4x4Bob
California.
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I always travel with Plan B for buying gas. If I arrive at the little town of Rabbit Shoe, 150 miles from someplace and another 150 miles to some where, and I find that the gas station was designed for Model T's I activate Plan B.
Plan B, park and unhook the TT. Go fill gas tank and then return for TT. Of course My wife keeps a close eye on me during this procedure to make sure that I do not forget to go back and get the TT.
Bob
2001 2500 Silverado LS 4x4 6.0, 4.10
2007 Jayco Eagle 288RLS
Cocktails for 6, Dinner for 4, Sleeps 2
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End of dirt road, no signs in sight, sun going down: I am not lost, just getting ready to go camping.
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greende
Syracuse,NY
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I run diesel now. Usually go to the truck stops as we fuel & eat there. Plenty of parking and I get a frequent fueler discount & at Pilot, I can start the pump with my card. By the time I run around looking for the best price, I can be filling up & eating. Just me.
I agree with all above when using gas stations. go on by if it looks too tight. I tried getting into a BP station in Erie,PA that was under construction. It cost me $1200 when I scraped the side of the TT.
2011 Chevy 3500 HD LTZ Duramax/Allison Crew Cab Long Box DRW
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2012 Keystone Cougar 293 SAB 5er
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boosTT
Milwaukee
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If the station is tight and the only one around: wait for an ideal pump to use.
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timc1207
Texas
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I use the Pilot/Flying J stores where I can since I have a card that gives me a discount and they are easy to get in and out.
2008 Forest River Wildwood Le 27BHBS - 2010 Dodge 2500 Laramie Mega cab 6.7L Cummins diesel, Flo-Pro exhaust, XRT Pro tuner, Mygig Lock Pick, Access tonneau cover, Ranch Hand grill guard, KC daylighters.
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CincyGus
Cincinnati
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I try to get gas at exits that have multiple stations to choose from so I can select the one with the widest lanes and plenty of room past the pump to make any turns if needed. This usally means I hit the Pilots, Flying J's, Super America's. etc. Basically the SUPER convienence stores with 8 or more pumps.
The main thing I try to do is spot the best in/out path with the straight path and no tight spots. Being mindful of the width of the space I'm pulling into is the main thing. Get into a narrow spot and their may not be enough room to get out.
2011 Silverado Crewcab 4x4
2012 Passport 238ML
Hope your travels are safe and the friendships made camping are lasting.
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Castaic Lion
Santa Clarita, CA
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I have researched the address of the larger fleet fuel providers Pilot / Flying J etc along my route and did a satellite map of the location to get a better idea of how to approach the pump islands.
I have also figured out my average mileage per tank plotted those locations on the route. I then look for the town in my fuel range and reviewed satellite images of those areas as well. To date I have had no surprises when I arrived at a fuel station.
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Jayco-noslide
Galesburg,Il., USA
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I usually start looking a little before the guage hits 1/2 because usually by then I've driven long enough and need a stretch.
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evanrem
WI
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Start looking at 1/2 tank like has been mentioned. Make sure you see you exit route before entering Truck stops have more space to maneuver around. When pulling into gas stations with perpendicular pumps look for the spots on the end. You can usually pull straight out without having to turn.
Also keep an eye on parking spots. If someone parks in front they may block you in when trying to exit.
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the_happiestcamper
Mount Pleasant, SC
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What everybody else has said, and turn off your fridge first. If it's full and cold, you can travel for 4-6 hours with it off (as long as it stays closed).
Jon, Freesi, Lars, Tucker, Holland
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ADC0731
Bracebridge ON
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Most modern stations have enough room to make the turn. Mine is 31 ft hitch to bumper and I've only had to back out once. The trick is to try and use the far right or left pump and stay 4 or 5 feet away from the pump. That gives you some extra space on the turn to get out and you don't have to worry about the back of your trailer swinging into a vehicle in the next lane.
2003 Silverado 1500HD with Quadrasteer
2005 Airstream 30 Classic Limited
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