Alaska ferry?
#1
Posted 02 July 2022 - 04:42 PM
#2
Posted 02 July 2022 - 08:55 PM
Howdy, I took the ferry (5 day) in 2017. At that time had 2 AGM !00 amps. (now have 2 LiFePo4)
I bought a block of ice (half gallon) and made sure it was in a tupperware. I had put the fridge up to cold #7 the day before.
I have an Isotherm 65. When I loaded the camper on ferry I then turned down the fridge to #1. During the voyage I went down to grab me a couple beers (gotta drink those in your room if you got one). I was pleasantly surprised the fridge was still cold on our arrival. So for an AGM that was amazing! The new lithiums could triple that time. Having the block of Ice in there just slowed the cooling decline.
2016 Duramax 2.8 Diesel long bed Colorado 4WD with 2011 Eagle
#3
Posted 02 July 2022 - 09:55 PM
#4
Posted 03 July 2022 - 01:48 AM
I kept frozen items in the 3 way and have a Truckfridge that ran the
whole time. Early morning just before port the cooler shut down on
low V setting. Everything stayed nice and cool
Frank
2002 Tundra AC TRD 4WD Limited 2009 ATC Bobcat loaded http://sharychic.blogspot.com/
#5
Posted 03 July 2022 - 03:24 AM
Then fill the fridge with the frozen foods we take. Don’t use the 12v setting.
In camp use propane in cooler areas the water bottles will refreeze.
The last ferry trip the 3way with the frozen bottles kept everything nice and cold.
The 3way temp was in the 30s.
The 12v cooler kept to a temp about mid to upper 30s for the 5 days sailing.
and the 100a battery was just at 12v when we reached Whitter.
I tried the dry Ice method once. It was just okay.
You shouldn’t have any problems as long as you don’t open the fridge
much.
Enjoy your trip. Check my blog for the 2016 Alaskan 4 part trip report.
I take it you will be traveling on the Kenacott. Do you have a cabin?
IMO that’s a must.
Frank
2002 Tundra AC TRD 4WD Limited 2009 ATC Bobcat loaded http://sharychic.blogspot.com/
#6
Posted 03 July 2022 - 12:34 PM
#7
Posted 03 July 2022 - 12:48 PM
Frank where we went the crew inspected our campers to be sure the propane was off and they put a sticker on the door. Were able to keep using the propane while underway?
2016 Duramax 2.8 Diesel long bed Colorado 4WD with 2011 Eagle
#8
Posted 03 July 2022 - 03:44 PM
I wasn't clear about the 3way.I didn't use it on propane wile on the ferry.Just as storage like a "ice box".
Sometimes they do come by when you are in the line to go on the ferry to check the propane.
In 2011 and 2016 all they did was ask if I had turned it off.
I think maybe in 2011 they may have put some red tape on the door.
The BC ferrys are a little more strict.They check the valve and wire a big red tag on the tank.
they also may ask how many small containers you have.You are actually supposed take them out and
store them with the ships crew and pick them up before you unload.
Never had to do that though. They don't do a check of that.
Frank
2002 Tundra AC TRD 4WD Limited 2009 ATC Bobcat loaded http://sharychic.blogspot.com/
#9
Posted 04 July 2022 - 05:25 PM
If you need a place to camp, message me as we live about 5 miles from the ferry terminal off I 5.
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