Alaska 6
 

Alaska 6

Started by dtcerrato, May 18, 2026, 05:45:51 AM

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dtcerrato

We started our sixth run to Alaska with the bus pulling a trailer a week ago tomorrow. Last night we pulled off in Whitecourt AB CA. We've covered 2927 miles and have 1589 miles to go. The rig has been running great. At just over 7mpg the trip is about a buck a mile! :o How's it go? Can't take it with us nor come back and get it. We're doing this run solo as the new to come grand baby is holding out (in) & wild horses couldn't pull wifey away. Life is good.
Dan & Sandy
North Central Florida
PD4104-129 since 1979
Toads: 2009 Jeep GC Limited 4X4 5.7L Hemi
             2008 GMC Envoy SLT 4x4 4.2L IL Vortec

luvrbus

Quote from: dtcerrato on May 18, 2026, 05:45:51 AMWe started our sixth run to Alaska with the bus pulling a trailer a week ago tomorrow. Last night we pulled off in Whitecourt AB CA. We've covered 2927 miles and have 1589 miles to go. The rig has been running great. At just over 7mpg the trip is about a buck a mile! :o How's it go? Can't take it with us nor come back and get it. We're doing this run solo as the new to come grand baby is holding out (in) & wild horses couldn't pull wifey away. Life is good.

You are right about money you can't take it with you but sure as hell not going any place without it
Life is short drink the good wine first

DoubleEagle

Don't forget to check in at Fast Eddy's in Tok.  8)
Walter
Dayton, Ohio
1975 Silvereagle Model 05, 8V71, 4 speed Spicer
1982 Eagle Model 10, 6V92, 5 speed Spicer
1984 Eagle Model 10, 6V92 w/Jacobs, Allison HT740
1994 Eagle Model 15-45, Series 60 w/Jacobs, HT746

dtcerrato

Quote from: DoubleEagle on May 18, 2026, 09:02:22 AMDon't forget to check in at Fast Eddy's in Tok.  8)
Walter thankyou for the Fast Eddies gift certificate again!
Made it to our AK destination in 9 days from Florida. Averaging 489 miles per day. Rig ran superb. Worked it's @$# off on steep 1st & 2nd gear Alcan grades. Used two gallons of engine oil in 4400 miles and cost a dollar a mile for fuel.
Dan & Sandy
North Central Florida
PD4104-129 since 1979
Toads: 2009 Jeep GC Limited 4X4 5.7L Hemi
             2008 GMC Envoy SLT 4x4 4.2L IL Vortec

rancher

Quote from: dtcerrato on May 21, 2026, 08:55:54 PMWalter thankyou for the Fast Eddies gift certificate again!
Made it to our AK destination in 9 days from Florida. Averaging 489 miles per day. Rig ran superb. Worked it's @$# off on steep 1st & 2nd gear Alcan grades. Used two gallons of engine oil in 4400 miles and cost a dollar a mile for fuel.
You sure didn't let any grass grow under your feet on the way to Alaska. Have a great summer up there. Always wanted to go up there but I don't think my health is ready for those kind of trips.