Originally Posted by gordyb

I haven't spent much time in the USA and I have never toured before so I'm looking for some feedback as to whether my budget is realistic.

From the beginning of May I'm going to be working my way across the USA on a solo tour.
I'm starting in SanFrancisco and for the majority of the route will be following the the ACA maps/routes.
I will most likely be camping in campsites although my preference would be somewhere with an actual bed
I am quite happy to try and cook my own food but ideally would prefer to avoid cooking my own food if possible.

Is $60 USD per day realistic?
Should I forget about eating out in diners and buying sandwiches etc
will I ever be able to afford the luxury of a Motel?

thanks