Truck stop fueling

^^^ Now, if that isn't a huge blanket statement... ^^ The nozzles are NOT too big for ALL pick ups.. I use them almost every trip...

avoid the commercial pumps.
the nozels are too big for a pu.
they pump high volume fast, ( need to fill up 150-200 gallon tanks).
use the auto or rv pump islands. ( rv pumps can also have a dump there).

Towing my 41' 5er I am not too concerned with saving a measly $5, I am more concerned with easy off and on freeway and not getting stuck having to maneuver around some idiot parking and leaving their rig in my way.

Also when I am double towing it's truck stops only, backing is not an option.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:

Some of the "older generation" diesel pick ups could not accept the larger fill nozzle.

Interesting. My 81 VW PU, 86 C20, two 98 Rams, 11 Ram and current 15 have all had openings that allowed for the large nozzles.

My '02 D'max's fuel opening will =just= take a commercial nozzle, but will only run on the first notch =and= I have to stand there and hold it or it will fall out.

Lyle

Ron3rd wrote:

rjsurfer wrote:
Just get used to using the outside pumps at "normal" gas stations. Scope out the the lay of the land for a second or two before pulling in. The more you do it the easier it becomes.

I got tired of doing the credit card dance for the privilege of paying higher fuel prices, dirty smelly shoes and getting dumb condescending looks from the truckers at commercial truck stops.

Ron W.

X2, and the fuel is normally cheaper too at RV friendly gas stations. Never understood why the truck stops are higher, at least in California they are. See no reason to stop at the truck stops unless they're the only option

Same in AZ. Even with the "discount" cards/programs, you can usually find fuel $.10-.25 cheaper than the "discount" price, usually close enough that it's not an inconvenience. GasBuddy is your friend! :B

Lyle

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Maybe something besides small fill hole?

Nope, just small fill hole. My 03 F450 had one. I don't recall if it had the anti-siphon stuff in there too, but filling at the truck pump was not a great idea.

Often I prefer the truck lanes. Truck drivers tend to be more understanding than some of the jerks who populate the car islands.

2oldman I would still like to hear what your concerns were with the big nozzle. Maybe something besides small fill hole?

My Bro n Laws 99 Ford Dually had the big fill hole. I had no issue with the big nozzle filling it.

Cummins 12V98 - -

It was father in laws old 2000 Ford.. here is note from another site -

“I have a 99 F350 diesel , and have a hard time finding small nozzle at truck stops. A friend of mine that has a 04-05? F250 was telling me that it was great to pull into truck stops and fill up quickly with the large nozzles that the truckers use. Should I open up my neck, or pry something out to use the larger fuel nozzles at truck stops?.
Thanks”

“I had the same problem and fixed it a little differently. I tied a string to one corner of a small towel then took a long screwdriver and pushed the towel down the filler neck past the plastic ring in the top that restricts the neck to the small nozzle. I then took a pair of needle nose pliers and pulled the plastic ring out of the filler neck. The towel was jus't in case I accidently let the plastic ring fall back into the filler neck. Worked great.”

Joe

Cummins12V98 wrote:


Interesting. My 81 VW PU, 86 C20, two 98 Rams, 11 Ram and current 15 have all had openings that allowed for the large nozzles.

I am not sure which years, or models.. I just remember that being an issue years ago... I will have to try and dig up some info on the inter web