Finding Large Fueling Centers Ahead of Time

Bowti wrote:
We also use The Next Exit book and find it very useful. We also make sure we have a full tank, when heading into congested areas (like Atlanta) where we might encounter a traffic jam that in all reality could last for hours.

My response is the same as above. x2

Lakeside

I use Trucker Path (truck stops) & RV Parks (RV friendly fuel stops) apps on my tablet. They display fueling locations & other helpful icons along the planned route. Ditto on what others have said about checking out satellite & ground level views ahead of time on Google Maps or Earth. You can view entry and exit paths, plus confirm that the stop is really where the icon or coordinates say it is.

It's pretty simple.... Use a truck stop. Go to the truck lanes. Never have to worry about fitting or not. The small swings in price from station to station aren't enough to even make me think twice about it. I just stop when I need fuel.

fred42 wrote:
Do any of these apps tell you if the gas lanes are parralel or pependicular to the storefront?

Not that I've seen and they also don't indicate how much is available for access to the pumps. And this includes car, RV and truck lanes.

fred42 wrote:
Do any of these apps tell you if the gas lanes are parralel or pependicular to the storefront?

In Gasbuddy, you can click on the station, which will show you a map. Then there is a directions link to whatever map app is on your phone. For me that is Google Maps, which gives the option of a satellite view. The stations canopy might still obscure the island orientation, but you'll probably be able to figure it out.

Gasbuddy also has photos of most stations. But only what users have uploaded, so only hit or miss.

Gas Buddy does not. I don't think 'Next Exit' does either.

I suggest using Google maps 'satellite view' and also 'street view'.

fred42 wrote:
Do any of these apps tell you if the gas lanes are parralel or pependicular to the storefront?

RoyB posted about google maps.

Do any of these apps tell you if the gas lanes are parralel or pependicular to the storefront?

Next Exit is for Interstates. The National Truck Stop Directory is for truck routes and includes RV information.

Lots of signs also got the highway