Stopping for gas at service plazas
Is there any way to know whether or not there is gas on the 'truck' side of a tollway service plaza? If not, what do those of you with gassers do at service plazas? We're headed off to our first lon...
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You didn't state how long your RV is but if you have gas, the car fill-up area is your only option. The truck area only has diesel but RVers are welcome to use it also - for diesel.
Try to grab one of the end pumps where you'll have more room - at least until you're a little more experienced. Also, if you're on the interstates, you could use the rest areas for the pit stops and lunch then you wouldn't have to find a place to park and wait at the fuel station.
You could also park in your campground, unhook and drive to a fuel station w/o the RV to refuel before you start out in the morning.
It'll become easier and easier with more experience. Just take your time in the stations and look over the situation BEFORE you get trapped in a situation where you can't get out.
If you have 'The Next Exit' directory for interstates, there is a symbol next to the fuel entries that will tell you if it's recommended for RVs. That would be a big help. Also, as stated above, some truck stops have special RV pumps for both diesel and gas and also propane. You'll find these at Flying Js, Pilots and others. It just takes some advance planning on where you figure on stopping. Don't wait until you're almost on empty. Strive for filling at 1/2 then you'll have plenty of leeway for finding the best station for you. Good luck!
Try to grab one of the end pumps where you'll have more room - at least until you're a little more experienced. Also, if you're on the interstates, you could use the rest areas for the pit stops and lunch then you wouldn't have to find a place to park and wait at the fuel station.
You could also park in your campground, unhook and drive to a fuel station w/o the RV to refuel before you start out in the morning.
It'll become easier and easier with more experience. Just take your time in the stations and look over the situation BEFORE you get trapped in a situation where you can't get out.
If you have 'The Next Exit' directory for interstates, there is a symbol next to the fuel entries that will tell you if it's recommended for RVs. That would be a big help. Also, as stated above, some truck stops have special RV pumps for both diesel and gas and also propane. You'll find these at Flying Js, Pilots and others. It just takes some advance planning on where you figure on stopping. Don't wait until you're almost on empty. Strive for filling at 1/2 then you'll have plenty of leeway for finding the best station for you. Good luck!
