When to leave for Alaska / Harvest Host Snowfall / RV Lifestyle / Drive the ALASKA HWY/ RV LIFE
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- We've been planning this Alaska trip for over a year and we're doing it. Enough talk, let's walk! Well...we'll drive but you get the picture.
Taking our Class C to Alaska so we can get to some remote areas and drive on roads less traveled. We've taken our Big Rig before but this time will be different. We're going to Denali and Tek campground but also the Dalton highway and so much more.
We've actually started our trip out west and up to Alaska. We'll drive 2450 miles to Washington over 7 days with stops at Cracker Barrel, Walmart and some neat Harvest Hosts. A motorhome will be a different travel experience for us and we're excited to test our "systems" on Curiosity.
Our stops will be in Mount Vernon (IL), Cameron (MO), Gothenburg (NE), Casper (WY), GreyCliff (MT), Missoula (MT) and Ritzville (WA) before we stop for 3 nights at the Thousand Trails Resort in Leavenworth (WA). The stop in Gothenburg is at a Harvest Host farm and is one of only two cities in the world named Gothenburg. The other is in Sweden....our stop in Nebraska will be nice but not as glamorous as Sweden!
Daily fuel stops will be a different sort of travel duty for us but we enjoy Maveriks Adventure Stop because the rest rooms are nice, the fuel pumps are easy access and they have free dump for RV's. That's cool!
It will be fun and an adventure in a Class C plus, bigger than a vanlifer (Van Life) but smaller than a truck Super Class C. We'll scout out places for future visits to Alaska (there will be 4 of them).
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We like to Switch it Up between resorts and campgrounds.
Our journey is the destination. We want to share in our experiences in discovery of What's Next.
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Tracks:
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Globe Trekking by Philip Ayers
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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.
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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.
We are having the best time following your journey. We can't wait for the next clips. Your combination of humor, travel and information is just perfect!
Thanks, Milton. No script just traveling down the road and blurting out what comes to mind. We're excited to have you along with us.
35:07 love that mobile working station with a portable potty being towed behind. We are looking forward to following your adventure to Alaska. We have not made up our minds if we want to try it when we retire yet. So for now, we are hitching along
Sounds great. Excited to have you along. It's a fun trip but you have to have the time to go slow and enjoy the journey. The roads are good but not always smooth....
Unbelievable how calm and cool and collected you guys are. I hope to meet up with you one day on the road. Lunch is on me.❤
Thanks, Emory. Whataburger?!? 🤔😂 Sounds great. We've been on the road for 8 years and camping for 25 before that so enjoy the process. Most of the time it's fun...LOL. See you on the road sometime. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
How fun to be going to Alaska with you!!! ❤
May the Lord keep you safe on your journey!! 😊
We really appreciate that, Pat and we'll do our best to keep it out of the ditch. Thanks for the comments. 😃
You guys aren't missing anything here in Greenville, SC . We need Noah's Arc for all the rain we've had. Thanks again for sharing. Thank you for sharing the views of the scenic mountains and the flat lands for farming. It's still beautiful to me. When I lived in Alaska for a year for my country. (LOL) I looked at the BROOKS RANGE on a clear day. Sometimes, we could see the very top of Mt. McKinley, which was 192 miles away. This was 1979-80 top of the Cold War. There was only 26 military there at a TOP CAMP on the Air Forces highest radar site in Alaska. It was a split camp. Bottom. Camp and Top Camp. Not a single tree that you could find a girl to hide behind. At top camp. That's where Operations was located. The support was at Bottom Camp that's where they flew our food and supply in. During the summer months they flew in our fuel 24 hours aday. Over a million gallons by an L88 aircraft. Sorry that I wrote a book.
Super interesting and appreciate what you did for our country. Lonely area for sure but beautiful as well. Hopefully this summer we'll bring back the good memories of your time up north.
Nebraska is often quite windy, with crosswinds when heading east/west, but otherwise great roads. Hope you had a chance to stop at a Runza, Nebraska’s answer to What a Burger.
Didn't try Runza but I will next time. Thank you for the tip. Nebraska was windy but the roads were really nice. They do a great job with the rest area spacing and letting you know where the next one is so a pleasure to drive. Thanks for the comments. 😃
Duck tape the most versatile tool in the toolbox. 😊😂
That is no joke, Will. So flexible and durable in the right application.
So far it's an awesome trip , even though I'm a year late , lol . I really got excited when y'all hit Montana. I lived in Butte for almost 20 years and loved every minute of it . Looking forward to the rest of your Alaska adventures. 😊
Thanks, we're excited for this summer. AK was a fun trip last year.
You guys have a fun, adventurous life!! Stay safe.
Thanks, Deborah. We enjoy RV travel and that's why we began fulltiming 8 years ago. We have wheels and we like them to roll! Glad you're along on the journey. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
You guys have such a natural talent doing this video blogging. Please never stop. You’re channel will take off. I’m sure RV companies will be lining up to have you try out the latest and greatest RV’s. Thanks guys safe travels
Thanks, Tyler. We get a lot of requests to "partner" on products but that is not our "thing". We're just wanting to share our experiences on the road. Glad you enjoy them and we're excited to have you along on the journey.😎
Oh no the toilet and then how scary with the window. Oh I was thinking, am I crazy or is his hair shorter lol... Glad I'm not crazy 😂 I love love, love your beautiful green sweatshirt... I want one!... Safe travels ❤️🙏
LOL...Thanks, Maggie. Yes, it was great to get our haircut and very convenient too! That's a cool sweatshirt Sondra got in Alaska. She may get another one! It was an interesting day for sure. Excited that you're along on the journey. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Hi guys... Yeah that filling up every day is gotta be a booger.... How much fuel are you holding... When I'm not hooked up the full service I would be running that generator... Sondra we would have been upset about that laundry also....love the trip so far....can do without the snow...thanks for the video...great job...stay safe...J&A
Hey Jeanne & Alex, great to hear from you. Hope you're doing well. Yeah, that fueling daily is no fun but does have some advantages for Sondra...🤔😂😎 We hold about 66 gals total so about a nearly 500 mile range but we fill about every 400 miles. We love to see the snow in the mountains...not on top of us! LOL.
How Exciting.It sounds like so much fun.Be careful you to and be safe.Take Care :o)
Thanks Patrick. We always try to be safe and sensible. We really enjoy the travel aspects of this lifestyle so we're going to keep at it. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
We had to use the big truck area now for all our TSD stops.
We just found that out, Terri. At least we know, right?!? The discounts are still awesome no matter where you fill! 😎 Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
I had to look at my feet to see, yep, we have the same shoes.
Love Merrell shoes, Bryan. What can I say but great minds think alike!
Good show!
Thanks Charlie. I'm sure you recognized a few of those routes and sights!
Love watching your video's.
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Thanks, Kes. One of these days we'd love to go "down under". Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😃
Thanks for sharing 😊
Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
I never get tired of watching your videos there are no two videos are the same. Love you guys can't wait to see more great footage of this trip!!
Thanks Thomas. No script and an off the wall sense of humor helps to keep it interesting plus we enjoy a variety of activities so it's usually never the same. Thanks for watching the channel. 😁
Also Childers are on there 14 day it been Great to watch I want to do This SO learning a lot from you"ll guys
It's a lot of fun, Scott. Glad you're along on the journey and hope that you learn a few things for a smoother future trip!
Love you guys, take me on the road with you guys. What a great summer we are going to have... hahahaha, yes, the Banks Family will be with you ever step of the way....
Love it, Stanford! You're on the journey...get ready for a road trip extraordinaire! Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Enjoyed your video and I never knew about Harvest Hosts. We are just retired and want to take our motorhome on a trip. Hubby doesn’t like RV parks. This sounds interesting staying at other locations. Thanks for sharing.
We've found HH to be a nice change from Walmarts or rest areas. Increasingly, Walmart and Sam's seem to really discourage or not allow overnight parking at their locations plus they can be noisy at times.
We will be leaving to Canada next month with our Montana from Tx… thanks for the tips on preparing food and freezing for the road.
You're welcome, Lily. No Whataburgers in Alaska🤔😁. It's a great trip just take it slow and enjoy the ride.
I just found your channel and subscribed. What a awesome trip. That 29 degree weather isn't a favorite though. God bless you wearing shorts. I would definitely have been in long pants, blue jeans. We have a Class A diesel pusher. I would love to see Alaska, but i don't think my wife would go for that long. Can't wait to see the rest of your trip. I hope you have a lot of fun. 🙂
Thanks for finding us, Adrian. We really enjoy the travel aspects of this lifestyle so we keep on going to new places (and some old fav's too). We're excited to have you along on the journey. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Very beautiful country. Enjoyed your vlog. Happy trails!
Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Thanks so much for the vicarious trip across our country! Looking forward to the next installment. 😊😊😊
LOL...it was a little more "vicarious" than we had initially planned for sure! Sondra is loving the cards! You're giving her ideas! Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
@@bigtruckbigtravels Ha - for those of us still in the "some day we're gonna" stage - we'll take it all! :)
My wife and I are watching your trip up and she is very interested in it. We are getting so many great ideas. Keep up the good work. This is my second time watching this Alaska series. We are enjoying traveling with you folks.
We're excited to have you guys along on the journey. It's a fun summer with nice cooler weather. Glad you're enjoying it.
Can’t wait to see all your adventures. Alaska has so much to offer. It is huge!! In my humble opinions I would head to Denali area. It’s beautiful!!! And then to the Kenai peninsula for sea life,
Hiking, kayaking, lots of fishing too. Homer or Seward is a must see. Big hugs to all.🥰🙌
Thanks for the input. Definitely heading to Seward and camping in Denali for 10 days. Lots of neat routes planned. The KP is on the list as well as several other areas. It will be a fun summer with some surprises. We're excited to have you along on the journey. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
I love you guys thank you so much for sharing your adventures
Thank you, Edna. We're excited that you found us and we really enjoy sharing our travels. Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
While on your Missouri trip you will have to make a stop at Missouri star quilt store in Hamilton Missouri!!
Thanks Linda for the tip. We may check that out. We'll definitely want to hit some unique stops along the way. We have a few in mind already but always looking forward to new ideas. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
So exciting!! Love the video - I know it takes time to shoot and time to put it together and upload - much appreciated!! Thanks for taking us along! Looking forward to your next videos!!
Glad you're along with us on the journey. We enjoy sharing our experiences and giving back to the RV community and anyone else who enjoys traveling in this fashion. We're excited to have you along on the journey. Strap in because it's going to be a fun summer! Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Thanks for sharing your adventures! Drive safe eh!
Appreciate that, Downtown! 🤣We'll keep it between the ditches! Let's have a great summer!
Safe Travels have fun…. Love the video.
Thank you, Cheryl. Excited that you're along with us on the journey. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
@@bigtruckbigtravels I am very excited to follow your journey. When I was a tiny tot my father was stationed in Fairbanks for 4 years. I remember some of our stay, part of it being broke down on the Alaskan highway when the gas lines froze on the car. Again safe travels I enjoy your channel very much.
I love traveling along with you two and am looking forward to the next episode!
We're excited that you're along with us on the journey, Carol. We hope you enjoy Alaska as much as we will I'm sure. Thanks for the comments. 😃
A tip. Don’t let the duct tape dry on your side wall. The glue on the tape is a real bear to remove once it dries. If you need to keep tape on the window, remove and replace with new tape frequently. DAMHIK.
Thanks, Dolan. I think we really needed it just because of the high headwinds. Appreciate your info and experience. 😊😁
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Thank you both of taking me along with I love going alone with you both have a safe travels
You're very welcome, Barbara. We're glad you're along on the journey. 😊
Maverick just bought Kum and Go yesterday I think it was so all those will change over soon.
That's good news. They're heading east. We really like them. 👍 Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
Just wait until you see, drive and experience Alaska roads. Ever the paved roads disappear into gravel and mush. I sure hope you are prepared that your rig may get some dings. On the flip side, you will LOVE Alaska and it will make you want to to go back for more. I spent 44 days up there on a motorcycle. Dual sport. Amazing trip!
Ok, Leslie, my hats off to you for the moto tour! I could not do that but I bet it was beautiful. We're waiting on the mush...we've gotten into the gravel a little already. It will stay dirty all summer. Thanks for the comment.
Well guys, April 27th and like you said you are starting the great adventure to Alaska, again. There sure is some beautiful country in America. I like the fact that you are so organized and have chosen your itinerary so carefully. Takes a lot of the anxiety and stress out of the trip I would think. See you on the next video.
Thanks, Harrison. We've been planning this for awhile and think we have a fun and flexible trip planned. Should be a cool experience and glad you're along with us on the journey. We'll definitely see you next week...just not sure where yet! 🤔😂😎
Y’all said “off we go” and I started singing the Air Force song!! 😊. Excited to continue following your journey!! Safe travels.
😂🤣 Glad you're along with us, Edward. We were excited to finally get this trip started. It will be a fun summer.
I can NOT believe with all the spreadsheets, packing list & preparation, a couple of rolls of duct tape got missed !! Please tell me you didn’t forget a can of WD40 !!!! Love the split screen. Safe Travels ❤
I know, right?!? Mike, we can't believe it either but we were so focused on the other stuff but it was easy to procure on the road. Glad you enjoyed it and we'll keep it between the ditches for sure.
Our washer tub cracked a while back and I was really surprised at the price for laundry. I figured it would not take to many months to pay for a washer. I met one of my girl friends while doing laundry so I do not hate them, just the price now days. That looks like a nice trip so far. I thought Curiosity had a twin that was going with on the trip. Hope you guys stay safe and healthy and watch out for moose.
We're definitely looking out for moose. The "twin" joined us as we cross the border so we're hooked up now. Future will have you seeing double! Glad the laundromats are working out for you!
@@bigtruckbigtravels Glad you have someone with it is always safer to travel in a group if you can. I hope you are having a blast. My "good" laundromat event was in the 1980s, been a while.
Would be awesome to see you cruising through Homer Alaska. Safe travels.
We're going to get close, Tary. Definitely will get down into the KP...not sure how far. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Enjoyed the video. Can’t wait for y’all to get into Canada. Travel safe and be well ❤️
Thanks, Keith. Enjoying BC now with some cool activities already. 😎 and we're just trying to get to Alaska! Lol. Osoyoos is such a cool area.
@@bigtruckbigtravels awesome to hear. Welcome to Canada. Little known fact: Osoyoos is the hottest place in Canada (summer) unofficially. That’s cus they don’t have an airport to officially record the weather. (Or something like that. But in the summer it’s very hot. You’ll be in good shape for weather
Now as next week we are in an above average temp pattern. Enjoy the journey and always remember to spend some of that US $$$$ in Canada. We love having our American friends up here ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦
Bet you miss that air ride suspension and seats
The rides not bad, Bill... but boy, do we miss the air ride! It's a big difference for sure.
Was really interested in your bike rack tow setup. Was hoping you would focus in on it.
It was the result of several different iterations, Doug. We'll focus on it a little later. It seems to be working good so far. We'll see. Glad you're along on the journey. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
I live in Huntsville Al. I saw the Ardmore signs and immediately thought that your daughter works at Marshall.
Love the Huntsville area. She is a stay at home mom which keeps her busy with 3 little ones.
Glad to see you on the way. Scenery was different which I liked. Looking forward to more while in my recovery stages at home after surgery last week. You're helping by taking my mind to other places! Thank you! I would give you a joke about the Apple and the Blueberry, but you'd probably think I was still on pain meds! (I'm not!) LOL See you soon!
Hope you feel better, KB. There will definitely be more scenery and hopefully, no more wind! LOL. Looking forward to the apple and blueberry joke sometime. 😂🤔Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Oh my lord I just can’t wait to follow this and I love your rv. I pull a 40’ 5th wheel and might go with what you have.
We love our home (larger fifth wheel) but this is really nice for our "vacation" trips. It is super maneuverable and comfortable inside. Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
The 100 miles before you leave Canada and the first 100 miles into Alaska are HORRID. We drove through last week.
Oh, Mary, we know that stretch heading into Tok all too well. Those miles make you rethink the trip for sure. Glad you made it safely. Enjoy your journey. 😊
We love your videos. We are flying to Anchorage this June 2023 and renting an rv and spending 30 days rving. Our first ever rv experience and we are late 60 s. Can’t wait
That is fantastic, Brenda. What a way to begin your first RV adventure. Wow! Maybe we'll see you guys on the road! Have a great time, be flexible and enjoy the journey. Appreciate the comments and your time watching the channel. 😃
Nebraska looks like a billiard table.
It's flat but beautiful in its barren look. Rivers are cool.
Can’t wait to see Canada and Ak
It will be fun and very different in many aspects. Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
Nice channel I just subbed , looking for more!!!!!
You could always binge watch! LOL. Thank you very much for subscribing. This summer will be fun and very interesting. We're excited to have you along on the journey. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
The adventure begins
Oh, it definitely has started, Glenn. Should be a fun summer. Thanks for the comments. 😃
Still surprised you did not get a washer/dryer with the rig. $20 per wash stop is not unusual. Would have liked to see more of the trip across. Hope you will slow down on the Canada trip and let us see some things.
Room was the issue with a washer/dryer in the Class C. We decided to try the laundromat route. It's different but has some advantages. No real schedule so going forward so lots to see on the beautiful road trip. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
@@bigtruckbigtravels Really surprised you went with a Thor product. Their quality is so poor. The Ford part of the RV will probably be OK but I would be worrying. A Nexus Wraith 34ft on an International chassis & Cummins motor would have worked better for you. W/D, more solid vehicle. Small enough to be maneuverable. Wandering Wangers have one and it works well for them.
@bwtawny cost was a factor and we wanted 4WD as well. Plus we wanted to be below a 13 foot clearance.
@@bwtawny like you, we were (are) very concerned with Thor quality. So far, it's been ok. We'll see how the next 10K miles go!
Wow, such a long trip just to get to the border to Alaska. 340 miles/day is a lot for “ non-truckers”. I am sure you will appreciate Orion a lot more after driving the Magnitude. The winds in Nebraska are nasty. When I drove from Colorado through Nebraska and stopped at the gas station I asked a guy if there are always such high winds and he just said “ hell ya” that said it all 😂. Enjoy your journey!
LOL...that's a great answer! And True! Oh, we definitely appreciate Orion and Voyager on a trip like this. But, we're going to be going to a few places that they would not fit so this is good to be going in the Class C. Should be fun. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
I prefer to travel Missouri Hwy. 36 instead of I-70. Less traffic and semis. Several campgrounds along the way. My favorite is Long Branch State Park in Macon, MO. Several covered bridges but not sure if your RV could make it.
Highway 36 is really nice. We traveled it as the farm season began so a lot of equipment running down the road. Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
Just watching this episode. The bear creek campground is closed due fire conditions.
I hope nothing serious. These fires are everywhere it seems. Thanks.
Not sure which way your going but, if you come thru Billings, Mt (3 Walmart's) please holler it would be great to meet you. Be safe
Just heard you say you were in Missoula doing laundry 😢 already past Billings. Lol. Be safe
Yes, we cruised through Billings and decided on Missoula. NIce area but the laundry was expensive! It's a different trip in a Class C but we're enjoying it. Glad you're along on the journey. 😊
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BTW, 3M makes a good "sensitive surface" tape that would serve you well. Sticks like duct tape, but cleaner removal. It's light purple in color.
Thanks Milton, we'll have to look into that next time. 😀 Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
Where you able to pick up a 2023 Milepost at a Amazon drop box in Montana? It might be helpful, but likely not much has changed since the 2020 Milepost. I guess they have them in Canada too, (Amazon drop box).
I hope you have a wonderful time! Wish I was going with you! I had to park my motorhome back in 2013, and start living in a house again. That was a wonderful time too, but I do miss my motorhome, and living in it. I was able to spend the summer of 2005 in Yellowstone area, then Lake Tahoe, and it was a fantastic time! Now I live in Portland Oregon area.
We really enjoyed the Mt Hood area of Oregon. I did not get a 2023 Milepost but I don't think much has changed so I'll stick with the 2020. Thanks. We're excited to have you along on the journey. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
So I just started watching your channel and we are just thinking and considering the full time RV life but what I am super impressed with is your budgeting system and that food planning spreadsheet you made for Alaska. Would you consider ever selling the templates to it?
Thanks, Julie. We have a FB group (Big Truck Big Travels) and we'll be putting stuff on there such as the budget (Sondra has to clean up her spreadsheet) and the meal planning tips.
Is that RV winterized? Insulation. Just wondering about all the plumbing and drainage systems below, if not winterized, can freeze and crack.
Since we're living in it then we don't really worry about freezing as we'll keep the inside comfortable. But in the really cold areas, we'll crack a few cabinet doors to insure the warm air circulates. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Leavenworth in only miles from my home town of Dryden wa. I was born in Wenatchee wa.
Cool! We were very close. The drive up the valley was gorgeous. So many apple orchards. Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
Great episode! I was wondering how much solar and battery capacity you have on Curiosity? Excited for this trip!
The roof structure really doesn't support much solar so we didn't add any panels. We did add lithium batteries and a Victron 3000w multiplus inverter. Later on we're going to do a tour of the mods we added.
9:15 pm: Are you renting your Thor Class C for the Alaska trip? Are you own Your Orion rig? Couldn’t locate if you explained in an earlier episode. Safe travels.
Hey Frank, we own the Thor Class C and purchased it specifically for Alaska and a few other big trips that our larger rig is not able to get to legally or dimensionally. We still have our home which is Orion (custon 5th wheel) and Voyager (Volvo semi-truck). After Alaska we'll be back home traveling to some other locations in the latter part of this year.
Ya you two what do you do for prescription on the road as far the window on the side of the rv that the wind coming though good idea with the duck tape it works oh ya you two with the funny jokes are you going to be here all day LOL take care happy camping
Thanks, James for the comments. No prescriptions and that wind was vicious on that side of the RV. Safe travels to you.
@bigtruckbigtravels ok take care happy camping
Glad to be with you on your epic voyage. Interested to see how Curiosity does. Is this your first big trip in Curiosity? Have heard varying things about Thor quality. Wondering how you two are adjusting to a smaller space.
We're curious about how it handles it as well, Barbara. So far so good with only a few minor issues. The space is actually very nice for the two of us. We had taken a few other trips in it but this is the first "epic" voyage for sure. Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
Not sure where you live in Texas? But we have Tim Hortons in Houston and Katy. Love the WhataBurger Bags.
Hey, Dewey, we're usually up in Willis/Conroe on Lake Conroe when visiting Texas. When we go through Katy then we're normally heading west. Love the Whataburger bags too! Need one more... lol. 😊 Thanks for the comment. 😃
Subscribed and very excited to be following your journey! Loving all the content, was wondering was there a ‘logistic’ reason you decided to take curiosity over orion? Thanks and have a safe trip!!
Thanks for subscribing, Pauline. We purchased Curiosity for the Alaska trip and for other trips as well. It's 4WD, 32 feet in length and less than 13 foot clearance in height. This allows us to take routes and stay in places that our larger set up can't fit. We've been to AK before and this time we wanted to take routes that we weren't comfortable taking our larger rig/home. Appreciate the comment. 😊
Welcome to Canada, I expect you have crossed the border by now.
Thank you, John. Yes, enjoying the beautiful countryside and unique treasures Canada has to offer...including the Real Canadian Superstore! 😂😎Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
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I noticed when I saw your route that you avoid Minnesota are you allergic we aren’t as cold as everyone thinks.
Lol... hey, we bought Voyager in Saulk Rapids, MN... but from where we started and where we wanted to cross the border, our route made more sense. But MN does get cold... can you say "International Falls?!?"
What are you doing about fountain drinks?😊
It's a modified soda stream, Barbara.
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So looking forward to going with you. Are you using Artimus to store some things as you travel?
Great question, Linda. We're trying not to store anything in Artemis. We do have a spare diesel fuel can, a collapsible water bladder and reusable grocery bags stored in Artemis. Appreciate your comments.
Curiosity is gorgeous and curious what engine is in it and MPG your getting? I see its a diesel motor since the gas filler was green. 🙏🙏🙏 you guys stay safe and sure you keep all doors and windows locked pretty much 24/7.
It is a 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C, if you watch previous videos they answer your questions.
@@badgerpa9 ok thank you
That's correct. We're currently averaging about 9.3 mpg. Our best day has been 9.9 and the worst day with all the wind was 8.2 mpg. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
@@bigtruckbigtravels That is not bad mileage at all. Just might need a bigger tank for you guys.
Farming the land and farming the wind! In Europe, it is very important to have all that wind power, so they can tell Russia to Kiss off, we don't need your gas! In America, we are saving $38 in fuel costs for each MW of wind power generated. In California that is about 30,000 MW of wind power each day! Or X $38 = $1,140,000 per day in fuel costs! Solar power is saving California's 70,000 MW per day of fuel costs, or $2,660,000 per day! Solar and wind farming is very profitable!
That was a neat comment and we appreciate the education in wind. We visited the wind farm in Palm Springs and learned a lot. Thank you. 😊
BTBTHELLO DAVID,AND SONDRA, NICE GOING SO FAR,I HAVEVA REAL QUESTION,DAVID,YOUR JEEP,BEING TOED,AUTO,OIRBAUTO,`as it’s engine is not running,there will be NO oil being circulated,in its transmission,less the driveshaft,I’d disconnected,! So just how go you tow it ?, Sondra,I love our quick shepards pie ! Take care,enjoy your trips,although I do NOT patronise CHINAMART, very long story,,,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Understood. We don't do Tiktok for that same reason now. The Jeep is made to be flat towed. Just shift the transfer case into N and turn off the engine. It's really nice to tow. Thanks for the comments. 😃
🦍⭐💪👏🥇1️⃣🇺🇲🙏🙏🙏🔥👍Thank you for the commitment to the channel, you make it perfect, a hug, good luck always and God always have you on the best paths...thas My DREAM TOO 💪🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🔥❤️🦍🖲️👍
Thank you so much, Cristian. Excited that you are along with us on the journey. 😊
If you guys need a Moochdocking spot in Washington, let us know! We are close to 90 on the west side and have room for ya! Even have hookups!
Wow! Thank you so much for the offer. We took the route near Lake Chelan but maybe a rain check...?!? Is a beautiful area and we'll be back! Appreciate the comments. 😁
We did it 2022 or last year, 13 mar return 1 Oct. In cold weather, do not open any dump valves. Las Vegas
That's going up early, Robert! You definitely ran into some cold weather nights for certain.
@@bigtruckbigtravels we were newbies on extreme cold and left our gray valve open, needless to say it froze solid (hose and pipe) and learned a hard lesson.
@robertnasser9937 oh...not good. Some friends of ours did that too... took a hair dryer about 20 minutes to break it free!
@@bigtruckbigtravels the hose was frozen solid and the pipe was after I cut it off, frozen 2 feet in. Tried the hairdryer and even bought a heat gun, will not work at nighttime-18 C and -4 C day
@@robertnasser9937 oh boy! That's a hard, cold lesson to learn...🤔😉🤣😂
"Growing area" ,,seriously Dave, you are no longer the apple of anyone's eye..lol..now that's funny..Sondra however, is a peach..lol
🤣I could say that's "sour grapes" but then I'd be "wine-ing" about it! Thanks
Are you planning to go up the Alaska Hwy through Alberta or will you go through BC and take a ferry up the coast? I would think the highway would be easier and cheaper. It warmed up a lot here today in Northern Alberta and it is supposed to keep getting warmer for the next week.
We enjoy the drive, Joseph, so we'll be staying off the water for awhile. Lol. Going up through BC to Dawson Creek via Prince George. Last time we went through Alberta so we wanted to see another part of Canada this time. Thanks for the comments. 😃
@@bigtruckbigtravels That will be a nice route. I lived for a bit in Prince George.
New to the channel and enjoy your solutions to minor inconveniences but missed seeing your fix to the 'explosion' in the head. Was your tank just too full or was there a plumbing solution?
No real solution. We just discovered the bathroom sink was connected to the black tank. When dry camping we didn't use the sink in the bathroom. We would also cut a Depends to fit in the drain. Never had the issue again. Thanks for watching.
New to the channel where are you guys leaving from
Well, Jason, we started out from Alabama but spent the winter traveling around Florida. We're crossing the border at Oroville, WA. Beautiful area.
Glad you found us and hope you enjoy the journey with us.
Wait. You left on a trip without duct tape? And you called that a preppers shopping trip in a previous video. Psshaw.😅
🤔😂Ok...you have a point! Our bad!
Did y’all do a tour of “Curiosity”? I couldn’t find it?
Not yet, John. But we have completed our mods and will do a tour while in Alaska. Thanks for the comments. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
Did you bump up the battery levels? I know you Said no solar which in Alaska could help this time if year with the long days of sun but how will you boondock aeecyiu going to need to run the generator a lot ?
Solar in Alaska doesn't help as much as you think, Andrew. Lots of daylight hours but the angle of the sun is not in your favor. We added battery capacity and a few other mods which will help in our boondocking but in some cases we will have to run the genset.
What has been the MPG of curiosity? What have you guys liked or disliked so far
We're averaging around 9.5 mpg while towing the Jeep. We really like lunch breaks in Curiosity but the ride and view is much better in our big rig. It will be a fun summer. 😊
Excuse me, but curiosity is great... how old are you?
Why thank you. Old enough to know when to stay out of trouble...usually. 🤔🤣
Did you see the tornado?? At 16:38.
It sure looked like it, didn't it, Gracie?!? We just steered clear but it was a weird day on the road for sure. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
@@bigtruckbigtravels Love your travels. We plan on starting ours this year!
@@graciel3725 that's fantastic! Good luck. It's fun. It's a "moving experience"! 🤔😉🤣😆
Why did you guys choose a class C rather than a Class A Diesel pusher?
Our other rig is very large so we wanted something smaller but with a good layout. Plus having 4wd was a critical option. This Class C gave us all that. We looked at Class A DP but decided on the Magnitude. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Are you guys in Pensacola FL???
Hmmm...nope. Headed to Alaska. Must be some friends of ours with a SpaceCraft. There's a few of us out there. Thanks for the comment. 😃
You never put out the video of the upgrades done in your friend's driveway
That's true, Andrew. We're going to do a recap of those mods a little later. Thanks for the comments. 😃
What do you guys average a day in mileage on a long trip. I know it easier in the big truck but what about the class C.
We generally take it easy, Loyd. On this trip we averaged about 335 miles per day. Definitely more comfortable in the big truck...and we don't have to fuel up everyday either! LOL Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊
Out of curiosity, what is curiositys mpg while towing the jeep?
We're getting between 9.2 & 9.6 mpg so far. We had 40 mph headwinds across Nebraska and Wyoming which dropped it down to 7.8 mpg but that's the exception.
Ok I've been off for a min. But umm did y'all switch units???🤨🤨🤨
Ok, David, you've got to keep up! Lol. We bought this last year at the Tampa RV show to take to Alaska. We want to take some routes that the big rig may not handle as well as a 4WD Class C. Thanks for the comment. 😃
@@bigtruckbigtravels oh ok thank you for the update
What state are you are starting from ? Hope you got two spare tires for both the Jeep and C Class.
I think they stared off in Alabama from their daughters home.
That is correct. Alabama is where we started though we spent the winter in Florida cruising around. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😊