I'd take any of my Rovers on a trip to Alaska - and I think a lot of people here could do it as well.I know it is totally my decision, just thought I would throw it out there and see how confident you guys are with your Rovers.
Are you on airbags or coil springs in the back? If you're still on air, I'd swap to coils before the trip. Add a spare rotoflex and bring enough rubber hose to replace the hard plastic lines that run to and from the throttle body heater.
Brake light switch is a good idea too, left me stranded in downtown Denver in my old Disco.
F**K!! Then I will definitely need a spare for sure. Damn electronics!
Not that I intend to do this, but wouldn't it be possible to bypass that brake light switch in an emergency just to get you out of the woods to the highway? Or is it some damn stupid safety device that can't be overcome?
Simple solution if it does go out. simply lift up the trim piece around the shifter and press in the small pin that locks the shifter while taking it out of park.
Mine went out during a LR event. I wheeled the rest of the weekend using the above method, then replaced the brake switch when I got home.
A rented sat phone can boost your chances considerablyBesides, I will have a case of MRE's, 10 gal of water, several cans of OFF, my tool bag, spares, and rolls Duct Tape. I like my chances!!!
July > a box full of mosquito spray
Where in Alaska are you going?
I rode my motorcycle from KY to Prudhoe Bay last year, and the total trip was over 10k miles. I'd check the condition of your brakes & tires. The road surfaces up north will wear out tires quicker.
I would also consider doing a compression test.