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

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska · SummerVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've seen roads in Indiana a lot worse than the Alaska Highway

We lost a few screws here and there it's an RV it's it's going to happen

That was quite an experience besides the mosquitoes

You have to have the $90 pizza

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Fill up your gas tank when it's half full on the Alaska Highway
βœ“Use Starlink for internet connectivity in remote areas
βœ“Bring bug spray and a net for mosquitoes in northern Alaska

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Blowing tires on remote roads β€” Don't be scared of the Alaska Highway; fill up gas regularly
Distance and isolation β€” Plan for a long trip and use resources like Starlink for connectivity

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to travel to Alaska in an RV?
QHow should one prepare for the Alaska Highway?
QWhat are the best resources for planning an RV trip to Alaska?
QWhat are the must-see experiences in Alaska?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Homer3 Happy Bacon
Top: Float plane ride to see bears eating salmon ($1,000 per person)
Seward3 Happy Bacon
Top: Day cruise from Seward
Whittier3 Happy Bacon
Top: 26 Glacier Cruise
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YouTube Video Description↓

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. *Episode Guest* 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. https://travelingrobert.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@travelingrobert https://www.facebook.com/travelingrobert https://www.instagram.com/travelingrobert/ https://twitter.com/travelingrobert https://www.tiktok.com/@travelingrobert *Resources Mentioned in this Episode* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m420ay7Hsmw&list=PL8BELp7GKIuArr10_v1ZQQUtXys5NBN7Q&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v23e0Pbd8js&list=PL8BELp7GKIuCiOKhSs6V6dtwtXAurWbd_ Milepost - Alaska Travel Planner https://amzn.to/3H6Ih4O Starlink High Speed Internet on the Go https://www.starlink.com/roam Internet Options for RVers https://weretherussos.com/internet-for-rv/ Newsletter sign up https://weretherussos.ck.page/podcastsignup Book 1: Take Risks https://amzn.to/3Ypmyf0 Book 2: Tales From the Open Road https://amzn.to/3x9pRvg *Podcast Recording Resources* Recording Software https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=joe-russo Microphone https://amzn.to/3RvVWHM *Chapters* 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 *Official Website* https://weretherussos.com *Newsletter Sign Up* https://bit.ly/wtrsignup *Books by We're the Russos* https://amzn.to/48bzWcK *Support the Podcast* Like, comment and share this episode Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcast Join Team Russos https://www.patreon.com/weretherussos *Book a Call with Joe* Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. https://weretherussos.ck.page/callwithjoe Joe and Kait have been sharing their travel adventures and tips since 2015. For travel guides, essential gear and tips from the road visit https://weretherussos.com and youtube.com/weretherussos β“’β“€β“‘β“’β“’β“‘β“˜β“‘β“” & Turn on Notifications for New Videos http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=weretherussos ========================= Β© We're the Russos, LLC 2024. All Rights Reserved. ========================= - Disclosures - We’re the Russos is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.