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Alfred622's avatar
Alfred622
Explorer
Aug 25, 2015

RV+Toad Friendly Gas Stations in New England - Exist??

We have been driving around Pennsylvania and New York - back roads - not major interstate. The Gas Buddy application helped us find lots of gas stations in the area, but when I drive there, 90% of them are designed for cars only. There was no way I could pull a Class A & Toad into one of them!

Anyone know of an application or technique to use on my Android phone that would help me find just gas stations that can handle a Class A & toad?

I've seen about 4 or 5 apps for finding Truck Stops, but none of them helped finding regular automotive gas stations that were built so a towing RV could use them.

Any suggestions from anyone?
Class A
  • SeaDog_BRR's avatar
    SeaDog_BRR
    Explorer
    Aug 25, 2015
    Go to the truck stop. Most regular gas stations don't get enough RV traffic to warrant the wider longer approaches needed.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Aug 25, 2015
    We travel the back roads all over the country. One rule we have is that when the fuel is around 1/2 tank, we do not pass up any station where we can fit. Some of these may only have a few pumps but if they are out front and parallel to the building, we stop. Don't wait until you are almost empty.
  • Janss's avatar
    Janss
    Explorer II
    Aug 25, 2015
    Yes, what's wrong with going to a truck stop? They all have regular gas pumps in addition to truck diesel pumps.

    I use Google maps, satellite view to look at gas stations before I go to one to see if access looks okay.
  • Ductape's avatar
    Ductape
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2015
    Google maps. With satellite view and street view you can pick a good station in advance.
  • tommy_g's avatar
    tommy_g
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2015
    Janss wrote:
    Yes, what's wrong with going to a truck stop? They all have regular gas pumps in addition to truck diesel pumps.

    I use Google maps, satellite view to look at gas stations before I go to one to see if access looks okay.
    I rarely find truck stops that have room for my rig+toad. My old bounder has the fill under the tag and I have to get 37 feet past the hose hook to gas up. The gas pumps are set up far cars and the larger areas generally have diesel only. The best examples I can think of are Loves and Pilot. Most of them actually block off the gas pumps from larger rigs. Using google maps street view is a good tool but not always practical to get to. Gassing up is just another part of the adventure.
  • kmb1966's avatar
    kmb1966
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2015
    most of the truck stops I've been to have plenty of room, but one problem: No gasoline.
    We face this problem with our gasser all the time. Flying J is great, and I try to fuel up there, but sometimes there is no flying J around.
  • Fleet_Man's avatar
    Fleet_Man
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2015
    Several years ago we made a trip to and through MA, VT and NH visiting many small towns with the toad in tow. Never had a problem getting in and out of fuel stops but made certain to thoroughly evaluate the station lay out before committing. Their fuel is most likely delivered by an 18 wheeler. If they can
    get in and out, you should be able to also - plan your exit before you enter.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Aug 26, 2015
    As the OP mentioned, they travel the back roads. Truck stops are good but you won't find many Flying J's, or other large truck stops, away from the Interstate highways.

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