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slowlanelife · 02-09-2018, 08:40 PM

Hope this is the correct spot for this question. We drive a 32' Class C towing a CRV. We often encounter gas stations that we can't easily get in and out of. Do anyone know of any truck stop chains that offer gasoline in the truck lanes. Would sure make it easier for us and many of the larger Class A gassers. Thanks!

twinboat · 02-09-2018, 08:44 PM

No, but many Flying J Travel Centers have RV lanes.

I have about the same setup and try to use the pumps at either end, so I can circle around the building. I use Google Maps satellite view to see the station.

UFO Pilot · 02-09-2018, 08:46 PM

I haven't found one yet.

**TonyDi** · 02-09-2018, 09:10 PM

I've never seen one and all I use are truck stops.

96 Wideglide · 02-09-2018, 09:21 PM

If they did, there would be loads of angry truck drivers with two tanks of gasoline

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twogypsies · 02-09-2018, 10:38 PM

Semis don't use gas.

momdoc · 02-10-2018, 05:09 AM

I have never seen one. We used to always use the outside pumps so we could drive around the rest of the pumps or the building to "escape". I always check out if there is a simple way out before entering. In 15,000 miles of towing behind a Class C we have never had to unhook because we got trapped.

Winemaker2 · 02-10-2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by twinboat

No, but many Flying J Travel Centers have RV lanes.

I have about the same setup and try to use the pumps at either end, so I can circle around the building. I use Google Maps satellite view to see the station.

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Get the P-FJ app. You can look up stations and it will tell you if they have RV lanes. If so they have better access /egress, pumps on both sides, etc.
Usuallt gas prices at PFJ w Good Sam discount fairly competitive... not so much w diesel...less at other places.
PFJs also have water, dump, propane.

George Schweikle · 02-10-2018, 09:45 AM

We tow a 23 ft. car trailer and don't always use Flying J. You need to develop the capacity to do a very quick analysis of any gas station; to either see a suitable lane to accommodate your rig or to just drive away. Room to fuel doesn't always mean there is room to exit. Even Flying J stations with RV lanes may not be suitable due to limited room to exit - or people who park and block the exit

Of course, fueling before the tank is almost empty is a good habit, so there is always sufficient fuel to drive to the next station.

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Originally Posted by slowlanelife

Hope this is the correct spot for this question. We drive a 32' Class C towing a CRV. We often encounter gas stations that we can't easily get in and out of. Do anyone know of any truck stop chains that offer gasoline in the truck lanes. Would sure make it easier for us and many of the larger Class A gassers. Thanks!

ByeTheWay · 02-10-2018, 01:39 PM

When I had this issue I used stations where the traffic flow was parallel to the building, instead of facing the building. I think they make more selling unhealthy junk food them gas. Saving $5 on a fill up isn't worth an accident.

Craig36 · 02-10-2018, 05:24 PM

Used to have the same problem when I had my gas MH. Per previous comments and my experience now... the answer is no.

slowlanelife · 02-10-2018, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig36

Used to have the same problem when I had my gas MH. Per previous comments and my experience now... the answer is no.

Thanks for all the replies. We are cautions and haven't had to unhook the car yet in 4 years. We started a log a couple years ago for "easy gas" locations on our route south and north. We also watch for the Marathon stations as many are old with pumps parallel to the road and easy in/ out. Thanks again to all.