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Hi everyone!
First of all many thanks to Ms. Peterson for making this wonderful and creative place for RVers to share ideas!
I’m curious if anyone out there has brought an RV from the lower 48 to southeast Alaska? The prices for housing there are outrageous and after watching Pippi’s videos it really seems like RV living would be a great option to save money and not rent.
Is it possible to bring an RV on the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System and how much would that cost?
I noticed the seaside town of Sitka has 2 options for RVs, one through the City and the other through the Sitka Sportsman’s Associatio (see links below). But they both have prices of at least $31 per night which won’t work for full-time living.
Anyone with suggestions out there please respond!
http://www.rvsitka.com/
http://cityofsitka.com/government/departments/harbor/RVParking.htmlThanks for asking RVWiz, although I can not answer the question about the ferry system mentioned, I do want to point out that most RV parks will charge significantly more for “onesies-twosies” stays but will lower the price for monthly visitors. If you’re looking to stay longer term, be sure to ask about reduced monthly prices.
Best of luck!
Hi RVWiz. The Bakken oil field area of ND has a similar housing shortage. Rvs are VERY popular there; almost to the point of not being able to get into a campground.LOTS of folks head to AK every summer in RVs. I had expected to get to AK for the last two summers but, plans got changed each time. I WILL make it to AK in the next two years! Adventure Caravans offer guided RV treks to AK (and many other destinations). Check their website. Obviously you have roads into your area so, I expect it should not be a big deal to get whatever kind of rig you want. While I was in Minot, ND last year, I saw a LARGE 5th wheel toy hauler trailer being delivered in a Walmart parking lot! If you don’t want to come down to the “lower 48” arranging for a delivery should be an option (although I have no idea as to the cost). Keep in mind, if you plan to spend the winter in AK, you’ll need to plan for serious winter camping but, it IS do-able. I expect the most cost effective way would be for you to do your research, buy the rig you want in the lower 48 and, drive it back yourself. RVTrader.com is a great free resource for finding an RV. I did a LOT of research there before deciding on my Dynamax DX3-37RB. If you can’t find your dream rig on RVTrader.com, then is doesn’t exist! Be patient (if possible) there are SOOOOOOOO many Rvs to choose from.
Hi RVWiz!
The cost to ferry an RV from Washington to Sitka is around $60 per foot, pertaining to the overall length of the RV. It would be almost double that cost to go Cross-Gulf to Whittier. That doesn’t include the fare for each person in the RV.
There are a few options for accommodations, ranging from sleeping in a tent on the top side, to sleeping in a sleeping bag in the solarium, up to 2 or 4 person rooms with a bathroom. Due to Coast Guard safety regulations, passengers are not allowed to go the their cars or RVs while underway.Here’s a link to the fare tables:
Agreed! It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, as I have been telling Ms. Pippi! Now if if only RVs could also go on water…but then it would just be a yacht I suppose =)
thanks for the helpful information everyone!
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