Gas Prices & the BS

[WHX?? 56,235]

Anyone else having reservations on going to the BS because of fuel costs? I was talking about this the other day with @Achto. I didn't figure the cost of diesel to get us there and back and don't want too as that might seal the deal breaker. I'm afraid to list anything in the buy sell thread in case we can't (afford) to go. Dan has already sold a few things on it to be delivered. One of my main reasons on going is to sell a few things... and have a old fashion with Wallfish ... Yak with @Mike'sHorseBarn ... features ... 

 

[953 nut 65,468]

 

The extra amount I will have to pay for fuel will be offset by the fun we can all have at the BIG SHOW compared to staying home and watching the grass grow. Being there and seeing @wallfish, @squonk, @Pullstart, @Mike'sHorseBarn, and guys like me do stupid things is well worth the drive.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

[squonk 46,224]

I have 3 engines to deliver so I'm going. I'm considering not bringing a trailer with a tractor on it. At $5 a gal it would save me about 70 bucks. We'll see. Maybe if I decide to sell a tractor the trailer will be going. 

[JoeM 9,796]

I am going to go but probably going to nix the box trailer in place of a regular trailer. The box puts a big drag on the fuel gauge. It almost cuts it in half. I am not as fair as uncle Jim, his fuel bill got to be huge. 

Just scaling back some. 

[702854boy 675]

We weren't full decided yet, using a 1983 Winnebago as our driver and then a box trailer behind that we get like 5-7 miles a gallon

[JoeM 9,796]

some may have to car pool

[Pullstart 69,862]

I’m not sure if I’ll haul Norman’s deck to get better mileage and less tolls, or the new coach.  I think I it’s just me rolling again this year.  @WHX?? @Achto drive to my house and we’ll car pool in the coach!

[squonk 46,224]

23 minutes ago, JoeM said:

some may have to car pool

See @Pullstart's post! 

[Sparky-(Admin) 25,098]

  This topic came up yesterday, might take my truck (gas) over my sons truck (diesel).

  Also might roll down with an empty trailer to save fuel, and just use it to haul back anything we buy …if we buy 

[WHX?? 56,235]

Actually not a bad idea Kev. More riders to split the fuel & toll $$ kinda takes the ouch out.

Just got off the horn with @Shynon tring to talk him into going. Now that Joe Bob is retired maybe he'll go. 

57 minutes ago, JoeM said:

going to nix the box trailer in place of a regular trailer. 

That's an idea too Joe but we stay in the enclosed and I get the same mileage no matter what's plugged into the 7 pin. Might run out of tractor room in a 14 footer too. 

I can't imagine going without a trailer. I got both features! 

Edited 20 hours ago by WHX??
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[953 nut 65,468]

21 minutes ago, Sparky said:

if we buy 

 

[Pullstart 69,862]

2 hours ago, Sparky said:

  This topic came up yesterday, might take my truck (gas) over my sons truck (diesel).

  Also might roll down with an empty trailer to save fuel, and just use it to haul back anything we buy …if we buy 

 

 

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

 

 

No worries, I know a guy who can help load a truck 🤠

[wallfish 19,811]

6 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Anyone else having reservations on going to the BS because of fuel costs? I was talking about this the other day with @Achto. I didn't figure the cost of diesel to get us there and back and don't want too as that might seal the deal breaker. I'm afraid to list anything in the buy sell thread in case we can't (afford) to go. Dan has already sold a few things on it to be delivered. One of my main reasons on going is to sell a few things... and have a old fashion with Wallfish ... Yak with @Mike'sHorseBarn ... features ... 

Been going since 2010 so I've seen everything Wheel Horse tractor, don't need parts or tractors, and certainly don't need a 7 hour drive while missing work. But what I do need is to hit the "family reunion"  at the BS to see my father and old friends and yak BS at the BS. It's good for the soul to be there and believe many others feel the same way. 

And yes, I'll school you on Old Fashions so there's that too! 

 

 

[squonk 46,224]

14 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Been going since 2010 so I've seen everything Wheel Horse tractor, don't need parts or tractors, and certainly don't need a 7 hour drive while missing work. But what I do need is to hit the "family reunion"  at the BS to see my father and old friends and yak BS at the BS. It's good for the soul to be there and believe many others feel the same way. 

 

 

 

Fixed! 

 

I go to see the guys now more than anything. Really miss "The Tailgate of Knowledge" with @stevasaurus

[wallfish 19,811]

42 minutes ago, squonk said:

Really miss "The Tailgate of Knowledge" with @stevasaurus

My first show was also Steve's first. He rolled up Saturday afternoon with a huge smile on his face. He won the raffle tractor that year.

[rmaynard 17,116]

7 hours ago, squonk said:

At $5 a gal it would save me about 70 bucks. 

Mike, all you need to do is sell something like the trailer hitch you sold me last year and you're golden. $75.00 and I've never used it. 

[Ed Kennell 45,842]

44.4 miles for me.     44.4 X 4 = 177.6 miles / 12mpg =14.8 gallon x$4.39 = $64.97   

If 13 of you clowns buy a $5 bucket, I'm covered. 

 

 

8 hours ago, JoeM said:

 

 

[wallfish 19,811]

3 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

If 13 of you clowns buy a $5 bucket, I'm covered. 

PERFECT  There's 13 of us in that car! LOL

[Mike'sHorseBarn 3,490]

@WHX?? You only live once!

 

I think Kevin @Pullstart would at least strap you to the roof to save you some mileage 

[wallfish 19,811]

Just did some math

408 miles at 10.5 MPG dragging a trailer (possibly worse mpg) = 38.6 gallons @ $4.15 = $160 each way so $320 just for fuel. (might need to up that cost by the end of June and the PA prices coming back)

I can make it down without stopping for gas if no trailer in tow, I hate stopping because of the time vortex. Stop for only 10 minutes but somehow you're 30 minutes or more behind schedule. IDK how that works but it always works! LOL

Edited 11 hours ago by wallfish

[adsm08 4,372]

Meh, I spend more fuel running the kids around to stuff I don't want to be at.

 

And I think I'm looking for an engine this year. My one is still giving me issues.

[ML3 2,264]

Hoping to make it to show. Just have so much going on & seems like I can't get ahead of the "to do" list especially since my dad passed a year ago. There's responsibilities at my mom's house now too. 

 

If I can make it I don't think I'll drag a trailer load of my tractors. Might just take 1 in the bed of truck. 

 

Car pooling sounds like a great idea

Edited 2 hours ago by ML3