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Re: Death Valley - Wireless Internet and $5.16+ Ga
[Re: Julie]
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04/03/08 12:11 PM
04/03/08 12:11 PM
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glamson
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RVing is so expensive anyhow, you don't buy it to save money. It is a luxury people make a choice to spend money on.
I just don't travel that far in mine and will not take it over the mountains for short trips. I am going to Perry in it and will come out about even vs staying in a hotel. Even if it is a bit more expensive, it is worth it for the convenience and comfort factor, ESPECIALLY with the kids!!
Julie,
No, there's no saving any money with an RV these days with the price of fuel. We got our 22' travel trailer for a couple of reasons. We really enjoy camping "in the wild" on BLM land. We like to get really way out there on the mountain trails with our dirt bike and ATV. There really is nothing like being 20+ miles from anything under the stars. It's been a while since we did any park camping and on this last trip to Joshua Tree and DV, we really felt crowded in the designated campsites.
The other reason is we just don't like to travel without our dogs and our dogs don't like us to leave them home. There's nothing my Goldies like more that exploring wide open spaces. So many smells, so much freedom. RVing is definitely worth it for us.
Geo
Anza Borrego Desert, California
Stoddard Valley, California
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Re: Death Valley - Wireless Internet and $5.16+ Ga
[Re: Julie]
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04/03/08 12:38 PM
04/03/08 12:38 PM
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glamson
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That first shot looks like an RV ad!!!!
The only reason we have a motorhome, is because of the dogs. We decided against a TT or a 5th wheel because I couldn't fit the dogs and kids in a truck. If I just had kids or just had dogs, it would be another story
Julie,
I hear ya. Our dogs take up the whole back seat in the truck and even then there are times they have trouble getting comfortable. Fortunately (I think) our kids are too old now to travel with their parents.
Geo
BTW with a 5th wheel trailer, people and dogs can actually ride leagally in the trailer. I don't know how comfortable that is but I've seen people do it. While I'm not fond of hauling a trailer, I really like the fact that you can drop it when you get to your destination and use the pickup to explore with. I took a 34' motorhome on trip of the Southwest a couple of years ago, and I really hated having to drive that monster around every park we visited. You also can't take them on those exciting jeep roads like you can with a 4 wheel drive pickup.
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Re: Death Valley - Wireless Internet and $5.16+ Ga
[Re: glamson]
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04/03/08 01:06 PM
04/03/08 01:06 PM
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dave_lines
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love your first shot. We have a pop up camper that fits on the back of the 4x4, about 1500lbs. It cuts the milage down a bit but still cheaper than moteling it. Our Grandson lives with us to, so it works out good there too. DAve
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