Finding a friendly place to fuel up.

We travel out west and plan our trips w/ fuel stops in the planning process. Diesel Boss (trucker web site) will list the truck fueling stops all across the country and the diesel fuel prices. I use it all the time! Most Flying J's are RV friendly w/propane. They have an RV card that gives a 3 cent Discount on fuel.

JR45 wrote:
I went with the Garmin RV760. It also is set up for heigh, wt, length, works great. Need to go over to Yahoo and join the Country Coach forum https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/info and there is also one on http://www.irv2.com/forums/
Keep an eye on the radiator and has it had the wet PTO installed.
http://www.jdrv1.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/pto-101a.pdf
When I fill up I use Pacific Pride. I can fill any time of the day and any amount and have it setup on auto pay once a month to my CC and get a 5% discount.
JR

Hey JR, this is the Magna 630 Van goh floor plan.
I've already joined the Yahoo site, great resource and thanks! I'll look at the other forum too.
I'm having an RV mechanic do a complete check today, independent of the dealer. The dealer was supposed to call about the PTO issue but I hadn't heard the response. I read that it was a recall, so I should be able to get it done?
Radiator looks good so far but yeah, sadly I'm aware of that issue too. Only 7,400 miles so it should buy me some time.
I also read that the 42' didn't seem to have as much of the radiator problem as some of the others? Don't know but I read that in the forums too. Driver's big window was fogged from the seals losing their integrity. Country coach sent a new one last Monday so everything should be ready to go by Friday pick up day. Still has to pass Maryland inspection so that should catch anything safety or mechanical that's happened because of that low mileage/sitting. Worse thing is I don't know what I don't know. I've done boat "camping" but nothing with wheels.
EDIT: Almost forgot. Tires were manufactured in 2005. The coach has been garage kept since new, but I've still asked for 6 new tires on the rear. (Front tires and wheels were replaced in 2011)

I use PilotFlyingJ as a first choice. An RVPlus card gives me pump start and .08 off the cash price plus I pay my fuel bill once a month and I never have to talk to the cashier . The other truck stops take two trips to the cashier, one to start the pump the second to settle up. Small stations have a $75 or $100 limit with but 2 or 3 swipes. Plan to fuel after 500-600 miles and you will have lots of choices.

Dyngbld wrote:
At 42' I believe skyline drive will be a bit dicey. I recall some tight turns.

It's been over 30 years since I was on Skyline Drive, but I remembered it that way as well.

JetAonly wrote:
I use PilotFlyingJ as a first choice. An RVPlus card gives me pump start and .08 off the cash price plus I pay my fuel bill once a month and I never have to talk to the cashier . The other truck stops take two trips to the cashier, one to start the pump the second to settle up. Small stations have a $75 or $100 limit with but 2 or 3 swipes. Plan to fuel after 500-600 miles and you will have lots of choices.

I'm considering a Pilot/Flying J card after going through this forum.
Again, thanks everyone who responded.

Skyline Drive will be a nice drive. There are some tight curves. Tunnels can also get your blood pressure up as they can be tight - take them slow.

Getting fuel is an important skill to get early on your RV career. You don't have a lot of time to figure it out as you approach a gas station. Do plan your departure! As someone else said - look for end fuel pumps - they are also the usual pumps that have the diesel.

You can use the truck stop/plazas. They are usually a bit more expensive but to me well worth the expense due to ease of access. To use a truck lane, pull up to pump and then go inside and give them your CC or cash. They will ask you how much to authorize and give them a high number - that way you get filled. Go back out and full up your tank. Truck stops usually allow you to fill up from left or right side. You can also clean your windshield with the long handles window cleaners. Once vehicle is filled, move vehicle well forward so next truck can move in and start their fill up. Time is money to these guys. Once you have filled up and moved forward go inside and complete your transaction and then depart the truck lane.

Have fun and god luck on trip.

I'd consider a Pacific Pride card. Cardlock stations may not have a place to have lunch, but tend to be nicer for just pulling in, filling up, and getting back on the road.

Welcome. I don't know that driving that rig on the Skyline Dr is a good rookie starting place. But it is very toad friendly!! We camped at Misty Mountain in Crozet off I 64 - easy access to Skyline Dr and Charlottesville.

I have a book called The RV'ers Friend. It has big rig fuel stops INCLUDING non interstate roads. Also have Next Exit for interstate travel.

You do know that you cannot go thru Balt tunnel with rv? I use the Key Bridge instead.

Sounds like you have everything covered.
JR