Motorhome?

14 July 2009, 23:39

69deer

Motorhome?

I'm looking to rent a newer motorhome from Aug.16 to Aug.26 My wife,son and I are flying into Anc. I did not think that the big 3 motorhome rentals would be booked up. I guess I should have booked last month. Anybody have one or know of one. I will happily pay the going rate. Thanks, Jeff

15 July 2009, 08:32

Joel/AK

Hey Jeff,

Look on www.alaskaslist.com or of course craigslist.

you can also try the classifieds on www.adn.com

good luck and have a safe trip up here.

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15 July 2009, 17:36

69deer

Thank you so much, I'm on it!

15 July 2009, 20:29

M70Nut

What size are you looking for? I've got a 22 ft 06 Winnebago Chalet that we could possibly rent to you, only problem is I will be sheep hunting that weekend. If your interested let me get with my wife and see what she has to say, worst she could say is no.

04 August 2009, 22:36

69deer

BTT Still looking.

05 August 2009, 12:15

gumboot458

What are you looking for ????????????

05 August 2009, 17:17

69deer

I'm looking for a smaller motorhome. My wife, son and I are arriving in Anc. on Aug.16th, returning to Anc. on Aug.26th. It is my youngest sons graduation present. He did'nt want a hunting trip but wanted to see Alaska instead.

06 August 2009, 12:22

gumboot458

So why can,t you rent a motor home ????

06 August 2009, 17:44

69deer

The big three motorhome rentals in Anc. have been rented out for more than a month. Thats why.

06 August 2009, 21:19

Land Cruiser

May I suggest to rent a car and sleep at the lodges? This will probably cost you around the same amount of money. Get a copy of Milepost from your local bookstore and call up some folks to make a reservation. It's peak season and you want to be sure you have a spot especially if you're going down Kenai peninsula, etc.

07 August 2009, 12:06

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Originally posted by Land Cruiser:
May I suggest to rent a car and sleep at the lodges? This will probably cost you around the same amount of money.

He'd have to get a stellar deal on a rental car to beat the RV price.

Last June I couldn't find a decent car for less that $125 a day, and I rent cars in Anchorage quite often. Add in peak season hotel rates also starting a $125 a day, and then meals 3 times a day in restaurants, and a $175-$225 a day motor home starts looking pretty darn reasonable, even with a $30ish a night RV park or campground fee.

Craigs or the Alaska Lists are the way to go. I used ABC RV rentals last time around, and they are a confused mess to deal with.