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way2roll's avatar
way2roll
Navigator II
Mar 14, 2022

Do you always have to pay inside at Truck stops?

This may be a silly question and forgive me if it's been asked and answered before. Do you always have to go inside to pay at truck stops? Being my first diesel (my other RV's were gas MH's) I find it easier just to use truck stops instead of trying to navigate a regular gas station pulling the FW. But the card reader obviously doesn't work for non-commercial drivers. I've looked at memberships and reward cards but it still seems like these only offer a discount but you still have to go in and pay. Not a huge deal, but is there a way for non commercial drivers to just pay at the pump? And what other benefits are there for a card with Flying J, Pilot etc? Is it worth having a card with all of them?
  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Mar 14, 2022
    No , you have to join Pacific Pride to get a fuel card, then you just use your fuel card. Go on line to get a list and map of all the Pacific Pride stations.
  • way2roll's avatar
    way2roll
    Navigator II
    Mar 15, 2022
    MarkTwain wrote:
    No , you have to join Pacific Pride to get a fuel card, then you just use your fuel card. Go on line to get a list and map of all the Pacific Pride stations.


    I've never seen or heard of Pacific pride and I can't get their map to work.

    I always see Pilot and Flying J, are they affiliated with their network?
  • way2roll's avatar
    way2roll
    Navigator II
    Mar 15, 2022
    So I found the Pilot RV plus program through Good Sam. Discounts on fuel at Pilot and Flying J and it seems you can pay at the pump.

    Anyone else have this?

    Pilot RV Plus
  • Roger10378's avatar
    Roger10378
    Explorer II
    Mar 15, 2022
    Pilot Flying J have a RV card. It is thru Good Sam Club. There is a few cents per gallon discount. It is used just like a credit card but is paid in full each month.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Mar 15, 2022
    Forget the darn card and use your Costco Visa or something that gives you good points on fuel.

    Pull up look at pump number. Send spouse inside and she will tell them the dollar amount not to exceed and your pump number. They will turn on your pump. she will do her thing, women love to shop.

    Once you are done call her let it ring twice and hangup, This will let her know to pay. You will pull forward at that time wait for her. If you need DEF have her say so and dollar amount.
  • way2roll's avatar
    way2roll
    Navigator II
    Mar 15, 2022
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    Forget the darn card and use your Costco Visa or something that gives you good points on fuel.

    Pull up look at pump number. Send spouse inside and she will tell them the dollar amount not to exceed and your pump number. They will turn on your pump. she will do her thing, women love to shop.

    Once you are done call her let it ring twice and hangup, This will let her know to pay. You will pull forward at that time wait for her. If you need DEF have her say so and dollar amount.


    Yes, I am starting to think there isn't much to be gained by jumping through hoops and paying an annual membership fee just to pay at the pump. I get great points back on my Discover and only takes a minute to send the wife or son in to get the pump started. At the Pilot I used during last week's trip, I only had to go in once. She said whatever was not used from being authorized would just be credited back so no need to come back inside. Easy.
  • BurbMan's avatar
    BurbMan
    Explorer II
    Mar 15, 2022
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    Forget the darn card and use your Costco Visa or something that gives you good points on fuel.

    Pull up look at pump number. Send spouse inside and she will tell them the dollar amount not to exceed and your pump number. They will turn on your pump. she will do her thing, women love to shop.

    Once you are done call her let it ring twice and hangup, This will let her know to pay. You will pull forward at that time wait for her. If you need DEF have her say so and dollar amount.


    Man that is a well-oiled machine....I wish we were that organized!
  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2022
    Paying for fuel----
    I agree, having to go inside to the store to get the pump turned on and then having to go back to pay is a pain in the rear end:) Not my choice.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Mar 16, 2022
    BurbMan wrote:
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    Forget the darn card and use your Costco Visa or something that gives you good points on fuel.

    Pull up look at pump number. Send spouse inside and she will tell them the dollar amount not to exceed and your pump number. They will turn on your pump. she will do her thing, women love to shop.

    Once you are done call her let it ring twice and hangup, This will let her know to pay. You will pull forward at that time wait for her. If you need DEF have her say so and dollar amount.


    Man that is a well-oiled machine....I wish we were that organized!


    It really works well! She gets her fix to shop. I look ahead to see what truck stops. I will ask her Love’s or Flying J for example. She always says Loves as they usually have something she wants. They also have good iced tea.

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