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07-20-2023, 09:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Help or suggestions needed
I have a close friend that is in need of help or suggestions. He is in Alaska and has had a medical emergency and must fly back to the Lower 48 for care and treatment. His Montana is in Anchorage and he is trying to figure out how to get it back down to the Lower 48. The MOC community has always come up with ideas and suggestions for others in need of help and I thought I'd post here to see if we can figure something out to help a fellow MOC member in need.
Please post here if you have any suggestions! Thank you in advance!
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07-21-2023, 04:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,423
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Rondo - RVs don't drive themselves to Alaska to be sold at dealerships - so he needs to call RV dealers and get names of transporters. I was surprised to see that there are not many RV dealers in Alaska, but it makes sense. I searched statewide - most are in the Juneau area with a few in Fairbanks.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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07-21-2023, 06:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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Can't help him, but for others there are several companies, MASA and SkyMed that are designed to help in those types of cases.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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07-21-2023, 07:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Franklin, IN
Posts: 102
M.O.C. #29819
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Won't help him now but he needs join FMCA as they will transport him (via air if needed)wherever he needs to go for care and then his RV and family including animals. It's like $50/year with air transport included. Much better $ than SkyMed.
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3791RD-2021
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07-21-2023, 08:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,146
M.O.C. #1920
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In this case, neither would help. For MASA to kick in you need to be hospitalized at least 24 hours, and I am sure FMCA is the same. Disappointing to say the least.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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07-21-2023, 08:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,169
M.O.C. #6433
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Here is one possibility.
https://www.totemaritime.com/alaska/vehicles-rvs-boats
I would think new RVs are shipped to Alaska rather than driven or towed. So finding someone to tow one back may be difficult.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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07-21-2023, 11:13 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,933
M.O.C. #20477
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Selling it may be a viable option?
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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07-21-2023, 01:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Catoosa
Posts: 780
M.O.C. #18384
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Is his truck stranded there as well?
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2015 3100RL legacy...2005 Ford F-250 CC SB. Tows like a charm! 4/19 Updated to 2017 Chevy 3500 CC SB SRW -hope it tows as well as my F 250 did!
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07-21-2023, 03:25 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 153
M.O.C. #32230
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I've had a car transported to CA and friends that have done similar to and from other states including HI. Try googling RV transport Alaska" or something like that. Here's one that came up. You might also use Yelp or Google to look-up reviews.
https://www.a1autotransport.com/alaska-rv-shipping/
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2021 F350 SRW CC, 6.7, LB, 4360 pyld, 2800 lb rear SumoSprings, spray on bedliner, 19K Demco Recon on factory pucks
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07-21-2023, 04:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,369
M.O.C. #4831
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One of us retired folks with time on our hands could fly up and drive the rig back, *IF* the truck is still there. There are some logistics to work out but it is doable if the owner really wants the combo back home.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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07-21-2023, 08:41 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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One of us "retired folks" just happens to be doing that Carl. We are flying out tomorrow afternoon and getting into Anchorage about 7 PM tomorrow night. We will be driving his truck and rig back to the middle of the Lower 48 to take some of the stress off of him and his medical ordeal.
Thanks to everyone for all of your suggestions and he definitely appreciates all of your responses.
Oh by the way, to ship the truck and rig back via cargo ship would have run him $13,000. Now I know how they pay for all that fuel they burn. 
Take care folks and wish us luck on our travels back to the Lower 48! We will keep everyone informed on how the journey is going. And thanks again for all the suggestions.
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07-21-2023, 09:04 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,369
M.O.C. #4831
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Good for you Rondo! I would do it if I were home.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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07-21-2023, 09:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Catoosa
Posts: 780
M.O.C. #18384
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rondo
One of us "retired folks" just happens to be doing that Carl. We are flying out tomorrow afternoon and getting into Anchorage about 7 PM tomorrow night. We will be driving his truck and rig back to the middle of the Lower 48 to take some of the stress off of him and his medical ordeal.
Thanks to everyone for all of your suggestions and he definitely appreciates all of your responses.
Oh by the way, to ship the truck and rig back via cargo ship would have run him $13,000. Now I know how they pay for all that fuel they burn.
Take care folks and wish us luck on our travels back to the Lower 48! We will keep everyone informed on how the journey is going. And thanks again for all the suggestions. |
Will there be any issues crossing the border with a truck and trailer that you don’t legally own? Perhaps a notorized letter giving you permission to transport the vehicle may be in order.
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2015 3100RL legacy...2005 Ford F-250 CC SB. Tows like a charm! 4/19 Updated to 2017 Chevy 3500 CC SB SRW -hope it tows as well as my F 250 did!
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07-22-2023, 07:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,933
M.O.C. #20477
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Ron,
Sounds like a good time.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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07-22-2023, 07:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Franklin, IN
Posts: 102
M.O.C. #29819
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That is so very nice of you. Safe travels!
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Vaughns 3
3791RD-2021
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07-22-2023, 10:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,953
M.O.C. #5651
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Rondo, you da man!!!! Very nice of you.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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07-22-2023, 10:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,146
M.O.C. #1920
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Ron and Mary are truly good friends. The owner of the RV dealership personally called drivers. The people that buy on price alone won’t get that kind of service. Ron and Mary also introduced several of us to Leach Camper in Omaha. Within 24 hours, flights were arranged, transport was decided and doctors arranged. The MOC is what keeps us in Montanas. We also met another Montana couple that also pitched in. And the Federal Game and Fish allowed all three rigs to park for two nights in a non camping area after explaining the need. Lots of good folks still in this world. No, it isn’t me, but we’ve been in the middle of it.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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07-23-2023, 03:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,423
M.O.C. #21044
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Wow that’s great! So glad it all worked out.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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07-23-2023, 08:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sequim
Posts: 527
M.O.C. #17176
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Rondo This is very nice for you to do this, Safe travels.
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Dan & Sandy Huhn
2016 Montana 3720 2015 Chevy 3500 SWD Duro Max
Prev 2012 High Country 313RE 2012 Chevy 2500 DMax
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07-23-2023, 09:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,236
M.O.C. #30417
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Super nice of you Rondo! Have a safe trip!
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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