We’re Driving Our 20-Year Old Fifth Wheel to ALASKA (Part 1)

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We've reached Mile 0! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as we hit the legendary Alaska Highway this week. It marks the beginning of our epic summer RV road trip!
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00:00 How We Got Here
01:16 Day 0 - Preparing to Leave Dawson Creek
05:37 The Must-Do Mile Zero Photo Spot
07:47 The Alcan Plan
08:43 Day 1 of the Alcan
10:06 This Doesn't Sound Good
12:24 Alaska Highway Fun Facts
15:50 Convoy Through Fort Nelson
18:34 Alaska Fund Update
Hey there! We're Joe + Kalyn!
As online entrepreneurs, we thought, "why not work from home... on the road"? So in 2019, we bought and renovated a 2005 Jayco Designer Fifth Wheel, which took us to every state in the lower 48. But the economy hit our business especially hard after the 'vid, spurring us to pivot in new directions and try different strategies, including various RV work camping jobs!
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@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Hit the like button on this comment if you understand the "Rubber duck" reference. 😂-J

@donjohnsonlivesgood 8 дней назад

I says, Rubber Duck this here's the Pig Pen and I'm about to put the hammer down ... (it's actually the other way around but you already called dibbs on the Rubber Duck) ... back when a cb was your cell phone in a vehicle ... my call sign was "The Wildman from the Florida Swamplands" ... fun days back then

@rswfire 7 дней назад

I only know it in reference to jeeps. When you said it, I made a note to ask chatgpt what you meant 😂 Happy for you guys. Look forward to seeing your adventures in Alaska. ❤

@jasonwitters7860 7 дней назад

Yes. Because I am that old.

@christaunton5675 7 дней назад

Black angrey duck rides on my dash. So want to drill hole in hood Made famous in Convoy with Kris Kristophersom

@badgerpa9 7 дней назад

You should have a CB in your truck for the drive. FYI some of the "cheap" radio bandwidth is different for USA and Canada. Years ago they use to ask if you had one of the cheap radios, they don't seem to care anymore.

@M.Campbell 8 дней назад

Trinity looks like she's getting along with her new friends. It's good that they don't look like the Cruise America window dogs.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 TRUTH! -J

@wickswandering 7 дней назад

You guys are so genuine we can feel your excitement! I have so much respect for you guys because your down to earth, keeping it real with affordability and showing how it can be done without an extravagant rig or overspending, especially with this economy! So inspiring! Safe travels! Have the BEST time!🚗

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Thank you. Please stick around when we spend some money on some excursions... 👀 I gotta be honest it's going to feel very weird spending some big chunks of that money for some of the experiences - But just remember that we saved specifically for those. 😁 -J

@keto4life458 8 дней назад

we went last summer and took our van, and luckily for us we broke our windshield in the town of North Pole and we were able to get it fixed at a shop 5 miles from where it happened. The big rigs just power down through that gravel, so stay as far away from them as you can, that is definitely a true statement.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Yeah......stay tuned to next week...... 😂 -J

@raoulroberts 6 дней назад

Rooting for you, Kalyn, Joseph, Trinity, and Cody. Safe and happy travels, and hopefully more boondocking to reduce the drain on your accounts.👍🏾🙏🏾❤️

@user-zp8sp4hj3d 8 дней назад

Rescue pup Trinity goes to Alaska! What a life ‘Open Roading’. Woo Hoo! And bath pics too.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

She's gone a long ways since Texas! -J

@dianastansberry357 5 дней назад

Following you guys to Alaska with Victoria and Craig ! Can't wait for next week's footage. Safe travels friends. 😊❤

@OpenRoading 3 дня назад

Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! -J

@ManageableLiving 8 дней назад

Best travel wishes for the adventure of a lifetime!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Thanks so much! -J

@jimmycrumpler1853 6 часов назад

Hopefully going back to Alaska next year, we went in 2017. The diesel was a buck a gallon except for one stop. We stayed in full hookups our trip, DW doesn’t like boondocking. I was stationed at Ft Greely (Delta Junction) in 1972

@morrisster 7 дней назад

Many laundromats up there have showers you can rent too. Fantastic after boondocking if you’re trying to conserve water in your rig.

@anthonymartinez749 8 дней назад

Happy Friday hope you guys are having a blast!🎉

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

🏆 - I wanna know how you manage to do this every week. It truly is impressive! 😁 -J

@jasonwitters7860 7 дней назад

Another good video. Can't wait to go to Alaska. Thank you for sharing Safe travels.

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Thanks so much! -J

@yvonnekneeshaw2784 8 дней назад

Guy @ was yelling out “hey JOE”😅 good luck … have fun! You worked hard for this 🇨🇦 ❤

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

lol! We all know if they are shouting at one of us it's gonna be Kalyn, or Trinity. I rank 4th on the "popular cast of Open Roading" list. 😂 -J

@Elpapijun 8 дней назад

Wow! Amazing, and I hope you guys have a very safe journey! Enjoy everything you can! You only live once. Keep that positivity going👌 You guys rock!🤘

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Super excited to finally be on this trip! -J

@MyBackyardScience 7 дней назад

Funny that we we giving our little dog a bath whole watching your video about Trinity getting a bath. It must have felt great to have hookups for a while! We're happy you are starting the trip with the new tire! It's going to be a great time! 👍 😀

@trishmiller3086 7 дней назад

We drive last year and just loved the drive! Roads were mostly good except on either side of the Alaska border. Enjoying it all again through you!

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Awesome!! That has been our experience so far as well. -J

@saras4181 8 дней назад

Looked like Trinity was having big fun with Maverick & Leland. Be safe out there!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

They love chasing each other! -K

@CatMurray 7 дней назад

Thank you for taking me along…so exciting!

@walterrafolski5662 8 дней назад

Nice video, so glad y’all are doing this trip with friends. Be safe see you next time!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

We are too! -J

@melanieaveryeasthope3980 8 дней назад

Talking to my Alberta Veterinarian today, the FDA forms will not be ready for release until mid July. After the vet fills out the forms they will be sent to a CFIA Veterinarian for completion. Unfortunately for my Canadian/American families, this must be done for each entry into the USA. Sounds like time and money to me. Hope you’re enjoying the summer solstice up north!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

We will see! The funny thing is...you can fill out all the paperwork and do everything right and no one will ever ask. We made sure we had all our paperwork for both our animals. Never even a question about the animals at either border. -J

@ShanaHeart33 7 дней назад

you guys are living the dream hope you can keep going have fun in Alaska

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

We're so excited to finally be on this trip! Now it's just going too fast! 😂 -J

@user-nv2tf8bj7k 7 дней назад

You guys are taking my dream trip and I'm loving your videos! Have fun and be safe.

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Hopefully you get to take it sometime! -J

@lindaundereood1601 7 дней назад

So excited for you to be starting your dream trip. I'm excited to be joining you in this journey. Be safe and enjoy your travels.

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Thanks for coming along each week! -J

@carmancloud 7 дней назад

Everything is perspective,right? I remember when the entire stretch was dirt and gravel. I was actually amazed how good the roads were. I hope you have the same experience! Also, I asked for boondocking recommendations and was referred to a Facebook page for Alaska Camping. I don’t have fb so I can’t confirm but figured it was worth passing along. Good luck!

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

My motto through the whole Alcan was "Road conditions are subjective" 😂 We're on the same page for sure. -J

@nowboardingvlogs 7 дней назад

Excited to follow this adventure! Should have some incredible views and see some amazing wildlife!

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Hoping for as much wildlife (from a safe distance) as possible! -J

@lindalowry150 8 дней назад

Love it and looking forward to the next one!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Us too! -J

@ernestinebyrne9912 8 дней назад

I am so excited to think I may soon be getting a postcard from y’all. I admit I am starting to struck! lol Joe, you know I told you I’m a mother hen. So I gotta say this, maybe you should have your tires at least aligned. Unless things have changed, a new tire means you need that done and perhaps a tire rotation. Bad tire wear is usually because the camber, or toe, or caster is off. Dad was a mechanic and I worked at the garage to help him, it was a tiny town and if a farmer broke down in the field Dad went out to get them going. So I’d have to go over there and at least pump gas. I did get to work on our vehicles, patch tires, and loved running the car up on the hoist and doing an oil change and lube job (I’m dating myself when I say that!). I’m an old lady and this was 50+ years ago. Okay, mother nagging done! lol So excited… So thrilled for you to be experiencing this. If I was your age I’d be doing it in a heartbeat I think. When I was your age it wasn’t possible. Working from home was pretty new for our company but I was in InfoTech and could do it occasionally. So cool one can live anywhere and work. Praying travel mercies for you and the rest of the mini caravan.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Thanks for the info! I really do appreciate it along with your concern! So our plan on the tires has been this: New Shocks ✅ New Hubs, Brakes & Bearings (Was supposed to get done before we got to Canada but there was a mix up so it got delayed but is happening soon). Then getting the Axels looked at to see if anything is bent Generally, we were tackling a bunch of projects that needed to be done from least expensive to most expensive. Getting it into a shop is always difficult because....it's our house. So it upheaves life quite a bit, especially if it's for more than a day.

@ernestinebyrne9912 8 дней назад

I can only imagine. Too bad you can’t get a mechanic to bring all the equipment to you. There’s always something. I chuckle as I read over what I said. Oh my! I sound just like Dad. He was so adamant that I do everything just right. Drove me absolutely bonkers. So what happened? I turned into him!!! lol You two are so much fun to watch. As soon as I get the notification I drop what I’m doing!!!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

@@ernestinebyrne9912 That's so kind of you! And you were very very kind in your concern. It sounds to me like your dad must have done something right along the way if that's how he sounded. 🤗 -J

@thewanderingshores 5 дней назад

What an amazing trip. PS LOVE SWEET POTATO FRIES.... However, if you are in Canada you need to have Poutine. Safe Travels- Kyle and Michelle

@OpenRoading 3 дня назад

I gave poutine a shot in Canmore....And either I didn't get it from the right place or it just doesn't agree with me. I didn't like how the texture made my fries soggy. 😭 I was excited too because cheesy fries are awesome! -J

@gayegerard 8 дней назад

Hi guys, I just watched your last Alaska video, I am so happy you made it there and I was in awe of the scenery on the highway you shared, it was an awesome video. I bet it was even more incredible actually experiencing it first hand. It certainly inspired me to go back to Alaska again and I am planning a trip for next year now with my bestie from my years on Cruise ships that's where we met in Alaska and worked for 5 years together. Have the best time ever, stay safe. 😊💖

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Oh that is soooo cool. When it happens please snap a photo and send it our way. I know it's a year away but just to be a small part of that would be incredible. 🤗 Thanks so much for coming along for the ride! -J

@ellenpowers8037 5 дней назад

Really looking forward to my 2 fav rving couples on this Alaska trip together!

@brucefranklin6765 7 дней назад

We’re about half way through our Alaska trip. Presently in Valdez. It’s been amazing! We stayed at Mile 0 also!

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Nice! We'll be there early next week. -J

@OpenRoading 3 дня назад

Just arrived in Valdez.....Kalyn may have to convince me to leave. This place is BEAUTIFUL! -J

@ellenpowers8037 5 дней назад

Good job on this video-very entertaining!!

@OpenRoading 5 дней назад

So glad you enjoyed it! -J

@undnrchevys4810 8 дней назад

Good luck! and Happy trails! Honk twice when you pass the Wasilla Walmart, my neck of the woods...

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

I'm sure we'll probably stop and shop. 😂 Stopped at a random convenience store and a bag of chips was $7.85 😵

@MichelleA6232 8 дней назад

I hope you have an amazing time on your journey!! I love all your positivity! Trinity looks amazing, it speaks volumes of the love you've given her.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

She's really blossomed and now she's really started to embrace playing which has us both so so happy. -J

@biblemike174 8 дней назад

oh so excited for the next few weeks guys. lets goooooo...

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

It's finally happening!!!!! -J

@rose-rs5ul 8 дней назад

Thank you for bringing these videos to us. I look forward to them every week ❤

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

So glad you enjoy them! It truly is our hope that they bring a smile and hopefully a few laughs along the way. The BIGGEST compliment we get is people watching any video from start to finish. Makes our day because it means it was entertaining and fun! -J

@rose-rs5ul 7 дней назад

@@OpenRoading I watch them to the end and then I click the like button. 👍

@Hanginwithherky 7 дней назад

Hi Folks ! We made this trip two years ago and documented on our RU-vid channel. It was a trip like on other. We wait with anticipation each week for you to release another video. We can’t wait to return but for now we have your videos.

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Awesome! We'll check out your channel one of these evenings! -J

@DannyFyffe 7 дней назад

If you do excursions in Alaska, the average we found in 2019 was $500 a person for a day. I can't imagine what the costs are now. Expect that 13K to disappear quickly even if you just do 2 or 3. Look for free stuff and there is plenty of it. The frost heave roads will get worse as you go and especially in Alaska. The road construction and fires are also the worst there. I warned you about the dirsty rig and I can say so far, you ain't seen nothing yet. ;-) Enjoy the journey.

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

For sure for sure! Especially if a plane is involved. 😂 We've done a good bit of planning ahead and we're only looking at taking 2-4 "big" excursions. We've got a few smaller ones planned as well. First one is coming up this Monday: Full day guided glacier hike and it's costing us less than $400 total. -J

@Kawartha 6 дней назад

Looking to buy a C class... discovered your channel a week back.. I LOVE you guys!! Keep up the great work!

@penneemw 7 дней назад

I’m feeling like I should have waited until your final Alaska trip video has been released and then binge watched the entire series because I’m impatient. Safe travels❣️

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

😂 We're bringing old style TV back where you have to watch at a specific time each week. But at least we leave it up so if you need to grab a snack you don't have to beat the commercials. 😂😂 -J

@stephenr2195 8 дней назад

Have fun, I'd have more faith in a 20 year old 5th than a 2024 model.

@nashdiy8570 8 дней назад

Why? My husband and I are looking to get a 5th wheel.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

@nashdiy8570 - A lot of the newer models are having frame issues. Generally (very broad brush statement here) not built as solidly as some older RVs - especially if you plan on putting some weight in it (solar panels, batteries, extra water, etc.) That said - if you ARE wanting new there are a couple of brands that you might be interested in. @WildRVLife has a Brinkley and it seems to be quite solid. Alliance also seems to be quite solid. If you aren't planning on boondocking and are just going from RV park to RV park some of the issues of durability might not be as much of an issue for you. Now - whether you get old or new - just do research on that specific brand and year. You won't find anything that's perfect (ours sure isn't) but you may find some deal breakers. And IMHO....don't buy anything that was built under the umbrella of Thor. Thor buys brands and then ruins them. Just my 2 cents! -J

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

For most brands I'd agree! This girl is a BEAST! -J

@badgerpa9 7 дней назад

@@nashdiy8570 If you will move it a lot and pushing the weight on it you should search "frame flex" and watch the many videos on the subject. If it will not be moving weekly it is not as big a deal. It is not just one brand of RV or just one trailer frame maker it is from trying to cut weight on the bigger rigs and possibly cheap metal in the frames.

@SchnuffiJames 7 дней назад

Thanks for the video 😊

@ClairenParkerontheRoad 7 дней назад

Loved this! You guys are so inspiring.

@stevemcbride2685 7 дней назад

Save yourself some steps, keep the Starkink on the ground. Ours has been on the ground everywhere we’ve gone in the last two years, and never had a problem. works perfect.

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Cool! Yeah, for us we do a mix. I put it on the roof if I'm either concerned with theft or I feel like it doesn't have enough space between us and a building or a tree to get "up." 🙂 I am laughing though because a few weeks ago I got a "I can't believe you leave your Starlink on the ground!" comment. 😂 Whatever you do on youtube...you will be doing it wrong. 😂😂😂😂😂 It makes me laugh. (To be clear, your comment was in no way coming across as condescending or anything like that!! I just always find it funny when I get conflicting comments.) -J

@adamguymon7096 6 дней назад

Have you ever been in the trailer and Joe took off and started to drive away?

@OpenRoading 6 дней назад

Haha - I've driven away from a gas pump with her in the RV so that I didn't block it for someone else when I was done - but that's pretty much it. Just a 3-5mph ride. 😂 -J

@jenetteauletta6857 7 дней назад

Really enjoying your adventure. I can't wait to see more. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. 😃

@LeisureTravelers 8 дней назад

Really looking forward to this series!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Awesome! Thanks for coming along!! -J

@nealr5530 7 дней назад

I'm happy for you!

@davidwinters1189 7 дней назад

Looks like a lot of beauty like all the questions you did while you all was going down the road still safe on your trip

@Thewanderingturtletale 6 дней назад

Great video and I love the enroute updates. I'm planning this soon too.

@GregPrince-io1cb 7 дней назад

Big 10/4 Rubber Duck... only thing missin is the hippies in a chartreuse mini bus!! Allie and Chris would be tickled a youngster as yourself would remember the Duck!!

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

HAHAHAHA! Yes! -J

@GregPrince-io1cb 7 дней назад

@@OpenRoading GhostRider for 42 years and 4.5 million miles... I lived in a 7 ft wide 5 ft deep box for 42 yrs.... Dry camping???? You kids are spoiled to no end compared to the truck drivers on the concrete seas...

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Indeed! Rode with my brother for 6 weeks back in 2001 in an old 2 story ford with a step deck trailer. Saw a good chunk of country in 6 weeks! -J

@GregPrince-io1cb 7 дней назад

@@OpenRoading Ahhhh owned a 2 story Tbird in the early 80's... 350 Driptroit and nothin but trouble!!! Darn thing near bankrupted me!!

@OpenRoading 5 дней назад

haha! HIs 2 story Ford looked more like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LzAscBF94bA.htmlsi=iyrKmJcMoIclLs73&t=23 (this is not my brother) -J

@ingridbond3432 7 дней назад

so love and appreciate your attitudes - how you take everything head on with a smile. outstanding. that will get you far.... like mebe to alaska! 😁👍👍

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Thank you so much for that encouragement! We're getting there!! -J

@judy6416 5 дней назад

You always have peanut butter 😂😅🤣

@kycalm 8 дней назад

Loving your journey updates. Stay safe and power on!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Off we go! Thanks for coming along! -J

@touristiqueducanada346 7 дней назад

If you are coming down kind of the same way let me know and I can point out a few Boondocking in the Kooteney’s

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Good to know! I think we're planning on taking the Cassier back? -J

@connieatkins7390 8 дней назад

When we went in 2018 we drove a 35 year old Toyota Itasca. It was slow and steady with no breakdowns. The Provencal parks in the Yukon were $12. No hookups but a campground water pump. Have fun, dont stress and Liard Springs is fantastic.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Now stress here! Ok... just a little as we try to make sure we film and make time to enjoy some camera free time too. There's just so much to try to do in one summer! It's a good problem to have. -J

@jeremyj612 6 дней назад

I’m so psyched to follow you guys (and Craig and Victoria) through this trip! Thanks as always for another great video! By the way, you said if you just drive you can probably do the AlCan in 4-5 days. My first base was Eielson AFB near Fairbanks Alaska. When I PCS’d down to New Mexico I drove down the AlCan into Great Falls Montana in a severely overloaded Saturn SL2….lol. Very cramped, but I made it in 2 extremely long days. Started out in blizzard conditions. Good luck!

@OpenRoading 6 дней назад

That’s making some serious tracks! Nice work! I drove to FL from NY a couple of times straight through (20-24 hours) but that’s highway miles not 2 lane roads that at 70mph could make you go airborne. 😂😂 -J

@jeremyj612 5 дней назад

@@OpenRoading I hear that! Those I95 miles are a different kind of frustrating with traffic. I used to make a straight shot from NM to FL back in my early 20s, about 36 hours, but those highways were a little better than 95 traffic wise. Last time I tried to drive through the night though I realized those are things that belong back in my 20s…lol. These days I drive 8 or 9 hours and I’m ready to recharge.

@OpenRoading 5 дней назад

haha! Yes. I would never do that drive by choice today. If you do ever have to make it (and you're not going to NYC but somewhere in upstate) I recommend (Heading N from FL) 95 - 26 - 77 - 81 Sometimes 26 is rough, and going through Charlotte can be tricky, but usually pretty clear sailing otherwise! -J

@mariannejensen5244 2 дня назад

Hope you guys are safe!!

@phyllissmith1105 8 дней назад

You're on your way! Yay!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Finally! -K

@chuckbrewington6817 8 дней назад

A wonderful adventure that will always be with you. Try not to worry much about the money. You two are pretty good planners. I'll pray no unexpected major issue arise. Enjoy yourselves! Looking forward to the next leg.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

No major worries. More of a challenge to see if we can stay under it. It's so nice to have the fuel and such taken care of out of that budget to give our living expenses budge room to breathe over the summer! -J

@chuckbrewington6817 7 дней назад

@@OpenRoading safe travels.

@johnsalmon2501 8 дней назад

Great video! Thanks

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it! -J

@doneason4494 7 дней назад

Love your travels

@paulab984 8 дней назад

Our friends go every year and said just to slow down and go as far right as you can when a trucker is coming at you to avoid gravel getting thrown.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

10000% We actually are in Alaska now and my big takeaway from the Alcan is that I bet the majority of problems people experience now days could simply be avoided by slowing down. -J

@laurataylor999 8 дней назад

Fantastic video as always! I had a great time laughing with you all. I agree with Kaylin about see thru bridges, they are scary! I’m excited to see the AlCan and visit Alaska with you. Thanks for taking us along for the ride 😁.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

I rode our motorcycle over the Mackinac bridge in Michigan...200 some feet up I think and a metal grate on the center lane....that was and interesting feeling. 👀 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to be encouraging!! -J

@slf994 8 дней назад

Cool , looking forward to the trip.

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

It's trucking right along! -J

@tamzinmenadue4887 8 дней назад

We had our windscreen broken in Australia when a road train passed us. The whole thing came in on us ...we drove about 1000 kms like that before getting it fixed in Darwin....😂😂

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Yikes!!! That had to be intense! -J

@hippychicken82 7 дней назад

Love the video! Favourite was Alaska Highway fun facts! Graphics was great! 🥰

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Awesome! I'm so glad you liked our Corny game show graphics! 😂 Our aim was a smile! -J

@Dana-.- 8 дней назад

What a beautiful beginning! Y’all are doing it!!! My husband couldn’t wait to show me the muskeg and all the challenges it presents in every freeze/thaw to roadways, buildings, and as you have probably noticed, electric poles and roadways. We hope y’all are having an amazing adventure!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

The heaves have been..."fun" 😂 -J

@rozo3385 8 дней назад

Hi , let the fun times roll on. Other great video thanks Was in fits of laughter, when Kalyn was asking about what bothered the workers most doing the road, l thought you said BUGS 🤦 when it was bogs. Safe travels to you both, keeping it real . Love from a big Aussie fan 🧡❤️

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

LOL! Wait... I said Bears! Or did I say bogs later? I forget! Either way - I get the accent mix ups! I had an Aussie cut my hair in Canada and I really had to concentrate but I LOOOOVED his accent. -J

@TomPolifka 8 дней назад

Good luck and can't wait to see the journey! Also that isn't that much mud xD

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Thanks Tom! I think the problem is that we park next to @WildRVLife and Craig does an awesome job at keeping his stuff nice and clean. I need to do better. 😁 -J

@Livefreediefree 8 дней назад

Just subbed two days ago, and I love you guys. Great chemistry, and the camera loves you. Nothing can stop you now! Keep up the good work and safe travels!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Thanks so much for subscribing! -J

@jamiecrouch7157 8 дней назад

Superb video!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Thanks! -J

@TammyCarter-yh9po 8 дней назад

Again, enjoyed your video! Can’t wait to be on the Al-Can one day. Enjoying your journey! Stay safe and have fun!!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Thank you so much for watching and rooting for us! -K

@ShanaHeart33 7 дней назад

Thanks!

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Thanks so much for your kind generosity! 🤗 I don't think I will ever get used to people valuing our videos in this way. 💜 -J

@ShanaHeart33 7 дней назад

@@OpenRoading your welcome continue living the dream

@w5mav 8 дней назад

Enjoyed the fun facts. TNX.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Awesome! We had fun editing the game show graphics. 😂 -J

@murielbiggs.4701 8 дней назад

Happy travels.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

🤗

@hopefulhope9123 8 дней назад

I'm so excited to continue to watch your journey to Alaska 8 weeks ago I was in Florida 4 weeks ago as in Alaska Polar opposites I live in Oregon hopefully I'll be moving to Idaho soon because I can't handle Oregon Washington or California anymore I really enjoy following along with you both you both are very hard-working people I love that you love your animals and I love being able to follow people to have relationship with the Lord Jesus. We need more of that and I really appreciate that you talked about it and live your lives in such a beautiful way❤

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Idaho is beautiful!! It's a good choice!! Thank you so much for the kind encouragement. -J

@SeeTheWilsonsGo 8 дней назад

We are right behind you. Just crossing into Canada from Idaho now. From So Cal.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Nice! We're a little ahead of this video (Left Dawson Creek on June 9th) but we're going to be pausing in a few places so it wouldn't surprise me if you catch us! FYI We're more real time on Instagram since less editing time is involved. 😂 -J

@debraisola9037 8 дней назад

No desire to visit Alaska but will be fun watching you all enjoy. Safe travels 🙏

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

This is the way to do it then! No expenses, you get to sleep in your own bed, and no long travel days! 😁 Thanks for coming along!! -J

@pianogal853 8 дней назад

18:42 I do that block leveling thing in my van alone - after a little practice, I get it the first or second time. I'm sure you do, too 😊

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

haha! For sure! Thing is, if I'm not perfectly center when I let off the truck break....I'm gonna slide down. lol -J

@theodorejuliano1079 8 дней назад

Another great video. You guys seem to be off to an awesome start! Looking forward to the rest of the journey. You guys definitely have to have some poutine in CA

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Thank you!! I (Joseph) tried the poutine in Canmore....I wasn't impressed. I think it was how the gravy made the fries soggy that did it in for me. 😬 -J

@hopefulhope9123 8 дней назад

I have a brother in Palmer and brother in Wasilla it's a different life up there yes stay away from big rigs the people up their power down and drive fast they drive hard but they know the roads I think a lot of them do it safely in their own ways but you know with all the tourists the locals not all of them but some get resentful unfortunately in a certain way so just be safe you both are so outrageously funny and I just I love I absolutely love and look forward to your uploads every week thank you so much❤

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Will do! Yeah, we lived in a tourist area in Florida and it's normal for locals to get annoyed at the tourists. But they'd be looking for work if the tourists never came...so it's a give and take. 🙂 -J

@badgerpa9 7 дней назад

It is sweet to see Texas dog Trinity (named after the nuclear bomb location?) and her new best friends going to Alaska to see the biggest mosquitos she will ever see. Hope the drive is fun, stay safe and healthy. I had a girl friend years ago that lived on the other side of a large swamp, my dad had worked building the roads and he said they sank a lot of trees into the swamp to make a base to start building the road. The road went like a roller coaster up and down all long it. I hope the roads are not to bad for you guys and even if you pull over for semi trucks you can still get a rock into the windshield. The rocks come off their tires.

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Stay tuned next week for windshield updates. 😂 As to Trinity we were working at an oil rig site run by a company called "Trinity" when she came into our lives...Good thing it wasn't a Haliburton site. 😂 -J

@badgerpa9 7 дней назад

@@OpenRoading I don't remember that from the video, but my memory is not what it once was. She could have been Hali if it was Haliburton. I get the humor though. I hope Alaska is going well.

@OpenRoading 5 дней назад

I don't remember if we said where we got the name from. The company we were working for at the time was "Guard 1" so I'm not sure if we ever said the name of the oil company. -J

@shirleyharvey7376 7 дней назад

I hope you went to the original mile 0 in Dawson

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

Uh oh! I'm guessing we didn't! -J

@alaskanight940 8 дней назад

That was a clean vehicle by Alaska standards. 😂 Hope the road treats you well

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Haha! Ya know what - you are right! I need to give myself a break. 😂 -J

@JoanCrabtree-by1gn 7 дней назад

So happy for you guys to finally be on the way to Alaska. Can't wait to see the upcoming videos of your adventure. Do you guys have anywhere where we could continue to donate to your travels?

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

That's so kind of you ask 🤗. We do have a paypal link: paypal.me/openroading We so appreciate anytime someone values the content above and beyond watching us - but please know that it's not required in any way. -J

@joancrabtree9534 7 дней назад

@@OpenRoading Thanks for the link. I am having a bit of trouble having paypal recognize our new address so I am trying to contact them to fix it. When I get it verified, I want to donate. I love your videos.

@rebeccabrasier2069 8 дней назад

Wish you were heading to Delta! Will be praying for a safe and enjoyable journey.🫎

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Not sure if we're going to hit it on the way back or not, but our first NP of Alaska is Wrangle St. Elias so we needed to start trending southward toward Valdez. -J

@rebeccabrasier2069 5 дней назад

@@OpenRoading I did some kayaking in Valdez back in 2007. It's beautiful country. Enjoy!

@SpiritBearDragon 8 дней назад

Stop stressing! You're gonna be fine 🙂

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Haha! I think this must be directed at Kalyn. 😂 Just wait till next week! 😁 -J

@cathystratton2688 8 дней назад

Depending on how your trip goes will help us decide if we are going next year.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Ah ha! We're the guinea pig! I'm OK with that. 😁 -J

@lindamiller5489 7 дней назад

Yay ❤🎉🎉❤😂

@OpenRoading 7 дней назад

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@mikesleigher932 8 дней назад

I'm glad to watch this trip.. because I will never do it!!!!

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

So glad you're coming along virtually! -J

@jackdamron382 4 дня назад

Cute.

@Ray96744 8 дней назад

If I had to do it all over again, I would have an F250 and fifth wheel. I’m so crazy they make a fifth wheel connection to a trailer for about $4000. I’m pretty sure I’m gonna do that just so I can pull it like a fifth wheel. You guys are awesome love your videos I’ve been watching from the beginning.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Love the 5th wheel! They are pricey though. I forget how much our install was but we had to go with a sliding hitch because of the short truck bed, but it's worked like a dream. I'm a little interested in the GenY hitch in the future. After seeing it in action I love how it allows a decent amount of shock absorption and gives you more space in the truck bed. Maybe someday. Not sure it would even work for my rig. -J

@eddiehagler6127 7 дней назад

Just be sure you are back before November

@kencotton4645 8 дней назад

I noticed on the overhead shot of the two RVs that your friends have way more solar panels than you do. I would love to hear how that affects their boondocking experience compared to yours.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

I'll have to check to see if they have a video about their solar... I think they do. The big thing is, they don't have to think about power. They have something like 900ah of battery so they can run their TV, their AC (which is a new style unit that doesn't actually take a lot of power) and whatever else they want with reckless abandon. 😂 Their fridge is residential as well instead of propane/AC. We still have to monitor our power usage if it looks like there are going to be cloudy days. So far - the angle of the sun hasn't bothered us too much for solar - but now that we are at the solstice and the sun is going to be lower and lower to the horizon each day we'll see how quickly we have to pull the mini generator out to boost us back up every now and then. Here are 2 videos they did on their system: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uupnhnfidQQ.htmlsi=ZYY1P9_dYM1XLCBp ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4KvnOtANXGw.htmlsi=UHBlcgg7gEOQkvxL

@kencotton4645 7 дней назад

@@OpenRoading If money was not an issue, would you install the same type of battery/solar panel system on your RV?

@OpenRoading 5 дней назад

I love this question. I love this system but somethings have changed. I actually believe there are some better and less expensive batteries available now. The couple we are traveling with (@WildRVLife) just bought some batteries that take up less space but have more AH and they seem to be a quality battery! But back to your question - with unlimited cash, I would add a few more panels and batteries. If I could go back and have done something differently from the start I would have gotten a bigger inverter/charger. Ours is big and handles loads decently, but getting a 3000w one off the hop would have made our system easier to expand in the future in my opinion. I also would have hired an electrician to make all my wires so that I was more confident in their connections. We've never had an issue but I would much prefer those ends to be crimped on the wires with the correct tools. -J

@wolverinealaska6937 8 дней назад

You are most likely deep in Alaska already. Hopefully everything went smooth. The road report in the video was very useful. I will making the same drive in Aug so using your videos to do a little scouting. By the way if you run into any issue in the Anchorage area and need anything let me know. Thanks again

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Will do! We're planning on doing a meetup (details still pending) in the greater Anchorage area in late July. Would love to meet you. If you can't make that maybe we can make other arrangements! -J

@bigbadjohn2543 8 дней назад

When you go into Alaska, see if you can find fire weed honey. It's almost clear and it's very good

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Will keep an eye out! -J

@croombsr 8 дней назад

When you get to the Kenai Peninsula. Hit me up!!! Try to do it in July. Salmon will be in then.

@OpenRoading 8 дней назад

Only if we're watching bears fish. 😂 Unfortunately Neither Kalyn nor I like fish. I know I know.... we don't like coffee....we don't like fish....I don't know why people subscribe to us at this point!! 😂 -J

@croombsr 4 дня назад

Lol....!!! No one watches bears around here... the Rv park in town called Moose River campground it has full hookups. Also, Izaak Walton State Park is 5.00 a day. I like a stones throw from both. If you looking for info for kenai peninsula.

@OpenRoading 3 дня назад

@@croombsr Haha - I know. To all you Alaskans bears are like armadillos to us Floridians. 😂 Dime a dozen. But for us....Well, we try not to be the people creating traffic jams but we're close. 😂 We're currently looking to get to Brookes falls through "Alaska Bears Trips" (with the discount from Tour Saver) but if there is some inside scoop with someone else we should consider let us know! Going to be there in week or so. Also...may be looking for a good welder/fabricator if I can't find one in Valdez. (Other slide-out pulley snapped. I was pretty proud when I got under there and saw the one I fixed is still holding strong. 😂) We should be in your area for a couple of weeks if things go according to plan. -J