Where get gas with trailer attached
I was wondering when pulling the trailer on the road if there are any hints getting gas in the tow vehicle and not having problems fitting in and getting out of the gas stations. thanks, Dean
Forum Discussion
Kohai,
With a long bed crew-cab and a 35' fiver, I seldom use anything but truck lanes. Straight in approach and departure and room to swing around.
One drawback is that, as a non-corporate user, I frequently have to take my credit card in to the fuel desk and have the clerk clear the pump I want to use. The card readers on truck pumps are set up for central billing systems and not bank cards. After fueling, pull forward clear of the pumps and go inside to sign the charge slip. Don't leave your rig blocking a pump. Notice that the over-the-road truckers do this also.
A couple of observations:
Some pumps are marked that they will take MC or VISA. When the clerk asks for your company name, just say "Private operator on VISA." or whatever and they will clear the pump. You may still have to go inside to get the charge slip.
Many diesel truck islands have double pumps; one on each side of the lane. One is the "master" and the other is the "slave". Keep in mind that most OTR tractors have saddle tanks on both sides, under the running boards. The entrance side of the lane will be marked. If you go through in the correct direction the master will be on the driver's side. You cannot use the slave pump without first activating the master. You don't want to have to mess with this. Just go through the correct way.
Just have fun out there.
With a long bed crew-cab and a 35' fiver, I seldom use anything but truck lanes. Straight in approach and departure and room to swing around.
One drawback is that, as a non-corporate user, I frequently have to take my credit card in to the fuel desk and have the clerk clear the pump I want to use. The card readers on truck pumps are set up for central billing systems and not bank cards. After fueling, pull forward clear of the pumps and go inside to sign the charge slip. Don't leave your rig blocking a pump. Notice that the over-the-road truckers do this also.
A couple of observations:
Some pumps are marked that they will take MC or VISA. When the clerk asks for your company name, just say "Private operator on VISA." or whatever and they will clear the pump. You may still have to go inside to get the charge slip.
Many diesel truck islands have double pumps; one on each side of the lane. One is the "master" and the other is the "slave". Keep in mind that most OTR tractors have saddle tanks on both sides, under the running boards. The entrance side of the lane will be marked. If you go through in the correct direction the master will be on the driver's side. You cannot use the slave pump without first activating the master. You don't want to have to mess with this. Just go through the correct way.
Just have fun out there.
