SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR RV TRAVEL PLANS ?
SMALL SAVINGS
AT THE PUMP ADD UP
THE OBVIOUS FIRST STEP TOWARD SAVING $$$ AT THE PUMP IS TO DRIVE LESS , BUT THAT ISN ’ T ALWAYS AN OPTION .
OTHER OPTIONS INCLUDE :
GROCERY SAVINGS CARDS : Places like Kroger , Safeway , and Walmart will provide discounts at the pump based on your spending in-store for the groceries you already buy anyway .
DIESEL FUEL PROGRAMS : We save countless dollars fueling up the Cowboy Limousine with our diesel fuel card .
COSTCO / SAM ’ S CLUB : These members-only stores are also great for incremental savings on the whole bill — though if you like your sanity , we recommend visiting these locations in the early morning or when you ’ re not on a time crunch , as they can get very busy .
CREDIT CARD REWARD PROGRAMS : Check your credit cards for rewards or sign up for a card that offers cash back . We use the Apple card and receive cash back to put directly toward any purchase we choose . This is just like cash that ends up back in your wallet , as long as you use the credit card like it ’ s a debit card , without racking up debt . Lots of other cards will link direct savings to your spending on gas and groceries , too .
EXPLORE FEWER PLACES LONGER : We mentioned it before , but it bears repeating . It ’ s easy to get tied to the original idea of a cross-country road trip with lots of stops , but traveling slower — or even in your own backyard — comes with unique rewards . Your burn rate is slower , saving fuel and money , and you get to know places better when you spend more time there .
GO BOONDOCKING
CAMPGROUNDS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT COST , AND
THOSE PRICES JUST KEEP RISING ! Staying overnight for free using a membership like Harvest Hosts or Boondockers Welcome can save you $ 50 or more every time , and you ’ ll meet some amazing people in the process . If you ’ re not interested in a paid membership , Walmart or Cracker Barrel parking lots are also a classic standby option . Just make sure to call ahead to verify if the specific store you ’ re aiming for accepts overnight guests .
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