Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #25 – May 21, 2022, 12:51:56 am Quote from: turbojack – May 20, 2022, 09:28:19 am I use to do that also until the perfect storm. In the IH 45 the fuel tank is in the middle between the rails and they have pipes that goes from the tank to the fill cap. There is a special clamp that attaches the two metal parts together. I had filled up when it was cold outside and the fuel was cold. Summer came to Texas early this year. I am walking in the garage and notice a puddle under the coach. Turns out about a gallon of diesel leaked through the seam where the two pipe are tied together. Diesel was all over the compartment (one without carpet) and garage floor. Took me a few days to get everything cleaned up. Now if I fill up and going to be using it right then I will tilt, If going to the garage I will not. I'm happy for you that you found the issue. Quote Selected
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #26 – May 21, 2022, 09:52:29 am You guys are killing me pointing out how expensive it is to fill up, I have just used the last of my tank having filled up before storing for the winter, I am driving 10 mph slower and enjoying it, will pay with the fuel card so I cannot see how much real cash money it cost, I will wonder why my checking account is been drained and wonder if I can buy cheaper beer, and then we will spend another long weekend traveling to a new destination in our classic motorhome, life is good! Quote Selected 6 Likes
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #27 – May 21, 2022, 02:13:29 pm Quote from: Rudy – May 20, 2022, 10:00:53 amThe TSD fuel card discount today at Baytown TA Express is only $1.06 at $4.28. $5.319 retail. Still high but better.20% discount is pretty darn good. My highest discount was at the I-17 exit to Prescott, Az. before TSD lost that company (flying J I think) was $1 per gallon off. Quote Selected
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #28 – May 21, 2022, 02:19:16 pm Quote from: "Irish" – May 21, 2022, 09:52:29 amYou guys are killing me pointing out how expensive it is to fill up, I have just used the last of my tank having filled up before storing for the winter, I am driving 10 mph slower and enjoying it, will pay with the fuel card so I cannot see how much real cash money it cost, I will wonder why my checking account is been drained and wonder if I can buy cheaper beer, and then we will spend another long weekend traveling to a new destination in our classic motorhome, life is good!I hate to point this out but the price of cheap beer has gone up also. I genuinely think it all costs the same just our money doesn't hold the same value. Not good at allScott Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #29 – May 22, 2022, 01:56:03 pm Here is a link that will show the comparative prices around the world for various fuels. You can select from menu near the top.jkGasoline prices around the world, 16-May-2022 | GlobalPetrolPrices.com Quote Selected
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #30 – May 22, 2022, 02:27:48 pm Quote from: kimosabe99 – May 22, 2022, 01:56:03 pmHere is a link that will show the comparative prices around the world for various fuels. You can select from menu near the top.jkGasoline prices around the world, 16-May-2022 | GlobalPetrolPrices.com Quote Selected
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #31 – May 22, 2022, 04:24:16 pm I too have a 1990 GV Unihome. This is easy. Used a large drift punch to expand the stock filler which of course would not work with the large fill nozzles in the truck lanes. Used a piece of 1" x 12" smooth rod that we tapered down on a machine lathe. Just kept working the opening until it was big enough. No particles of ground metal to deal with etc. See pic below. You are on the right track. Truck lanes are straight pull thru so no screwing around with all the folks out front wanting a hot dog. You will be happy you did this. If you need more help do not hesitate to PM me. in the meantime I will see if I can find the punch and get you a picture. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #32 – May 22, 2022, 08:30:59 pm Quote from: kimosabe99 – May 22, 2022, 01:56:03 pmHere is a link that will show the comparative prices around the world for various fuels. You can select from menu near the top.jkGasoline prices around the world, 16-May-2022 | GlobalPetrolPrices.comAnd it depends on what the taxes pay for. In Germany, the Autobahn roadbed is 29" thick instead of 22", no public toll roads or bridges, CCTV on every inch of the Autobahn with control centers monitored 27/7, helicopters flying over the Autobahn on weekends for rapid evacuation of the injured to trauma centers every few KM, overhead signs with the speed limit for each lane during congestion and the center divider replanted with attractive flowers along with bags of mulch every spring. Limited on and off ramps so vehicles are not constantly trying to come on and crowd their way in. The rule is drive right, pass left. Look long and hard in the rear view before pulling out and get back in the right or middle lane because someone will be be faster, usually much faster.Pierce Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #33 – May 22, 2022, 10:29:29 pm Pierce,You wish they were 22" over hear but the sad truth is it's closer to a foot thick, we've only just lately figured out that powder coating the rebar slows down the rust. What we don't do here is require a guarantee, maybe 12 months in some places. As an example Sweden used to require 25 years. When I worked around highway construction the asphalt crew was commonly referred to as " the never look back " paving company.22" is closer to runway spec. Quote Selected
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #34 – May 23, 2022, 09:44:10 am Quote from: Olde English – May 22, 2022, 10:29:29 pmPierce,You wish they were 22" over hear but the sad truth is it's closer to a foot thick, we've only just lately figured out that powder coating the rebar slows down the rust. What we don't do here is require a guarantee, maybe 12 months in some places. As an example Sweden used to require 25 years. When I worked around highway construction the asphalt crew was commonly referred to as " the never look back " paving company.22" is closer to runway spec.Depending on the area, a 20 or 30 year bond is mandatory. This eliminates mom and pop or as you say, "fly by night" paving companies. I did watch the special on powder coating the rebar. An eye opener.As I remember, Roman roads went down 12 feet so still in good shape thousands of years later. Pierce Quote Selected
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #35 – May 23, 2022, 10:09:03 am Diesel fuel in Missouri is $ 5.18 a gallon.In case anyone is passing through. Quote Selected
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #36 – May 23, 2022, 11:34:38 am My diesel price in MO is in the $4.30s, not $5.00+ That is 80 cents per gallonTSD card is the best. Let me know if you need help getting one Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #37 – May 23, 2022, 04:10:44 pm Would this work? Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Fueling at truck pumps Reply #38 – May 25, 2022, 10:45:47 am I'm a little under two thirds of a tank and will be filling up on Thursday when I move the coach to an RV park next to a TA Petro. I also never tilt my coach to fuel up. Maybe if I had somebody driving with me but it's too much of a hassle to go back in mess with that while at a truck stop. I would be quite concerned if I couldn't use the larger nozzles on my coach. Takes too long otherwise. However, if I was interested in getting the most out of my tank then tilting it is definitely an option.The price of fuel now is a concern of course. But there's a lot more going on in the coach than just the price of fuel... Quote Selected
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