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BrianAmaral
Explorer
May 03, 2015

gas stations

Hi ,I have never had to pull into a gas station while hooked up to my camper, and I will have to next month going on a long journey. it may sound stupid but is there a special way to pick a spot or a pump\with out taking out the place .lol

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  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Got to be careful at some places where they have easy pull-in and then you are trapped to get out... A couple of RV FRIENDLY truck stops like PILOT FLYING J have RV pull thru spots.

    RV FRIENDLY FUEL STOPS


    We always carry a couple of 5-gallon fuel cans where if push comes to shove you can always park in a good area and walk-in for fuel. You can also park somewhere and unhook from the trailer and take you truck anywhere then to get re-fueled...

    We sort of got into only driving until around 4PM each day and then finding a stop over campground spot. After setting up then will go get the truck fueled up for the next day trip...
  • we always hang back a bit trying for the outside pump and then swing right out of the area the more open the better, and stop at bigger gas stations most have room for rv,s just watch what your doing as you pull in out, if in doubt? use a spotter so things stay calm.
  • Look before you pull in. Some will go where others won't but only you know where you can go.

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