Although I technically can get into some gas stations when towing, I personally prefer using truck stops since it's just easier, plus you don't have to deal with someone parking their mini van in front of the only diesel pump for 20 minutes while they are inside on a shopping spree.My only complaint about the truck stops is that for some reason most of the ones I've been to don't take personal credit cards at the pump. So I'm stuck going in, waiting in line to hand them my card, go out to pump the fuel, and finally go back in to pay, all the while holding up the truckers who I'm sure are eager to be on their way. Any solutions that you know of? Are Pilot/FlyingJ locations usually the same or is there an option for non commercial operators to get a card that does work at the pumps? Just curious what others do when stopping for fuel. As always, thanks for the advice!

Some truck stops have RV lanes with credit card accepting pumps. Normally I fill up at the larger service stations you see along the highways and haven't run into having to wait for the mini-van shopper. I've only filled up at one truck stop using the trucker pumps, I was able to use my credit card at the pump.Most of the time I fill up when I'm unhitched from my 5th wheel; fill up the day before we leave or right after we arrive. Most trips we take require less than one tank to get to our destination. So it's just easier to fill up once we unhitch.

I use the Flying J card and pay at the pump. It is available to all. Savings at the pump also. If you half to go inside to use your credit card it is just part of the drill. Once full, just pull up so the next vehicle can get in as you settle up.

the bear II wrote:Most of the time I fill up when I'm unhitched from my 5th wheel; fill up the day before we leave or right after we arrive. Most trips we take require less than one tank to get to our destination. So it's just easier to fill up once we unhitch.That's what I've usually been doing as well for most of our trips, but we are planning a long trip for spring break and will most likely need to stop for fuel while towing. Good to know that some truck stops have RV lanes. I'll have to look for those.

I have dual tanks which requires using truck pumps to get 100% full. I know the drill and I just do it, otherwise it's dodge the cars and get pissed at the shoppers blocking the diesel pumps and not get full tanks.I tried using Pacific Pride, which are a (national?) chain of truck fueling stops. That worked sometimes, but their technology is aging and they aren't that easy to find. Their smartphone app doesn't work well and GPS couldn't find many of them. I never knew what I was paying until the email bill arrived - and that didn't work too well either. A couple times I never got one, then the next one showed I had an overdue balance, and then they finally gave up and said "we're not email billing any more...this just isn't working." I do not know how their other customers are billed..paper I guess. Ain't gonna happen with me.I avoid Pilot and the J simply because that's where everyone goes, meaning they're always crowded and busy. I'll pay more out of town just for the convenience, and cleaner pump islands. I hate walking in diesel fuel sludge and then having to wipe my feet before getting back in the cab. I prefer having my fuel in the tank, not on my floors.Be very careful with those truck island nozzles, or you'll be taking a bath in diesel fuel.

rdmike wrote:I use the Flying J card and pay at the pump. It is available to all. Savings at the pump also. If you half to go inside to use your credit card it is just part of the drill. Once full, just pull up so the next vehicle can get in as you settle up.So at Flying J the pump will typically accept their card but not other credit cards? I'll get one right away! For some reason I always thought it was some kind of commercial account deal.

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RDMueller
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
the bear II wrote:

Most of the time I fill up when I'm unhitched from my 5th wheel; fill up the day before we leave or right after we arrive. Most trips we take require less than one tank to get to our destination. So it's just easier to fill up once we unhitch.

That's what I've usually been doing as well for most of our trips, but we are planning a long trip for spring break and will most likely need to stop for fuel while towing. Good to know that some truck stops have RV lanes. I'll have to look for those.
rdmike
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
I use the Flying J card and pay at the pump. It is available to all. Savings at the pump also. If you half to go inside to use your credit card it is just part of the drill. Once full, just pull up so the next vehicle can get in as you settle up.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
Some truck stops have RV lanes with credit card accepting pumps. Normally I fill up at the larger service stations you see along the highways and haven't run into having to wait for the mini-van shopper. I've only filled up at one truck stop using the trucker pumps, I was able to use my credit card at the pump.

Most of the time I fill up when I'm unhitched from my 5th wheel; fill up the day before we leave or right after we arrive. Most trips we take require less than one tank to get to our destination. So it's just easier to fill up once we unhitch.

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