Anyone Cancelling Truck Camper Trips Due to Fuel Prices?

Dr J the Canuck wrote:
No cancellation. Heading to the Yukon for 3 weeks. 4000+ miles round trip. 2011 F350 6.7L diesel. Not happy about the diesel fuel costs (~$8.25/US gal) in BC/YN, but would be even less happy if we didn't go. Will be fuel and food smart, and will remind ourselves at the pumps that there aren't many truck camping summers left for these 65+ year old bones.

A Fortunate Canadian

This is pretty much our attitude towards our 6,000+ trip to the Pacific Northwest/USA. We JUST bought a diesel truck and are cringing at the fuel prices; but our "Bucket List Clock" is ticking down....

The polls are saying most people don't think they are doing well now. I can't think of any reason why some would think that most people are doing well now. Maybe they aren't paying attention.

I asked this same question to the owner of a rv park in the Ozarks when I called about a reservation. She told me she had not seen a drop and actually her bookings have increased. Sounds to me like people are just tired of being stuck at home and are making a go despite the fuel prices.

JimK-NY wrote:
Gas prices are also at record highs. That has not seemed to make even a slight decrease in demand. In my area traffic is worse than ever now that the weather is warmer.

I don't understand, but Covid seems to have left most families in better financial shape than before.

Florida the same thing. Our population grew substantially since the onset of covid. These are working class people that wanted what Florida had to give. The Traffic is unbelievable here too! The campgrounds are still packed and the tourist traps are still filled with tourists. I know this because I Uber in New Smyrna beach and Daytona on the weekends and make a small fortune.
I don't agree with you about Covid. Respectfully...

Gas prices are also at record highs. That has not seemed to make even a slight decrease in demand. In my area traffic is worse than ever now that the weather is warmer.

I don't understand, but Covid seems to have left most families in better financial shape than before.

ReneeG wrote:

RetiredRealtorRick wrote:

ReneeG wrote:
One way to save is to use your gas CC. Sinclair gives you .10 off per gallon using the card and Chevron gives you .05 off per gallon and .02 credit on your overall bill. You can see that we always use Sinclair right now.

Get the Upside app. Locally I have never gotten less than 14 cents per gallon back. Has been as high as 32 cents. Check it out. Our adult son got us hooked up with it just a few months ago, and the cash adds up quickly.

Thank you!

You're quite welcome. Anyone not taking advantage of this app is missing out big time!! Yesterday the Shell station on the beach where I usually buy gas was 24 cents per gallon cash back with the Upside app. :C

Bedlam wrote:
We planned a bunch of trips within two states away this year in hopes of building on property. Due to labor and supply shortages, we have delayed the build out but will keep our nearby travel plans.

My new house project is on hold too. Might as well go camping!

I've got a paid for ticket and a camping spot for the Knoxville Nationals Sprint car race in Knoxville Iowa in August. I'm on the fence about cancelling. 1,000 miles one way. So 2,000 miles at 10 MPG x $5 gallon is expensive.

We planned a bunch of trips within two states away this year in hopes of building on property. Due to labor and supply shortages, we have delayed the build out but will keep our nearby travel plans.

Is it beer or gas for the truck or both? Too complicated!

Another 80 here--only advice is to decide when saving up for later ? how long is that ? is kind of stupid, unless you have a crystal ball that works.

Remember the song, "It's later than you think--enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink!" :)