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Flying J frustrations - Alternatives?

RRinNFla
Explorer
Explorer
We’ve always preferred Flying J when traveling on interstate highways. I made the effort to get the RV Plus card which is easy to pay and gives me 6 cents per gallon discount. On our recent 4000 mile trip I was extremely disappointed with them.

We tow a 32 foot fifth wheel and have a gasoline powered truck. The RV lanes are the main reason we go there.

At least half of the pumps had burned out screens so I had to pay inside, usually waiting in a long line competing with the pizza customers for a cashier. The cashiers had no idea how to handle the RV Plus card.

At one station, someone had run into a pump and all pumps were shut down. Obviously not the stations fault, however they could have put signs up or orange cones to let you know not to bother tryin to use those lanes.

At another Flying J brand station there were no RV lanes for gasoline and the remaining pumps were at a awkward angle and very tightly spaced.

Probably the most frustrating was at Lake Park, GA, I75 exit 2. On the way out the card readers did not work at the RV lane. On the return, 4 weeks later, the card readers still did not work. I guess they are hoping the gas pump repair fairy will stop by some night.

I try to top off the truck when unhitched. I have learned to visually assess whether I can make the tight turns at regular gas stations. I have even backed out of stations while towing, but I love RV lanes.

Is there a good alternative to Flying J?
Richard

2015 Prime Time Crusader 295RLT
2008 Ford F250 V10 (Gas), EC, SB, 4X4
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TexasShadow
Explorer II
Explorer II
We are using a Loves discount card, or a walmart credit card that gives cash back reward.
TexasShadow
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Jeep Grand Cherokee or 2016 Ford XLT 4x4 super cab with 8 ft bed
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854 Watts of Solar Power



Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

PartyOf_Five
Explorer
Explorer
Plenty of regional chains are nipping at these guys heels because they've been complacent for so long. Sheetz in Ohio, kwik trip in Wisconsin, Kum n Go in Colorado, others in Oregon, Missouri will be taking over this segment before you know it. It's part of why love's is building/ adding campgrounds and hotels to their portfolio of products
PartyOf5 appreciating our Creator thru the created. 5 yrsL 50k, 49 states & 9 provinces.

May you find Peace in all you endeavor.

Campinfan
Explorer III
Explorer III
I have used Love's, Speedway, Fuelmaster and other truck stops. I just wish my credit cards worked at the truck pumps.
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2016 F 350 FX4 4WD,Lariat, 6.7 Diesel
41' 2018 Sandpiper 369 SAQB
Lovely wife and three children