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- RVROSEExplorerWe've had too many close calls in many gas stations. Now we have developed a sixth-sense and do as Jerseyjim just said. Before you go in, you look to see if you can get out! Many times there are exit routes that take you around the back so you have to circle the station. Those routs are sometimes very bumpy, narrow, and undesirable but you use them if you must. While I pump the gas, sometimes DW gets out and scouts the environs to find the best way out and has been known to stand her ground so that some motorist cannot block our exit.
We've had trouble at some Flying J stops at the RV pumps, requiring tight turns, parked cars, heavy pump traffic, and delivery trucks. Sometimes a stop for refueling can take an hour or more. It's best to just be patient and chalk it up as a new experience. - jerseyjimExplorerCan't always get gas in a big, spread-out station. When I'm in that predicament, I simply make a very fast judgement call....what I call an "escape route" (I can see getting in, but how to I get out?)and of course, the height of the roof over the pumps.
I prefer pumps that are parallel to the road, but then,sometimes y'gotta do what y'gotta do. - C_J1ExplorerDysart's in Hermon, Maine, just south of Bangor on 95. While you're there check out the restaurant--some great Maine cooking!
- Fleet_ManExplorerDon't feel like you are limited to truck stops. There are plenty of service stations that can handle a motor home. Remember, an 18 wheeler most likely delivered the fuel to that location, a motor home should be able to be accomodated. Use the satelite mode of one of the many map programs to check out an unfamiliar location.
- RoadpilotExplorerThere is a big TA truck stop in Portsmouth, NH, just before the Maine border. In Bangor there are lots of truck stops.
- vegasfoodguyExplorer IIUse GAS BUDDY, DAT, etc apps on phone.
- wny_pat1Explorer
- Vet_ManExplorerIn Maine I use the service areas, N.H. on rt16 are several easy in and out right on the road, even with a toad.
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