My biggest hassle when traveling long distances with the tt is finding gas stops. With a 37 gallon tank I need to stop every 200-250 miles, and with a 35' bumper pull I am upwards of 54' in total length and getting regular gas. Many a trip has had me wondering on and off exits multiple times before I find a place to stop. With a 2,600 round trip coming up late next month, that I will be doing solo, I am particularly aware of this hassle and am wondering if anyone has found any good apps or other guidance that helps select stops. I tried the Next Exit book when we first started camping about 7 years ago and found that most of the listed didn't really show where I could readily fill up while hooked up. Has it gotten any better? Any other suggestions?Thanks!!

get the Next Exit or similar book that covers all exits at all interstates. the RV friendly ones were highlighted in red.bumpy

Use truck stops.They are near every large city

It takes a bit, of time and researching but even just 'satellite view' on Google Maps gives you a pretty good idea of what's along your route. If you're travelling along the Interstate system you'll generally find gas stations advertise 'EZ on / off" on the billboards. Even if there's no mention, it's easy enough to go down the ramp, have a look, and if not get right back on again. I routinely tow disassembled aircraft (25'ish feet long) behind a motorhome and I don't seem to find very many gas stations along the highways that I can't get in & out of.

We're close to 60' long (gas RV) and usually stop for gas at Flying J and use their RV islands. Plan B is to use the Next Exit book and look for stations listed in red (although sometimes their idea of RV friendly is not my idea) or a local station near the Next Exit suggested station that has pumps either parallel to the street or an end pump adjacent to a side entrance. Plan C is to use our Pioneer Fuel/Pacific Pride account and fuel there. Their stations are everywhere and can easily accommodate semis and any size RV. The only issue with Pioneer/PP is the gas prices are not posted. That's why they are our Plan C.

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PghBob
Explorer
Sep 08, 2017
I picked up a free copy of a booklet that lists the Flying J and Pilot truck stops and the services that are available at each. Get one at Flying J. Not all are RV friendly.
rk911
Explorer
Sep 08, 2017
We're close to 60' long (gas RV) and usually stop for gas at Flying J and use their RV islands. Plan B is to use the Next Exit book and look for stations listed in red (although sometimes their idea of RV friendly is not my idea) or a local station near the Next Exit suggested station that has pumps either parallel to the street or an end pump adjacent to a side entrance. Plan C is to use our Pioneer Fuel/Pacific Pride account and fuel there. Their stations are everywhere and can easily accommodate semis and any size RV. The only issue with Pioneer/PP is the gas prices are not posted. That's why they are our Plan C.
firemedic1992
Explorer
Sep 08, 2017
Get the Trucker Path app

Here
JaxDad
Explorer III
Sep 08, 2017
It takes a bit, of time and researching but even just 'satellite view' on Google Maps gives you a pretty good idea of what's along your route.

If you're travelling along the Interstate system you'll generally find gas stations advertise 'EZ on / off" on the billboards. Even if there's no mention, it's easy enough to go down the ramp, have a look, and if not get right back on again.

I routinely tow disassembled aircraft (25'ish feet long) behind a motorhome and I don't seem to find very many gas stations along the highways that I can't get in & out of.
darsben1
Explorer
Sep 08, 2017
Use truck stops.
They are near every large city
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Sep 08, 2017
get the Next Exit or similar book that covers all exits at all interstates. the RV friendly ones were highlighted in red.

bumpy

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