Most liked posts in thread: Approx. cost of attending MOTD

I budget a grand; that said, we come up all week long, stay in a cabin (single) , buy at least 3 shirts , bring food for at least a few meals (pizza in the Grill at least once while there) and "sometimes" (depends on the Casino and the booze) have a little leftover to throw in next year's pot

 

Oooh...shopping!

 

If gas prices continue on the trend they're on now, this year might be the least expensive to go in history, with gas under $2 you can pay for your lodging with the savings!

At 5000+ miles roundtrip, gas would have been around $800 - $1,000 alone, at less than half that at current prices you've just paid for most of your lodging!

We have a local club member who's done MTTS twice now - the whole thing - 11,000 miles and two weeks on the road, wonder what he spends?

 

:lol::lol: Yeah but I have the paper work on the reservation. :ihih:

 

I'm doing this year with a $1K price cap... All the way from Denver!

 

I didn't see a line for Dragon Speeding Ticket:eek6:

 

Not counting incidentals (Stuff your going to buy on vendor row) it cost about a grand. Lodging, food, and gas, plenty of gas.

 

I'm driving an R50 CVT...they don't go that fast, so I'm saving a ton of money! :arf:

And, who needs a Valentine if ya have an R50 CVT?

 

Is there a swap meet aside from dealers row? If so, I'll bring more cash. I need (want) a LOT of stuff

 

Approx. 100 bucks a night if staying at Fontana unless you share a cabin or camp. Rooms in Bryson City are bout $68+ tax/fees and up. Cabin is probably cheaper in the long run if you want to save money on food and eat in for meals even though the cabins cost alittle more per night.
So roughly 100 night plus 10 for each meal plus your "extras"- group meals, t-shirts, vendor row, raffle for who pisses off who first!! etc. etc..

 

If you get a room at the lodge, expect to pay about $100 per night, plus tax after their Dragon discount. Most rooms are doubles so your nightly cost each should be around $50, minus the tax. Meals are expensive at the lodge, but there is a great café down in the vendor area and as stated earlier, meals can be had on the cheap in the vicinity. Of course, cooking for oneself is economical and there is a great grocery in Robbinsville.

 

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I spent a little over $400/yr the last 2 years. Not counting my tune from Jan.

 

We have 6 in the cabin this year. The cost is about $200 each. It is smaller and father away than Dave's cabin.

 

I didn't count in ALL the PRE-trip stuff. Whales - thanks for reminding me!

Al

 

And you also need cash for a run to the Service Station BBQ in Alcoa. :drool

Most of us BYOB so that expense is covered before we get to Fontana along with or food.
(Lasagna and other great home made meals)