Jonathan commented on his concern for headlights, windshields, etc.
for a forthcoming Alaskan trip.  I've replaced only two headlights
in over ten years of driving the Alcan,  with a Vanagon but I concur 
with his advice to bring a spare.  I'm on windshield #6 and I 
typically only change them when I have over a dozen starbursts 
(rock chips) or the cracks severly limit visibility.
I've never had a flat and doubt that two spares are needed if your 
tires are in good to excellent shape.  I would, hovever, recommend
a bra for the front of the vehicle, and change your deductable for
comprehensive to the minimum.

By the way, I'm tenatively scheduled to bring up the "Viking Edition"
on October 15 or 16th from Kansas City to Fairbanks if anyone is
interested (email me direct).

Fred

84 Vanagons (one stranded in Kansas City)