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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-10-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 981
Posted By Ak Mike
Moving the spare

I haven’t looked closely at the tire relocation yet so haven’t got any ideas/recommendations but I’ll likely figure out how the spare best fits the space available then modify the existing carrier to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-10-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 981
Posted By Ak Mike
I’ll be moving my spare also, adding a carrier on...

I’ll be moving my spare also, adding a carrier on the back for my 235 lb. Honda Monkey…and I wanted a bit less tongue weight so it’ll be interesting to see what the weight transfer is when done.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-20-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,278
Posted By Ak Mike
Steph: We had a great dealer experience also,...

Steph: We had a great dealer experience also, great to hear that you’re satisfied! Mike
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-18-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
creativepart: Great experience you got to share...

creativepart: Great experience you got to share with John Denver! I never ceased to be amazed at how we can link up with each other through shared/similar experiences! We spent 1/2 day in Skagway...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-18-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Thanks Eagle5! I appreciate your sage advice and...

Thanks Eagle5! I appreciate your sage advice and ‘staying with us’ for the trip! The John Denver song link you sent brings back good memories. I’d mentioned that part of the reason for this...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-17-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
We pulled in the driveway late last night after a...

We pulled in the driveway late last night after a 6+ hour ferry ride from Skagway. No problem getting on/off the ferry with the camper behind us except they forgot to pull the wheel chocks on the...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-15-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Made it to Skagway this afternoon, we’ll...

Made it to Skagway this afternoon, we’ll overnight here and get on the ferry to Juneau tomorrow afternoon. Trip is almost over; we’re ready to get home but not ready for the trip to be over. We...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-14-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Best park yet! Sherks RV park in Valleyview AB!

Best park yet! Sherks RV park in Valleyview AB!
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-14-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Canadian road hazards

Canadian road hazards
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-14-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Fall colors on the Alaska Highway!

Fall colors on the Alaska Highway!
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-14-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Watson Lake YT tonight and headed to Skagway in...

Watson Lake YT tonight and headed to Skagway in the morning. We woke up this morning and the battery wasn’t charging….hmmm. Turns out that all the power was out in Ft. Nelson! And we needed to...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-13-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Late start & early stop today as we’re well ahead...

Late start & early stop today as we’re well ahead of schedule so only made 330 miles today and about the same from here (Ft. Nelson) to Watson Lake and 320 from there to Skagway. Weather is good...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-12-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Marine: I’m on guard now! A good perimeter trip...

Marine: I’m on guard now! A good perimeter trip line and Mr. S won’t get past the first wire! ��
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-12-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
This morning we got our mulligan, the dreaded...

This morning we got our mulligan, the dreaded slide failure to retract! I spent about 20 minutes figuring out exactly how this critter worked after I found the controller hiding behind a little...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-11-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Great tip Karl! Works like a charm! We left...

Great tip Karl! Works like a charm! We left Pine Lake in Iowa on Sunday morning, just tired enough after Mom’s service that we didn’t feel like driving. Had a good drive Sunday, overnighted in...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-07-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
At Pine Lake State Park for a couple days then...

At Pine Lake State Park for a couple days then heading off to the west…we’ll check the wildfire situation tomorrow and either head to Spokane then north or go north through Edmonton and home…we’ll...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-04-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Thanks Marine! We spent a couple hours with the...

Thanks Marine! We spent a couple hours with the dealer before I was satisfied and I took quite a few notes. I still have a lot to learn about the various systems but I’m pretty confident that I can...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-01-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Two nights under the belt and so far, everything...

Two nights under the belt and so far, everything is great! Driftwood RV Park in Quincy IL Wednesday night and parked in the backyard of sister-in-law up in IA. We’re here until next Thursday then...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-31-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Yes it does. Once I fully understand the...

Yes it does. Once I fully understand the electrical system, I think this is going to work out fine!
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-30-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Drove the final southbound leg this morning to...

Drove the final southbound leg this morning to the dealer. We spent several hours going through everything to my satisfaction and got the little trailer hooked up. First, the obligatory Walmart...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-29-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Awesome thanks Eagle 5! I didn’t post...

Awesome thanks Eagle 5!
I didn’t post yesterday’s drive so I’ll just lump two days into one post! Total miles for the last two days is 1191, roads were good, traffic mostly light and not too much...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-27-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Saskatoon tonight!

Another good day, some smoke/haze but no serious issues! Traffic was fairly light, we spent most of the day on divided 4 lanes cruising at (almost) legal speed. We gave it up a little early to get...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-26-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Good run today, weather cooperated! Roads were...

Good run today, weather cooperated! Roads were really pretty decent and we made good time. We left Watson Lake a bit later than planned as we had to stop at the sign forest! And left our ‘mark’! ...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-25-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Long day but the roads were decent, traffic was...

Long day but the roads were decent, traffic was pretty light, we made it to Watson Lake just at sunset. Only saw one bear and I think we killed about 1/2 the bugs in Canada! We got just over 23 MPG...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-25-2023, 07:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Thanks Eagle5! We’re up bright and early this...

Thanks Eagle5! We’re up bright and early this morning….maybe not so bright but plenty early! Off to the ferry, had to dodge a porcupine this morning but otherwise uneventful trip to the ferry. ...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-24-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Packing day! We're doing all the last minute...

Packing day! We're doing all the last minute stuff today including getting the pup's health certificate as we have four border crossings for the round trip planned. We're taking the most direct...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-22-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Yahoo! The ferry is back in service so our 'boat...

Yahoo! The ferry is back in service so our 'boat ride to a road' is still a go! There are really only a few 'items' that can put a serious stop to this trip, the ferry and the border crossing are...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-20-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Outstanding suggestion!! I'll search around to...

Outstanding suggestion!! I'll search around to see if I can find it locally as there won't be enough time for it to get here before we leave. If I can't find it here, I'll be on the lookout for it...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-20-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Six days to go and we launch! Not without some...

Six days to go and we launch! Not without some trepidaton of course, our ferry has been grounded by the Coast Guard all week; hopefully they'll get it fixed and back in service by this coming...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-15-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
It comes with a spare tire….so do I BTW!�� I...

It comes with a spare tire….so do I BTW!�� I always end up packing more than I need! We had a friend that carried all kinds of spares on his boat (including head gaskets!). Another friend used an...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-14-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
I got confirmation that my bank funds arrived at...

I got confirmation that my bank funds arrived at the dealership today! Hopefully, they will expedite the MSO to my bank so I can get plates before we leave but I'm sure we can get a temp if DMV is...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-11-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
K3

He’s a character! Hopefully he’ll behave when traveling!
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-10-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Eagle5: Grace is beautiful!! My brother had....

Eagle5: Grace is beautiful!! My brother had. McKenzie River Husky in Fairbanks years ago also named Grace and your Grace looks very much like his. Our pup is Kobuk III, a miniature American Eskimo...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-09-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
The purchase process is nearly...

The purchase process is nearly completed...finally! Check has been overnighted to the dealer...although, "overnight" from Alaska often means only a few days! : ) We're used to things taking longer...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-02-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Please don't talk me out of this!

I'm getting the strong sense that I'll need to expect a poor purchasing experience from you all....lucky for me that I've had the life's experience of being on both sides of the fence; sales for a...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-02-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Exchange rate?

I've made the border crossing more times than I can remember and I'd never had them ask me that either...maybe it's the rate of exchange since it's been favorable to the US dollar lately and $8K in...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-02-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Iwerman: That's horrible! I worked in a GM...

Iwerman: That's horrible! I worked in a GM dealership for many years (in a previous life) and I'm aware of some 'professionals' who really get stinky with customers who buy somewhere else, so I know...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-01-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Making progress!

The planning of purchasing & traveling ends up being the most complex part of the entire trip...and we haven't even gone a single mile yet! We've been waiting patiently...well, mostly patiently......
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-28-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
4 hour days driving sounds perfect! If you find...

4 hour days driving sounds perfect! If you find a spot that you want to stay at a few days, no problem, right? When we bought our big boat (37’ twin diesels), we drove it up the inside passage and...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-28-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Lots of miles!

We’ve done some long days before, always seems like it was about the destination and not the trip…hopefully someday we can travel (now that we’re going to be RV people!) without any schedule. And...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-28-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ak Mike
Alaska Trip Reporting!

Howdy! My bride of 50 years and I (plus the pooch) are undertaking yet another adventure! Normally, an Alaska trip would be from home TO Alaska and back home...however, in our case, home IS Alaska...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-28-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By Ak Mike
I’m thinking of starting a ‘blog’ type thread and...

I’m thinking of starting a ‘blog’ type thread and see how it goes….that way we can share our adventures and misadventures as well. Maybe I could have a future as a writer! Hahaha!
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-28-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By Ak Mike
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! My...

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! My apologies as I really didn’t do a good job with our ‘backstory’ on my first post. We are new to the RV world although not new to adventure at all. My first...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-27-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By Ak Mike
Newbies to the RV world

We’re brand new to the RV world, planning to pickup a micro Minnie in the Midwest late August if everything comes together and the creek don’t rise. We’ll spend a few days getting used to everything...
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