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WORK IN PROGRESS
GAS Below is a few tables for calculating Gas prices. Because there are three factors, it isn't easy to graph in 2-D. Below the table is my previous formula when planning for 1999.
Increase 1998 total by 14.5% for increase in price, and mileage difference. Also add the amount necessary or the increase of the mileage for the return trip home. Note however, this amount will be in flux depending on what ever vehicle is purchased. To estimate approximate mileage you think you will travel, below is a chart to illustrate how quickly miles add up when chasing in the plans. The bold values on the left are average daily mileage for the total length of trip, including arriving and departure to and from the great plains from your home location (i.e for me it is Miami, Florida).
LODGING Lodging is fairly simple to graph. It's number of Days to Price per Day. Below is a graph for viewing. As before, I have left my 1999 notes at the bottom.
More camping must be done to reduce 1998 total lodging cost. Also, for safety reasons less time should be spent sleeping inside the truck on the road. A guide to Campgrounds should be purchased to help plan for camping areas. Make a list of previous campgrounds and their rates. Subscribe to AAA, it is the most widely used for getting Hotel discounts. Try to get hotel guides a much as possible shen on the road, from rest stops, and tourist info centers. FOOD Much more effort should be put into the planning of food consumption. Food that will be taken upon departure of trip and food shopping lists for purchase on the road should be listed and strictly followed. CELLULAR/INTERNET Because of the nature of the internet access on the road planning of cost for cell phone is hard. What must be determined is access ou in Rural and ranch areas in the depth of the central plains. Be sure to stick with one of the major cell phone companies and be sure tho check if existing analog equipment can still be used or if digital equipment would be better and cheaper. See if list or some document exists of the locations of towers, coverage of the companys equipment. Be careful of agreements or lack of agreements between companies that may affect the billing for cellular use. AUTO REPAIR/ROUTINE MAINTENANCE With the large amount of miles typically placed on a vehicle during the time of Storm Chasing a good number of routine maintenance will have to be done while out on the road. I would be advisable to get familiar with the vehicle that will be used during the trip so that as much maintenance can be done without having to pay for labor costs. Many replacement parts should be purchased prior to departure.
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