Driving from AL to Anchorage (insurance, motorhome, camper)

[AKNBowen]

Hello...we are planning to drive from AL to Anchorage at the end of May..we've never been to Canada or to Alaska...are we nuts? Any suggestions?

[stiffnecked]

No, your not nuts. Thousands of people do it every year. I saw some from as far away as Florida driving up the Alcan. They were driving what looked like a 60' motorhome with a boat behind it. Just make sure you have plenty of money for gas...

[Rance]

And a passport! And registration for your vehicle, and proof of insurance, and pet papers (if your bringing a dog etc).
If your driving home again (not staying in Ak) figure on at least 2 grand Canadian just for travel expenses through Canada both ways.

[warptman]

Read this, I've done the Alcan 13 times now. Most of the trips started in Alaska. I go the other way, start up here and drive down to the states, reverse tourist.

A Guide to the Alaska Highway (Alcan) - ExploreNorth

Alaska Travel Guide and Alaska Trip Planner, The MILEPOST: Alaskan travel guide and Alaskan trip planner for Alaska, Yukon Territory, British Columbia, Alberta and Northwest Territories

[brent.gilion]

What type of vehicle are you driving? I am looking for someone to tow a travel trailer and would be willing to pay all fuel costs one way from Kansas to Ancorage. It would take at least a 1/2 ton truck to pull the camper.