Fifth-Wheel friendly gas stations alng I-75
Any one have a internet locations on list of fifthe-wheel friendly gas stations along I-75
from mich to florida
from mich to florida
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- I totally agree with the post above. But, here is a bit more info.
What do you mean by fifth wheel friendly? I assume that you want to know if you can get into and out of the station without a lot of problems maneuvering. And, I have to assume you have a diesel tow vehicle.
Stations meeting these criteria are any pilot/flying J. Most truck stops are easy in, easy out. You can even use the truck pumps, but the etiquette there is to fill up and pull forward clearing the pumps for someone behind you before you go to pay.
Most stations have diesel now and they are usually located on the outermost set of pumps. I say usually as the diesel pumps under the roof at Flying J's are the center set of pumps. But, Flying J's always have a special pump island for the RV's. If your in doubt pull into the station and park out of the way and send a runner to locate the diesel pumps.
The National chain stations build there roofs over the pumps to more than clear the height of your fifth wheel. - When you reach 1/2 tank........start checking out the highway signs at exits.
Then scope out the stations.
In 7 yrs. of FT travel I used just about any/every station when I needed fuel.
IF semi tanker can get in to delivery fuel I can get in/out to buy fuel........even if I had to back out.
I have to maneuver that trailer in/thru CG's and into various sites.....so I can get fuel.
We traveled secondary/back roads and those stations are not as friendly as ones along Interstates.
When you need fuel.......get it.
It gives you experience which can make towing easier.....builds confidence :B
Personally I think folks make things too complicated when RVng and over-think/over analyze it. - Go to gasbuddy.com. Load the app on your phone. You can select what grade of fuel you want, including diesel, and the map will give the current prices. The map will help identify they location of the fuel station and you can judge before hand if the roads in and out are navigable. Gasbuddy.com is my best friend when traveling.
