On road trips my husband and I share the driving. When John is driving, I fantasize about being one with the land we're driving through. Acre after acre of farmland makes me yearn for a healthier lifestyle - free from the pollution and overpopulation of city life. However, when I start talking about the joy of growing my own pesticide-free fruits and vegetables, John reminds me I'm gardening-challenged. Okay, it doesn't take a green thumb to point out the only thing I grow well is older.
Sharing my life with John might be enough of a challenge. Recently when my car needed major repairs, we thought we could share his car for a couple of weeks. Why not, we'd shared a car for the first few years of our marriage. Unfortunately, I'd forgotten that we had young children for those first few years and I didn't go anywhere. We soon discovered sharing one car required major compromise because a car with one big wheel doesn't drive well.
When I'm driving on the open road I suffer from a driving disability - heavy-foot syndrome. To compensate for this, I make sure there's a car going faster than I am. This is my tortoise and the hare strategy. Although sporty, red hares are easier for police to spot, anything going faster will do. The goal is to avoid my being the hare today and gone tomorrow.
Another goal is to find inexpensive gas. At Circle K in Phoenix gas was $4.09 a gallon. At Circle K in Tucson - 120 miles south - it was $3.82 a gallon. Because Tucson doesn't have air pollution, the federal government doesn't require it to sell CBG - clean burning gas. Tucson sells the cheapest gas, which is blended with 10% ethanol to increase octane and the ethanol is subsidized by the federal government. Obviously, it costs less in Tucson to be driven crazy by the federal government.
Wherever you travel road rage can be a problem. A study done by Colorado University shows that drivers of cars with bumper stickers are 16% more likely to engage in road rage. The researchers think the connection between bumper stickers and road rage is an atavistic need to mark and protect territory, but drivers with "I Break For Unicorns" bumper stickers aren't safer than drivers with "Peace Through Superior Firepower" bumper stickers. In fact, they're more likely to give you the - horn.
Motorhomes grant the freedom of the open road without having to tow a caravan behind you. Meaning your holidays are that more enjoyable and efficient as you have a means of travel and a place to rest your head. Whether you are choosing to purchase motorhomes or are planning to hire one for a holiday, it is advisable to read on.
Generally motorhomes can be divided into three distinctive categories. Those in the industry refer to these as Classes A, B and C. Class A as their name may suggest are the largest and most opulent of the motorhomes on the market today. Correspondingly Classes B and C relate to size and the amenities contained within the home. While C class are the smallest of the motorhomes available, generally they are the cheapest.
Class A motorhomes are often the homes capable of full time living, whether hiring or buying it must be remembered that these types of motorhomes will enable you to live in them for extended periods comfortably. If you have a large family it is strongly advised that a Class A motor home should be utilised for your holidays. While you may be slightly apprehensive of driving one of these leviathans of the road it is surprising how easy modern motorhomes are to drive. In addition to this ease of driving, Class A's are extremely comfortable, strangely, at times you will feel like you are driving a sofa rather than a large RV.
When you are looking at motorhomes for purchase it is advisable to make the decision only after careful deliberation. In many cases it may even be worth finding a company that rents motorhomes and hiring a similar model to gain an understanding of what it is like to live in the space and drive around for a period of time. By doing this you can receive a better idea of how to use your home from home and also how it will serve the holiday needs of you and your family.
With the high prices of hotels, motorhomes are becoming an evermore appealing option for those who travel regularly. By keeping your bills down while travelling, having a home on wheels can give you more time and money to sped visiting attractions and simply enjoying yourself. With a wealth of campsites all over the world a motor home will grant you freedom of movement and normally an outstanding setting for your stay. Also, by removing the stresses of finding accommodation while travelling, you can make your trips that much more relaxing and enjoyable, meaning you can make the most of your holiday time.
With a fully kitted out kitchen, making sure you have provisions is essential. While many may not want to cook for themselves while on holiday it is enjoyable to have a space that at least gives you the option of cooking for yourself; once again, this will save you money as you will not have to eat out all of the time, making your holidays more cost effective. If you are a fan of al fresco cooking, all you need to do is take a barbeque with you and you have the option of pulling up at the side of the road, firing up the coals and cooking in a wondrous setting whilst enjoying a bottle of wine.
The freedom granted by motorhomes is clearly the most powerful lure for many. Travelling under your own steam and in your own vehicle allows you to get off the usual tourist routes and to construct a holiday that is as unique as it is enjoyable. While the initial outlay may be great, the value of motorhomes is hard to quantify. Naturally you will save money on eating out and accommodation but you will also have better, more fun and free holidays.
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