"Then the $15.00 per meal. I remember when the camping and meal were included in the ride fee. That is how an entry can start to escilate, the associated fees. To reduce the cost I don't sign up for the meal. This
saved me $30."
The reason you state above (I didn't sign up for a meal, saved $30) is EXACTLY why ride managers are separating out the cost. It gives you the option to save some money. For my ride this year the cost I have to pay the park for camping
jumped from $5 a rig to $15 a rig, per night. Instead of increasing the entry fee for everybody, we are having people pay the camping fee as an "extra." So they have a base ride fee, and then pay per rig, per night. So if you live close and only
need to camp one night, you save money. If you car-pool, you save money. I think separating out those costs HELPS. It really sucks for the poor ride management, keeping track of all that. But definitely helps the competitor.
