I often get asked why I would take a trip in the 7 mpg motorhome towing the car, when I have a Prius that gets 40+ mpg. I compared the cost per day of gas and lodging for my 2 week trip to climb redwoods with Willie and Frans to a 10 day trip a week later in the the motorhome to Illinois to visit relatives. It was a difference of less than a dollar a day. The difference was spending $0 to $25 per night for camping spots, vs. $35 to $130 per night for motels. The motorhome was only on the road for about 5 days, we used the Prius the rest of the time during our stay.
The wife and I would like to take a trip down through the southeast next Jan or Feb for about 3 or 4 weeks. Possibly visit Tree Housers down as far as Gigi on Marathon Key. Get some experience in palms, live oaks and southern pines. My ideal trip would involve working about 3 to 4 days a week for someone, sight see in the area and then move on. I have a brother in law that spends about a month in Gulf Shores each year. Would probably stop there to say hello.
PS. I have all my own climbing gear, plus am becoming pretty adept at flying a bucket in my current job.
