Fifth-Wheel friendly gas stations alng I-75

Go to gasbuddy.com. Load the app on your phone. You can select what grade of fuel you want, including diesel, and the map will give the current prices. The map will help identify they location of the fuel station and you can judge before hand if the roads in and out are navigable. Gasbuddy.com is my best friend when traveling.

When you reach 1/2 tank........start checking out the highway signs at exits.

Then scope out the stations.

In 7 yrs. of FT travel I used just about any/every station when I needed fuel.
IF semi tanker can get in to delivery fuel I can get in/out to buy fuel........even if I had to back out.

I have to maneuver that trailer in/thru CG's and into various sites.....so I can get fuel.
We traveled secondary/back roads and those stations are not as friendly as ones along Interstates.

When you need fuel.......get it.
It gives you experience which can make towing easier.....builds confidence :B

Personally I think folks make things too complicated when RVng and over-think/over analyze it.

I totally agree with the post above. But, here is a bit more info.

What do you mean by fifth wheel friendly? I assume that you want to know if you can get into and out of the station without a lot of problems maneuvering. And, I have to assume you have a diesel tow vehicle.

Stations meeting these criteria are any pilot/flying J. Most truck stops are easy in, easy out. You can even use the truck pumps, but the etiquette there is to fill up and pull forward clearing the pumps for someone behind you before you go to pay.

Most stations have diesel now and they are usually located on the outermost set of pumps. I say usually as the diesel pumps under the roof at Flying J's are the center set of pumps. But, Flying J's always have a special pump island for the RV's. If your in doubt pull into the station and park out of the way and send a runner to locate the diesel pumps.

The National chain stations build there roofs over the pumps to more than clear the height of your fifth wheel.

Go to your nearest truck stop or RV store and get a copy of The Next Exit. It lists services at each exit along every interstate highway in the country. Businesses, including fuel stops, that are RV friendly are highlighted in red.

Not every Pilot/Flying J is easy in/out. Before committing to a fuel station make sure you can see a clear way out from the pumps. Keep in mind that some jerk may decide to park directly in front of you if space allows.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
IF semi tanker can get in to delivery fuel I can get in/out to buy fuel........even if I had to back out.

Tanker trucks that deliver to gas stations don't always go under the canopy and are shorter than a regular semi. Tanker heights can very but are often 11' to 11'6" in height (reg. semi 13'6"). The 5th wheel can often be taller than a tanker. I know I am.

Since I only travel for fun, I stick to the truck stops and use the RV or truck lanes so I don't have to worry about it. I might pay a little more but I know I'll fit and the diesel I buy will often be fresher and less likely contaminated. I've pulled into some gas stations and the diesel pumps looked like they had not been used in months. Nozzle dirty and looked like stuff was growing on it. A tank of bad fuel can cost thousands in repairs.

Good luck and enjoy your trip.

mdamerell wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:
IF semi tanker can get in to delivery fuel I can get in/out to buy fuel........even if I had to back out.

Tanker trucks that deliver to gas stations don't always go under the canopy and are shorter than a regular semi. Tanker heights can very but are often 11' to 11'6" in height (reg. semi 13'6"). The 5th wheel can often be taller than a tanker. I know I am.

Since I only travel for fun, I stick to the truck stops and use the RV or truck lanes so I don't have to worry about it. I might pay a little more but I know I'll fit and the diesel I buy will often be fresher and less likely contaminated. I've pulled into some gas stations and the diesel pumps looked like they had not been used in months. Nozzle dirty and looked like stuff was growing on it. A tank of bad fuel can cost thousands in repairs.

Good luck and enjoy your trip.

5th wheel is 13' 4" and I have yet to find a station I couldn't get into/out of.
I've had more issues in CGs than any station.

And I never use truck stops because of the diesel fuel all over the place.........pad, nozzle, pump.
I also don't carry a spare fuel filter and have never had a 'fuel' problem.

I like living on the edge...makes life more exciting :B

Ain't life good..........so many options/choices.

Love's are another good choice beside Flying J and Pilot. Speedway truck plaza are also very good.

Well Holyman did you get your question answered???

Love's, Pilot Flying J and T/A are always good. Love's and Pilot Flying J have iPhone apps which make it easy to plan the next stop.

Old-Biscuit wrote:

5th wheel is 13' 4" and I have yet to find a station I couldn't get into/out of. I've had more issues in CGs than any station.

You're luckier than these guys then :) Maybe it's regional but many times the canopies are only 11' to 12'.

5th wheel takes out canopy

Trailer almost takes out canopy

Moving van hits gas station canopy

Safe travels and maybe we'll see you down the road one day :C