Gas prices

Effy wrote:

glamisorbust wrote:

Effy wrote:
It amazes me that people who don't own or like MH's rate them as an absurd waste of fuel and impact. Meanwhile they'll spend a lot of money on a car (the build process alone has a huge footprint), drive to the airport, take a plane (great mileage there), pay a lot for a little luggage, stand in long lines, security, get your bags, rent a car and stay in a hotel and eat out. Meanwhile, we can tow our cars for free, take virtually whatever clothes and belongings we want, sleep in our own beds and sheets, take food and make home cooked meals, save tons on lodging and the best part, use the bathroom, watch TV, eat, take a nap or whatever we feel like doing while traveling and see it from a far better vantage point and at much lower cost. But they are the economically and ecologically savvy ones.

LOL! Totally agree!

I totally agree with this!!!

And forget about safety. Something goes wrong with a plane, pilot is drunk, someone decides to blow it up etc etc. I control my MH, it's just me and my family, a breakdown isn't usually life threatening, not to mention there is no such thing as cloud side assistance, I can stop when I want, where I want, my schedule is dictated by me, not a pilot or the remianing passengers etc etc. The list is long why MH travel means I'll likley never fly again. As far as cost anlysis, I estimated an avg of 8mpg on my recent trip to Fla. DW, Son, My mother and myself. By the time I figured airfare for 4, car, hotel and food, We saved a lot of money in the MH. And had far less stress than the airport deal. And I took all our diving gear, beach gear, bikes, and car, not to mention a lot of wobble pops. Self sufficient and cheaper. The capper for me is not having to unpack or move baggage several times and sleeping in my own bed. That's priceless.