Clippership Motorhomes, Inc. was founded in 1982 and has remained a family owned and operated business ever since. Our goal is to provide affordable and flexible Alaskan vacations and to help our clients create their own dream vacation.
Whether your Alaskan vacation involves independent activities such as wildlife tours, glacier tours, fishing trips, or organized tours; Clippership Motorhomes can help make your Alaskan vacation dreams come true.
The most economical way to experience Alaska is by the COMFORT of a home on wheels. You have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when.
Explore Alaska with an RV and enjoy spectacular scenery. You won't have to worry about packing and unpacking your bags or about hotel checkout times. You will have the freedom and convenience to explore Alaska on your own timeline.
Let us help you create your own Alaska vacation memories.
Thank you... Have a great and memorable Clippership vacation!
Clippership Motorhome Rentals Rental Terms
Tax Charge:
An 8% tax will be charged on all rental vehicles. Tax will not exceed $240.00. An additional 3% state tax on all rental vehicles applies.
Mileage Charge:
$.15 per mile except with the Unlimited Mileage option.
Housekeeping Package:
For $15.00 per person for your entire rental period we provide: dishes, glasses, pitcher, kitchen towel, dish cloth, first aid kit, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap, toilet chemical, matches and hangers.
Alaska Milepost:
The Alaska Milepost is available for $25.95 per copy plus $5.00 shipping (mailed in the USA). The absolute best, comprehensive travel planning guide for anyone traveling to or in Alaska. At your request we will mail the latest edition of the Alaska Milepost to you. (See rates page for price.) This popular 500-page book is the best tool available for planning your trip. Updated annually, it includes detailed maps and mile-by-mile highway logs. Guides to food, gas, campgrounds, parks, fishing and glaciers are included. The milepost explains what you can see and do along each road and in every community.
Insurance: included at NO CHARGE
$50,000 per person bodily injury liability
$100,000 total bodily injury liability
$25,000 property damage liability
Collision and comprehensive insurance with a $1000.00 deductible is included. Collision insurance covers "highway" traffic type accidents with other vehicles or objects. "Off highway" accidents can be easily prevented by (1) driving slowly and (2) having someone outside the vehicle to guide the driver in "tight" conditions. Collision insurance doesn't cover tires or "off highway" type accidents including but not limited to those occurring while parking or backing, or accidents involving overhead objects, undercarriage, or interior damage. It is the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner and exercise all caution.
Collision Damage Waiver
A $200.00 deductible Collision and Comprehensive Damage Waiver is available for $15.00 per day. The waiver covers "highway" traffic type accidents but not parking, backing and overhead or undercarriage clearance accidents as described above. Windshield damage is covered with a $0 deductible.
Deposit:
In addition to your deposit paid to us, each Motorhome will now have a $500.00 USD reservation / damage deposit: $250.00 to confirm your reservation and $250.00 upon pick up of the vehicle. After the Motorhome is returned in a clean, undamaged condition, actual charges will be computed, adjustments made and your deposit returned after 7 business days.
Non-US Residents:
Require a $750.00 total deposit: $250.00 due at reservation and $500.00 damage deposit. After the Motorhome is returned in a clean, undamaged condition, actual charges will be computed, adjustments made and your deposit returned after 30 days.
Payment:
The total rental fee, plus an estimated mileage charge is collected when you pick up the unit. After the motorhome is returned to us in a clean, undamaged condition, actual charges will be computed, adjustments made and your deposit returned. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, American Express, Cash, Traveler's Checks and Personal Checks. Personal checks must be received 15 days prior to RV rental pickup.
Date Changes:
Changes on existing reservations may be made 30 days prior to the rental pick up, with no additional charge. If the date change is made less than 30 days in advance, a $50 fee will be applied to your total balance due. If a change is made only 1 day prior to the rental pick up, a $100 fee will be applied to your total balance due.
Cancellation Policy:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
Cancellations 35 days + from departure date - Quarter of your $500 deposit for Clippership RV will be forfeited. ($125)
Cancellations 34 days or less from departure date - Half of your $500 deposit for Clippership RV will be forfeited. ($250)
Travel insurance
We strongly recommend that clients ensure they take out the highest level of travel insurance. In many cases this will cover any losses incurred if you are forced to cancel your booking.
Utensils & Linen package at no extra charge:
Sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, pots and pans, knife, fork and spoon for each traveler, pancake turner, measuring cup, baking pan, scrubber, cooking spoons, can opener, grater, colander, paring knife, butcher knife, coffee pot, mixing bowls, pot holders, cutting board, potato peeler, broom, dust pan, water hose, level, trash can and instruction manual.
Your arrival in Anchorage
Motorhome pickup is between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday during summer months. Motorhome return times are based on your pickup time. We provide FREE airport or hotel transportation to our office when prior arrangements are made. Flights must arrive before 5 p.m. for this service. If your flight arrives after 5 p.m. let us know so that we can make other arrangements.
Road Restrictions:
The following roads are prohibited from use:
North from Fairbanks: Dalton Highway
North from Dawson City: Dempster Highway
East from Carmack: Campbell Highway
North from Livengood: Elliott Highway
All gravel roads are prohibited.
Reserve Early:
Because motorhome travel is an increasingly popular way to enjoy Alaska, our schedule fills fast. To ensure your time slot, make your reservations as far in advance as possible. Minimum reservation - 3 days. Other minimums may apply during peak season. Rentals are based on a 24-hour period.
Sporting equipment:
We have lightweight fishing gear, fishing nets, ice chests, and lawn chairs available for rent in limited quantities.
Driving Requirements and Responsibilities:
The driver must have a valid driver's license and be at least 21 years of age. The renter will provide all gasoline, propane and oil. An overtime charge will be assessed for motorhomes returned late, as our reservations are usually back-to-back.
Terms of booking on this website
Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier’s rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.
Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice. The deposit required to secure your vehicle (as shown on the secure booking page) will only be processed on your credit card when your booking is confirmed. Please note that a 1.75% credit card charge will be added when your payment is processed.
A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation voucher and at this stage the deposit is processed on your card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the supplier's terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.
If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.
Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.
Amendments
Please note that some suppliers treat an amendment as a new booking and apply the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). If the rental period is increased, an additional deposit may be required. If the rental period is shortened which results in a reduction of the rental charges, the deposit amount will remain unchanged, and the difference between the original and revised deposit is forfeited (it cannot be used towards remaining rental charges). To request a change to a confirmed booking, please use the alterations request link on your confirmation. Any alterations are subject to availability and the approval of the supplier. In addition to the alteration policy of the supplier stated in their terms, the following charges will apply:
Car rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency):
To change dates or times that result in a recalculation of rental rates, or to change vehicles or locations: 25.00
To add or remove extras to/from a confirmed booking: 10.00
Motorhome rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency):
To change dates or times that result in a recalculation of rental rates, or to change vehicles or locations: 75.00
To add or remove extras to/from confirmed booking: 20.00
The alteration fee will not be charged if your alteration request is not possible.
Vehicle Capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.
Clippership Motorhome Rentals Rental Terms for travel between 01-Jan-2008 and 31-Dec-2008
Terms of booking on this website
Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier’s rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.
Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice. The deposit required to secure your vehicle (as shown on the secure booking page) will only be processed on your credit card when your booking is confirmed. Please note that a 1.75% credit card charge will be added when your payment is processed.
A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation voucher and at this stage the deposit is processed on your card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the supplier's terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.
If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.
Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.
Amendments
Please note that some suppliers treat an amendment as a new booking and apply the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). If the rental period is increased, an additional deposit may be required. If the rental period is shortened which results in a reduction of the rental charges, the deposit amount will remain unchanged, and the difference between the original and revised deposit is forfeited (it cannot be used towards remaining rental charges). To request a change to a confirmed booking, please use the alterations request link on your confirmation. Any alterations are subject to availability and the approval of the supplier. In addition to the alteration policy of the supplier stated in their terms, the following charges will apply:
Car rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency):
To change dates or times that result in a recalculation of rental rates, or to change vehicles or locations: 25.00
To add or remove extras to/from a confirmed booking: 10.00
Motorhome rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency):
To change dates or times that result in a recalculation of rental rates, or to change vehicles or locations: 75.00
To add or remove extras to/from confirmed booking: 20.00
The alteration fee will not be charged if your alteration request is not possible.
Vehicle Capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.
Clippership Motorhome Rentals Insurance
INSURANCE included at NO CHARGE
$50,000 per person bodily injury liability
$100,000 total bodily injury liability
$25,000 property damage liability
Collision and comprehensive insurance with a $1000.00 deductible is included. Collision insurance covers "highway" traffic type accidents with other vehicles or objects. "Off highway" accidents can be easily prevented by (1) driving slowly and (2) having someone outside the vehicle to guide the driver in "tight" conditions. Collision insurance doesn't cover tires or "off highway" type accidents including but not limited to those occurring while parking or backing, or accidents involving overhead objects, undercarriage, or interior damage. It is the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner and exercise all caution.
COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER
A $200.00 deductible Collision and Comprehensive Damage Waiver is available for $15.00 per day. The waiver covers "highway" traffic type accidents but not parking, backing and overhead or undercarriage clearance accidents as described above. Windshield damage is covered with a $0 deductible.
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