SYoung Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Has anyone taken your Ollie to Alaska? If so, could you tell me your route? Sherrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted October 7, 2023 Moderators Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, SYoung said: Has anyone taken your Ollie to Alaska? Use the "search" function here on the Forum. There is even a "Q & A" summary taken from this year's Annual Owners Rally on this subject. Good luck with the planning. Bill p.s. I just took a quick look and there are pages of Forum material on this subject. HERE is the post I was referring to above. Edited October 7, 2023 by topgun2 added detail 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim and Chris Neuman Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Where are you coming from? Best route depends on where you start and your goals along the way. Whichever way you go, give yourself time to explore the spectacular country along the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronorange Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I would recommend the Milepost Travel Planner for starters, here is an Amazon link https://a.co/d/0TgInYp The 2023 copy is the 75th-year addition. We may go next year since we are new Oliver owners. We did live in Alaska for 30 years so it would be a trip back home. We will be following your thread. 🙂 Hull #1238 - Legacy Elite II, TB. TV 2017 Tundra TRD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYoung Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Thanks ya'll. I ordered the Alaska travel planner. We will be coming from Tennessee, so it looks like going to Bamph first might be a start. Thanks again and happy travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 hours ago, SYoung said: Thanks ya'll. I ordered the Alaska travel planner. We will be coming from Tennessee, so it looks like going to Bamph first might be a start. Thanks again and happy travels! I recommend going to the Glacier/ Banff/ Jasper areas on the return trip. The scenery is so stunning that it will make Alaska look dreary in comparison. The west route Cassiar Hwy up BC is pretty stunning too, way better than the Alaska Highway. But it is a lot twistier and slower and can be extremely dirty if it is wet weather. John Davies Spokane WA 2 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katanapilot Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 3 hours ago, John E Davies said: I recommend going to the Glacier/ Banff/ Jasper areas on the return trip. The scenery is so stunning that it will make Alaska look dreary in comparison. The west route Cassiar Hwy up BC is pretty stunning too, way better than the Alaska Highway. But it is a lot twistier and slower and can be extremely dirty if it is wet weather. John Davies Spokane WA I agree with John. Alaska was beautiful, but the drive from Jasper to Banff was almost beyond words. Side note - make sure your brakes are in great condition for the drive southbound. We did the Alaska Highway northbound and Cassiar southbound. Eight weeks total, 12,000+ miles from Georgia and back. Incredible trip. 3 2020 Elite II Hull #628, Houghton Heat Pump, Victron MP2, SmartSolar, Orion, Cerbo, Lynx install in progress... TV - 2011 Toyota Tundra Crew Max Platinum 4WD, Magnuson Supercharger, OME suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph and Dud B Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 There's a couple on YouTube that just took their new Ollie to Alaska: https://youtube.com/@HardAleeAdventures?si=x3xpbvrJ5jftzF4J 3 Stephanie and Dudley from CT. 2022 LE2, Hull #1150: Eggcelsior. Tow vehicle: 2016 GMC Sierra 6.0 gas dually 4x4. Our Oliver journey: Steph and Dud B's RV Screed Where we've been RVing since 1999: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastal Aggie Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I made the trip there and back with my LE1 this spring, 7 days from San Antonio to Fairbanks if you're driving with purpose though i wouldn't recommend pushing that hard for most folks, the drive through canada is almost as stunning as alaska so enjoy it. a couple things to keep in mind, many of the campgrounds in BC/Yukon are out of cell signal range so best to either plan fuel stops and breaks the day before or plan on having a non phone based GPS. there are some fuel spots that are listed on google maps that you cant use unless you work for whatever logging/drilling company is operating in that area so try not to wait till youre real low on gas to fill up just in case you accidentally end up at one of those. Bring a tire plug kit, tire shops are few and far between in the western half of Canada. most campgrounds once youre into remote BC and the yukon are first come first served with no way to check availability online beforehand as theyre generally self serve/envelope payment. many are also only open during prime summer travel months. they'll have free firewood but dont count on having hookups aside from a single water spigot if anything to serve the whole campground. A couple of favorite spots for me is laird hot springs on the northern edge of BC and Congdon creek campground in Yukon. ive also seen plenty of folks with campers just staying overnight in the many pullouts on the side of the road do so at your own risk i dont know the actual rules about that. 1 2018 F150 FX4 5.0v8 2022 Oliver Elite Hull #1285 2023 Oliver Elite Hull #1434 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Hope you have a great trip. Some pearls that were found on our forum that we gathered and mostly followed: Get mud flaps for the front and rear tires, and another set at the rear of your TV. Protect the front flanks of your trailer as presented in several posts. Beware of wet puddles in the roads, They can be over a foot deep. Do not go north much past Fairbanks with your Ollie. Doing so can be extremely exprnsive in harm to your rig. GJ 3 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAndrews Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Check out Hard Alee Adventures on Youtube... https://www.youtube.com/@HardAleeAdventures 1 Phillip Andrews Oliver Travel Trailers Sales and Delivery Specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeDaySoon Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 8:54 AM, Coastal Aggie said: I made the trip there and back with my LE1 this spring, 7 days from San Antonio to Fairbanks if you're driving with purpose though i wouldn't recommend pushing that hard for most folks, the drive through canada is almost as stunning as alaska so enjoy it. a couple things to keep in mind, many of the campgrounds in BC/Yukon are out of cell signal range so best to either plan fuel stops and breaks the day before or plan on having a non phone based GPS. there are some fuel spots that are listed on google maps that you cant use unless you work for whatever logging/drilling company is operating in that area so try not to wait till youre real low on gas to fill up just in case you accidentally end up at one of those. Bring a tire plug kit, tire shops are few and far between in the western half of Canada. most campgrounds once youre into remote BC and the yukon are first come first served with no way to check availability online beforehand as theyre generally self serve/envelope payment. many are also only open during prime summer travel months. they'll have free firewood but dont count on having hookups aside from a single water spigot if anything to serve the whole campground. A couple of favorite spots for me is laird hot springs on the northern edge of BC and Congdon creek campground in Yukon. ive also seen plenty of folks with campers just staying overnight in the many pullouts on the side of the road do so at your own risk i dont know the actual rules about that. I can add a bit to Coastal Aggie's post regarding campers "just staying overnight in the many pullouts". Much of the country you will go through on the way to Alaska (and in that great state) is wild and remote. There are many places where you can random camp on public land and not be breaking any regulations. On the other hand, when you are inside a state, provincial, territorial, or national park, you will most likely be required to stay in a designated campground. For example, the route from Banff to Jasper in Alberta, that has been mentioned in this thread, is entirely inside the two national parks. Random camping at roadside pullouts and picnic areas inside the parks is against the regulations. The good news is that Parks Canada operates some great campgrounds along that stretch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Girl Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Here you go…a 2023 trip to Alaska. https://4-ever-hitched.com/alaska-2023 If you have specific questions, we will reply. Sent from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. 2019 Elite II (Hull 505 - Galway Girl - August 7, 2019 Delivery) Tow Vehicle: 2021 F350 King Ranch, FX4, MaxTow Package, 10 Speed, 3.55 Rear Axle Batteries Upgrade: Dual 315GTX Lithionics Lithiums - 630AH Total Inverter/Charger: Xantrex 2000Pro Travel BLOG: https://4-ever-hitched.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted October 13, 2023 Moderators Share Posted October 13, 2023 34 minutes ago, Galway Girl said: Sent from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Good for you guys! Chilly there - yet? 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYoung Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Thank ya'll for all the information about Alaska!! These tips are invaluable!! Another question I have is whether diesel gas is available in BC and Alaska. Thanks again Ollie friends Sherrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Girl Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 7 hours ago, topgun2 said: Good for you guys! Chilly there - yet? N Rim CG closing water and seasons operation on Sunday. In 30’s at night and 55 today. 75% of food and ice cream! Store is almost bare. 1 2019 Elite II (Hull 505 - Galway Girl - August 7, 2019 Delivery) Tow Vehicle: 2021 F350 King Ranch, FX4, MaxTow Package, 10 Speed, 3.55 Rear Axle Batteries Upgrade: Dual 315GTX Lithionics Lithiums - 630AH Total Inverter/Charger: Xantrex 2000Pro Travel BLOG: https://4-ever-hitched.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted October 14, 2023 Moderators Share Posted October 14, 2023 4 hours ago, SYoung said: Thank ya'll for all the information about Alaska!! These tips are invaluable!! Another question I have is whether diesel gas is available in BC and Alaska. Thanks again Ollie friends Sherrill You'll find Canadian gas stations similar to us. Some have diesel, others don't. Do you run on diesel? 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYoung Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Yes, we have a diesel truck. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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