Topic: Xcursion $ cost / ORANGE COUNTY FAIR

[Tremor]

seeing how im only 20 and work full time during the summer and and go to school full time when its not summer, my money is a little tight. i was wondering what the average cost of a xcursion is costing everyone (gas, food, cigs, misc.,) i would reealy like to go on one near by me soon after i get the new ARB bumper that i've been saveing up for in a cupple weeks.

ALSO, if anyone wants to go to the Orange County Fair this month or next, i am a manger/barback there and can get you and your family in for a discounted price, i think like 3 bux. (maby even free depending on a situation). and once your in i can get you free drinks and food. just trying to help out some fellow Xterra fans 

[scottmen]

Depends where you are going right? Further away more gas, longer time, more food.

You can always do stuff on the cheap. Sleep in the truck, pack your food. Stay at a cheap campsite.

I recently went to Big Bear and it cost about 100 bucks for two for two days. Mainly just food and gas.


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[Paul]

The biggest expense is that $0.21 a mile I'm paying in gas!

We bring our own food, cook over charcoal/propane, and dry camp (no toilets/no camping fee) most of the time. If you subtract the cost of fuel I end up saving money - no electrical power/AC for the house. Figure I have to eat at home or camping so it's a wash. Where you end up losing money is buying the skid plates, bumpers, tires ....

 

[ultrapc40]

or the new coils, shocks and tires that you have to get after a mild day offroading

[SuperSlideStyle]

Ha ha!  That was good.  Like Paul said, it depends on how far it is, if it's a very isolated place like the desert, you want to bring two (2) 5gal. jerry cans of gas (@$3 a gal) plus the gas to get there (it starts adding up), a good variety of food including granola bars and other dry snacks, lots of bottled water per person plus soda or juice, spare parts, tent, sleeping bag, etc.  The main expense is the gas to get there and back, and food.

Also, I'll take you up on the offer to get into the Orange County fair.  When can you do it?

[Tremor]

thx for the help. i was thinking the main thing was gas but wanted to make sure. what kinda spare parts are a MUST besides tires?

@superslide i work every day the fair is open except for august 7-8 and the satuday b4 the 7th(sisters getting married) i will get back to you later today about what parking lot to park at (forgot to check) in the meen time,what day(s) do you think your considering going?

[SuperSlideStyle]

How about this sunday, I think it's July 27.  Can you do it?  Call my cell phone Irwin @ nine-o-nine, two-two-seven, four-six-two-one.  Thanks again for looking out!

[ultrapc40]

Tow strap and a hitch as a tow point of u get stuck

[Tremor]

hey srry bout get on so late. but any of the days next ill be open xcept satuday and the 7th and 8th. so next sunday will be good. and fridays are $1 rides. usualy there like 3-5 dollars a ride.

[SuperSlideStyle]

How about this Friday Aug. 6.?  I would need you to call my cell to confirm though 'cause we were ready last time and you left us hanging.  Also, what time do you want us there?  About 11 am OK?

[Tremor]

11am should be fine. how many people? what is your number? basic things to remember is to just park by the BLUE gate entrence.

[SuperSlideStyle]

Actualy, I forgot tha Fri. is my oldest sons kindergarden orientation from 12-1pm.  We can be there around 2-3pm.  i need your cell # so I can call you when we arrive.  It will be me, my wife, and three kids ages 5, 2, and 8 mos.  My cell # is 909.227.4621

[Tremor]

2-1 is acualy perfect seeing how the fair on friday opens at 12 . so if you got there at 11 you would be in the parking lot for an hour. can you txt? txt works better for me since i will be working and all. i will txt you tomorow when i get to work to comfirm that i can get you in or not.

[SuperSlideStyle]

I stiill need YOUR cell # to text you.  We will be there around 2-3pm.

[Tremor]

haha i knew i forgot to write down something. but atleast we still got the job done hahah hope you guys had fun