Gas tow vehicles

[Carey-on]

Hello , we are just getting back into rv'ing. This time I have an F250 with the 7.3. Is it just the luck of the draw for gas stations with enough room for the truck & trailer? Our trailer is a 36ft travel trailer & this trip to Florida was a challenge to find gas stations with enough room ti fit in, even using Google earthview & sidewalk view. This has me rethinking going back to a diesel for the luxury of bigger fuel areas. The 7.3 is more than adequate for the trailer albeit slower up hill. What do all of you do for gas? Thanks

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I use outside pumps.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

we had a 40' gas motorhome with a full size sedan in tow. Google earth is your friend. near the interstate usually has the largest fuel stations. you might find this usefuel

 

[turbopilot]

Hello , we are just getting back into rv'ing. This time I have an F250 with the 7.3. Is it just the luck of the draw for gas stations with enough room for the truck & trailer? Our trailer is a 36ft travel trailer & this trip to Florida was a challenge to find gas stations with enough room ti fit in, even using Google earthview & sidewalk view. This has me rethinking going back to a diesel for the luxury of bigger fuel areas. The 7.3 is more than adequate for the trailer albeit slower up hill. What do all of you do for gas? Thanks

Use this app. It shows all stations with RV lanes. Typically RV lanes have both gas and diesel. Makes a big difference pulling a long trailer with gas.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/truck-rv-fuel-stations/id636102179&ved=2ahUKEwjP5aHAyZmNAxV1JEQIHWCBBvMQFnoECCkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1_iL09wzkVLlXHb1_ZFFBP

 

[Carey-on]

Thank you both for your response, we did both of these & still it was a struggle & being on i81, 77, 26 , 95, 10 & 75 I would've thought it would be easier to find bigger island stations, I guess I got spoiled at diesel pumps years ago

 

[Carey-on]

Turbopilot, thank you

 

[Raydawg]

With all the info available on our phones finding gas is easy, so easy I allow my wife to do it
I also plan that I don't need to stop in the metro areas.

 

[inez_f]

Pilot Flying J and Love's sell regular gas at a lot of their locations — those pull-through lanes are built for semis, so a truck and 36ft trailer is nothing. Been our go-to on longer hauls. Did a more detailed breakdown on finding trailer-friendly fuel stops here: Finding Gas Stations for Your Truck and Trailer: What Actually Works – Haul & Trail

 

[Russellvh]

Almost 5 years Full time with a gas burner and 37 ft. 14 foot tall 5th wheel. If there is a station within a mile, or so, of the highway I have never had an issue with canopy heights. I try for outer end pump islands but have pulled into the others if crowded. The problem is with people leaving parked at a pump while potty and lunch.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Almost 5 years Full time with a gas burner and 37 ft. 14 foot tall 5th wheel. If there is a station within a mile, or so, of the highway I have never had an issue with canopy heights. I try for outer end pump islands but have pulled into the others if crowded. The problem is with people leaving parked at a pump while potty and lunch.

I get that!! I was at a Loves in Ohio. Four lanes of pumps on both sides. We waited and waited and finally got to pull into a line. One lane was completely tied up with two different cars hoping to bum gas!! When they asked me to help out, I'm sure you can imagine my reply! I went inside to report the bums but no one bothered to come out and get the lane opened up. sheesh!!