Category: 2012roadtrip

http://www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/trims-prices.html

Obviously the car that started this insanity is the most important piece of equipment.  Toyota should definitely get on-board with sponsoring this trip.

MapQuest is currently estimating the fuel costs at around $800.  That’s more than the original $600 budget, but San Francisco and Seattle were worthy additions to the trip, so I’m okay with that.  I plan on using AAA’s report to locate cheaper gas, so hope to come in under that estimate.

Over the course of this trip, we’ll be looking at the Prius’ performance, long-term comfort, and the ability of the electrical system to handle the other tech we’ll be using.

Being an inveterate capitalist, I’ve decided to open the Jackson 2012 Graduation Road Trip up to corporate sponsors.  Sadly, I don’t have any actual connections to get the sponsorships up front, so this’ll be on spec.

Over the course of the next twenty or so days before leaving on the trip, I’ll be detailing the items and equipment we’ll be using to make the road trip easier and more fun.  Some of these are things I already have and some are things I’ll be buying for the trip.

My dream is that all these companies will read these and send me free stuff.  I can dream.