Another 300+ mile Alaskan adventure

[Kryptek]

The trip to Denali Highway (Paxson to Cantwell) and Maclaren Lodge was a success. Due to the July 4th fire on Richardson Highway, we adjusted our plan to start from the east instead of Cantwell. We departed from North Pole at 5 PM with a Tesla Cybertruck at 92% State of Charge (SoC), towing a trailer and side-by-side (SxS) plus a 4x4 in the bed, totaling approximately 2,600 lbs.

Day 1: North Pole to Donnelly Creek Campground

• Stop at Delta Junction: Reached Delta Junction with 53% SoC. The group enjoyed a meal at a busy burger joint, which was surprisingly good. Missed an opportunity to charge.
• Gas Top-Off: Refueled two internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles before heading to the campground.
• Arrival at Donnelly Creek Campground: Arrived with 38% SoC. The aluminum trailers and chains drew attention from campers, who were intrigued by the quiet electric vehicle compared to loud diesel engines. Secured the last available campsite.
• Charging: Ran a generator from 9 PM to 2 AM, charging the Cybertruck at 6.6 kW, increasing SoC to 58%. The generator ran out of fuel at 2 AM.

Day 2: Donnelly Creek to Denali Highway

• Morning: Ran the generator for two additional hours while preparing breakfast (eggs, gravy, biscuits, and bacon). This provided enough charge to continue.
• Drive to Denali Highway: Departed for Denali Highway, arriving at our campsite around 6 PM after a scenic drive. Earlier, we enjoyed a one-hour trail ride, navigating deep water led by my fat-tire electric bike.
• Camp Setup: Set up camp and prepared for the next day's off-road adventure.

Day 3: Maclaren Creek Trail

• Morning: Woke early, fueled by breakfast, and left the Cybertruck charging at camp via the generator. Departed by 9 AM for Maclaren Creek Trail.
• Trail Ride: Enjoyed a perfect day on the trail under sunny skies. Returned to camp without issues.
• Reflection: The trip was a memorable adventure, and I’m eager to return for more off-road exploration

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[Beetlebug62]

What generator are you using? 5500w, 5gals, so 1gal/hr?

 

[Dubes]

I'm interested in hearing more. I have been full time RVing across the US for almost 2 years. Initially pulled our 5300 pound Wolf Pup travel trailer with our X for about a year. Now pulling it with our FSCT and following with our X (free LTSC).
We are planning on going to Alaska next summer. I have checked out the route and there are only one or two gaps with no access to electricity that would require a generator. I was planning on getting a pair of inverter generators for 240 volts and redundancy in case one breaks down. Not clear how long they run on a tank with full load?
Thanks for sharing!

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