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04-18-2019, 11:17 PM #51
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You are very correct on the language, but now a lot of truckers are not running 19. I find it varies across the states. Ask at a fuel stop and see if you can get the information. Out west I found 16 good and 21 down south (mostly logging trucks). Try scanning a few channels. MY radio is not your typical CB so that might make a difference. Also pay attention to how they phrase themselves and try to copy that. The language of the 80's and 90's is long gone - just don't say 10-4 good buddy
Now back to the tight fuel pumps and the other problem of diesel handles not always being green, especially at BP fuel stops. I have done a lot of maneuvering only to find the fuel pump does not have diesel. Now the DW gets out on some to check for me.Last edited by powerscol; 04-18-2019 at 11:21 PM.
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04-22-2019, 12:08 PM #52
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Tips on using the truck lanes
I stay at the pump while DW goes inside with the pump number. She calla me when she has presented the card and the pump is reset. I keep a right hand work glove on the back seat floor of the truck to handle the pump handle. After filling, DW gets the receipt, I pull forward just like the “ big boys” do, and go inside to do my business. And life is good!
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05-08-2019, 07:53 PM #53
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05-09-2019, 01:23 AM #54
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OK I will add my two cents here. I was once at a station that had an awning too low for a fifth wheel. I was just fueling up my car at the time. But I saw a guy with a big trailer pull up. He saw the awning was too low. So he pulled the truck forward just enough for the pump to reach his diesel filler cap (about midships). The tall trailer never hit the awning because he had stopped short enough so only part of his truck was under it. When he was done, he just backed up and went around the awning and out. GENIUS!!!
I would recommend a spotter if you ever try this though2017 Ford F450 - our kids call her "Big Red"
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05-09-2019, 01:48 PM #55
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Dave & Becky
Always camping with the K9s. The boys are grown and rarely join us anymore.
Colorado Springs, CO
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05-09-2019, 02:01 PM #56
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Paul, we may be kindred spirits. I've covered most of the Midwest without turning away from more than one station. I tend to use Gasbuddy to find the lowest price for diesel close to the interstate and go for it. I've gotten into some sketchy spots around Topeka and Cincinnati... and East St. Louis too!
I hate everything about those truck stop fuel joints. I've never gotten a bad load of fuel at a smaller station, I tend to believe if their price is low they must be moving a decent quantity. I did drag my old TT through a station in Columbia MO. once, but it had a lot less clearance than the GD.Dave & Becky
Always camping with the K9s. The boys are grown and rarely join us anymore.
Colorado Springs, CO
2016 Reflection 313RLTS
2012 Ford F350 Lariat CCLB 6.7L PSD
(now retired) Mildly massaged 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L PSD
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05-15-2019, 08:57 AM #57
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FWIW And this may have been pointed out in another post. When I had a gasser, I was so frustrated like you guys, I added a bed tank. At least then I go about 600 miles. Upgraded to new coach and truck with diesel. Of course now I can go about 450 miles with OEM tank. Now that I can use the Big Truck lane, I don't need too. LOL !!!!
Thank you!
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07-18-2019, 04:52 PM #58
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Bucees on I-10 in Alabama has 120 gas pumps. And when we were there, I think everyone was full... But, great food, and dang near a tourist attraction on their own.
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08-23-2019, 08:57 AM #59
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I second the thought of having Gas Friendly by Interstate/State thread here. Driving across NY southern tier - had to pass by a couple of gas stations off the interstate that we couldn't get into because the gas lanes were not parallel to the road...
How do you know if a Flying J (or other truck stop) have gas lanes or "RV lanes"?
So living in PA - I could check out my local I-80 and I-81 fuel stops and post results here. I am unaware of any Apps that actually call out "gas - friendly" big rig fuel stations.
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I-80 Buckhorn exit 232
- Travel America Shell station - front gas pumps are accessible.
- Exxon is wide enough
I-80 PA 339 exit 242
- Delta Gas (new) easy pull-thru
- Loves may be okay in front if you can get an end pump
- Sunoco across the street is NOT okay...Semi truck pumps would block your exit path
I-81 Bear Creek Exit 170A
- Sunoco - end pump then side exitLast edited by TS_Breezes; 08-23-2019 at 11:18 AM. Reason: Added exit
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08-23-2019, 09:17 AM #60
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We plan fuel and doggie rest stops as part of the trip planning. Google Earth street view solves most of my fueling issues.
Jeff and Jen
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