How can I keep my car warm in Alaska?
Along with having a battery in good condition is the need to keep it protected. Installing a heater (pad or blanket) for warming or a trickle charger to keep the battery charged when plugged in will result in a well-maintained and charged battery that will not freeze.
Why do people plug in their cars in Alaska?
After a short pause she explained that Alaskan cars have a motor block heater. This heater serves to keep the engine and battery warm so the car would start when it is standing outside in negative temperatures (temperatures below -18oC. They are to provide the electricity for the block-heaters.
Does Alaska salt the roads?
In the years after Icepocalypse, the state has become more proactive in tackling ice and snow, particularly by treating roads with anti-icing chemicals – salt brine – before a storm rolls in.
What’s the best way to drive to Alaska?
The Alaska-Canada Highway is what most U.S. travelers take driving to Alaska, however if you want a more scenic route then consider taking the Stewart-Cassiar Highway, also referred to as Highway 37 BC or just the Cassiar.
How long does it take to drive from the lower 48 to Alaska?
Our 11-year-old DIY campervan made the drive to Alaska without issue. Click here to watch our Youtube video and see what our van looks like. It’s a good idea to make sure your vehicle is in good mechanical order because from anywhere in the lower 48 of the U.S. a drive to Alaska is at least 48 hours of drive time.
What’s the hardest part of a road trip to Alaska?
For many Americans, one of the hardest aspects of driving to Alaska is not having everyday things right at their fingertips. With an Alaskan road trip, travelers need to strategically plan out their day a bit more than in the lower 48. For example, you won’t come across gas stations and other facilities that are open 24 hours.
Do you need a cell phone to drive to Alaska?
While traveling through small towns you will almost always have cell service and most will also have data too. If you’re taking this drive by yourself or have a loved one driving to Alaska alone and you want some extra peace of mind you should consider packing a satellite phone.
The Alaska-Canada Highway is what most U.S. travelers take driving to Alaska, however if you want a more scenic route then consider taking the Stewart-Cassiar Highway, also referred to as Highway 37 BC or just the Cassiar.
For many Americans, one of the hardest aspects of driving to Alaska is not having everyday things right at their fingertips. With an Alaskan road trip, travelers need to strategically plan out their day a bit more than in the lower 48. For example, you won’t come across gas stations and other facilities that are open 24 hours.
Our 11-year-old DIY campervan made the drive to Alaska without issue. Click here to watch our Youtube video and see what our van looks like. It’s a good idea to make sure your vehicle is in good mechanical order because from anywhere in the lower 48 of the U.S. a drive to Alaska is at least 48 hours of drive time.
What do I Wish I had known before moving to Alaska?
1. High cost of living. We are talking housing, groceries, gas, and everything inbetween. I come from the Midwest where things are cheap! Now it is normal to pay $5-6 for a gallon of milk, $3-4 for a dozen of eggs, $3 for a pound of apples, and $4 a gallon for gas. It is ridiculous!