suggestions to help beat the gas price crisis.

[5inapopup]

I'm with you, BLUEEYEDGIRL. I ran into the same sort of thing a few months back. I don't post much anymore, but I do come back to check if any new FORT/camping information is being discussed. While this is not saving on gas, we are planning on eating at the campsite more often this trip to offset the high gas prices. We talked to our kids about cutting back on the extras this trip (In June), and they were fine with it. Cutting back a little is better than not going at all!

 

[ffpm63]

My wife and I both drive TDI Jettas now we are getting around 39MPG with automatics. I really miss my truck though we decided to trade it and my Toyhauler for a class A since it was to costly to use the truck for anything else We are saving about $200 a month on payments License plates and insuranse this way. I am looking forward to driving down to the Fort in July. It is going to cost around $1400 in gas for the whole trip but we added some days to do other things since this will be one of the only trips this year. Unless we get lucky in the Lotto. That tax rebate will be going for gas this year.

 

[auntie]

$4.05 here this morning for regular!...$4.18, and $4.28 for premium.

 

[Mike Whitehead]

Thanks for the heads up on the fuel. I read everything I can get on fuel and its impact on diesels. Right now I dont run any Bio since its not available where I live, IIRC the last bulletin I saw from GM said B20 was the limit on their Duramax. Thankfully mine is on 05 and doesnt have a DPF system.

Unfortunately we dont have any new trucks in process, right now, at work. With budget problems we are unable to rotate our fleet the way we used to, for now at least we are able to keep them on a solid maintenance schedule but who knows what is coming. I used to make 2 or 3 trips a year for pre build and delivery inspections on new units, I havent been anywhere in almost 2 years and my bags are still unpacked.

Thanks again
Scott

Sorry That should have said June 06 not 07.
FYI, We now oun GM's Medium duty truck. You may see a new motor in there in '10. Not sure about the pick ups.

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

Sorry That should have said June 06 not 07.
FYI, We now oun GM's Medium duty truck. You may see a new motor in there in '10. Not sure about the pick ups.

I heard that was coming, my cousin works on the medium line in Flint.

 

[djblu883]

Ok - I have cleaned up this thread, but would like to keep it open, since it is a good topic! Please try to keep it on topic, and not resort to attacking each other about drinking, smoking, cats, tigers, ignoring people, or whatever else that does not have to do with saving gas and gas prices.

Thank you!

 

[terri01p]

First of all I have to say I haven't read the whole thread so if I'm being redundant sorry.

The only way we know of beating the gas prices is not traveling or taking road trips like we use to. We usually take at least four camping trips a year, this year we are taking one, thus saving on money. We also are not riding off on weekends like we use to like to do, we are staying at home more.

It will cost us a good 1200.00 dollars for gas whenever we go to disney again but we are saving this year so we can do what we want to do next. I would sell my gas drinking truck and camper but it's really the only real enjoyment we have in our other wise boring life, I love to camp !

Whenever we are not on a camping trip our 3500 GMC Silverado stays parked, along with our tt, maybe it will see some action next year, but not this one !

 

[BLUEEYEDGIRL]

I couldn't have said it better myself!

QUESTION FOR ANYBODY: ANYBODY STAYING IN A CABIN? THAT WOULD SAVE GAS ON PULLING A CAMPER. I'VE HEARD THEY ARE EXPENSIVE, BUT YOU CAN SHARE THE COST BY STAYING WITH OTHER PEOPLE. I'M BLOWN AWAY AT THE COST OF PULLING A CAMPER! WE ALWAYS STAY WITH OTHERS, SO WE SHARE THE COST. WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO FIND THE PRICES OF THE CABINS AND OTHER INFO ABOUT THEM?

 

[auntie]

There are AP rates(annual pass) right now for the cabins until August 2nd and they are going for $159.00 a night. You might also consider a AAA discount. They often are 10 to 20 percent off with that. You can book a room only AAA rate through Disney at Central Reservations.

 

[Rhonda]

I couldn't have said it better myself!

QUESTION FOR ANYBODY: ANYBODY STAYING IN A CABIN? THAT WOULD SAVE GAS ON PULLING A CAMPER. I'VE HEARD THEY ARE EXPENSIVE, BUT YOU CAN SHARE THE COST BY STAYING WITH OTHER PEOPLE. I'M BLOWN AWAY AT THE COST OF PULLING A CAMPER! WE ALWAYS STAY WITH OTHERS, SO WE SHARE THE COST. WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO FIND THE PRICES OF THE CABINS AND OTHER INFO ABOUT THEM?

Or you can always ask your FAVORITE Dreams Unlimited Travel Agent to help you!!

 

[BLUEEYEDGIRL]

Or you can always ask your FAVORITE Dreams Unlimited Travel Agent to help you!!

is that you? i told you i was new at this.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Send her a PM.....ya'll should get to know each other a little better!!

 

[djblu883]

or we can let the gov. pay for our vacations with the incentive checks they are sending!!!....mine would pay for my gas...almost round trip!!!!! Thinking the TINK TT may go to the Fort this Christmas afterall...i had forgotten that windfall!!!!

 

[Rhonda]

is that you? i told you i was new at this.

Yup!

If you'd like some more information, just click on one of the links in my signature! I love to help people plan their FW trips!

 

[WeCampDisney]

I started this thread by disussing how speed and the associated wind resistance really hurts your gas mileage especially with a really tall rv, so slowing down usually makes a big improvment. Next I discussed how we should try to take advantage of the 10 person per campsite rule. Split the cost of gas, site fee,and golf cart rental with anouther couple or family. Now for my third stratagy. Recently, I decided to updrade from my Expedition to a larger tow vehicle. I decided on an Excursion for its size, power, large towing mirrors and the big 44 gal gas tank ( longer range, less fuel stops). I almost decided to get one with a desiel engine, mainly because they get better mileage. But after further review, I realized that they just cost a lot more than the same Ex with the V-10 gas engine. So i found a really nice, one owner, pampered 2000 model with the V-10 and only 79,000 miles. It is perfect and I got it for only $10,000. The comparable desiel models I found were at least $17,000. I can buy a whole lot of gas with the thousands I saved by not buying a newer truck or one with the desiel engine. Also, now I can afford to buy an older 4-cyl car like a 98 Honda Accord for about $3500. I will drive this car daily and only use the Ex when I need to haul or tow stuff. So now i will get great gas milage for 90% of my driving and my nice big roomy tow vehicle will last me for years. I just couldn't be happy driving a gas guzzler on a daily basis, but I will love driving it when I really need it. I think the days of using a truck or large suv for a daily driver are soon to be over for most people. I should have my Honda Accord within a week or two after I sell my old expedition. By the way, it was my daily driver for the last 5 years. I averaged about 13 mpg around town, 16-17 on the highway and 8-9 while towing my tt. I expect to get about 23-25 around town and 34-37 highway with the Honda. Plus this car will save wear and tear on my Ex. The bottom line for me is this: I saved thousands by getting the 2000 Excursion and the cheap used accord will save me a fortune in gas money. These savings will pay for my vacations! I am very happy with my new vehicle choices and now I don't worry about the rising gas prices. Boy, six more months till I fill that 44 gal tank and head to the Fort!

 

[djblu883]

congrats....good strategy...wish I could afford to do some trading.....I'd be too upside down!!!!

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

My big truck goes only back and forth to work, probably half the miles I used to drive it. When we needed another car we bought a 4 cyl economy car and use it for the vast majority of our travel.
I have been wringing every mpg out of my trucks for a long time, upgrades to exhaust, properly maintained and tuned, synthetic oil and lubricants. I was doing all this back when gas was $1.00 gal just because it made good sense.
I think the vast majority of people have changed their lifestyle and habits because of the prices.
I am the type of person that hates to waste anything, we recycle at home, dont waste energy and in general dont use thinsg we dont need. Mostly its just because I am frugal, now I can just say I am green

 

[VACAMPER]

Ok. GreenDisneyDaddy it is then!

 

[WeCampDisney]

I think the vast majority of people have changed their lifestyle and habits because of the prices.

I bet you are right. We will do whatever it takes to be able to get back to Fort Wilderness! Also, a lot of folks will be going to the light, low profile campers like a hi-lo, or a pop-up.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

I love how youve got all the facts and comparisons down to a science. You, my friend are are a true SMART SHOPPER!!!