moving to Alaska, what are my concerns?

Voodoo · May 14, 2006

I am leaving Hot and Sunny Louisiana and moving to Alaska. Wondering what I should think about doing to my favorite truck to make it survive? Have thought about remote starters and some kind of oil pan heaters(???) but dont really have a clue about what needs to be done to a vehicle in those cold temps to keep it and myself happy.

any suggestions out there?

Bayou Titan · May 14, 2006

What part of Alaska? Coastal Alaska isn't that cold. If you are going to the North Slope, well that's another story.

Mr. B · May 14, 2006

I've had my truck in sub 40 degree weather TWICE with no ill effects...and one time it was even raining......you should be o.k......on a side note, have you seen pictures of Alaskian women?....better bring your own.

CV Titan · May 14, 2006

I've been to Kenai. I rented an F-150 4x4 while I was there. The high at the time I was there was 1 over. The low was 24 below. I never plugged the truck in and had no problem starting it in the morning. The truck had icicles hanging off the mirrors and bumpers. I was not prepared for that kind of weather. Oh, and Mr. B is right about the women.

got_titan · May 14, 2006

why you moving???

Helinut1970 · May 14, 2006

Mr. B said:
I've had my truck in sub 40 degree weather TWICE with no ill effects...and one time it was even raining......you should be o.k......on a side note, have you seen pictures of Alaskian women?....better bring your own.

hummmmmm......Raining and sub zero temps:huh: ? I want some of those drugs!!!

Mr. B · May 14, 2006

Sub 40 is less than 40.....like 39.

Helinut1970 · May 14, 2006

In my old age I am not reading right I thought sub zero!! My bad Mr. B Forgive and forget????:cheers:

Mr. B · May 14, 2006

I'll seek revenge and I never forget!!....what were we discussing?

Helinut1970 · May 14, 2006

I think it was dreaming about moving to alaska with the native women!
As far as moving to Alaska I would think that the altitude might have something to do with your truck. Engines are tuned for certain parts of the country and altitudes, and if you bought yours in Lousiana it might be tuned for that area. Not saying it wont run, I would just check into it. I also think the cold will have a big affect to. frozen locks, frozen oil and such depending on the area your in. Are you going to keep it in a garage? And what area you moven to?

supertitan · May 14, 2006

get engine block heater kit!

baseballfanz · May 14, 2006

Don't forget a coat.

skyhammer · May 14, 2006

I have spent a lot of time in Alaska. One thing about Alaska is that there are very few roads. Elevation won't be a problem, there are much higher roads in Calif., Colorado etc.
SE Alaska is fairly temperate, although it is extremely wet. Actually all of Alaska is wet. Interior Alaska is where it get cold and stays cold. I would worry about rust. I would also use a light weight oil, 0-30 etc.
If you are going to be say from Anchorage to Fairbanks good lights are essential. It stays pretty dark in the winter, there are a few days where you will only have light for a few hours. On the other hand, there will be a couple of months in the summer when it never gets dark.
Anchorage is full of beautiful women. I was amazed. The villages are a little different, but there are no roads anyway.

bbomar · May 14, 2006

I hope you are moving for, shall we say millions of dollars, a really hot woman has called and said come live with me, and I'll pay for everything. Are you out of your MIND!?!? Your testicles are going to fall off from frost bite!!! WOW!!!:redblob"

Voodoo · May 14, 2006

I am an ARMY SOLDIER, so the big Army has decided its best for me to move up North. I am going to Ft Richardson AK which I think is just outside of Anchorage. I am actually looking forward to moving up there, and have heard that the women up there are easy and horny(but not beautiful):idhit:

SOCALTITANKC4X4LE · May 14, 2006

You have nothing to worry about, you're not moving to Vacaville.

bbomar · May 14, 2006

SOCALTITANKC4X4LE said:
You have nothing to worry about, you're not moving to Vacaville.

Hey, no transfering of threads!! There are no lawyers here! LOL

SOCALTITANKC4X4LE · May 14, 2006

Sorry about that. LOL

grunge311 · May 15, 2006

I'm in MN and we get some cold weather, all you need is a decent battery, some all weather mats, a good ice scraper, and a remote start. In the cold season switch your oil. The titan doesn't mind the cold at all.

Blindside1234 · May 15, 2006

doesn't the sun shime all the time there,? i would hate that, i'm like a vampire, i am very light sensitive

moving to Alaska, what are my concerns?

Voodoo

Bayou Titan

Mr. B

CV Titan

got_titan

Helinut1970

Mr. B

Helinut1970

Mr. B

Helinut1970

supertitan

baseballfanz

skyhammer

bbomar

Voodoo

SOCALTITANKC4X4LE

bbomar

SOCALTITANKC4X4LE

grunge311

Blindside1234

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