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    Posted: 02 Jan 2016 at 10:52am
When we were in Death Valley in 2012, we paid $5.65 a gallon for gas at Furnace Creek. We have the picture to prove it!
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since buying our Pod. We have been enjoying going all over the mojave desert. What great pictures you have. We also wan to try pananmint springs!!
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Wow!! Those gas prices are scary. Around Central Texas at the local HEB, we are at $1.56 a gallon. I guess when we hit the road we'll need to prepare for the higher prices.
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Gas in California cost a little more than other states. When I am traveling I look to see if there are any Costco’s along my route, and they are usually close to the freeway. They have the lowest prices for Top Tier premium gas. I also have the app “Gas Buddy” on my phone so I can see where the best prices are. This trip gas was the highest expense because my average mileage was down because of the weather. With gas and overnight camping fees I spent about $62 a day.
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Great pictures!  I have wanted to go to death valley for years but never seem to make it.  I think early this spring I will get it done.  I am planning on taking some classes at the Frontsight Firearms school and Death Valley isn't too far from there.  I will be taking my pod to stay in.  Oh, and some extra cash for gas!
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Too bad the road to Scotty's castle will be closed for some time.
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For Rockin the Pod the road from Pahrump Nevada to Death Valley Junction and them to Furnace Creek is a nice drive. Premium gas in Pahrump is $2.39 to $2.62.

For john in Idaho you can go to the Death Valley Natural History Association web site and see the 2 videos they put together about the Largest Flood Event Ever Recorded in Scotty's Castle Area. The road is washed out and they say it may take a year to fix.

http://dvnha.org/news/165-largest-flood-event-ever-recorded-in-scotty-s-castle-area
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Thanks JandL!  I will make the time to go out there.  One other question.  I bought a hitch tightener similar to the one in your picture.  The instructions warned that it was only for accessories and not for towing.  I just wonder if it is particular to the one I bought and why it would not recommend it for towing.  Maybe the u-bolt is not of high enough grade material or something.  ???????
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Posts: 364 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2016 at 8:48am
This is what it says on the Amazon web site, (it’s Amazons best seller)
StowAway Hitch Tightener
Prevents hitch wobble for hitch racks, bike racks and trailer ball mounts
Easy installation - fits 2" and 1.25" hitches
Heavy duty stainless steel U-bolt and powder coated plate
Will work with most hitch racks, hitch boxes and trailer ball mounts
Made in USA

I have had no problem with mine, it’s very heavy duty. There are others that are only designed only for bike racks. It comes with a stainless steel 3/8" diameter, square bend U bolt

http://www.amazon.com/StowAway-Cargo-Carriers-Hitch-Tightener/dp/B0001CMUV4
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