The RIDICULOUSLY Expensive Cost of RV Living in Alaska (Shocking Total)

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It is RIDICULOUSLY Expensive when RV Living in Alaska. You'd better be prepared for the radical lifestyle change… and the shocking grand total! We cover all expenses from fuel to food, RV parks, excursions, and more - giving you an insight like no other video on the subject. Don't miss this detailed inside look at RV living in Alaska!
This year we spent 78 days of traveling in our RV through Alaska. We did just about every excursion and stayed at the nicest RV resorts. Trust us when we say that this video will be eye-opening and give you a different perspective for your Alaska trip.
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@paulmarentette5346 6 ай бұрын

COMPLIMENTS!!! Fantastic production work you two! Great vids on this whole trip, so KUDOS. You're PROS mastering and always improving at the top of your profession! Aside from stellar production like this one, the biggest thing that amazes me is how you never seem weary from the elements of channel work - planning, photography and post-production dips into your fun and time together. But it must, and I appreciate that! I've enjoyed your channel for years and never sensed it encroached your personal enjoyment time during these experiences, so I guess KUDOS for that too. Amazing! While it's clear you both have the flair, looks, skills and temperament to bear through the work while fun, giving up that extra time, prep, privacy and freedom while holidaying vs. those traveling without a channel to support never appears to take it's toll on you. Just have to commend you both. Fare thee well and we look forward - as always, to your next adventures!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

It's easy to edit out our bickering LOL - KZfaq has taught us a very important practice in our life and that is PATIENCE!

@dextermay4007 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your expenditures. Helped me decide to order in pizza and binge watch your Alaska trip videos. You saved me at least $13,000…..👍👏👏

@MG-xv5bo 6 ай бұрын

Can’t put a price on that kind of life experience, enjoy No regrets 💕

@CherokezPittman 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with you! The cost of RV living in Alaska may be high, but the experience and memories you gain are truly priceless. And when it comes to outdoor adventures and family time, having reliable gear and power backup is essential. I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It's a versatile and powerful solution that can keep your devices and appliances running for extended periods, ensuring uninterrupted enjoyment of your outdoor experiences. No regrets, just pure joy!

@trex2092 5 ай бұрын

I lived in Kodiak, AK for three years courtesy of the US Coast Guard, had it not been for living on base and buying groceries on base it would have been a heart ache. I was a Load Master on HC-130 aircraft and would often shop at CostCo for multiple families while we were in Anchorage on flights where we spent all day on the ground and flew back at night.

@nathanurick8320 6 ай бұрын

I’m not too surprised by most of the numbers. I think I watched every video while you were there and loved it. I for sure would have tried to boondock more to save.

@loriw2661 6 ай бұрын

You can earn the money back but you’ll never get the time back. It’s well worth the expense. Alaska is beautiful!!!

@tm8747 6 ай бұрын

thats why my transfer tank in the rear bed is the best on long haul adventures, when i went to alaska for the mining adventure with a group of other miners i filled up the main tank 45gals, and the transfer tank 100 gals in the states before ai left alaska, . the different in prices range was 1.50 more in alaska then in washington state,. plus another 55 gals drum of gas , for the mining machine as well. i plan a little diferent then most rv ers, , i prepare breakfast, lunch and dinners in vaccumed seal bags , i made over 200 meals and freezed it, which lasted me the whole trip , the only items i bought in alaska was milk, juice, the liquids. everything else was in the sealed bags, . made simply for 2 people each night,. steaks, baby back ribs, chicken parts, lettuce , fruits, etc.

@stevenkaskus6173 6 ай бұрын

I love following your videos, I take mini vacations vicariously through your great videos of your travels. Hope you two have Many more to come and Dexter is enjoying being a well traveled Kitty, he makes things so much better to have him with you. Again thanks Hanks and look forward to watching you travel around wherever you want to go.❤😊

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, as always for saying such wonderful words, Steven! We really appreciate you!

@JooUpdate 6 ай бұрын

good morning from bali my dear friend, thank for taking us with this beautiful video

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful support 😊 Bali sounds amazing!

@josephsandall1789 6 ай бұрын

That was a very good video. Lots of good information, Having spent time there while in the service we know the expenses. We plan on going but only for a month. Looking forward to returning to the Last Frontier

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and thank you for your service!

@maryrinkevich9275 6 ай бұрын

I cant love this video more. Me and my husband watched it and totally geeked out and took notes. It really helped us with our upcoming trip planning for Alaska. You’re right, it covers all the things we wanted to know and looking forward to the next part in the series. Great job guys! Keep up the good work!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Mary!! We are so happy to hear that this was helpful. We couldn't do any of this without your support 😊

@pattimundschenk1402 6 ай бұрын

Great job on this one. That takes a lot of work during your trip and final work up of totals. Really enjoyed the honesty you had in all your totals. Love watching you both. Would love to go on a trip like that. For now just watching your videos is enough.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

We really appreciate you saying this Patti! Thank you for all your love and support in watching our videos ❤️ - Love the Hanks family

@pjhahn7738 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed sharing your journey & appreciate the cost breakdown. An Alaska trip plan is definitely a must - with some wiggle room for surprises. Good job, you two! (Dexter too) ❤️

@randyriggs4575 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video - Very informative. We were also in Alaska during the summer of 2023 and took the other end of the approach to paying for campgrounds. Our total trip from the time we left Indiana was 120 nights - 53 of those were in Alaska. We spent $963.00 on campsites in Alaska for a per night average of $18.17. The average for the entire 120 nights was $19.17 per night. We decided not to track groceries when we're out - about 7 - 8 months per year - because we're going to eat at home or on the road. But you are correct everything is more expensive on this trip. Again, thanks for the report!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Randy! It's great to see where you landed with you Alaska trip. So happy to hear that ya'll were able to make it up there. Wasn't it amazing!? We appreciate your support 🙂

@ddprepper5227 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video thanks for sharing 👍😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@AKRichardM 6 ай бұрын

A great summary of expenses, especially since you included the excursions. I must admit that even after living in Alaska for forty years, you went on more adventures than we have. I’ve rarely used RVs in Alaska. They were for use on the 37 trips up and down to the lower 48. In Alaska, it was mostly tent camping.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

That's usually how it goes, you don't visit enough of your own backyard! But you live in a beautiful place and I'm sure you love the sights!

@bendemby924 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, for your details of the cost break down. That's about 30% more, if I just through of a $ number. We did a amazing trip 11-years ago. $18k for 25-days for our 25th Anniversary. (No RV) 3-days Lodge trip by Bush Plane, 10-days hicking, rafting, kayaking, staying in motels & cabins, van guided tour, then a 7-day cruse, few days of traveling and few play days. We remember this great trip...♥️♥️♥️🥰

@nature10879 22 күн бұрын

So much valuable information here. thank you so much guys

@alaskanight940 6 ай бұрын

Alaska is cold, hard, expensive and beautiful. You should see it now. Living in Alaska ... Priceless. Glad you learned to say the "Lower 48". 😁👍 🇺🇸

@dmweisbr 6 ай бұрын

I think you guys did a super job managing your expenses. While I’m sure Alaska is more expensive, your grocery and restaurant bills weren’t a whole lot more than we spend here in Michigan (just a couple, no kids or other mouths to feed.) Inflation has costs up everywhere-hopefully if things level off, Alaska will become within reach of more budgets. BTW, I’ve really enjoyed following your travels. Keep up the great videos!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for saying so 😊 Yes, hopefully things will level out like you said. It was a beautiful trip and worth the cost. We appreciate your support and time in watching our videos! - Kyle and Renee

@claytonvogel1252 6 ай бұрын

We were there for 90 days. Going back to work Camp next year for 6 months. Safe Travels from Show Me RV Adventures Clayton&Denise. . We Boondocked with a 3500 Champion inverter generator. Only stayed at pioneer Village in Fairbanks for two weeks.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Hi Clayton and Denise! That is so so awesome to hear, what a great way to spend six months. Thank you both for your amazing support! 😊

@carlsanders4680 6 ай бұрын

There is a brand new RV park being built just outside of Cartersville, GA along I-75. Along the Etowah river. Still being built, I think might be done by spring or early summer 2024. Looks really nice. There are 3 museums here that are tied to the Smithsonian. Booth Western Arts museum, Tellis Science museum and the Savoy Auto museum. A lot to see here. Stop by and give us a shot. Etowah Indian Mounds is here also.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Great to know, Carl! Thank you for sharing 🙂

@lew3057 6 ай бұрын

The cost does add up but you will remember your experiences forever. Money well spent. Great video and safe travels.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks so much!

@TravelSmallLiveBig 5 ай бұрын

I keep track of our expenses and write down every dollar we spend as well. Sadly, our beer & wine category can get kind of high sometimes - ha ha! We don't eat out much, but if there is a good brewery nearby... We are set up pretty well for boondocking - have solar, generator & composting head, so hopefully if / when we get to Alaska, our daily campground fees will average out less. We are in Florida right now & met a guy today who said you stayed on their property way back at the beginning of your travels. Thanks for a great idea of expenses in Alaska!

@HappilyEverHanks 5 ай бұрын

Oh same with us!! We know that feeling as well 😅 that's awesome to hear that you guys have some Boondocking on the horizon when you visit Alaska. What a small world!! Thank you for your wonderful support - Kyle and Renee

@AnthonyOrtiz247 5 ай бұрын

Great information! Thanks for sharing all the details! Looking forward to more videos.

@carlsanders4680 6 ай бұрын

Be safe. Have a wonderful and happy Christmas !!!!!!!

@stitchwerks 6 ай бұрын

Awesome job on the recap and thanks for letting us tag along with all the other video's. You guys have absolutely made it enjoyable to watch your journeys. We stayed 3 weeks this past September at Echo Basin in Colo and it was just as you described. we are re booked for 2024. Your reviews are very thorough and honest. Look forward to an exciting 2024 with your page.

@dougorlando1074 6 ай бұрын

thank you for that detail, and bringing back memories of your previous trip segments.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely, Doug! Thank you for your kindness and support!

@bryanmcculloch9524 6 ай бұрын

You could have spent more than that on a cruise in less than two weeks. You spent less than $100 a day per person. That’s what we always plan on spending when we take a vacation. You’re great at getting the most bang for buck!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Great way to look at it!

@BigAL2212 5 ай бұрын

We spent $9500 on a 2-1/2 month 2014 tent camping National Park trip. From home in Mississippi, up to Chicago, across the Midwest to the Dakotas, then to Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona New Mexico & Texas. Drove 10,500 miles in a Chevy 3/4 ton gasoline truck. Had a blast. I’d hate to know what it’d cost now in our travel trailer!!

@philipdiehl9849 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. A great compilation of your trip expenses. I have been on the road since March. over 14000 miles traveled. having a great time. Grandpa Jack

@jrt4855 6 ай бұрын

Good Afternoon hope everyone is having a super Thursday.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

So wonderful, thank you! Have a great weekend =)

@carlsanders4680 6 ай бұрын

Show Carl and Nana some love for this Christmas season. Subscribe and hit the like button. It takes a lot of work to give us these great videos they put out. Merry Christmas EVERYONE !!!!!! Safe travels.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

From one Carl to another, thank you for all your love and support!! 😃 Renee and I wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you have a wonderful time with friends and family. Much love from the Hanks - Carl and Ney Ney 🎄

@carlsanders4680 6 ай бұрын

Thank You !!!!!!!!!!!! Much Love right back at you !!!!!!!!! Safe travels in the new year. Thank you so much for the joy you bring to all of us.

@carlsanders4680 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year !!!!!! Wish you could be here with us. You feel like family even though it is just on you tube. Safe travels !!!!!!

@tomhogland 6 ай бұрын

Good info, but one tip is (as of 2023) don't fill up in Anchorage - they have higher gas taxes. If you fill up in Palmer it can be noticeably cheaper. Costco is in a number of places - Anchorage, Fairbanks, etc (and usually has the cheapest gas but doesn't usually have diesel) but 3 Bears is a local equivalent that is very similar and can be decently cheaper for bulk items, their fuel is decently priced, and they're in more remote areas (suck as Tok - the first place you'll find entering Alaska). Kudos for mentioning the Milepost - you'll want that for the maps and info on all the places along the way, and every trip Outside I make I buy a new one.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

This is great information, Tom! We definitely didn't notice. The prices were cheaper in Palmer area and we enjoyed the Palmer area because it was a lot more low-key. We appreciate all your support and for taking the time to watch our videos 🙂 Stay safe, talk soon - Kyle and Renee

@bikabill5182 6 ай бұрын

Purchase all we'll need in the lower 48, yes! And then stay in the lower 48 in case we need supplies. That's our plan. Thanks for the tour!

@davidtiner4094 6 ай бұрын

Our round trip from Corpus Christi, Texas to Anchorage was 10,742 miles. May 1, 2023, to July 11, 2023. Most of the drive time was in Canada.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Hi David! That's wonderful to hear that you were able to make such a great trip. We hope you had a great time. Thank you for your support - Kyle and Renee

@tdtoomey 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your attention to detail! You two should be a resource for EVERY RV couple!! Thanks! I have been to Alaska twice and I am actually surprised how cheaply you managed to travel! The experience is worth every penny!! (Please include a future clip of playing the guitar and singing!!)

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Wow!! Thank you very much for saying this 😊 That is so wonderful that you have made it to Alaska! We appreciate your support in watching our videos - Kyle and Renee

@MrJ1mmay 6 ай бұрын

78 days, 40 miles a day, $176 a day. $1232 a week, not bads Nae Nae and Coral🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@stevenkaskus6173 6 ай бұрын

WOW 😮, CAN'T BELIEVE THE COST, ESPECIALLY THE GROCERY AND THE RV CAMP SITE COST, BUT, when you broke down the average daily RV site it's better than staying In a hotel each night. The grocery cost seemed high (for you guys) especially since you mentioned you went out to dinner 2-3 nights a week so no grocery usage those nights. You gave very good information in this for those wanting to make this trip in the RV.

@markcelentano7151 6 ай бұрын

This video was very helpful. Your other videos increased the excitement about RVing in Alaska. Now we have the reality check. Still excited.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully these numbers don't sway you from wanting to to make the trip. It is a once in a lifetime trip and we can't. express enough how much you would love it!! Thank you for your amazing support - Kyle and Renee

@SabrinaCombs-wl1vv 6 ай бұрын

You guys are so incredible! One question I have that is somewhat unrelated to this video… You both are so positive & jubilant despite being ER nurses, which is a career that arguably encounters some of the darkest moments of life!😢 how do you both stay so positive and grounded while juggling a career that encounters heavy moments so regularly? It seriously feels like your positivity is unbreakable. Would love to hear your thoughts on this if you’re willing! You two are so inspiring!🤍

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for saying this Sabrina. It definitely could be a challenge at times balancing positivity and real life struggles. I think the ER helped prepare us for handling the moments of hard times. It definitely demanded that we remain positive to push through some of the challenges that we had to face. We struggle with us even to this day, so don't be fooled that we are always happy go lucky 🙂 We all have our moments for sure! Thank you for your amazing support in watching our videos - Kyle and Renee

@TravelingonAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the complete breakdown of your costs in Alaska!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! We are so happy that this can be of some help 😊 Thank you for your amazing support

@dannerc2 6 ай бұрын

Again thanks😊. Thats are plan in 3 years all summer just like you three. Only one difference we'll be taking our cab over,vs the 40 foot fith wheel.😊

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

It sounds like you have a much more flexible way to travel than us :) Ya'll have some fun adventures to look forward to!!

@williamumbach592 6 ай бұрын

Well done, good info!

@dancoleman8467 6 ай бұрын

I am so grateful for you guys!!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

We are equally grateful for you, Dan 😊 Merry Christmas!

@ronohl7473 6 ай бұрын

"Thanks Hanks " would love to go to Alaska next year and do everything that you three did. Very informative and I trust you. ❤

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

We can't thank you enough for saying this! You will absolutely love Alaska 😊 Thank you for everything!!

@anotherHondaElement 6 ай бұрын

15 years ago I spent 15,000 on a 7 day cruise for 2 people. Princess Cruise line in a balcony cabin (not a suite, just a balcony). Airfare from Atlanta to Vancouver and Anchorage to Atlanta, a 2 night hotel stay at the Pan Pacific hotel (around 500 per night) before the cruise. We did all the cool excursions. Misty fjords float plane, Juno whale watching, Glacier Trek, rented a car for the day and went to a dog sled farm on the full day in Skagway. So your grand total is very inexpensive.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

That is so awesome! That sounds like the trip of a lifetime 😃

@anotherHondaElement 6 ай бұрын

@HappilyEverHanks yes I did it twice. You guys went for like almost 3 months and drove and hardly spent any money at all. I hope Dexter wasn't on the same budget, and he got some Alaskan Salmon

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

That's amazing! And Oh for sure 😻@@anotherHondaElement

@user-rw9tb7ry9z 6 ай бұрын

wow - Thanks for the info. You guys are awesome!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@markchristianson8178 6 ай бұрын

Great overview Hanks thanks . I am going to take my motorcycle and tent it . Lots of great info . Keep them coming !!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Hey Mark! That is going to be such an epic adventure for you 😃 Wishing you all the best! Thank you for watching our videos, your support means a lot

@white24valve 6 ай бұрын

That pizza at 9 minutes 11 seconds look amazingly devine!!!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Denali Brewing Company!

@jimjessup3979 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the work it took to put this and your other informative videos together. What a wealth (no pun intended) of information.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

We appreciate you saying this, Jim. Thank you for all your support! Have a Happy New Year 🥳 - Kyle and Renee

@xxtrmskier1 5 ай бұрын

Valdez and Fairbanks are where I grew up. More interesting is your sea life excursion on the LuLu Belle. I was a 1st mate on that yacht back in the late 80’s-early 90’s. Excellent info and video! Keep Rving!!

@sheilacaine 6 ай бұрын

Great information. Happy Holidays Hanks. ❤❤

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Happy holidays!

@JRJones333 6 ай бұрын

Cost: $Expensive. Experience/Fun/Memories for a lifetime: Priceless.

@bettyjorodgers8552 6 ай бұрын

Great information. Thank you.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@debbiesmith7151 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!! Got my sweatshirt and it’s great!!!!! Same one you have on in red, Carl. ❤❤❤

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad you like it too!

@On-the-road-again-47 6 ай бұрын

Our souvenir is a magnet we put on our fridge. Small and easy 👍

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Love it!!

@craftingwithjean5599 6 ай бұрын

Great information, Thank you. #ThanksHanks

@anewmorningviewscottntina4535 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing all this information! Btw Renae, you look adorable in this video.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@paulab984 6 ай бұрын

Love you two and your great senses of humor. LOVED this video & watched it several times. Numbers! My favorite thing! We've been trying to go to AK from NC since 2014 and something happens every summer. My mom and dad took their truck camper from NC to AK and back the summer of 1997 and we've wanted to go since then. We're counting on 2024 being the year! I'm a numbers girl and like having everything budgeted as closely as possible to know what to expect. Then if we go sideways and do something we didn't plan and drop a bunch of cash, I can handle the overage. I love that ya'll did everything fun and stayed where you wanted. You took the same route we're planning with the exception of the Top of the World Hwy. Thank you for all the work it took to get all this info to us and for the great graphics on this video particularly. You're the best! Plus I really appreciate your appreciation of your audience and your humility. I like the kind of people you are and hope to meet you on the road someday. I'll come over and babble and make you crazy, LOL!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Hi Paula! Thank you very much for your amazing support and for watching our videos multiple times. We can't express to you how much this means to us! 🤗 I hope that you guys can make it back to Alaska one day soon. It sounds like your mom and dad made some amazing memories in that truck camper. We really enjoyed the top of the world highway. We also traveled on other highways up to Alaska, and we made other videos about that as well. If you are interested, we have a whole playlist with our breakdown through Canada and Alaska (in case you haven't seen that already). Much love to you from the Hanks family ❤️

@petitchenil 6 ай бұрын

Lots of memories for $175 a day. Great deal in my mind. The distance is something. I've done Northern Cal to Miami and Key West... 3300 miles is not fun. However, your views were so much better. Wonder what is next for you two???

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Very, very true! 😊 That sounds like a really fun trip that you did. Thank you for your support! We have some fun adventures coming up!!

@jerrydaminato743 6 ай бұрын

Good for you. What an adventure.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jerry! It is always a pleasure to hear from you. Much love from the Hanks family!

@williammoore2417 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the cost breakdown very good info my wife and I want to visit there

@Biker758210 6 ай бұрын

ALASKA is nice and I'm glad you got to visit there and have a nice time, for me I won't be going. I sure did enjoy all the photos and videos you showed us. I'm going to look into the Open Roads. always good to save on diesel. although I will be doing all of my adventures in the United States of America. Be safe and Safe Travels. Hugs to Dexter

@Spenttheirinheritance 6 ай бұрын

We love the Mile Post, we used one in 1982 when we drove from AK to FL It was all we had back then, so much info. Thanks for all your info we are stating to plan our trip for 2025.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Oh how cool is that! You have a lot to look forward to in 2025! Thank you for your support and for taking the time to comment 😃 - Kyle and Renee

@DogpileVentures 6 ай бұрын

Planning trips can be difficult when it comes to money for sure. Great video and you helped us with our adventures! We are planning 'another' trip now from CA to TX.

@OpenRoading 6 ай бұрын

Kalyn and I have been planning a trip for years and kept getting stymied by various circumstances. 2024 is going to be our year though! Thanks so much for sharing this info. -J

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! We hope you guys have an amazing 2024. Ya'll sound like you are going to make some great memories :)

@ericgobbie3215 6 ай бұрын

Just a note of thanks for sharing all your adventures but especially your epic Canada to Alaska journey Thanks again

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your amazing support, Eric! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this comment 😃 - Kyle and Renee

@ericgobbie3215 6 ай бұрын

@@HappilyEverHanks we have had so much fun watching Hope to catch up with you-all down the road

@Erical65 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for an RV Load of info!

@joeyhebert9881 6 ай бұрын

thanks for posting.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bigfamilyexpedition 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Very informative!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😃 Your support means so much to us!

@loganmckay3194 6 ай бұрын

Informative video! I see a Christmas tree in the background....hope your next week's video is a Christmas one! 🎄 Merry Christmas!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@kimdavis7339 6 ай бұрын

We are from AK. My husband and I took our 1st rv road trip to the lower 48. We left 6/2/23 when you guys were headed into Ak . Drove all the way to Florida and headed back to Ak 7/31/23 2 months. Either way the cost is ridiculous. But you can’t put a price on a wonderful life experience if your able to do it. Following your channel we were able to use a lot of yours advice while traveling. Thanks

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

You're so right!

@Chris_at_Home 6 ай бұрын

When I moved here in 1979 the state campgrounds were free. For years most of our camping was backcountry trips on rivers, lakes or hikes. Many of the trips were fly out and dropped off. Now there are a lot more people than back then. We are going to start camping in the lower 48. We will go down October and November, come back for the holidays and then back down in January and February. We will leave a small motorhome in storage down there when not using it.

@akdonlh9924 6 ай бұрын

Lived in Alaska for 45 years 4 kids, 3 grandkids, worth every penny I’ve made and spent!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

That is so amazing! It sounds like you have a lifetime full of adventures and memories 😊 We are happy for you. Thank you for your support

@RealizingICreateHappiness931 6 ай бұрын

You Guys are so Inspiring!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊 We couldn't do this without your support!!

@shawnbeerens4292 6 ай бұрын

One way to reduce the sticker shock of the Alaska trip is to figure out what your cost for 78 days in the lower 48 and subtract to see the difference. I bet the difference isnt worth more than the memories ! And this coming from a cheap skate lol !

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

You're probably right!

@juliebolduc802 6 ай бұрын

We have been to Alaska 3 times. Twice we stayed with our son and last Christmas, we rented a house in Anchorage and our grandson drove to us from Fairbanks (son lives in Hawaii now). This last trip was the most expensive one but so worth every penny!! I don’t know if we will ever drive there from Florida!

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

That is so awesome to hear. Julie! 3 times is quite the accomplishment 😃 Yes, we have put in a TON of miles this year...we can only imagine what next year holds for us. Thank you for your amazing support and for watching our videos! - Kyle and Renee

@Ambrocia3 6 ай бұрын

You also have to remember Alaska is expensive because it costs a lot to get everything up to Alaska. Food & supplies have to be trucked, flown or barged up.

@terrypage8172 6 ай бұрын

Wow!

@davidmccartney7577 6 ай бұрын

The things You three do for us🥰 Thanks Hanks😎🇺🇸

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🤗

@kiyamanus3723 6 ай бұрын

I see what you did there with the thumbnail 🤩

@jeannenason6472 6 ай бұрын

Need to mention Three Bears Alaska grocery store. No membership but prices and brands similar to Sam’s club.

@sueborr9433 5 ай бұрын

We did lots of harvest hosts in Canada and Alaska.

@HappilyEverHanks 5 ай бұрын

What awesome places to do HH in! Thank you for watching, Sue!

@lillis887 6 ай бұрын

Less than a boat!! Hubby and I have been at odds for years. Boat vs RV. 🤔 Thanks for another win for the RV!!😂❤❤

@charliebullio463 6 ай бұрын

Howdy Hanks, it's great to see you today.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for stopping by!

@charliebullio463 6 ай бұрын

Have a great Christmas. Looking forward to seeing you next video. 😀

@johndoty3557 6 ай бұрын

I love this video. Your expenses were different than big truck videos. They were in a class C. Towing a jeep. Pretty Cool. There is a bucket of information and stats.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, John! Yes, the expenses can be flexible depending on where you want to put more of your money. I wish we had done more boondocking, but we can try that next time 🙂 We appreciate your support!

@kathiegettinger8374 6 ай бұрын

Being a True Alaskan - I can say there is definitely great cost saving that can be achieved thru Boondocking! Alaska is one of the friendliest and most accommodating states for Boondocking. “Snowbirding” now in the lower 48 - grocery and dining-out costs match Alaska’s prices everyday now! 😮😮😮

@sunshineviking9933 6 ай бұрын

Boondocking is a key money-saver. RVs are self-contained for a reason. They were designed to function without hookups, for a reasonable period of time. Staying in campgrounds and RV parks all the time will quickly drain the bank.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! We couldn't have said it better ourselves. We definitely need to start boondocking more to save some money and cut back on RV park costs. Thanks for watching!

@mikenowak2360 6 ай бұрын

It's a great thanks hanks Day.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by!

@michellekrantz4541 6 ай бұрын

Again, another great video. Thank you for the breakdown. Holy moly need to start socking away that money now. Our saying is cheap and easy. That’s the way we roll where the Dixon.😎 but it looks like this trip won’t be cheap. Thank you for all the great content and I look forward to the next video..❤

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

There is definitely a way to make the trip less expensive!

@jimfrazer5428 6 ай бұрын

OMG. WE WILL STAY IN THE Lower 48. glad you guys kept track. Our gas a class would be way too expensive. Also I thought you had a full ton Denali. That's a big tow for a 3/4 ton. Glad it works for you. Love all your videos. We are renting an apartment we made to travel nurses to fund our trips around the US. We love you guys. Thanks for the great content.

@calledtojourney 6 ай бұрын

Many of the 3/4 ton trucks these days can tow heavy rigs. Our F-250 with the 7.3L gas engine is rated for 18k lbs.

@jimfrazer5428 6 ай бұрын

@@calledtojourney I've got the 1/2 ton denali 6.2 l. 7.3 is plenty. That's great. Glad you guys made it back ok.

@judyross182 6 ай бұрын

Our Alaska trip of a lifetime was in 2012 and we went by cruise ship up and back and took the Alaska Railway from Seward to Fairbanks and back to Anchorage with stops in Denali going up and Talkeetna going back. We took the returning cruise ship from Whittier after the final loop of our Railroad trip. All of that, sans food, was about $16K and I'm guessing another $2K for food. But we stayed in hotels along the way so having your own "bed and breakfast" did save you a lot. Amazingly enough, the cruise ships were only about $300 per person so that cost was negligible, and stopped in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Icy Point going both up and back. Had we been in our 30s and not mid-60s we would have loved to do what you have done. Thanks for sharing your adventure and encouraging others to go, as well.

@jeffbyrd7976 6 ай бұрын

We had looked at a cruise to Alaska. It was around 6000 with excursions there. But that trip was about a weeklong. Really that isn't bad considering how much time you spent.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

Very true! Great way to look at it!

@james-rd4dq 6 ай бұрын

we cruise to Alaska a lot and never spend more then 2k for the cruise.

@jeffbyrd7976 6 ай бұрын

@jamesoaks-rd4dq for 4 including the excursions? Please tell me where you get it?

@james-rd4dq 6 ай бұрын

I see $690 per person 7 nights on Royal Caribbean for next April 2024@@jeffbyrd7976

@dirksmall4824 6 ай бұрын

Nice video guys! Hey, because of your inspiration we are doing it. This Saturday we’re leaving in our Jayco Pinnacle 38flsa for three months. Yikes… super excited. Wish us well. Heading to Florida. We’re doing some volunteer work at a camp/ conference center in Melrose FL

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

That's very exciting! Have a wonderful trip!

@rickrichardson5329 6 ай бұрын

I thought yall would have spent the most on fuel but yall did better than I thought yall would. The groceries are high every were. The thing is Alaska is not a trip you will take every year so enjoy while you can.

@Hugo-Hernandez 6 ай бұрын

Great video, great memories and great break down. Are yall still Nurses ?

@garagestuff9653 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for Great information and Pretty views.

@jimbob9799 6 ай бұрын

That’s really not that bad. Without an rv you could never experience all summer in Alaska for that price.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 ай бұрын

I could imagine that it would be very expensive if you had to jump around hotels or air bnb's. We are very thankful we could take the RV up there 🙂 Thank you for your support!

@jimbob9799 6 ай бұрын

@@HappilyEverHanks love your channel. By far the best rv channel. Keep up the good content 👍🏻