rockhillmanor
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M GO BLUE wrote:No matter where you stop to fuel MOST IMPORTANT IS MAKING SURE YOU CAN GET OUT SAFELY BEFORE YOU EVEN PULL INTO THE FUEL STATION (don't assume anything)...
Ditto X100!
Plus you need to always look at the drive way IN. In my travels I have found most have a steep incline in that most MH's and TT's can not maneuver without dragging tail and in the case of MH's if they have a hitch out the back, or TT's with hitch bike racks it's even worse.
If you see deep gouges all over the driveway in, rest assure you will add to them if you try it too! 
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Jayco-noslide
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If it is convenient I look for the lowest price at any station. But I try to scan the situation before I turn in to see if it looks like a place where I can get in and out without running over anything.
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RedRocket204
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To me, very important which I don't believe was mentioned yet...when on the road, pay close attention to when your fuel gauge dips just below 1/2 a tank and start looking for a place fuel up. The idea behind this is you may not be able to enter the first, second or third fueling station you come to and with just under a 1/2 tank, you will have ample time to find a station you feel comfortable navigating.
Much less stress on you.
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EMPIRE LI
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The 1/2 tank rule is good and I do that. I also look for an exit with more than one station and plan my exit before I pull in. I have had to back out but not often. I also fill up before I hitch up. Happy camping
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goducks10
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M GO BLUE wrote:No matter where you stop to fuel MOST IMPORTANT IS MAKING SURE YOU CAN GET OUT SAFELY BEFORE YOU EVEN PULL INTO THE FUEL STATION (don't assume anything)...
x2. Then look for the cheapest price.
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reno82
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My rig is the ame size as yours. Driving from Indiana to Cali was my first trip pulling a TT and it went great. Like others have said plan your exit before you pull in, travel/truck stops have the most room, don't let your fuel get too low. I waited to long to stop and ended up having to pull into a station where there was no room to pull out, I used the first pump with the back of my trailer just off the sidewalk, when I was done I had my wife guide me back the way I came in She stopped traffic just long enough for me to back it out and we were on our way. Not something I would want to repeat, but it all worked out.
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APT
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Location, location, location, or at least entry/exit. Pumps parallel to the road with two entrances are generally better than perpendicular. Or, corner stations with entrance on both roads.
Besides that, top off the tank right before hooking up the RV.
I am looking forward to my 39 gallon tank and about 9mpg over 25gal and 7 of my previous TV.
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Bob Landry
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I replaced my stock gas tank with a 47 Gal one just to eliminate gas station issues. I have plenty of wiggle room to see if I can get in and out and if I can't I keep driving. When my gas light comes on, I can go another 100 miles.
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GilliedogKiwi
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That's always a concern for me - I hate the new style gas stations with the gas pumps perpendicular to the store too. I have often wondered why on some of these RV forums there is not a list of stations that are easy to use - maybe I should start a list - unless someone knows of one?
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sheltonlp
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Bob Landry wrote:I replaced my stock gas tank with a 47 Gal one just to eliminate gas station issues. I have plenty of wiggle room to see if I can get in and out and if I can't I keep driving. When my gas light comes on, I can go another 100 miles.
Wow, I would love to do this as well but I just don't travel far enough to make it worth it...usually I only need to refuel once, sometimes twice on our trips. I looked into the bigger tanks and saw they were about $1500 with install.
To the OP, you'll get used to...don't fret and definitely stop when it's convenient--don't wait for the light to come on (or you might be taking a long walk).
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