smjanes
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On a recent trip out east, we found that almost every gas station we pulled into was too tight to drive out of. For that trip, we towed a car trailer, so I just drove in, gassed up and backed out.
Next year we will be flat towing our new Ford Flex, so we just figured we would have to disconnect the TOAD for the stations that are too tight to drive through.
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kalynzoo
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Dutch_12078 wrote:My personal rule is to always plan my exit before entering a gas station. If I don't see a good way out, I don't go in.
I consider this an unbending rule whenever I enter a parking area.
Rarely, but when needed, I will exit the MH and walk the path to be taken before waving on my wife to enter the path.
As for gas station choices, I look for stations with angled pumps, or a roadway going around back allowing easy exit. I also start looking to fill up at 1/2 to 1/4 tank so that I can make a less stressful choice. Generally we stop for a break every 2 hours anyway, so stopping and topping off at the same time is no big deal.
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paulcardoza
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A few weeks ago, traveling I90 in NY, I noticed that every service area had one casoline pump in the truck area.
racerchaser wrote:Since you seem to be surprised at there being no gas pumps on the truck side, I am curious as to what truck stops you have found gas on the truck side.
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eadeal55
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Anybody ever use Google Earth and the street view feature to look at filling stations before you get to them?? I usually plan our trips down to the gas stops, and look at the stations in the area where I plan to stop. And, if we're traveling along and find we need to stop beyond what was planned, it's easy to take the laptop, get on-line using the air card, go to Google Earth, pick out the area ahead and check it out. Technology at it's finest.
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J-Rooster
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Burwoods wrote:I (Sally) am going to ask what I am sure to all of you is a stupid question. So here goes. Do all stations have diesel pumps? We were thinking gas Class A (mostly me) as I worried about getting Diesel everywhere we travel. Perhaps my inexperience has made this a non issue. Will be traveling in both Canada and US. Good question Sally! Costco does not sell diesel fuel! John
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J-Rooster
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If I'm not sure I just pull over before going in and take a quick look! It's always good to get out for a stretch! John
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Dutch_12078
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eadeal55 wrote:Anybody ever use Google Earth and the street view feature to look at filling stations before you get to them?? I usually plan our trips down to the gas stops, and look at the stations in the area where I plan to stop. And, if we're traveling along and find we need to stop beyond what was planned, it's easy to take the laptop, get on-line using the air card, go to Google Earth, pick out the area ahead and check it out. Technology at it's finest.
I usually don't even plan what roads I'll be on that far ahead, much less the fuel stops. 
The photos on Google Earth can be as much as 5 years old or so, and may not reflect the current conditions.
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JFC
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When we had our gas coach, it fueled in the back and I used to hate fuel stops. Diesel now, and using truck stops is a breeze. One thing that helped with the gas unit was Pacific Pride. It's a commercial fueling network. Their directory lists the difficulty in getting into and out of fueling stations, which are designed for big trucks and most of which are unmanned and open 24/7. You can get an access card through Pioneer Fuel in Washington state. They will e-mail weekly with fuel price updates by location. Their directory list which stations have gas as well as diesel snd they have a web site.
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vermontertom
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I plan my stops ahead of time and whenever possible always use Flying j truck stops. Thye have good access for RVs with water and jump station and their fuel prices are always competitive. That also allow overnight parking and have a 24 hr store and restaurant. Go to flyings.com to find their locations. They are great!
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Dutch_12078
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ReneeG wrote:Not meaning to hijack the OP's question here, but the height comment was made before I had the chance to ask - don't you all have to worry about the same thing that 5th wheel do - not only turning radius but the height of the gas station canopy?
I just noticed no one had replied to your question, so I'll jump in on it.
Yes, of course canopy height can be an issue for Class A's, although most modern stations seem to use the Interstate 14' minimum height overpass standard as the minimum for their canopies. My rig only needs 11'6" clearance, so it's rarely an issue for me.
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