25 Cost reducing ideas
1/ Travel at a speed to 85 - 90kph (saving varies but could be as much as 20%)
2/ Avoid travelling with strong head winds (big savings)
3/ Reduce all unnecessary items (I off loaded 35 kg from the van)
4/ Do not buy fuel at expensive road houses (but do not run out before next town)
5/ Fill a jerry can at cheaper service stations (travel further on less money)
6/ Use fuel vouchers (usually 4c per litre)
7/ Make use of the one off 10 cent discount voucher (register by 28/6/08)
8/ Do not buy coffee / tea while having a break, make your own (saving up to $8 for 2 persons)
9/ Use free
camp sites from time to time (save up to $30 per night)
10/ Eat in do not eat,
cook your own meals ($30 - $$80 saved)
11/ Buy non perishables in bulk (save a bit)
12/ Limit souvenirs (we often get home and ask ourselves why we bought it)
13/ Avoid paying rip off tourist fees (walk instead and get fitter)
14/ Use the Telstra free mobile phone calls (max 20 min per call/day during your nominated hour)
16/ Take a lap top to search and plan the next week activities (use free sites or internet cafes)
16/ Bargain (I love it)
17/ Take a shopping list when stocking up (do not
shop when hungry)
18/ Make a budget and stick to it (put the weekly budget in tin and draw from it)
19/ Check the tyre pressures regularly (improve fuel economy)
20/ Use a digital camera (you can delete any bad shots)
21/ Get a friend to collect your mail and post onto you as required in express satchels (about $10 ea)
22/ Don’t buy for friends back home (they wont for you while your away)
23/ Cryovac meat from your local butcher (can last weeks)
24/ Do not give in to the kids wanting everything (they will soon learn)
25/ Plan your trip (its fun , you will learn and save)