Silliest question ever....

Robbie R. · 09-13-2009, 04:14 PM

I knew I was forgetting something important to ask..........

When towing on a long trip, just how do you all gas up the TV ?

I can't imagine pulling a 31 footer through these gas stations....

Robbie R.

Goin camping · 09-13-2009, 04:21 PM

Just go where the big trucks go. Also many Interstate located gas stations are able to handle big RV's.

53flyingcloud · 09-13-2009, 04:25 PM

Look for places like the "FlyingJ" all of their locations have rv friendly pull thru for your complete needs..You can even park overnight there..

eubank · 09-13-2009, 04:32 PM

It is a pain, especially if you frequent locations that places like Flying J and the like don't serve. In particular, it seems that a lot of newer gas stations have orientations in which the pump lanes are perpendicular to the store rather than parallel to it. Absolutely impossible for many RVs!

Lynn

53flyingcloud · 09-13-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eubank

It is a pain, especially if you frequent locations that places like Flying J and the like don't serve. In particular, it seems that a lot of newer gas stations have orientations in which the pump lanes are perpendicular to the store rather than parallel to it. Absolutely impossible for many RVs!

Lynn

I read this and, not sure just what your point is..
However good it may be..
could you like try rewriting it once more?

**azflycaster** · 09-13-2009, 04:38 PM

You always need to see your path out of an area before you commit yourself. Lynn is correct about some of the perpendicular pump setups, some of the newer QT stations are built this way. The pumps on the outside can be easier to manage.

Always keep an eye on those cement post that protect the pumps. I always give them a wide berth as I have seen the damage they can do. Thankfully this has never happened to me.

FreshAir · 09-13-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by azflycaster

You always need to see your path out of an area before you commit yourself. Lynn is correct about some of the perpendicular pump setups, some of the newer QT stations are built this way. The pumps on the outside can be easier to manage.

Always keep an eye on those cement post that protect the pumps. I always give them a wide berth as I have seen the damage they can do. Thankfully this has never happened to me.

Boy...do I now what's that's like. I gouged a 9' groove in our Trade Wind 2 Springs ago. $3200 for a new 14' x 4' aluminum side. Thank goodness for good insurance.
Neil.

2dabeach · 09-13-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie R.

I knew I was forgetting something important to ask..........

When towing on a long trip, just how do you all gas up the TV ?

I can't imagine pulling a 31 footer through these gas stations....

Robbie R.

Robbie R... We pull a 25' FB behind a 20' long GMC so we have the same problem. We picked up a copy of "The Next Exit" www.thenextexit.com that lists all of the service facilites along the interstate highway system. It notes in their listing of the facility if it is "RV Accessible" by listing the facility in red type. We use it on our trips to Florida and have found it to be very accurate.

TBRich · 09-13-2009, 05:03 PM

Granted, we have a relatively short rig, but we do watch where we pull into and make sure we can manuver our way out forwards without having to back up (which is a total hassle and opens you up to lots of not-so-good possibilities). We also watch how steep or sharp the entrance or entry curb is so we don't drag bottom or damage low-hanging dump plumbing. Most of the interstate stations are do-able... and truck stops are even better... they are built to handle long rigs. We also carry if 5 gal supply of gas if we are taking routes we are not familiar with or don't know the gas situation...

Robbie R. · 09-13-2009, 05:43 PM

Thanks again everyone, has anyone ever had to unhook to gas up ?

Robbie R.

mutcth · 09-13-2009, 05:49 PM

We pretty much make it a rule to get gas when we're down to a quarter of a tank. Honestly, if the gas station was so bad that we'd have to unhitch, we'd head to the next stop.

That said, as we've found out this summer, there are some states where it's a LONG way to the next station...

Tom

**Kevin245** · 09-13-2009, 05:58 PM

Hey Robbie,

We've never had a problem with our 31'er or the 25'. We look for a Pilot, Flying-J, or some other major chain that has an open approach. The big thing is not to wait until you need fuel to fill up.

As mutcth does, we start looking for good stop locations as soon as we get near the 1/4 tank mark.

Never had to un-hitch to fill up.

Regards,

Kevin

Ike T · 09-13-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TBRich

We also carry if 5 gal supply of gas if we are taking routes we are not familiar with or don't know the gas situation...

This is a good idea. We've done this several times and have filled-up using the gas can for ease.

funkill · 09-14-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TBRich

Granted, we have a relatively short rig, but we do watch where we pull into and make sure we can manuver our way out forwards without having to back up (which is a total hassle and opens you up to lots of not-so-good possibilities). We also watch how steep or sharp the entrance or entry curb is so we don't drag bottom or damage low-hanging dump plumbing. Most of the interstate stations are do-able... and truck stops are even better... they are built to handle long rigs. We also carry if 5 gal supply of gas if we are taking routes we are not familiar with or don't know the gas situation...

Okay - so a related question.... where do you carry the extra gas? I asked this question years ago on a separate forum when I wanted to carry a few gallons of extra gas during a hurricane evacuation and didn't get any good ideas. At the time, I didn't want to store it in a visible location for fear someone would steal it (if gas wasn't available post-hurricane).

Laura