ramgunner wrote:
fulltimedaniel wrote:
I think the people who claim to prefer "the convenience" of the big truck stops are just not comfortable driving their rigs in a bit tighter areas like a regular gas station.
What they don't take into account is that a very Big class 8 Truck and trailer delivers the gas and fuel to all these gas stations.
But they don't go up to the pumps. Most of the fill access ports are located on the periphery of the station where they can drive around the pump islands. I can't remember ever seeing any fill tankers drive under the canopy at any stations I've ever seen them at.
You are right about the placement but many many times the fueling truck has to pass thru the pump lanes to get properly positioned so that their outlets are in the right place and on the right side.
But never-the-less it is highly unusual to find a station that cannot easily accommodate even the largest of RV rigs. In addition, many of the convenience store delivery trucks are also tractor trailers and they maneuver the parking lot just fine.
I am sorry but from what I see out here it is the drivers ability that drives this issue, papered over by claims of convenience to save face for those that feel they cant do it.
