Blind spots & washing your RV
I am new to RVing. I have trouble in gas stations getting close enough to the pump. I have a 34' motorhome and am towing a Jeep. I have a rear view camera, which doesn't hep at all; and my side mirr...
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The gas fill on Mobi our 27 foot C is on the driver's side. I know after driving for 7 years how far past the pump I have to drive to be in the correct position for the fuel fill.
But the first trip of each year I have to remember and double check. We do not tow, so that is not an issue.
We wash Mobi in the driveway. Our dealer has an oversized wand car wash for RV's that we can use too. Then there are some gas stations in communities with lots of Rvers that can accommodate big rigs.
Lastly you can check out truck washes.
You can always attach a ribbon to your gas intake and look for it in your side view mirror. Discovered this trick when I was driving down the road and saw a lanyard with keys attached out one of the side view mirrors.
General tips:
Drive off the top half of your fuel tank. You have more options when you are not running out of fuel.
Look for gas stations with easy access and wide turning areas.
Look for gas stations where you can easily get back on the main road the correct direction.
Look for gas stations with no canopy or a really high canopy, know your height in feet and metres.
Ask for help if needed. I bought propane at a Co-op gas station in Airdie Alberta, you had to back into the spot. I was okay with backing up as long as I had a spotter.
But the first trip of each year I have to remember and double check. We do not tow, so that is not an issue.
We wash Mobi in the driveway. Our dealer has an oversized wand car wash for RV's that we can use too. Then there are some gas stations in communities with lots of Rvers that can accommodate big rigs.
Lastly you can check out truck washes.
You can always attach a ribbon to your gas intake and look for it in your side view mirror. Discovered this trick when I was driving down the road and saw a lanyard with keys attached out one of the side view mirrors.
General tips:
Drive off the top half of your fuel tank. You have more options when you are not running out of fuel.
Look for gas stations with easy access and wide turning areas.
Look for gas stations where you can easily get back on the main road the correct direction.
Look for gas stations with no canopy or a really high canopy, know your height in feet and metres.
Ask for help if needed. I bought propane at a Co-op gas station in Airdie Alberta, you had to back into the spot. I was okay with backing up as long as I had a spotter.
