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Dutch Star Don · 05-28-2020, 05:00 PM

I've never used gloves for fueling or dumping in 50 years. I always grab one of the paper windshield towels, if available, and wipe up any excessive mess on the nozzle, but rarely find that to be an issue. I then use the towel under the nozzle so when it kicks off, no spillage. While filling, I occasionally wash the windshield, but I do go into a bay where I keep my fuel additive. I use a small towel, kept with the additive, to make sure I don't spill any of the additive.

I watch where I walk and when I'm done, I have a tub of hand wipes and a box of blue paper towels I keep in the entry step storage. I wipe my hands well with the hand wipes and reenter the coach. I just don't like dealing with gloves while handling credit cards, bay doors, windshield washing equipment etc.

Each person should do what they feel is best for them, but I don't have germaphobe issues, still use campground water and drink from the hose.

lenny-shawna · 05-28-2020, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don

I've never used gloves for fueling or dumping in 50 years. I always grab one of the paper windshield towels, if available, and wipe up any excessive mess on the nozzle, but rarely find that to be an issue. I then use the towel under the nozzle so when it kicks off, no spillage. While filling, I occasionally wash the windshield, but I do go into a bay where I keep my fuel additive. I use a small towel, kept with the additive, to make sure I don't spill any of the additive.

I watch where I walk and when I'm done, I have a tub of hand wipes and a box of blue paper towels I keep in the entry step storage. I wipe my hands well with the hand wipes and reenter the coach. I just don't like dealing with gloves while handling credit cards, bay doors, windshield washing equipment etc.

Each person should do what they feel is best for them, but I don't have germaphobe issues, still use campground water and drink from the hose.

I'll agree that since Covid 19 more and more germaphobes are out in abundance.

I do not use gloves for dumping but I do use waterproof gloves for diesel fueling as I do not like the oily residue on my hands.

Ray,IN · 05-29-2020, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Damion

Harbor Freight! soft, flexible, light weight, tougher than nails, take them on and off and reuse them if you like!
https://www.harborfreight.com/safety...rge-68506.html

Can't get them these days. Harbor Freight in our city has them reserved for the university, who buys their entire shipment as it comes off the truck. I have a heavy pair of chemical rubber gloves I've used for about 10 years so far, when I remove them they fit into a plastic bag I keep in a compartment near the fuel fill points.

AJMike · 05-31-2020, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NLOVNIT

I just use the std. cheap disposable ones you can get in a box by the hundreds. 1 use & I can throw them away in the trash can at the fueling station.

Yes. This is what I do. Out of curiosity why does the OP not want to use disposable gloves? Perhaps there is something about them and fuel that I should know.

RMD3819 · 06-05-2020, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AJMike

Yes. This is what I do. Out of curiosity why does the OP not want to use disposable gloves? Perhaps there is something about them and fuel that I should know.

I prefer reusable gloves for fueling. I don’t worry about germs I just want to keep the smell off my hands.

I use disposables for the sewer. My pre covid supply was being stretched to the limit. Walmart finally got some of their brand in. Usually I buy them on Amazon but they have not only gone up in price they are difficult to get.