Gdetrailer wrote:

Desert Captain writes "Instead of hauling the TT up to 7, 8 or even 9,000' every trip which translates into 10.3 mpg we will leave it at a storage facility in or around Show Low. It costs about $25 a month to do so and we'll save about $65 a trip in gas as I get about 18 just driving the F-150. I'm thinking two trips a month for 4 to 7 days will put us ahead over $100 which pays most of the CG fees (most run about $8 to $16 a night). "

Sounds like a workable plan, but a little homework might be in order.

First is how safe and secure is the storage site?

Not to discourage you but I have read many posts of break ins and or theft of parts or even whole of RVs in storage. So, you should really research the storage facility for items like how well they secure the place, does it have some security guards, check around and see if the area is a high theft area and so on.

Next is if you do decide to store your RV there, REMOVE EVERYTHING of value like TVs, battery and perhaps the propane tanks before storing. These are all items that thieves tend to go for.

Since most storage sites tend to not have power you will not be able to leave food needing refrigeration since the fridge requires battery power for the control board.

Good luck and enjoy your summer camping!

FinLee wrote:

What year of F-150 are you running that gets 18 mpg just driving around?

wmoses wrote:

Must have a tall rear end like mine (3.08). I have AFE and I usually get just over 17 in town and my best was just over 24 on some nice rolling country roads in Louisiana. Towing however is at the nominal 10 mpg give or take - best was just over 11 for a short while. I am happy if I get 10.5 mpg on average. Still tough when gas prices are going up and could be well over $4 by summer.

Desert Captain wrote:

As fuel prices are once again fraudulently on the rise we are going to "Plan B" for late spring and summer. We live about 160 south of Arizona's White Mountains which are our favorite for camping (we have about a dozen favorites but there are many more we have yet to explore). Instead of hauling the TT up to 7, 8 or even 9,000' every trip which translates into 10.3 mpg we will leave it at a storage facility in or around Show Low. It costs about $25 a month to do so and we'll save about $65 a trip in gas as I get about 18 just driving the F-150. I'm thinking two trips a month for 4 to 7 days will put us ahead over $100 which pays most of the CG fees (most run about $8 to $16 a night). Most of the CG's will be open on or before May first so we don't have long to wait. Probably will bring the TT home in September. Should be a great summer.