Fueling up on trips

If I anticipate a fuel stop, I will use GasBuddy to look ahead to see what the prevailing prices are in the area I will land. Often, the best prices for fuel are just a few blocks out of the way. Using Google maps in Satellite View, you can check out your approach and departure. There have been times when I passed on a station that looked difficult to navigate. My RV isn't all that big, but there are plenty of places that once you get in, you have to contend with tough traffic. One time I was determined to have dinner at a Cracker Barrel in Idaho, the last one before home. It was a bit off the beaten path I am glad that I checked the Satellite View. By looking ahead, I was able to be in the correct turn lanes and streets. With the busy traffic, I would have ended up miles down the road just to turn around to get back on track. In Ohio, I looked to see how an RV resort looked. I saw a less advertised place just 1/2 mile down the road that looked nice from the air. The stay that night with full hook-ups was free. They had a farm store where we loaded up on local products. I spotted something interesting using the Google street view: the unmistakeable front end of a Studebaker. I alerted a collector friend of the potential treasure. You never know what you'll see. Also, the map will reveal a good place to pull out of the way to make lunch, relax a bit and walk the dog.