Alaska - check

[Steph and Dud B]

We just returned from 12 days RVing in Alaska, but not in our Oliver. It's a long way from CT to AK and with doctor appointments, etc. it really isn't possible for us to be away from home that long, so we flew out and rented a Class C motorhome. What a great decision! We had a blast and really liked the little Minnie Winnie RV. It was the perfect couples camper, only 24.5 feet long (just like our LE2) with a single slide and a very functional layout. And in great shape, too, being a 2025 model year. Just as easy to drive/park as our dually truck. We did Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, Talkeetna, and 3 nights in Denali. If you've never seen AK we'd recommend putting it on your bucket list for sure. FYI, the RV rental agency we used was Great Alaskan Holidays - www.greatalaskanholidays.com. Highly recommend them if you choose the fly/rent route. 

[John Dorrer]

3 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said:

We just returned from 12 days RVing in Alaska, but not in our Oliver. It's a long way from CT to AK and with doctor appointments, etc. it really isn't possible for us to be away from home that long, so we flew out and rented a Class C motorhome. What a great decision! We had a blast and really liked the little Minnie Winnie RV. It was the perfect couples camper, only 24.5 feet long (just like our LE2) with a single slide and a very functional layout. And in great shape, too, being a 2025 model year. Just as easy to drive/park as our dually truck. We did Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, Talkeetna, and 3 nights in Denali. If you've never seen AK we'd recommend putting it on your bucket list for sure. FYI, the RV rental agency we used was Great Alaskan Holidays - www.greatalaskanholidays.com. Highly recommend them if you choose the fly/rent route. 

Great idea

[HDRider]

That is a good idea.  I think that is what I would do if I went up there.

 

 

[bugeyedriver]

Given the distance from your home to Alaska, that was an excellent idea.  It appears you had a great time as you experienced some spectacular scenery!  I made the trip once so far, from Texas to Alaska with The Wonder Egg.  Besides the stunning vistas In Alaska, I vividly recall it was an exceedingly long drive to get up there.  Haha . .  . maps don't give us the right perspective of distances, due to distortion in their layout.    Don't get me wrong, the long trip up was filled with memorable, serendipitous moments and memories were made, but covering the vast distance by air and renting a camper locally was a great idea for you to save time, wear and tear on your rig, and check another one off that bucket list. Well done!

[SeaDawg]

We've done a number of Alaska trips, never with the Ollie. Flew up 20 years ago and rented a small class c. Delivered several rentals from Indiana to Alaska over the years. 

It's a very long trip. Our favorite part of the trip had always been northern bc, and the Yukon.  But, you can fly in and rent there, too. 

Not Ollie purists. We've rented campers on several continents,  when expedient. Love my Ollie, but not shipping it to Europe, Australia,  or Iceland.  Rentals often make so much sense.

Glad you had fun. May is a bit chiller, bit a great time to visit Alaska. Fewer bugs. Fewer tourists. Fewer fires.

Good on you for great timing.

Edited Saturday at 06:54 PM by SeaDawg

[mossemi]

On 5/28/2025 at 11:54 AM, Steph and Dud B said:

so we flew out and rented a Class C motorhome. What a great decision!

Our first RV experience was a Class C rental in Alaska in 1999.   When you are still working  and Alaska is calling, an RV rental is an awesome way to answer.  We shared our 3 week rental with friends that were Class A owners and shared their knowledge and expertise, making the experience a joy.

However you get to Alaska, you’re sure to have an amazing RV adventure!

Mossey