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05-16-2019, 12:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Appling
Posts: 186
M.O.C. #20840
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Fuel Choices
With the significant cost differential between diesel at Pilot/Flying J vs. other stations ($.25-$.40 per gallon), I'm curious how many of you choose Pilot/Flying J for their convenience, mainly the extra space to maneuver, over the cost savings?
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Wayne & Karen
2017 3791RD, MORryde SRE4000 w/ X Factor
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, LB, PSD, DRW, 4WD, Curt Q24
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05-16-2019, 12:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We do easy in easy out RV friendly and good food.
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05-16-2019, 12:42 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Appling
Posts: 186
M.O.C. #20840
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The Pilot fuel card certainly helps as well as it eliminates the need for prepaying inside the store, and then going back in for your receipt afterwards.
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Wayne & Karen
2017 3791RD, MORryde SRE4000 w/ X Factor
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, LB, PSD, DRW, 4WD, Curt Q24
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05-16-2019, 12:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We use an old Pilot RV Advantage card to get 5 cents a gallon off diesel and then pay for it with a Sam's club Mastercard to get 5% rebate off the total bill. That way we get the easy in and out, food on site, places to overnight and a good price on deisel I can trust.
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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.
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05-16-2019, 01:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Winchester
Posts: 903
M.O.C. #19514
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We fuel up at truck stops because of the ease of getting in and out. So many regular gas stations make it hard for RVs to fuel up. If it costs a bit more, then that’s probably still cheaper than fixing your rig if you accidentally hit something because there is no room to manoeuvre.
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2017 High Country 305RL
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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05-16-2019, 02:44 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,085
M.O.C. #20477
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I generally do not fuel with the rig hooked up but do when needed or I find a great deal. Normally I find it easier refuel after the rig is disconnected. I have not had an issue finding good stations but often don't opt for the $.30 higher truck stop.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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05-16-2019, 03:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
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I almost never fuel at truck stops.
I carry about 75 gallons so I can fuel after I drop the rig.
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Wayne and Ann Moore
2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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05-16-2019, 03:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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I'm not opposed to fueling there. It all depends on what we need at the time. Sometimes convenience costs a bit more.
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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05-16-2019, 04:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,063
M.O.C. #5091
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Pilot is the only way when we are hooked up for easy in easy out with restrooms and a variety of food. They are spaced out so I don't get too far below 1/2 a tank of fuel. If not hooked up I might try someplace cheaper if convenient.
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05-16-2019, 05:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We have the pilot/ FJ RV plus card that gives 8 cents off on diesel besides as said above we like the convenience.
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05-16-2019, 05:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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We actually planned our last trip (2 days of interstate) while in our car returning from where we would be towing later. When hitched I always use truck stops only for fueling and breaks. They have a lot more room and it seems silly to risk an accident to save a few pennies.
I know most people will drive way out of their way to save 3 cents on the gallon but seriously does that really warrant all the worry. After all on a 30 gallon fill your only talking about 90 cents. Let that sink in for a bit.........Now isn't there something more important to fret over?
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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05-16-2019, 06:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waynemoore
I almost never fuel at truck stops.
I carry about 75 gallons so I can fuel after I drop the rig.
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Same here. I hate the Pilot/FJ and NEVER use them. Get away from the interstate for best price.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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05-16-2019, 10:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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When hooked I prefer P/FJ. Easy in/out and safer. Think about $30K to $500K for an RV and $25K to $70K for a toad or TV. Now chasing pennies on fuel? Maybe just camp in the driveway.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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05-16-2019, 10:52 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,693
M.O.C. #4831
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The biggest discouragement to me is the fact they both only sell 20% bio diesel, at least on the west side of the country.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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05-17-2019, 12:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carl n susan
The biggest discouragement to me is the fact they both only sell 20% bio diesel, at least on the west side of the country.
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It's 20% bio diesel in the Houston area also. I live 2 miles from Flying J and never buy there diesel. The Valero across the street is usually 30 cents cheaper. When traveling I carry an extra 60 gallon tank and try to unhook so that I can buy the cheapest diesel around the area. My extra fuel tank gives me much more convenience and has saved me 100's of dollars since 2012.I never liked filling up and then start looking for the next fuel station.
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05-17-2019, 02:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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If you don't go thru the truck lanes the auto diesel is lower.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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05-17-2019, 09:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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Add the reduced mileage with 20% bio with the increased cost of the fuel and it is much more than you think.
Just saying.
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Wayne and Ann Moore
2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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05-17-2019, 08:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Thornville
Posts: 546
M.O.C. #21110
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mudchief
If you don't go thru the truck lanes the auto diesel is lower.
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Interesting. In our neck of the woods(Ohio), they are the same price in the auto lane at the Pilots/FlyingJ`s.
Also there is an average of 25-45 cents per gallon difference from fueling on the Interstate vs getting fuel 3-4 miles off the interstate in town.
I drive semi and watch the prices pretty closely. Its a territorial marketing scheme they use... When it goes up by me, it drops in price 75 miles north or south of me...when it drops here, it goes up in other areas of the state.
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Darwin & Carla
2018.5 3701LK Montana
2022 3500HD Denali Duramax SRW
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05-18-2019, 05:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waynemoore
Add the reduced mileage with 20% bio with the increased cost of the fuel and it is much more than you think.
Just saying.
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X2.
I avoid Pilot/FJ as much as possible. Losing up to 2mpg with a 38 gallon tank can make a difference on my day's drive and on top of paying a bunch more per gallon. 2017 in PA it was as high as .65/gallon higher off I-81. And the food - mediocre at best unless you have a death wish for clogged arteries
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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05-18-2019, 06:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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I have used some truck stops but I try to avoid them. I have never had a problem getting fuel in a regular gas station. Hardest part is finding the D pump. I am in Phoenix tight now and D is over $1 cheaper a gallon than Ca.
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