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Noticing that a few posters have listed several venues over a span of 6 months or so, I wondered if fuel costs have changed their holiday patterns in any way.  For ourselves, now retired, instead of, say four or five separate outings, we tend to opt for a couple of outings of about 6 weeks at a time.  It does reduce the places that you can visit in any one season, and you do have to hope for a decent spell of good weather, but the low mpg costs whilst actually towing gives a considerable saving.  Do any other caravanners use this option, or are thinking about it?

Bertie.

Quote: Originally posted by Mrs. Bonce on 13/12/2012

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No, we still go away a lot, including 1 trip abroad. The main difference is that we don't eat or drink out any more.

Anne

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Well, we still go away a lot, but less towing as we stay longer.  Looking at abroad again (France) - didn't go last year because we bought new van.  Is it my imagination, or have ferry prices jumped quite a bit?  We like Brittany, and towards southwest.  First impressions are  that Dover-calais via DFDS Seaways and some extra driving distance would be cheapest option.  Any different views?

Bertie.

Try to find a site that has an Asda near it ,fuel as of yesterday 126.7 and 135.7.

I have run my Skoda on there diesel for over 200,000 miles, with no problems or mileage lose, I have tried Esso and Shell but get less mileage with there fuel

My fuel costs have always been hign because I decide to drive a vehicle, which whilst an excellent towcar, is not very economic. Also fuel costs are only one aspect of holidays costs, especially if you travel abroad where you have crossings and insurance to pay for. I think available time is perhaps as an important issue. We generally go to Europe for 8/9 weeks in early summer and 6/7 weeks later on. I am not sure I would like to be constrained from where to go by fuel prices, although as Tentz points out its a lot cheaper in France anyway although places like Germany and Italy its as expensive if not more so.

David

If i had to restrict my trips because of fuel costs, I would give up as it just means i cant afford to do it anymore.

There again there are other ways of saving money, like do you realy need a new car or will the one you have do, or I am sure I can get another couple of years out my caravan theres nothing wrong with it.

Fuel is getting dearer, but so are site fees. For me my caravan is about going to various places, 

But if fuel cost are a rear issue, whynot just stay closer to home, for weekend trips I look at place within an hours drive,  which works out at about 50 miles or so. 2 gallons of fuel.