Things I've Learned While Driving to Alaska... Part II

Following up on my first post on thing's I've learned while driving to Alaska, Part I

Another comment about fuel discounts...

Eric applied for & received a

 Flying J Card RV Plus

Charge Card.

The prices at Flying J and Pilot are a few cents higher than many gas stations.  The fuel at  busy Travel Centers doesn't sit for long periods of time, which is what we want. Card holders receive discounts on gas and diesel fuels at Pilot and Flying J.  Two cents a liter or eight cents a gallon discount on diesel fuel adds up.  We pay the balance monthly. Flying J has RV fuel islands with dump stations and water near the fuel pumps. This service is $5.00 with a fill up or $10.00 without a fuel purchase.

Don't wait until you fuel gauge reads one quarter before looking for a gas station.  Some areas have fuel every 50 miles and other areas it's over 100 miles between services.

Get fuel & propane wherever

 you can.

An automated gas station

in Northern British Columbia.

There are numerous RV

Dump Station websites

& apps.

Dump and fill opportunities can

be found at gas stations.

We also dumped and filled at the Fort Nelson Visitor Center,  Fred Meyer stores and a Cabela's Store, with a purchase.  Campgrounds charge a fee to travelers to dump
and fill.

A significant number of turnoffs
along Canadian roads
have trash cans.

This busy turnoff has
pit toilets too.

If you choose to boondock,

 there are many turnoffs in
British Columbia, Yukon Territory,
North West Territories, Alberta &
 Alaska without signage
prohibiting overnight parking.

Eric and I used our access to the OvernightRVParking.com database to look for stores in busier areas that allow overnight parking.

The reported condition of the
Dempster Highway are specific
to the the Dempster Highway.






This 457 mile long/735.5 kilometer highway is unique unpaved road.  Gravel is brought in from different sources, creating different driving conditions from one section of road to the next.  Eric and I found one 20 mile plus section that was rough, like driving on cobblestones.  This section was one of several under repair when we drove the road in early July.