crossed it in 2021 and the Alcan collapsed after we crossed it in 2022. So many bad roads out there!! Also - maybe people shouldn’t ever follow our path since we seem to squeak by right before these things happen. 🤣

[@Neverenoughsunsets]

Nice recap! We are going for the first time in 23! Can’t wait #Neverenoughsunsets

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We wish we were leaving for the very first time all over again! We can’t wait to follow along with all of you headed up. We are very excited for Summer 2023 in BC but it is going to be really hard to top our summer in Alaska. SAFE TRAVELS and have a most amazing time!!!

[@ericgoodemote434]

Thank you for your honest open comments and suggestions, you guys are so real. I also personally got wardrobe ideas from what you wore through Alaska.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Oh how funny!!! Glad you enjoyed. Always happy to help.

[@ALongLongWaytoGO]

Just want to let you guys know...Great series. I hate when "most" KZbin channels make it seem glamourous and nothing but fluffy puppies and kitties...You guys gave the truth of the matter..It is a demanding trip..As far as the mosquitos...NO...they always been bad. I lived in Alaska for years as a kid...Dad was USAF...now live in SE Texas....They have, and always will be bad, as that's part of The Great Adventure.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Oh, wow. Thank you for such kind words. We aren’t really trying to be “KZbinrs”. We just wanted to make a quality documentation of us having these great adventures for our kids (and maybe someday grandkids) to always have in case dementia ever gets us like it did 2 of our parents. Thank you for acknowledging those mosquitoes!!!! We agree that people that rely on KZbin for income seem to make everything bizarrely “sunny”. We had NO idea those mosquitoes would be so bad!!! You are a warrior for living through that. It felt very apocalyptic!! We think even with all the hassles it is still worth it. We always end up laughing about it in hind site.

[@ALongLongWaytoGO]

@@lifebetweentheditches1307 Again…such well spoken words….the ONLY reason I created our channel was for my family to have memories. I “almost” made it to the Pearly Gates…but wasn’t my time. Not wasting another day.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

YES!!! You get it. Glad you got to stick around!!!! ❤️

[@timf6916]

Nice, GOOD JOB. Love your videos.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Awww, thanks so much!

[@mikejordan9220]

I have enjoyed watching your series and hope to be able to visit Alaska myself someday. Have a great time this summer. We are also new empty nesters and are going to spend 3 weeks in the southwest (from Ohio).

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

So glad you found this next chapter! Our first big adventure was to the Southwest. We had never even driven across the country and even that was just so fun to see. Have an absolute blast and definitely put AK on your list when you are ready!

[@diann546]

Enjoyed watching your journey. I tell everyone we know, that we are going on an "adventure" to Alaska this summer. I am sure it will not be a "trip." I have my husband now saying, "recalculating," every time the trip plans have to change. From places not being open yet, to "oops, I am so sorry, but that stay I quoted you, with a bus/train trip won't happen. Our bus won't be working yet." I will say I felt better that it wasn't just us missing times, open or not etc! Booked our bear trip last week!

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Please tell all bear friends we said, “Hello”. That day has really stuck with us all year. It’s surreal. Have SO MUCH FUN!!!

[@lindasmith5554]

Thanks for sharing!😊

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

You are so welcome!

[@2krain22]

Enjoyed your series. My son just moved to Alaska. Currently he is in Kenai for school , In July will be moving to Fairbanks. Planning my trip now.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We are so excited for you! Thank you for the kind words. It is unfortunate that so many people never get to see Alaska. It is something worth seeing! Enjoy!!!!

[@TheRealBiggerAl]

New subscriber and I really like your channel and style. Looking forward to following you on your next adventure.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

So nice of you to say! We thank you!!

[@brucefranklin6765]

Just found your channel and subscribed! Good information on your Alaska trip. We’re planning our Alaska/Canada trip in May ‘24 leaving from the Tampa Bay Area.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Thanks so much! We are SO excited for you!! We waited so long to go that it felt completely surreal when we actually left on our trip. Summer temps in AK versus Tampa is going to be amazing for you!

[@bobsuzannetravels9054]

Really enjoyed your videos. I have driven the Al-Can 3 times and only lost a windshield. Looking at doing it again, this time with our Solitude.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Thanks so much! We were recently laughing that we did somehow manage to escape any rock chips or cracked windshield this year! Maybe we should follow you up next time!!! Haha!! We’ve had a few fifth wheels over the years but we were really sad when our Solitude pulled away. Those windows in Alaska were so nice.

[@jasoncolvin5829]

Looking forward to your new rig.😊

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Thank you!!! We are a bit nervous for such a big change but also excited!

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Oh! We will be in Washington too! Thinking about BC for a quick trip as well.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Have so much fun!!! We can’t wait to hear what the roads and mosquitoes are like for you this summer and see all the beautiful stops. Reach out if you hit BC and let us know. Maybe some dates or locations will match up!

[@dougmiller3650]

Enjoyed your Alaska 2022 journey. We are planning a trip this summer

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

It will 100% be worth it!!! Please reach out if we can help in any way! We wish we were going back and doing it all over again. We will go back at some point.

[@dougmiller3650]

@@lifebetweentheditches1307 we have been rving since 2017. Tent camping for many years. We have rv to 48 states and camped in 45 of them. We have been to 41 national parks so far. Alaska will be our last state to travel to. Videos like yours and others has inspired us to film and try and make videos on our trip. Not for the money but for our grandchildren. Thanks again for sharing.

[@jimmycrumpler1853]

I’m thinking of going to Alaska in 2024. I plan on crossing the Canadian border around May 15. I use Sailun tires on the camper and Michelin tires on the truck. I use TST 507 TPMS on the camper. I want to take my time next year because it will be my last trip, getting to old for long trips

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Sailuns have been our favorite tire over the years. We put Sailuns on as soon as we got home. The tire shortage seems to have normalized again so hopefully everyone will have an easier time locating tires this year. Don’t think about going…..GO!!!! Just be patient and take your time. It will be 100% worth it!!

[@mehollings7415]

I love you guys because I feel I finally found a rv couple I can relate to. My husband and I are in our early 40's, 3 kids (1 has a baby, 1 getting married this October, and 1 is graduating 2024) we are starting our rv adventures in June of 2024. We hope to meet up with y'all somewhere one day!!

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We would love that! We are so excited for your next chapter. What a pleasant surprise this next chapter has been for us and we can’t wait to see yours unfold for you. We are still waiting for those grandchildren to start appearing……….sigh.

[@Jasonrcsd]

love your videos! looking forward to more! so what did y'all used to do for a 70 hr work week?

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Thank you! How kind. We owned/managed a few different businesses through the years. We sold our real estate firms in 2017 when we started adventuring.

[@philliplehosit4347]

Thank you for sharing you Alaska trip experiences. We are leaving from Oregon on May22, 2023 for a planned 2 months travel through Western Canada and as much of Alaska we can handle. We two are dog people and are wondering what you have done with your dogs while on excursions. We have a Winnebago Trend (B+) and love it. God Bless

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We are so excited for you! We have previously left our dogs with hollow bones that we stuff with peanut butter or we freeze Greek Yogurt in them to make us leaving a happy moment for them. We have switched to “licky mats” this year which are the best invention ever. We do have to limit our excursions to half days due to the dogs so they are never alone more than 6 hours but we have boarded them overnight in Montana and Arizona so we could do a full-day excursion. We also leave the RV unlocked with a “Dogs Inside” sign in case of an emergency. We’d rather be robbed than them be hurt and there isn’t much in the RV worth taking so we always hope neighbors would notice if someone was carrying our TV’s out. Many blessings to you for safe travels and all the wonder and awe of taking in God’s handiwork!

[@philliplehosit4347]

@@lifebetweentheditches1307 Thank you for the sharing your knowledge on entertaining the dog. I purchased a pack of "licky mats" this morning and will incorporate you suggestions into our plans. We have little experience on social media so I will be investigating Instagram per your suggestion as a way to meet fellow travelers and get up to date info. Thanks again ✝

[@shirleyharvey7376]

We’ve been 5th wheel people for 30+ years. Sold the last one 5 yrs ago and bought a cabin in Colorado at 9000 ft….too high. Sold it last year and now looking for a Class C to head for Alaska.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We are all about that! Different seasons in life call for different adventures. We are always noodling around different ideas. Good luck on your shopping and we are SO excited for you going to Alaska!!! It’s such a unique experience!

[@bobgrabowski2232]

Great video. Can you tell us again who the channels are that you were giving a shout out to.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Definitely! Routedownfam and RVhappyyet has a channel! I believe Durrellsdownsize and FleetwoodMacs are only on Instagram. All great adventures and attitudes!

[@davidtiner4094]

We leave on May 2 from South Texas!!!😄

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We are SO excited for you!!! We wish we were doing it all over again. Do you have any social media accounts where we can follow along? Have the very BEST time!

[@davidtiner4094]

@@lifebetweentheditches1307 Thanks for the kind words. We have a You Tube channel but only for the family. We won’t be posting while on the road. We will keep an eye on y’all, so keep up the good work.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

So smart of you!!! Feel free to drop us an occasional picture when you get a chance and give our regards to all our grizzly friends! 🐻 [e-mail]

[@medic1541]

I SO WISH I COULD BUY AN ALLIANCE!!!! Unfortunately, we're stuck with our 2021 Jayco Pinnacle. We call it our Covid Camper.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Oh, no!!!! There sure are a lot of Covid Campers out there. We had downsized to a 28 foot Reflection 150 in the fall of 2019. We ended up taking it cross country with 3 adults and 2 dogs during 2020 to remote locations while our oldest daughter was studying for the Bar Exam. Hence how we ended up with a 34 foot - full profile Solitude 😂. We had a great time and never had a single repair with that rig but it sure did shrink over time with all of us in it. The Alliance Avenue 22ML reminds us of that rig but it really is just a brilliant use of space for a small RV. Gotta love a great design! If you do decide to sell the Pinnacle - sell privately. Our trade in value was 30,000 less than our private sales price.

[@medic1541]

@@lifebetweentheditches1307 I just came across your channel. My husband and I will be leaving Indiana to head to Alaska, as soon as our unit gets out of the Jayco factory with warranty work... AGAIN! We need to be in Valdez by May 29th for a summer job at the KOA there. Your videos are REALLY helpful! Thank you!

[@christhomas9837]

I'm retiring in 2 years and it will be time for us to travel too. I noticed that you have a goose neck and not a 5th wheel. You mentioned in one video it gives you more truck bed space. My question is, have you travel with a 5th wheel plate or only goose neck and if yes did you notice any difference?

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

We hope this next 2 years fly by for you. It’s an exciting time!! We started off with a Pull-Rite and loved how secure it felt as new Rvers. It was a bear to get in and out and took up the whole bed. We switched to the lighter B&W which was lighter but still large. This was our first goose neck and aside from the bed space there was definitely a noticeable difference in towing. They all did a fine job and got us all over the country safely but the air bag in this hitch smoothed out the ride.

[@christhomas9837]

@@lifebetweentheditches1307 A very good friend of mine offered me his sliding hitch for free when he quit RVing. When I couldn't pick it up by myself I decided it wasn't a good idea.

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

hope it's not as hot in BC as it was last summer.

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Haha!! Well……Jim hopes so too. Amy loves hot weather and felt all disoriented not wearing her summer shorts and flip flops last year. The sacrifice was worth it though!!