I learned how to shoplift on the road with Hunky Newcomers. Seriously though, staying with folks is key, we did three month-long tours and got a hotel once on each tour. Try to get some sort of food with your rider/guarantee, or have a friend who can cook in as many cities as possible. You don't need a snack or three every time you stop for gas. Buy discounted oil changes at Valvoline on Groupon ahead of time.

big on packing sandwiches before we leave, like we're kids going to camp lol