Finding a friendly place to fuel up.
Very new to this game. Ok, so new I won't pick up my new (to me) coach until Friday. 42' 2006 Country Coach DP. I realize that you can fill up any place that sells diesel. But my question is what do y...
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Look for truck stops and fill up there. Easy in and out most of the time. FlyingJ's usually have a RV lane and that will work fine in most cases. Don't even think about using convenience stores unless you have a clear entry/exit point for the coach. Pick the end pumps if you try the smaller stations.
Did you get your MD Class B drivers license in order to drive a coach over 26,000 lbs? If not, make sure you are covered under your insurance in case of an accident. Or, a CDL license will work rather than a Class B license.
There is a Truckers road guide that lists low bridges and things like that. Also, there are GPS systems for trucks and RVers that will route you away from these places also. You will fit under all the Interstate bridges since big trucks travel them all the time. There is also a Mountain & Grade guide out there which will tell you about steep grades, curvy roads, etc.
If I am going to drive on old roads in the mountains I use Google Earth to scope out what the roads look like, especially long grades over 8% which can be a bear to run on.
Enjoy the coach and get out on the road.
Former MD resident.
Did you get your MD Class B drivers license in order to drive a coach over 26,000 lbs? If not, make sure you are covered under your insurance in case of an accident. Or, a CDL license will work rather than a Class B license.
There is a Truckers road guide that lists low bridges and things like that. Also, there are GPS systems for trucks and RVers that will route you away from these places also. You will fit under all the Interstate bridges since big trucks travel them all the time. There is also a Mountain & Grade guide out there which will tell you about steep grades, curvy roads, etc.
If I am going to drive on old roads in the mountains I use Google Earth to scope out what the roads look like, especially long grades over 8% which can be a bear to run on.
Enjoy the coach and get out on the road.
Former MD resident.
