Does it make more sense to pull a camper up there? - Page 1

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Does it make more sense to pull a camper up there?

Posted: 7/10/2023 3:37:30 AM EDT

Either actually drive up or use the ferry?
Or rent or buy a camper trailer in AK?
Planning to be up there end of May and head back to Arkansas Sept 9 2024.

Posted: 7/11/2023 9:18:37 AM EDT

[#1]

Likey cheaper there.

When I moved up I bought an old pop up camper for the drive. Paid $1,000 in the lower 48 for it. Saved me a ton of money on hotels meals etc.

Sold it for $3,000 when I got here and it sold immediately. Probably could have got more.

That was a few years ago but I doubt it’s changed too much. Used campers sell for a premium here. Especially in summer.

Posted: 7/11/2023 3:22:26 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a 25 foot Lance but I worry the drive up would beat the crap out of it.
I would sell it up there in Sept (yes, I know it is the wrong time of year).

Posted: 7/11/2023 4:00:37 PM EDT

[#3]

As someone who would not bring their camper up the Dalton. I wouldn’t worry about the Alcan too much.

Posted: 7/18/2023 6:42:34 PM EDT

[#4]

My toyhauler survived the trip up and back, but 5th wheels are built almost decent. Have family that take a 20’ to FL and back every year and have no issues, worst part for campers is between Beaver Creek and Tok.

Posted: 7/30/2023 8:10:15 PM EDT

[#5]

Sell it just before hunting season, unless you are crazy expensive or it is complete trash, it will sell quick.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Does it make more sense to pull a camper up there?

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