ShapeShifter
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To use the slave pump, you first have to turn on the master pump. They usually suggest to take out the nozzle from the master pump (the one with the displays) flip up the lever, and place the master nozzle on the ground. Then you go to the slave pump, take out the nozzle, flip up that lever, and start pumping. Clumsy, yes, but that's what the clerk at the fuel desk told me to do at a couple different truck stops.
The downside to using the slave pump is that they usually don't have displays, so you can't tell how much you're putting in. (Makes it tough to stop at a set price, if that's your goal.)
The upside to the slave pump is if you have a fuel tank on both sides (or dual fillers to a common tank, like I do) you can fill up twice as fast. (Except that I need help if I were to do that, since given the angle of my filler neck, the nozzle won't stay in place by itself and it has to be held the whole time.)
If you do have both pumps going, just be sure that the person "driving" the master pump doesn't turn it off before the slave pump is done. Turning off the master pump will turn off both pumps.
That's the way I've handled it, hopefully it's the officially sanctioned way to use the slave pump. If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will be along shortly to correct me. 
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richfaa
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That's the way it is done..then don't forget to put everything back in place when finished. By sending someone ahead to check things out you can choose the master pump on the proper side and save yourself some trouble. Next learn the procedure for paying , cash, credit, is there a difference..will you pay more in tax at the truck pumps and you are ready to use the truck pumps. There is more to fueling at the truck lanes than just pulling in and pumping fuel. A little knowledge will make things easier and improve the RV image to others.
After doing it a few times you will be a pro and yes we use them most of the time..but we learned how to use them before we attempted to do it..
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ShapeShifter
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richfaa wrote:but we learned how to use them before we attempted to do it..
Going to a little rinky-dink rural truck stop with no lines is one good way to learn. Researching here is another. Going to a huge crowded truck stop at an Interstate exit with long lines of trucks, and lots of people waiting at the register is a bad way to learn!
Finding a small local place where the fuel desk attendant is relaxed and willing to chit-chat for a few minutes can be very beneficial to a newbie. That's how I did my first few fuel stops.
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topohill
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For those who run Chevrolet diesel pickup trucks Transfer Flow sells a filler tube that will accomodate the hi-volume fuel nozzles. The kit which includes all the necessary parts to make the conversion is an easy install. It will take a mechanic less than an hour to complete the installation. We find that using the OTR filling areas to be much safer and easier to negotiate than the RV cramped areas.
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Fiver-Get-You-Ten
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crickeydog wrote:Trailer Bob wrote:When you stop for fuel at a Pilot or other truckstops do you use the truck lanes for filling up?
We only use the truck islands if there's a long line at the RV island. I try to never hold up a trucker trying to earn a living by using the truck islands.
Happy camping!!! See ya'll down the road!!!  Thank you and all the others who pull up after fueling! Shame on those who don't. Professional truck driver said that.
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Ron44
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I use the Flying J mostly. They have a RV island where I can fuel up and dump my waste tanks at the same time. They even have a propane station for filling you propane tanks. If I need fuel only, I stop at Flying J or Petro and use the regular fuel islands that have diesel.
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Don & Barb Bogue
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is there a high flow adapter/kit available for older fords. thanks ahead of time.
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Lynn Rupper
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Absolutely not. I use the auto lanes if they are on the outside islands. The truck nozzels get stuck in my fuel spout. Sometimes it gets a little dicey trying to get into the auto lanes with the 31 foot 5er behind, but well worth it to not be stuck out in the truck lanes.
Another good reason to use the auto lanes is that credit cards can be used outside and most truck lanes don't have the credit card slots.
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Ron44
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Paying at the big rig lanes can be a real pain in the butt.
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killin time FF
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If you look real close most places are calling themselves travel ceters not truck stops any more. I know at Pilot when you use a credit card they charge you an extra 5 or 6 cents a gallon to use the truck lanes but not the auto lanes.
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