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RV owner claims to be first to discover Alaska

04.06.2026 20:33 1 min 1 source
Chilkat Valley News ENG
RV owner claims to be first to discover Alaska
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Buck Spender from Sweat, Florida, purchased a 80-foot 2025 Boeing Road Whale and drove to Alaska, calling himself a 'pioneer'. He traveled through the Appalachians, Midwest, and Canada, noting his RV was the largest on the road. The vehicle features satellite TV, Starlink, four slide-outs, leather sofas, a walk-in bathtub with spa jets, full kitchen, wine cellar, and an AI assistant.

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RV owner claims to be first to discover Alaska

04.06.2026 Chilkat Valley News ENG

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