Where get gas with trailer attached

schlep1967 wrote:

Veebyes wrote:
The major annoyance is that the diesel pump is usually on an end island shared with a gas pump. It is the inconsiderate car drivers who will use this island instead of a gas only island who cause the problems.

Attitudes like this are the problem. Why is a car driver inconsiderate for fueling up at a gas pump? The station didn't put that pump there so nobody would use it. Maybe those of us with diesel trucks pulling 40 ft 5th wheels are inconsiderate for not going to a truck stop where there is plenty of room and we are not blocking the gas pumps that 98% of road users are trying to get to.

Sorry, not trying to be rude but more acting like the devils advocate. We are the minority. Most stations that have a diesel pump with the gas pumps in our area also have signs saying "auto diesel". This is because the location is not designed for large trucks. They also have a gas pump there because they don't make money on that real estate if nobody is fueling there. And there are a lot more gas burners than diesel burners on the road.

No offence taken & I have no issue if the station is busy & it is obvious that all of the gas only islands could have been occupied when the car pulled in.

It is the thoughtlesness & lack of consideration for others that gets to me. Without the trailer I will make the effort to use the inside side of the diesel pump leaving the easier outside for somebody with a trailer, diesel or gas, to use if they come in after me.

Very often the transaction has to be taken care of inside by the DW. International credit card used. No zip code attached. When finished & if possible I will get out of the way for the next person while she takes care of the payment.

It really is not that hard to be considerate of others when you can.