mtrumpet
Hamburg, NY
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If anything, maybe some shorter trips in place of what would normally be longer trips, but not less trips. Otherwise, just paying and going, After all, I didn't buy this thing to be a lawn ornament! (Of course, when I bought this thing, gas was only around $1.75 /gal.!)
mtrumpet
2000 Southwind Storm 30H
Ford Triton V10 6.8L
F53 Chassis
Davis Tru-Trac
Henderson Rear Trac Bar
Carquest/Moog Steering Damper
Monroe RV Gas Magnums
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zoondoggie
Napa
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Pay and go. For our 2 week vacation this July we will be using every penny of our economic stimulus rebate checks. We went to San Luis Obispo this past week for a Graduation in the family and it seems that plenty of us are out and about. At least here in California. We ran up and down 101 and must have seen at least 50 class A rigs and dozens of big 5 wheels and smaller trailers. Doesn't seem to be slowing anyone down.
Cheers
"If you don't know where you're going, you'll wind up somewhere else"
Yogi Berra
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Lug_Nut
Newmarket , Ontario, Canada
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I don't think it will greatly change my life, however I will tend to run at a slower speed. Reducing speed is generally the easiest way to reduce fuel consumption. With this reduction, it is similar to buying cheaper fuel.
'07 Newmar Essex 45' ISM 500 4 slides
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newxmar
East Otis, MA
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We will keep going! But now we determine if we really need the toad. Have left it home the last two trips and believe we picked up 1/2 to 1 MPG on a 2005 W-22
Workhorse. No need for a car when visiting relatives or some rallies.
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Iann
Riverview, FL
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Heading out on our first 2200 mile trip Thursday. Not much to think about, it is why we bought it...
Ian
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sigthor
san antonio, texas, usa
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Well, leave it to me to be the dissenter. Diesel prices have essentially stopped my coach. Haven't been out in 6 months and don't plan anyhing in the near future. I choose to let it set rather than contribute to someone's outrageous retirement!
2001 Allegro Bay DP, Banks Stinger Installed
2007 Wrangler X Unlimited 4WD, Blue Ox Aventa II
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nybasset
Hilton, NY
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We simply
1) Run slower
2) Stay in a place longer
3) Trips to closer destinations
Jackson & Lisa
2006 Four Winds Hurricane 31D
4 Bassets-Adrianne, Princess CTL1 CTL2-H, C-ATCH Buford CGC RE NAJ NAP NJP OFP TN-N ChWC ChCL ChST ChFH and Siggy aka "Z"
My angels Arnold, Clemmie, Lady Bea, Duchess & Ms Maggie O (ATB)
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Cloud Dancer
San Antonio and Livingston TX USA
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It simply means LESS use of the motorhome, and more use of our new stix/brix house. We were supposed to use our motorhome more, we even became fulltimers.
But, with a quadruple increase in the cost of diesel,.....the decision to quit was pretty much made by someone else.
Willie & Betty Sue
Miko & Sparky
2003 41 ft Dutch Star Diesel Pusher/Spartan
Floorplan 4010
Blazer toad & Ranger bassboat
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revump
Las Vegas
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I am being very careful about my plans. Everything will change according to fuel prices. I will be very very careful, but will not let them steal my fun.
Bob
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riggarob
Farmington, NH
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You only go around once ! Oh wait, what if I come back as an oil Exec ??!!?? 
williamp321 wrote:Left Mobile Alabama April 16.Have put over 5500 mile on my Georgetown 35 footer. As i type this we are in Trinidad Ca. tonite.No I dont like these hi gas prices. Save all my life to do this and now my dreams has came true. Dont plan on storeing the motor home. Bought it to use it. Happy Traveling wave when we past.
William
08 Fleetwood Providence 40X
FL-XC
US Gear Braking system
Blue OX towing system
06 Saturn Vue AWD toad
Wife and best friend Martha Baby
SweetPea - 15 year old "Maine coon cat" still mean as ever
Beware of those who point their finger the LOUDEST !
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