Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are you thinking about RVing to Alaska? In this video, we break down our complete Alaska RV trip overview and budget! We spent 98 days traveling 8,369 miles through Canada and Alaska in our 1999 Minnie Winnie, and we're sharing EXACTLY what it cost.
From our route planning using RV Trip Wizard to our campground strategy (including must-know Elks Lodge tips), we cover everything you need to know about planning an Alaska RV adventure. We flew around Denali and landed on a glacier, took a whale watching cruise, visited Uncle George in McCarthy, soaked in hot springs at Chena Hot Springs, and explored some of the most incredible locations most RVers never visit.
But here's the honest truth: The roads to Alaska were brutal. By the end of this video, you'll know exactly what RVing to Alaska costs and whether it's the right adventure for you.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Trip Planning with RV Trip Wizard
1:54 - Route Overview: Wisconsin to Alaska
3:17 - RV Canada (Banff & Jasper)
3:42 - Alaska Route (Clockwise Loop)
5:02 - Highlights: Denali Flight, Chena Hot Springs, Breweries
5:37 - Top of the World Highway & Return Route
7:35 - Total Trip Stats
8:01 - Budget Breakdown Begins
8:37 - Fuel & Propane
9:31 - RV Maintenance
11:41 - Campgrounds
12:19 - Groceries
13:00 - Food & Dining Out
14:28 - Activities & Entertainment
16:58 - Souvenirs & Dog Expenses
18:34 - GRAND TOTAL
19:10 - Would We RV to Alaska Again?
20:23 - Up Next
21:18 - Closing
🎯 KEY TOPICS COVERED
✅ Complete Alaska RV route breakdown
✅ How to use RV Trip Wizard for trip planning
✅ Best RV routes to Alaska (from Wisconsin)
✅ Campground strategies & Elks Lodge membership benefits
✅ Complete budget breakdown for 98-day trip
✅ Cost per day
✅ Cost per mile
✅ Fuel costs & RV maintenance expenses
✅ Food & dining budget (groceries vs. restaurants)
✅ Best activities & experiences in Alaska
✅ Real talk: Would we do it again?
✅ Honest assessment of the Alaska roads
✅ Top highlights from the trip
📍 LOCATIONS FEATURED
🏔️ Denali National Park, AK
🐋 Kenai Peninsula, AK (Whale Watching with LuLu Belle)
🏕️ Homer, Alaska (Taste of Alaska)
🥃 McCarthy, Alaska (Visiting Uncle George)
🌲 Whittier, Alaska (The One-Building Town)
❄️ Chena Hot Springs, Alaska (Ice Castle & Apple Martinis)
🍺 Fairbanks, Alaska (Northernmost Brewery in the USA)
🐔 Chicken, Alaska (Rubber Chicken Gang!)
🍸 Dawson City, Yukon (Sourtoe Cocktail)
⛰️ Banff National Park, Alberta
🏔️ Jasper National Park, Alberta
🍺 49th State Brewing Company
🎬 RV & VEHICLE INFO
RV Model: 1999 Minnie Winnie (Class C)
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT IN NEXT WEEK'S VIDEO
In our next video, we're sharing:
✅ Exact booking windows for Denali, Banff & Jasper campgrounds
✅ Joel's HONEST assessment of Alaska roads
✅ Which roads to AVOID (ALCAN Highway & Top of the World)
✅ Our Top 5 Alaska experiences that made it all worth it
✅ 13 Critical Lessons we learned that will help you plan your own Alaska adventure
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🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
🛣️ Chasing Our Sunshine’s RV Life Pro affiliate link: tripwizard.rvlife.com/#5ebcd793e2d84
🏕️ Parks Canada Reservations: pc.camping.ca
🏕️ Reserve Denali: reservedenali.com
⛺ Elks Lodge Membership: elks.org
🍺 49th State Brewing Company: 49statebrewing.com
🌞 FIND US
Facebook: facebook.com/chasingoursunshine
Instagram: instagram.com/chasingoursunshine
Email: chasingrvsunshine@gmail.com
Website: chasingoursunshine.net
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We're retired law enforcement, and we support first responders. Wear blue on Tuesdays to show your support for law enforcement officers in your community. Buy your swag: squad-life.com/collections/true-blue-tuesdays
📌 HASHTAGS
#RVAlaska #RVLife #RVTips #ChasingOurSunshine
*ABOUT CHASING OUR SUNSHINE:**
We're Joel & Deb, retired law enforcement officers living full-time in our RV since 2021. We believe in supporting local businesses, staying positive, and helping others find their own sunshine on the road! 100% of all proceeds from our channel are donated to local law enforcement causes!! 💙
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This video represents our personal experience and budget. Your costs may vary based on RV type, travel dates, group size, and personal preferences. Always check current prices and book early for popular campgrounds! We are not experts in the RV or travel industries. Everything on this channel is for entertainment value and is not to be considered legal or professional advice. Information in the video was located on web pages for the places we visited, the internet of things, and personal experiences.
Are you thinking about RVing to Alaska? In this video, we break down our complete Alaska RV trip overview and budget! We spent 98 days traveling 8,369 miles through Canada and Alaska in our 1999 Minnie Winnie, and we're sharing EXACTLY what it cost.
From our route planning using RV Trip Wizard to our campground strategy (including must-know Elks Lodge tips), we cover everything you need to know about planning an Alaska RV adventure. We flew around Denali and landed on a glacier, took a whale watching cruise, visited Uncle George in McCarthy, soaked in hot springs at Chena Hot Springs, and explored some of the most incredible locations most RVers never visit.
But here's the honest truth: The roads to Alaska were brutal. By the end of this video, you'll know exactly what RVing to Alaska costs and whether it's the right adventure for you.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Trip Planning with RV Trip Wizard
1:54 - Route Overview: Wisconsin to Alaska
3:17 - RV Canada (Banff & Jasper)
3:42 - Alaska Route (Clockwise Loop)
5:02 - Highlights: Denali Flight, Chena Hot Springs, Breweries
5:37 - Top of the World Highway & Return Route
7:35 - Total Trip Stats
8:01 - Budget Breakdown Begins
8:37 - Fuel & Propane
9:31 - RV Maintenance
11:41 - Campgrounds
12:19 - Groceries
13:00 - Food & Dining Out
14:28 - Activities & Entertainment
16:58 - Souvenirs & Dog Expenses
18:34 - GRAND TOTAL
19:10 - Would We RV to Alaska Again?
20:23 - Up Next
21:18 - Closing
🎯 KEY TOPICS COVERED
✅ Complete Alaska RV route breakdown
✅ How to use RV Trip Wizard for trip planning
✅ Best RV routes to Alaska (from Wisconsin)
✅ Campground strategies & Elks Lodge membership benefits
✅ Complete budget breakdown for 98-day trip
✅ Cost per day
✅ Cost per mile
✅ Fuel costs & RV maintenance expenses
✅ Food & dining budget (groceries vs. restaurants)
✅ Best activities & experiences in Alaska
✅ Real talk: Would we do it again?
✅ Honest assessment of the Alaska roads
✅ Top highlights from the trip
📍 LOCATIONS FEATURED
🏔️ Denali National Park, AK
🐋 Kenai Peninsula, AK (Whale Watching with LuLu Belle)
🏕️ Homer, Alaska (Taste of Alaska)
🥃 McCarthy, Alaska (Visiting Uncle George)
🌲 Whittier, Alaska (The One-Building Town)
❄️ Chena Hot Springs, Alaska (Ice Castle & Apple Martinis)
🍺 Fairbanks, Alaska (Northernmost Brewery in the USA)
🐔 Chicken, Alaska (Rubber Chicken Gang!)
🍸 Dawson City, Yukon (Sourtoe Cocktail)
⛰️ Banff National Park, Alberta
🏔️ Jasper National Park, Alberta
🍺 49th State Brewing Company
🎬 RV & VEHICLE INFO
RV Model: 1999 Minnie Winnie (Class C)
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT IN NEXT WEEK'S VIDEO
In our next video, we're sharing:
✅ Exact booking windows for Denali, Banff & Jasper campgrounds
✅ Joel's HONEST assessment of Alaska roads
✅ Which roads to AVOID (ALCAN Highway & Top of the World)
✅ Our Top 5 Alaska experiences that made it all worth it
✅ 13 Critical Lessons we learned that will help you plan your own Alaska adventure
Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss it!
T
his video contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through our links at no additional cost to you.
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
🛣️ Chasing Our Sunshine’s RV Life Pro affiliate link: tripwizard.rvlife.com/#5ebcd793e2d84
🏕️ Parks Canada Reservations: pc.camping.ca
🏕️ Reserve Denali: reservedenali.com
⛺ Elks Lodge Membership: elks.org
🍺 49th State Brewing Company: 49statebrewing.com
🌞 FIND US
Facebook: facebook.com/chasingoursunshine
Instagram: instagram.com/chasingoursunshine
Email: chasingrvsunshine@gmail.com
Website: chasingoursunshine.net
💙 TRUE BLUE TUESDAY
We're retired law enforcement, and we support first responders. Wear blue on Tuesdays to show your support for law enforcement officers in your community. Buy your swag: squad-life.com/collections/true-blue-tuesdays
📌 HASHTAGS
#RVAlaska #RVLife #RVTips #ChasingOurSunshine
*ABOUT CHASING OUR SUNSHINE:**
We're Joel & Deb, retired law enforcement officers living full-time in our RV since 2021. We believe in supporting local businesses, staying positive, and helping others find their own sunshine on the road! 100% of all proceeds from our channel are donated to local law enforcement causes!! 💙
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This video represents our personal experience and budget. Your costs may vary based on RV type, travel dates, group size, and personal preferences. Always check current prices and book early for popular campgrounds! We are not experts in the RV or travel industries. Everything on this channel is for entertainment value and is not to be considered legal or professional advice. Information in the video was located on web pages for the places we visited, the internet of things, and personal experiences.
