Tips on picking, entering, and leaving gas stations

[ClearCreekRanch]

Ok, so yesterday in route to a horse show in Texas from Kentucky, I had an argument with a post in a Valero station. The post won and I returned home, sadly. It was one of those stations with slanted pumps and a McDonalds, i.e., too many people, not enough room. I should have known better, right. Well in my defense, I have only taken 2 short trips in my Winnebago Aspect and have owned it for only 3 months. I will never make THAT same mistake again. But my question is, how do you find the right gas station when you need it? And are there any tips that you can give me to help my confidence? I really like my motor home, but I am seriously doubting my abilities. I do fine changing lanes and driving in general, it's just the gas station thing. Another example is today, on the way to the dealership, I had gotten gas at a Pilot station(that I have used a few times) and a couple of dip sticks parked in the middle of the parking lot, only way out. So I walked over and checked it out and then went soooooooo slow between the two. I was nervous but I made it.:)

[mlts22]

Practice, practice, practice. I like driving at night so if I goof, I generally can back up and get into position without having to deal with some impatient cretin behind laying on the horn.

To me, the best fuel stations are the ones that have the pump aisles parallel to the road. However, these are not as common since they require more highway frontal space.

Don't forget cardlock stations. I'd recommend getting a Pacific Pride card, because getting in and out of an unmanned pump is a lot easier than having to deal with the crowds at most gas stations.