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tatest
Jan 28, 2015Explorer II
I've never found this difficult in rural areas, where gas stations are designed to meet the needs of farmers and others who frequently tow work equipment. Truck stops and travel centers also usually have plenty of room.
I avoid convenience store outlets, most are now laid out to bring fueling customers inside to buy something else that might be profitable, as there is not much margin out at the pumps.
When traveling I fuel up when necessary before getting into dense urban areas (this includes the residential suburbs) so that I can get to the other side without stopping. Not only are most of the gas stations built on the convenience store model with little room to move around, people will park at the pumps for several minutes to take care of their business inside, and streets also tend to be clogged. For me, this is a general rule even when I'm driving just my van or sub-compact car.
I avoid convenience store outlets, most are now laid out to bring fueling customers inside to buy something else that might be profitable, as there is not much margin out at the pumps.
When traveling I fuel up when necessary before getting into dense urban areas (this includes the residential suburbs) so that I can get to the other side without stopping. Not only are most of the gas stations built on the convenience store model with little room to move around, people will park at the pumps for several minutes to take care of their business inside, and streets also tend to be clogged. For me, this is a general rule even when I'm driving just my van or sub-compact car.
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