Alaska Stats

Here are some stats from our Alaska trip.

I gained 15 lbs…..what’s up with that?

Average MPH  48

Driving hours  138

Avg miles per day – usually 100 to 150 when moving

Miles traveled from U.S. border and return  6650

Number of days border to border  87

Gallons of fuel used  879 (incl generator/heat)

Average MPG 6.4

Avg Diesel prices after converting  US/CA  $4.69

Avg camping per night for 86 nights - $16

Eat out - Meals are about 35% more overall

Groceries – 30% to 50% more depending on item

Cost of tourism – unknown…..will vary per desires

Over all trip cost – priceless….

Damage to vehicles (ours) –  RV lost 3 hubcaps, few minor chips in paint at lower panels, cracked (12”) windshield just inside U.S.,  Car – few minor chips in front of car.

2014 Alaska Plans---Next time we will go to Kodiak Island, Juneau and nearby islands. More dry camping, less eating out, more days overall, more days in Anchorage, more halibut fishing, no kayaks, and a few other ideas.

I’ve tried to clean our windows on the “Beast” with no luck.  We had some bad water at some spray washes over the last several months. Our windows have spots on them. Today I tried vinegar, light compound, aluminum cleaner, swirl remover, commercial window cleaner and a few others.  Anyone know of a product that does the trick or sure.

Today I slept in.  At 7 AM vice 6:30 AM I was outside waxing the “Beast” by hand with a paste wax. I should get in ALL done in less than a week.  The wheels would be next.  They’re pretty clean now but they can still be shinier. Then I go for the roof (maybe) and cleaning it by hand.

Tomorrow just might be an interesting day.

See ya………….