Where to purchase everything in Texas

Mik68 wrote:

Thanks for all this very useful information, its all going down in our diary. So even if the FW already has tires I should be able to negotiate new G tires in the deal. What about the TV? Should I & will I be able to do the same?
Its won't take much convincing to get me into a megacab, they look hot, even the Mrs thinks so. Only reason I was thinking not to, was because I want to bring back to Aus & they look considerably wider. Are they? Also I have been told to get from 2012 onwards as there were many changes from that year?

don't think the tow vehicle will need any tire upgrades. The issue is the FW tires are really right at their limits. usually 7000 lb axles and 3750lb tire ratings.. Many here have experienced blowouts with relatively new Goodyear Marathon Load Range E tires (see topics on Tires in the FW section). I have had a lot of trouble with E tires on my enclosed car hauler (which only weighs 7,000lbs), I don't want ANY trouble on the 12-15,000lb FW.

The Duallys are wider. here in the states max width is 7'11". and the dually rears are right out there.

I know nothing about the Dodge truck towing capabilities. My only comment is safety for your family on such a compressed travel schedule. I am averse to losing a single tire on the TV putting anyone at risk. (its why we went to a dually, trading in my single wheel ford truck)

Mik68 wrote:

sdetweil wrote:
Pilot/FlyingJ provides a fuel discount card for GoodSam members, altho they are usually higher priced than the local fuel stations.
(and demand payment in full at the end of the month/billing cycle)
they do have truck pull thru, and that is way useful.

GasBuddy.com (web) can give u a tank fill plan for a trip too.

This all sounds a little foreign to me. I was just gonna pay as I go. Do they prefer payment at end of month instead? Also, I hadn't imagined not pulling FW through gas station to re-fuel but I guess this would be an issue with some gas stations?

no problem.. just trying to give you info that might save you a few (but not much) dollars (10-20 cents/gallon, you will be consuming about 1700 gallons, so maybe $350 US overall. This particular card (pilot) demands payment in full each month. all this may not be helpful to you, so file it away as useful, but not for your trip.

You will have to pay attention on refueling with the FW attached.
Many stations have you pull in facing the station, and you have to do a 90 degree turn to get out, (with cars lined up at the curb in front of you), or you have to back out.. which may not be as much fun as pulling in. I won't try anything not pullthru, or parallel to the roadway, with limited or no curbs. AND you have to be careful of overhead items. my FW is 13ft tall. Lots of stuff 'up' there I didn't pay attention to before. (already found some trees I am no longer fond of).

sleeping 4 or 5 means a bunkhouse model FW probably. My FW sleeps 2, and then there is the fold out couch. I wouldn't want anyone to sleep there repeatedly. But my FW is still 40ft long, the max allowed in Texas.