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prepilot_3ck
Explorer
Dec 27, 2018

Gas RV Fill up tips

RV Folks,

I've recently switched from a DP to a Gas RV. Lots of pros/cons etc, however there is one thing that is rapidly landing in the cons column that I would love some advice on.

Where do you all fill up with gas? How are you fining gas stations with gasoline in the truck lanes?

This is why I'm asking. When we had our DP, it was a little frustrating having to fine gas stations with diesel, but I could always swing through the truck lanes when they were available. I had a gas RV now, and I'm finding it VERY difficult to fill up, especially when I'm towing. Very few, if any, truck stop stations have gasoline at the truck pumps. So I end up having to fight for an end spot in the normal car area, and block traffic and multiple pumps and whatnot. I REALLY don't like doing that. AND those rotten car gas pumps are slow, and shut off at $50-$100. By the 3rd run of the credit card, my card is being flagged by fraud protection.

Anyway, are you all using mobile apps or websites to locate stations that might be RV friendly and have gas in the truck lanes?

Thanks,
Brian
Class A
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Dec 27, 2018
    We use Loves car islands and other standard gas stations. We prefer islands that are not perpendicular to the building as they are more like pull throughs.
    We use Costco early in mornings before store opens and have not encountered any back ups.
  • prepilot_3ck's avatar
    prepilot_3ck
    Explorer
    Dec 27, 2018
    Trackrig wrote:
    Even though we have a 40' DP, I may use a truck stop for fuel only once a year, they charge too much.

    I much prefer Sam's Club or Fred Meyers for their grocery/fuel discounts. Other then that, use Gas Buddy and the aerial view before you get to a gas station.

    Bill


    Thanks, yeah, we're Costco people, but those pumps are always jam packed. Much better prices for sure. I don't think we have Meyer's on the west coast, but I think some of the grocery stores have the discounts as well.

    It's less about the cost (although I'd love cheaper gas too!) is about getting maneuvering around the car area. We have a 40 foot RV with a car on the back and dealing with all the cars and the c-store is really a pain. Looking at the aerial view is a good idea also.

    Thanks,
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    Dec 27, 2018
    Even though we have a 40' DP, I may use a truck stop for fuel only once a year, they charge too much.

    I much prefer Sam's Club or Fred Meyers for their grocery/fuel discounts. Other then that, use Gas Buddy and the aerial view before you get to a gas station.

    Bill

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