mike54
Woodstock,IL
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to go camping? I was asked this Sunday when I stopped to fill up on the way home by a guy in a 4 banger rice burner at the next pump.
I told him I don't keep track of the cost I don't want think about it.
do you keep track what it costs?
Mike
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JAXFL
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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This last week long trip from FL to GA cost:
Fuel: $130 RT+ local driving
CG: $124.00 for 7 nights
Food: $125.00 including eating out 2 times (me & 4 kids)
Wild Adventures: $360.00
Margareta's: $36.00
Time with the Grandkids: Priceless
Total:$775.00 for the week.
Happy Trails
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Hoops
Indiana
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Yes, how else would I know how to budget? Makes total sense to keep tract. But to answer his question, I would have to have had more info. Like where are we going, how long, etc.
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Eycom
Fl to NY
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I keep track of costs because 95% of my travel and camping is business related and my cost isn't going to be the universal norm by which others' are measured.
The rice burner operator was either a little curious or being a little sarcastic. But, he/she definitely wasn't thinking. My response would have been to answer the question with a question... "How much does it cost to take a vacation?"
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campingrandma
South Carolina
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For a 3-day weekend, about $100 to $120. That includes gas, camping fees, ice, and adult beverages. I don't include food, cuz we eat what we would have eaten at home.
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OzarkPreacher
S.W.Mo. God's Country
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campingrandma wrote:For a 3-day weekend, about $100 to $120. That includes gas, camping fees, ice, and adult beverages. I don't include food, cuz we eat what we would have eaten at home.
'zackly what grandma said. 
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Magician
Belleville, ON
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Maybe what they were trying to do was generate some conversation. RVing isn't about saving money but rather enjoyment of a lifestyle. So, perhaps a simple open ended question like " I take it you have some interest in RVing?" might be a good response. Then see where it leads.
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alogo4u
Fairfax, Virginia
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Camping in the Williamsburg area of Virginia approx $500 for the week (gas, food, drinks, campground fee, etc. )
Wife shopping at outlet stores: $1100.00
It's still less expensive to just go camping.
"Exploring America...One mile at a time"
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murffdog
Poughkeepsie, NY
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One big difference would be if you have a TT or a MH. If I worried about the cost, I'd stay home which ain't happening. It cost me $162.00 to fill up Saturday in VT. "If ya wanna dance, ya gotta pay the fiddler"
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Cloud Dancer
San Antonio and Livingston TX USA
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I really do not know. It would take too long for me to figure it out. But, if I do not include the initial cost of the 3 vehicles, I can readily figure out the cost of certain specific trips. But, I don't see how it would help anyone.
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