Pilot & Flying J stations to stay away from

unless you are very familiar with the Ruther Glenn VA Flying J, I'd recommend you avoid it after dark .... once you exit off of I-81 the lane changes required aren't marked and the lanes are separated by black, raised curbs which can't be seen in time to avoid them .... it has 2 RV fueling stations with pumps only on one side .... the lane next to the propane filling area is uncomfortably narrow .... the RV fueling sites are not even close to level .... if I ever have to stop there again, I'd use the big truck fueling area

Jim

It is my understanding there are several privately owned Flying J centers that are not controlled by the home company. I belive the two Alsakers located in spokane Valley and Airway Heights are amoung those outlets.

I drive a 40 footer with a Tahoe toad(about 63 feet overall length) and I've learned to ingore the RV and automobiles direction signs thatare posted at many Flying J, Loves, etc. I go directly to the big rig fueling area. Always had enough room to get and out .

BTW, I use the Flying J credit card at the pump, get my discount. Pretty smooth overall.

I also have had no problems with truckers, other that curious drivers asking the the typical questions:
mpg, how the rig drives, etc.


But take what I say with a big grain of salt, cause I'm in Albuquerque and the temp is in the teens so that tells you how smart I am. Good travels to all and be safe with all the bad weather out there.

Dean

What may be too tight for someone is just fine for another. Depends on your skill level and patience.

jergeod wrote:
I'm hoping we can start a list of stations that are to tight for campers to fuel at. (Diesel or Gas) have read threads about this.

One rig's "too tight" is another rig's "works just fine"! Too many variables....plus, unless someone forms the suggestions into a searchable list, how would we access the info once posted?

Since no professional org. would put out a list like this because sure as shootin' sombody'd sue them for being "wrong", I think the best suggestion for advance planning is this earlier post:

dalehelman wrote:
I like to use
Google maps app on my smart phone. By using the sat view I can usually get a good idea of a stations layout before I arrive.
Has worked very well for us since we tow four down.

I like to use
Google maps app on my smart phone. By using the sat view I can usually get a good idea of a stations layout before I arrive.
Has worked very well for us since we tow four down.

Beware the Flying J in Casper, WY. It is arranged with one entry and exit and has a very small parking area. After fueling you have to make a U turn in the lot to get out.
when it gets crowded it becomes a snarl with OTR rigs having to take turns turning and RV's trying to get clear and somehow get the room they need to U turn without getting run over. Definitely not a fun experience.

My experience, limited as it is - Flying J is usually better than Pilot if two are close to each other.

Amarillo, South Dallas, San Antonio, Waco - in all these places Flying J is much better for access than Pilot.

The only one I won't take my rig into is the Flying J on US-75 in Anna - between Dallas and the Oklahoma state line - simply too tight for gas rigs to get in except for the one far north outside island - and then you will likely block access to the other pumps from vehicles trying to enter for the cross highway.

Good idea. You sure you want it in Good Sam Club?

Not my experience with them when we had gasser