Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > HAVE MOC WILL TRAVEL > The Campsite
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-01-2014, 01:35 AM   #1
JandC
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
Camping @ Pilot

My buddy left SW Florida yesterday to start a 7 month trip in his SOB fiver. He has a generator and has his first two nights planned at Flying J - Pilot Truck Stops. Talked to him last night and he was set up at the first one. He stayed hooked up, generator running, sitting in his lawn chair outside, drinking a beer out of a coffee mug, smoking his cigar. He was happy with the spot but this was their first time trying this. Anyone else do overnights at these Flying J - Pilot truck stops?
 
__________________
Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
JandC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 04:12 AM   #2
steves
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
Hope he was not taking up more that one RV spot. This a pet peeve of mine - people opening slides, etc. and preventing others from stopping or parking to use the facilities. Trucker also get upset with RV's doing this too.
steves is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 04:13 AM   #3
8.1al
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
Here is a link to the "RVers Good Neighbor Policy" If you scroll down to the bottom you will see it is endorsed by many RV groups.
http://www.escapees.com/Parking/Docs...g%20letter.pdf
8.1al is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 04:25 AM   #4
DQDick
Site Team
 
DQDick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
We do Pilot/Flying J a lot and we do have to open one slide to get in our bed (something fixed on most newer rigs). We only park along the edge or next to an island so our slide is out of the way. We have reflective tape on both sides of our slide and our steps. We do not get out the lawn chairs and set up camp. Space is at a premium in truck stops now days and we don't want to take up any more than necessary. Also, as a general rule Flying J's have better RV facilities. One exception to that is Eloy, AZ just south of the I-10, I-8 junction. The Flying J there has very little space and the Pilot on the other side of the road has a lot. We'll be at that Pilot this evening.
__________________
Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
DQDick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 04:45 AM   #5
richfaa
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
It may also be the last time he tries this. Gives a real good impression of Rv'ers.
richfaa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 04:46 AM   #6
Hooker
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by steves

Hope he was not taking up more that one RV spot. This a pet peeve of mine - people opening slides, etc. and preventing others from stopping or parking to use the facilities. Trucker also get upset with RV's doing this too.
When I do this, I don't open slides, put jacks out or sit outside and look like I'm 'camping.'

On edit: I don't do this often, and never with the D/W, she doesn't like it.
Hooker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 04:48 AM   #7
steelpony5555
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
We have done stops there too. Most times they have spaces for RV's. Never had to run my generator since it was further north but figure it can't be more annoying then 50 idling diesels lol lol.... Didn't have to make coffee in the morning either lol lol
steelpony5555 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 08:51 AM   #8
Ramblin Roadrunners
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Denver
Posts: 409
M.O.C. #7616
Send a message via MSN to Ramblin Roadrunners
I saw a 5er at a HomeDepot yesterday. Lowes and Home Depot look like they have lots of room and less noise than truck stops and Walmarts.
Jay D.
Ramblin Roadrunners is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 10:08 AM   #9
Phil P
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
Hi

Fortunately I still have my CDL if anyone asks I just show it to them.

I purchase most of my diesel at truck stops and use my company name to get the truckers cash price.

Don’t RON often only twice in 4 ½ years.

Phil P
__________________
2009 Montana 3665RE
2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
personal web page https://www.sallyscoffees.com
If you get a page not available then remove the "s" after HTTP
Phil P is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 10:48 AM   #10
WeBeFulltime
Montana Master
 
WeBeFulltime's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
You won't ever catch me in a Pilot or Flying J over nighting or for anything else. I am a retired trucker and cut the cord with them years ago when they stopped the free cup of coffee for fueling customers. I just purchased 275-300 gallons of fuel and am being charged for a small coffee? Won't happen again. Their prices are higher than many others anyway.
__________________
2018.5 Montana 3791RD


Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
WeBeFulltime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 02:38 PM   #11
DQDick
Site Team
 
DQDick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
We have overnighted at several Menard's. Normally very quiet and safe. They do come to work early, however.
__________________
Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
DQDick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 02:58 PM   #12
mobil
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Louisville
Posts: 159
M.O.C. #10437
We have stayed at a few Flying J's but usually seek out a Cracker Barrel(and get a great breakfast in the morning). We do this if traveling for two consecutive days, carry enough water for a couple quick showers, and if we need a second night we usually spend that one, or two, at an rv park close to an exit. We do open the slides, run the gen if it's cold or really hot. Always park out of the way. Never put out chairs but will have a cold one or two while waiting for the electric mattress pad to warm up the bed enough(memory foam toppers take a while). We don't like to pull in until right before closing time. We like to show consideration and respect to businesses that show the same to rv'ers.
mobil is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 03:32 PM   #13
mlh
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,528
M.O.C. #2283
I have stayed at several large truck stops. I always ask and sometimes they show me some quieter place to stay on the lot.
Lynwood
__________________
www.harrellsprec.com
Lynwood Harrell
323 RL HC 2008 F250
mlh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2014, 05:06 PM   #14
MikenAngie
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Daleville
Posts: 161
M.O.C. #13784
I can tell you that at Lowe's we typically have no issues with overnight stops. It is nice if you come into the store and let one of us (Store Managers)know that you are there and will be leaving early. In some residential areas, generators running all night are highly frowned upon.
MikenAngie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2014, 01:34 AM   #15
Phil P
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by WeBeFulltime

You won't ever catch me in a Pilot or Flying J over nighting or for anything else. I am a retired trucker and cut the cord with them years ago when they stopped the free cup of coffee for fueling customers. I just purchased 275-300 gallons of fuel and am being charged for a small coffee? Won't happen again. Their prices are higher than many others anyway.
Hi

I have stopped using Pilot !Flying J as well because they are higher than others and now they are playing the holding game with fuel cards where they hold the difference between the amount you guessed at and what you used for 3 days.

Loves is much better.

Phil P

__________________
2009 Montana 3665RE
2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
personal web page https://www.sallyscoffees.com
If you get a page not available then remove the "s" after HTTP
Phil P is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2014, 02:30 AM   #16
JandC
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
I may try a night in a Flying J or Walmart sometime. We don't have a generator plus I generally only like to drive from about 9am to 4pm. It sure is nice to have everything all hooked up in a full service RV park every night. I'm not sure what everyone is talking about with getting fuel at Flying J / Pilot though. We haven't fueled there in the last couple of months, but when traveling we always use our Pilot card at the diesel pump for the discount off each gallon. Right now diesel is anywhere from 4.09 to 4.15 at other stations in SW Florida, so getting it at the closest Pilot for 4.01 is fine with me.
__________________
Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
JandC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2014, 04:49 AM   #17
Montana Sky
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
I'm not retired so the destination is more important to me than the journey. Therefore I drive until I cannot safely drive anymore and at that time will usually find a truck stop or Walmart to overnight in when necessary. I have to open the bedroom slide in order to get into the bedroom. Therefore I will only park alongside a curb, island, or grassy area where my slide out will not impose on traffic or any other drivers. So far I've not had any issues with my methods.
Montana Sky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2014, 05:51 AM   #18
richfaa
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
We have never stayed at a big box lot or truck stop or rest area ever but appreciate the opportunity to do so. We like to kick back and enjoy the benefits of a campground. We would overnight at any of those places if we had the need to do so

"Hi

I have stopped using Pilot !Flying J as well because they are higher than others and now they are playing the holding game with fuel cards where they hold the difference between the amount you guessed at and what you used for 3 days.

Loves is much better.

Phil P
'

I know that when they first merged many of the pilot stations did that or you had to pay inside which we did not care for.

Now just about all of the former pilot stations have caught up and it is pay at the pump same as the FJ stations. I guess some of the stations have not yet switched to the new technology. In our travels for the last couple of years it has all been pay at the pump.
richfaa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2014, 02:22 PM   #19
Hooker
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by MikenAngie

I can tell you that at Lowe's we typically have no issues with overnight stops. It is nice if you come into the store and let one of us (Store Managers)know that you are there and will be leaving early. In some residential areas, generators running all night are highly frowned upon.
I go inside too, however I don't "let them know I'll be there," but I ask if it's okay for me to be there.
Hooker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-02-2014, 03:01 PM   #20
twindman
Montana Master
 
twindman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,925
M.O.C. #5651
Mobil - How can you stay at Cracker Barrel? I have yet to find one I can actually pull a trailer into unless it is in a lot nearby.
__________________

Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
twindman is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Pilot Light help Army Guy Repairs & Service 13 02-26-2008 01:15 PM
Pilot Knob, CA Fancyfree36 Who, Where & When? 1 01-03-2008 03:12 AM
Garmin street pilot 111 foggyb General Discussions about our Montanas 2 12-03-2004 01:48 AM
Casting for ABC Television Pilot Montana_621 General Discussions about our Montanas 19 09-24-2004 04:30 PM
riverman777 co-pilot Montana_1968 New Member Introductions 13 08-17-2004 08:00 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:14 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.