Refueling

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Background - used to have a dually with a diesel transfer tank and now own a gas HD truck. I don't want another transfer tank and not not sure how to refuel now that I can't go through the truck stop diesel lanes. I know my new truck w/ my 5've can't make the turn if the pumps are set up facing in/out of storefront. With only 36 gallons of gas, I will need to refuel a lot than the 88 gallons of diesel I use to carry in my dually!

Reason for not getting transfer tank are weight and now we just are vacationers and maybe a snowbirds/sunbirds, so we aren't on the road nearly as much after my cancer.

terryallan · Answer

Just have to look for stations you can get into, and out of. Millions  of RVers do it every day. Google Earth could help you. Or you may have to pull in furl, and back out. I have done that a time or two.

fj12ryder · Answer

Yeah, it's pretty obvious you'll just have to do a bit more due diligence when it comes time to fuel up. I'm not sure how much anyone can help with your dilemma.

barneys · Answer

I would not worry about it. We towed for many years with a gas vehicle and then for the past 15 years or so with a diesel. Never had any major problem getting into and out of the pumps. Did have to back out several times but just had my wife watching for traffic. I always tried to get the pumps on the far right - even if it meant partially blocking the entrance or other pumps. Just look the situation over as best you can before you pull in. I doubt you will have any problems.:)
Barney

grit_dog · Answer

Carefully. Pretty much all truckstops have good access to the gas pumps for large vehicles.
If you're re fueling in town, you can look at satellite view on your phone before you get to a town and see what looks do-able.
PAC Pride or CFN or other fuel depot places also have truck access to gas pumps but you have to get an account with them.
Or park on the street and have the wife shuttle 5 gal cans to the pickup!

like2build · Answer

rmalik1 wrote:...now own a gas HD truck. ..not sure how to refuel now that I can't go through the truck stop diesel lanes. I know my new truck w/ my 5've can't make the turn if the pumps are set up facing in/out of storefront.Download the Pilot/FlyingJ app.  When you're getting near time to refuel, pull up the app and find the nearest Flying J.  They almost all have dedicated RV lanes with both gas and diesel.  I've found these very handy and they make getting in and out of the station a breeze.Another benefit, if you're a Good Sam member you get 6 cents per gallon off the price of gas.

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