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grizz272
Explorer
Dec 28, 2017

Truck stops.

After deciding to buy a Fifth-wheel I started thinking what I would need to know about this thing. One of the first things I realized is I have not been at a truck stop with a trailer hitched up since 2003. So what do I do when I pull up to a diesel pump at a truck stop now?

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  • I did not realize the semi pumps had credit card readers on them now. Last time I used a semi pump you you had to use the intercom and tell the station operator you were a private vehicle before teh pump was turned on.
  • 1. Put your credit card in the slot on the pump
    2. Remove the nozzle (if you have a diesel make sute you put the green nozzle in the filler
    3. Turn on the pump
    4. Fill your tank
    5. Replace the nozzle when the tank is full
    6. Get a receipt (if you want otne)
    7. Pull away from the pump and motor om...

    Options:

    If you have a propane fridge, extinguish the pilot light before pumping fuel, especially if the fuel is gasoline and not diesel
    If you want to pay inside, push the pay inside button and pay the lady when done fueling.