Thanks for all the replies. To answer a few questions posed. Air fare, Providence RI to Seattle via Independence air is listed as $139.00/person (taxes & gov. fees extra) in late June. (Some days in May are $89/p!) We would not do this to save shipping costs, I can only beat shipping limiting the trip to myself and 1 friend taking the $89 flight and driving back in one week's time. We will be camping and prepping most of our own meals- (though I found sandwhiches and soups at a supermarket chain in Washington to be quite good and cheap - if you can stay away from the Starbuck kiosk a few feet away!) The van is well maintained, I drove it for two weeks on vacation last year - but having it checked out is a good idea. The fuel lines were replaced by my friend with the exception of the short lines to the injectors. If anybody has compiled a list of spare parts / tools - that would be good as new thread for the list (and me)! The kids are experienced with camping and car travel, but they are still kids. I think the DVD player is a good idea (Wonder if I could hook up GameCube? Heck then I would want to sit back there!) The kids love to read and often do on car rides - even short ones. Thanks for all replies - just awesome John |
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