Thinking about buying my first :)
Need some advice and I hope you guys can help.. First, we are thinking of getting an TT for weekend trips (me my wife and a 7 and 3 year old).. My first question is are we better off just staying ...
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Camping might NOT be the money-saver you think it will. However, It's more ENJOYABLE and the longer you stay somewhere the better the costs even out.
For instance, our favorite camping site (a Texas state park) is $25/night. It's 200 miles away. At 10 MPG it takes 40 gal. to get there & back. At $3.50/gal you're looking at $140 for gas. $75 for a 3-night stay. So $215 already. Let's forget the food because you'll eat regardless.
If you got a motel room for free with points for 3- nights, your gas might cost you 1/2 or $70 there & back. So,about 1/3 the price. Now if you're PAYING for motel rooms then yes, you'll see some savings. It depends on how often and how long you want to go.
$215 for a long weekend is a lot; now if you stay 5-6 nights and add in just 3 more nights at the campground ($75) then the week for less that $300 is great!
For instance, our favorite camping site (a Texas state park) is $25/night. It's 200 miles away. At 10 MPG it takes 40 gal. to get there & back. At $3.50/gal you're looking at $140 for gas. $75 for a 3-night stay. So $215 already. Let's forget the food because you'll eat regardless.
If you got a motel room for free with points for 3- nights, your gas might cost you 1/2 or $70 there & back. So,about 1/3 the price. Now if you're PAYING for motel rooms then yes, you'll see some savings. It depends on how often and how long you want to go.
$215 for a long weekend is a lot; now if you stay 5-6 nights and add in just 3 more nights at the campground ($75) then the week for less that $300 is great!
