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11-25-2008, 10:17 AM
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February drive to Alaska
Planning to drive from Georgia to Alaska late February. I've driven same route in early April, but not sure about special precautions or needs to consider during very late February. I'll have plenty of food, water and cold weather clothing in the event of a breakdown, but not sure about things to consider about my vehicle. I'll be driving a 2007 2WD Jeep Compass. Anyone done this drive in Feb who can offer helpful suggestions?  |
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11-25-2008, 10:52 AM
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I have done it a few times in winter. Just make sure to have good studded tires when you reach the snow area. I bought mine and had them installed in Prince George, BC one time. Make room in your jeep to carry the 4 summer tires the rest of the way.
Make sure your antifreeze is good to -60.
Don't let your gas tank get below 1/2 full. If you can carry a 5 gallon jug on top...do it.
Warpt and others will have more...or direct you to many other posts with the same info.
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11-25-2008, 02:00 PM
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Festivus for the rest of us!
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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11-25-2008, 05:55 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions and the articles. Big help!!
Is a block heater an absolute must?
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11-25-2008, 06:18 PM
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Festivus for the rest of us!
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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If you want the car to start in the morning on a cold winters day, yes! You'll want one for up here anyways.
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11-25-2008, 07:23 PM
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Location: Anchorage
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On the block heater - case in point: I went up to Coldfoot, plugged in the flatbed, and didn't know the outlet was bad. It was 40 below that night. The next day, we had to get a diesel torpedo heater and let it blow into the engine compartment for six hours before the truck would turn over.
I'd invest in the block heater.
But then again, I'm lazy that way. It also gets the heat up into the car that much faster. I also put cardboard in front of the radiator for the winter in Fairbanks. Some trucks have a winter bra they put on to block air flow and thereby heat up that much faster.
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