Planning an RV Trip to Alaska with Traveling Robert | RVing with Joe & Kait - Ep. 3

In this episode of the "RVing with Joe & Kait" podcast, we explore the highs and lows of traveling to Alaska in an RV with Robert Morales from the YouTube channel Traveling Robert. Robert shares his exciting and informative journey from Florida to Alaska, detailing the routes, experiences, mistakes, and tips on RVing Alaska. From discussing the realities of driving the Alaska Highway to sharing insights into the "three Alaskas," this episode is packed with practical advice and thrilling stories, perfect for your Alaska RV trip planning.

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Robert Morales is a Cuban born, Floridian by choice, insatiable traveler. He shares his RV travel stories, producing inspiring, informative, and entertaining videos, enjoying the journey as much as the destination, sampling the local cuisine, imbibing the local craft ales, visiting the main attractions, and off the beaten path destinations.

In 2014 he acquired a small Winnebago travel trailer to explore the United States of America and beyond. In 2020 he became a Winnebago Micro Minnie brand ambassador. Having visited all 48 contiguous states and Alaska, Robert continues to travel sharing his adventures on YouTube and most of the other social channels.

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00:45 Welcome and introduction
03:50 What it's like to travel to Alaska in an RV
08:45 The three distinct regions of Alaska
11:43 Timeline of Robert's RV road trip to Alaska, must-see destinations and places to camp along the way
18:02 Border crossings
19:03 Arriving in Alaska and exploring in an RV
23:37 The mosquitoes in Alaska
26:17 Worst road in Alaska and a rookie mistake
27:08 Robert shares his tips for RVing Alaska, including essential resources including Starlink satellite internet
30:12 How long to plan for an Alaska RV road trip, campground reservations, pre-booking tours and experiences
32:16 Coolest experience in Alaska
36:15 Most beautiful cruise in Alaska
38:36 Reserving campgrounds in Alaska
41:03 The $90 pizza experience
50:45 Carrying a spare tire

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[goneretired]

The best part of going to Alaska is the drive through Canada. You miss that by just flying up to Alaska.

[j.patrickmoore]

A number of years ago, the wife and I went up to Anchorage and stayed with her nephew and his wife; we used it as a base for travels; did the Whittier glacier cruise, went up to Denali, drove down to Seward for lunch on the way to Homer. It's just unusual when someone takes you sightseeing at 10 pm. Homer is expensive, nothing gets there without a long ride. Had lunch in Talkeetna as well. Got the chance to ingest a number of new animals that I had not had the luxury of eating previously. It was a great vacation.
We also spent a week in Ketchikan later on - my wife's sister and brother-in-law lived there for 28 years and were selling and moving south, they took us around to all the tourist sites - which was good for them, as they hadn't been to most of them in a long time, and it was also a a goodbye tour for them. Or, as the T-shirt says, "I spent a month in Ketchikan - last week."

[jimandvalstravelchannel]

I agree with Robert. Having been up to Alaska twice, I can say I've not encountered any issues traveling up to Alaska, once on motorcycle, once in a truck. Roads back here in the states are worse in many cases. Gas is usually available. Next time we go up, we will be in our new truck camper, which is diesel powered. Don't except much in the way of problems. This time, we are headed up to Tuk, so that will be a new experience for us. The Dalton can be challenging for some, but I didn't encounter any issues.

[DavidMartin]

Loved hearing Robert's experiences traveling through Alaska. I travelled to the Arctic ocean via the Canadian route last summer in my Hymer. Agree that Starlink in-motion hardware is a game changer! Please film the journey if you guys go, would be amazing to see another Russo's travel series.

[karppadiem]

Great podcast! This year is our 20th anniversary so we are taking Amtrak across the country and then taking an Alaskan cruise out of Seattle. We will be hitting the road in a truck camper after retirement in a few years with Alaska being our first stop. Big Truck Big Travels was up there all summer this year and did a video breaking down all of their costs in detail that you may be interested in. Hope you get to go yourselves soon. It sounds amazing. ❤
-western NY Troy & Aimee (currently snowed in having gotten over 5 feet already with more on the way🙄❄️)

[jimandvalstravelchannel]

After doing the Icefield Parkway, you stop in Jasper. When you leave Jasper and head on north towards Grand Prairie, the world seems to change immediately. Suddenly, you find yourself all alone, very little to know other people around. You can go hours without seeing another vehicle.

[vandoitco]

Sounds like he had some great experiences!

[williamthawley]

Joe and Kait, you definitely need to do the icefield parkway, it is really beautiful, and like Robert says spend a week.

[bwbrady]

We did it in '22. Roads were not bad at all, but we didn't drive the Dalton hwy. Nor did we drive up to the Arctic ocean. We went up on the Alcan, and back on the Cassier.  The frost heaves were a non-issue. No tire problems, but we were prepared with good tires. (We did help a woman who drove the 60 miles to McCarthy (alone!) on poor tires. Used our compressor and repair kit to fix her flat, so we were glad we had the tools with us.) Do bring a windshield repair kit. It was the last half of summer so the mosquitoes weren't bad, except in Canada. Tons of free boondocking. Encountered a lot of rain and drizzle on the Kenai Pennisula, which we were told is common in August. Because of the long hours of daylight, if your windows are tinted, you often don't need window covers at night for privacy. Highlight: Salmon glacier out of Hyder, AK. 20 miles of rough road, but it was jaw-dropping! This was before Starlink was available that far north, but we had very good Verizon throughout most of AK, however Canada was a different story. We were in our 2WD Sprinter van. Great trip! Hoping to go back.

[runningmildaccrossamerica]

Consider flying to Anchorage and renting a Class C for two weeks. Robert is spot on about Anchorage it just the suburbs any where but it is great place to provision. You can get a prospective about RVing in two weeks You will be fine with reservations except in National Parks Have fun

[nealjohnson]

It’s a bit pricey but our plan is to drive to Alaska but then come back to WA state via the Alaska Marine ferry and see all the inter costal sights.
It was good to hear a bit more detail about Robert’s Alaskan adventure. Thanks for a get pod cast!!

[AKRichardM]

After 37 trips to/from AK, don’t worry so much. Everything from motorcycles, truck camper, trailers, class C, 5th wheel, minivan, and a subcompact. It doesn’t matter. Plenty of fuel, plenty of places to stop. The only broken glass in 37 trips is one fog light. Only one flat tire (truck camper). The motorcycle is by far the easiest way to travel.

[jimandvalstravelchannel]

Testa River Lodge is where you will find the world's best cinnamon rolls. You will see lots of signs for it. It is located just west, about 35 miles or so past Fort Nelson, which is a good place to stop and fill up with fuel before you head further west.

[deniseb.]

If you plan on traveling to Alaska, you should consider purchasing these 2 books: The Milepost and Alaska Camping by Mike and Terri Church.

[Thesaltymedic]

We’re going to Alaska. Probably the summer after I retire. I’m planning on 4 months up there. Mid may thru mid September. I know it’s going to cost a lot. I’ve seen the videos of food and gas but I’m glad to hear it’s easy to boondock so that will save me money. Lots of things I want to see but I ain’t paying that much for a plane ride 😂 or 90 bucks for pizza 🍕🤣. I just can’t 💰.
I’m definitely getting Gluetread for the sidewall repairs. Saw it demonstrated at the overland expo. I got plugs too. I do carry a spare already but I do wish I could have two. Glad to hear the gas station situation is ok. I’ll fill up every chance I get I guess.
Great video 👍🏼

[conniewaite]

You need to watch "Living the Van Life.the first time he went to the artic circle, he did it in a vw camper.he just went again in a new van, fully loaded.he is an awesome camera man, think that's his job in major films, like starwars, etc.its an awesome trip.he shows how he prepared for the trip.additives needed for the engines in those cold temps.etc

[terrygillis]

We did 2022 North West Canada & Alaska trip with 36' Deisel Pusher towing an F150 from PA and back. Best 86 days on road to-date. Driving it is a totally different experience than a cruise or flying in. When you can drive for 2 hours straight and not see a turn off, mailbox, any sign of human life...and especially without using Starlink or similar...you get the real Alaska wildlife experience. We got to all 8 Alaska National Parks and so much more. We agreed with Robert's overall assessment and experiences. We did take an $800 unmounted spare RV tire and never needed it. We have full itinerary we can share, if you are interested in seeing it?

[pdub]

The four most dangerous words - “Lets just go look.”

[goneretired]

Been up four times, including all the way to the Arctic. Never had a flat in Alaska or Canada.

[gladyswilson]

Hi guys what paperwork do you use to get everyone into agreement when you do podcasts with guests. Is it an informal agreement? Do you pay the person?