Determine that your recreational vehicle, moving van or other transportation is rated to pull the weight of the car you're towing. Reference the vehicle data tag sticker on the driver's-side door post. This will list the combined gross weight rating that will give you the total weight your car can handle, including passengers and your towed load. Many do-it-yourself moving services provide several towing options for long-distance moving and towing, and can outfit you with appropriate equipment that is safe and legal.
Attach a towing mechanism. For some towing packages, this will involve mounting the towed vehicle's front wheels up and towing your car with the weight on the rear wheels. For some large cars and vans, you can tow your car on a dedicated trailer off the ground, keeping mileage off your car.
Cross the border into Canada at your chosen check point. You must have a valid U.S. passport. Your vehicle may be searched at the border, but if you have no restricted items you should be allowed to pass easily.
Plan your route to Alaska's main road system through Canada. Anchorage, Alaska is a popular destination, and is about 880 miles from Haines, Alaska, and about 700 miles from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.
Cross back into Alaska with your vehicles, remembering you will be required to have a valid passport for re-entry. Once across, you've made it to Alaska and you can easily navigate to your final destination.
Determine that your recreational vehicle, moving van or other transportation is rated to pull the weight of the car you're towing.
Attach a towing mechanism. For some towing packages, again, this will just be mounting your front wheels up and towing your car with the weight on the rear wheels. For some large cars and vans, you can tow your car on a dedicated trailer off the ground, keeping mileage off your car.
Drive your vehicles to Bellingham, Washington, which is about an hour-and-a-half drive north of Seattle. This is where you can board a large ferry to Alaska. The ferry will require an additional cost to your travel experience. If your destination is Juneau or Ketchikan, Alaska, you can take the ferry directly. Other destinations will require a bit of driving through Canada to reach the main Alaska roadways.
Cross back into Alaska with your vehicles, remembering you must have a valid passport for re-entry. Once across, you've made it to Alaska and you can easily navigate to your final destination, including the Fairbanks, Anchorage, Seward, Kenai and Homer areas.
