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West Texas -- Fans of RV travel are a hardy group. They endure traffic jams, mosquitoes and the occasional bear, so fluctuating gas prices won't keep them and their RVs parked at home this summer.

Average U.S. gas prices rose above $3.90 this spring, though they had dropped in most places by the start of June to $3.61 a gallon. But whether they're up or down doesn't make a huge difference for those driving gas-guzzlers, like Bill Battle's Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser that averages about 7 mpg.

Battle and his wife plan to drive their 38-foot motorhome (towing their Jeep) about 1,400 miles round-trip from their home in southeastern Michigan to Forest City, Iowa, for the Winnebago Grand National Rally this summer. It will likely cost them between $700 and $800 in gas, depending on pump prices, plus

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Submitted Jun 03, 2012 By: angel4me

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Fute Veteran Author Ontario Posts:252 Points:527,385 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 2:04:50 PM Ignore Fute Report Abuse If you have to drive one of those and be concerned about gas prices, then sell the thing cause you aren't having any fun going forward.
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,060 Points:1,623,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 12:31:11 PM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse we need gas goes down
Goatroper Champion Author Dallas Posts:6,609 Points:1,296,410 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 10:21:17 AM Ignore Goatroper Report Abuse I don't own an RV, and I don't see myself buying one. But I do have a friend that has one of the big pusher diesels. The high price of fuel did not seem to effect his travels in the least. I guess if you can afford to drop $100k on a vehicle, then you can afford to keep it fed.
Cothrom Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,769 Points:728,465 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 9:34:56 AM Ignore Cothrom Report Abuse Been a few years since I traveled the country in my RV. With the pricing difference across our country I could imagine it would be pretty wild to say the least
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,342 Points:163,050 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 7:17:14 AM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse Around here oil goes up and gas goes up - then oil goes down and gas stays the same - then oil goes up and gas (that never went down) goes up again.
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,538 Points:389,345 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 6:44:02 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse Welcome to the world of merry-go-round gas prices.
deputydog082 Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,800 Points:663,245 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 5:47:27 AM Ignore deputydog082 Report Abuse gas prices won't stop RVers
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,238 Points:521,550 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 5:41:25 AM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse We spend a lot of time in our trailer. I'd rather spend money on fuel, taking the kids to National Parks, than to have them sitting around playing video games or getting into trouble.
kenji554 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,217 Points:515,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 4:37:30 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse Wow. My boss loves camping with his tow behind camper. He travels with other families and they all have a blast together.
ReddevilNO Champion Author New Orleans Posts:3,386 Points:583,740 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 3:41:44 AM Ignore ReddevilNO Report Abuse Wow!
WalRus49 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,090 Points:871,790 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 2:41:57 AM Ignore WalRus49 Report Abuse More organized mayhem and pillage...............
1tallford Sophomore Author Rhode Island Posts:128 Points:22,225 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:44:35 PM Ignore 1tallford Report Abuse The time I spend with my family, away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, is worth every nickel. My eight year old won't want to make me s'mores forever.
mikerroy Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:2,581 Points:723,845 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:40:46 PM Ignore mikerroy Report Abuse RVing is fun if you can afford it.
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,875 Points:1,359,675 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:40:20 PM Ignore comprof Report Abuse If they have the money to buy one of these things and pay the over night fees, I do not think a dollar or two in gas prices is going to deter their plans.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,630 Points:1,145,170 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:36:13 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse What a way to retire.
Amanstrom Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,857 Points:540,655 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:35:11 PM Ignore Amanstrom Report Abuse Interesting
jimgraham Champion Author Akron Posts:10,387 Points:1,982,885 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:34:04 PM Ignore jimgraham Report Abuse If I still had a class A RV, it would be sitting in a local campsite or in my side yard. BTW - Wisconsin Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner = repub. [Edited by: jimgraham at 6/3/2012 1:37:47 AM EST]
unclemattie Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:289 Points:460,955 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:32:14 PM Ignore unclemattie Report Abuse If I could afford an RV, Id put up with gas prices too
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,887 Points:3,230,645 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:28:44 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse With those high gas prices, I feel bad for RVers.
camaro_man Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,247 Points:613,970 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:28:33 PM Ignore camaro_man Report Abuse wow
wang91554 Champion Author San Jose Posts:3,185 Points:1,204,730 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:25:05 PM Ignore wang91554 Report Abuse stay put
jtfftj Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,182 Points:1,250,925 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:24:10 PM Ignore jtfftj Report Abuse And why not. You got it, pay it. Don't tell me how to spend my money and I won't tell you either.
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,634 Points:1,552,840 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:23:37 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse I guess if you can afford one of those things the gas prices shouldn't really matter that much.
jesilvas Rookie Author Texas Posts:47 Points:571,880 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:22:26 PM Ignore jesilvas Report Abuse It's nice to live in a free society where if you effh up, you suffer the consequences and if you do well, you reap the benefits.
tree_shakker Veteran Author Ontario Posts:427 Points:187,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:22:25 PM Ignore tree_shakker Report Abuse Yo Yo
onegiraffeAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,015 Points:429,925 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:22:14 PM Ignore onegiraffeAL Report Abuse ok
GRUMPY55 Champion Author California Posts:1,629 Points:424,250 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:22:02 PM Ignore GRUMPY55 Report Abuse ok
LuthierKS Champion Author Wichita Posts:3,764 Points:732,855 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:21:46 PM Ignore LuthierKS Report Abuse I think frostyWV said it all: If you can afford an RV then the cost of fuel should not be an issue. Two of my siblings live in two RVs full time. Although the complain about the price of fuel (like we all do), I've never heard either of them suggest that the price of fuel would drive them out of their chosen "homes". [Edited by: LuthierKS at 6/3/2012 1:22:12 AM EST]
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:21:28 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse this sounds like burns underpaying homer while whining about giving him a raise.
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:19:38 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse i just feel so sorry for rv'ers poeple who choose to drive their home around the united states. that just soooooooooooooooo sad.: ) eye wonder who they stepped on to be able to afford a 38 footer. wahhhhhhhhh! people who have lost touch with the real world yacking about being able to afford fuel for a gas guzzzling motorhome,just so sad i can't stand it.wah! that's like zuckerburg crying about losing 4 billion while making 16 billion. just so sad. wah.people losing jobs,homes,life savings and a rv'er is whining about gas prices just so sad.:) hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:18:12 PM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse if you can afford an rv you can afford gas.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,761 Points:1,979,575 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:18:07 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse I will continue to drive mine as long as I can.
KrsnaDragon Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,422 Points:534,325 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:18:06 PM Ignore KrsnaDragon Report Abuse It's interesting to read about the comparisons.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,796 Points:1,630,385 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:17:37 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse I would guess that RV sales are pretty slim about now.
hubcapLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:3,905 Points:940,435 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:17:16 PM Ignore hubcapLA Report Abuse As far as I'm concerned, they can spend their money any way they wish to spend it.
BBHybrid Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:6,474 Points:1,296,000 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:16:23 PM Ignore BBHybrid Report Abuse need to end speculation = gas goes down, stays down = priceless
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,395 Points:1,898,110 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:15:09 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse I thought about buying one a few years ago, glad i did not
cmsense Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,358 Points:165,345 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:14:02 PM Ignore cmsense Report Abuse Movable home on wheels.
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,381 Points:1,575,715 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:12:57 PM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse wish I could afford one
krobp46 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,726 Points:544,020 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:12:18 PM Ignore krobp46 Report Abuse It's your money, spend it as you see fit
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,982 Points:1,278,925 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:10:56 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse dave1745: Ditto!!!
slayur Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,533 Points:1,219,020 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:08:48 PM Ignore slayur Report Abuse ok
dave1745 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,262 Points:740,750 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:08:30 PM Ignore dave1745 Report Abuse if you can afford a rv you can afford fuel for it
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:8,421 Points:1,702,390 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:08:05 PM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse Mileage will be going down for highway useage.
1958tomg Champion Author Kansas Posts:2,154 Points:548,265 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:07:49 PM Ignore 1958tomg Report Abuse ok
ericbcire Champion Author Nevada Posts:4,535 Points:1,270,410 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:07:40 PM Ignore ericbcire Report Abuse Prices are too high. I'm staying local.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,268 Points:496,650 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:07:21 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Live right, work hard and every one can afford one.
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:06:20 PM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse Interesting
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,280 Points:2,256,945 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:05:51 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse my vacation will be spent indoors in this vicinity..i have no idea what a "real" vacation is-haven't been able to afford one for many years now.. [Edited by: 10k at 6/3/2012 1:06:34 AM EST]
NemoIL Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,040 Points:1,316,145 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 10:05:41 PM Ignore NemoIL Report Abuse We are seeing the death of RVing, private aviation, and boating.