Originally Posted by
italcyclist
A Cantor:
I didn't realize that touring can be so reasonable when camping and cooking. I know I have to stay in a hotel/motel at least one day a week, but camping is the most appropriate, and affordable. Budgeting for $1000 sounds good to me.
No reason you "have to" stay in a motel at all. Splurge on them only if you want and the budget allows. Budgeting $1000 isn't unreasonable, but it would be smart to have more that that available just in case.