I am in charge of expenses for the full time RV vacation across the USA and I have observed a couple of things about just how much money we've been spending.
At times we have been doing pretty good with saving money on this RV trip and sometimes we are wasting a lot of money.
I think 7 good ways for all of us to save cash are as follows:
1. Cook dinner much more at your home (inside the RV) rather than get your meals at expensive restaurants
Restaurants are costly and this can also add up when you’re RVing full time.
2. Buy snack foods at the grocery store rather than at truck stops
This will save you almost 50%!
3. Pack lunch and bring water bottles!
Drinking water may cost $3.50 for just a small bottle! Yikes that's ridiculous.
If you do buy big containers of water in the supermarket and fill up the water bottles that's better.
4. Go to the galleries and museums early
Do this so you maximize your admission fee and maximize your time there (this particular one is actually Mom’s idea). We need to make the most of the visit to the attraction that's why get up early and make the most efficient use of your money. The trip to Henry Ford Museum cost more than $145!
5. Buy gasoline at discount prices
We just found diesel for only $3.93 per gallon (best deal ever)!
6. Make use of the cruise control , it helps conserve fuel!
Dad says that when you stay at a consistent speed it helps you to save fuel. Our RVing vehicle only takes diesel and this costs almost $4 per gallon.
7. Reduce buying souvenirs
At Niagara Falls we didn’t purchase any kind of souvenirs but we did get key chain holders and cases as well as completely free Maid of the Mist raincoats.
Other ways to save money while RVing full time is if you're going to National Parks on your own trip, make sure to get an annual pass. You will save a lot of money in entry charges over the course of the year.
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