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Re: Fueling at truck pumps

Reply #20 –
Ok, we haven't crossed the tilting bridge, yet, as this is our maiden voyage and haven't yet filled the tank completely.

First fuel add we did was at a regular vehicle pump.  Nozzle fit the filler neck fine.  We didn't yet have our TSD card requiring fueling at the truck pumps.  We didn't do a complete fill.  Credit card shut the pump off at $100.  Enough fuel to get to the tire shop 50 miles away for a new (yes $$$$!!) set.  Got the TSD card before our trip so found the filler neck issue when trying to top off the tank as we started out.  The opening of the filler neck is fine.  About an inch in is a lip that made the opening just a bit too small to accommodate the larger nozzle.  We didn't do a complete fill but got to about 3/4.  Frustration & fuel splashing got the better of him!

Pretty sure Andy has fixed the problem now.  He took a larger screwdriver, notched a few places around the lip, then bent in the tabs he'd created of the lip.  We haven't hit another truck stop yet, will do so once we hit Georgia (a good $0.30 cheaper than Tennessee) and that'll be the test.

Thanks for all the input & I'll keep the tilting thing in mind in case that also becomes an issue!

Re: Fueling at truck pumps

Reply #21 –
Quote from: turbojack –
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.
Glad you were able to detect a difficult problem to find. What was the resolution to the leak. Could of gone on for years undetected.
Scott

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Reply #22 –
Quote from: dsd –
Glad you were able to detect a difficult problem to find. What was the resolution to the leak. Could of gone on for years undetected.
Scott
The metal clamp was tight. I have not taken apart to see if gasket or o ring is between the parts.  I have not had a problem since I had overfilled and had the expansion. I keep watching to see if any kind of drip or such and have had nothing.

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Reply #23 –
On the ORED it is completely different from the unihome or unicoach. You don't have the HWH air level system so can't lean the coach.

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Reply #24 –
HUH??? I can lean our coach left or right. HWH hydraulics, you know. I only lean it so the waste tanks drain completely.
I don't bother leaning for the fuel tank. The float gauge doesn't work so we drive until we decide we have used half a tank of fuel, then we pull in and fill up the tank to almost overflowing the filler neck.

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Reply #25 –
Quote from: turbojack –
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.

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Reply #26 –
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!

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Reply #27 –
Quote from: Rudy –
The 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.

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Reply #28 –
Quote from: "Irish" –
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!
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 all
Scott

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Reply #31 –
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.

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Reply #32 –
Quote from: kimosabe99 –
Here is a link that will show the comparative prices around the world for various fuels.  You can select from menu near the top.
jk
Gasoline prices around the world, 16-May-2022 | GlobalPetrolPrices.com
And 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

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Reply #33 –
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.

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Reply #34 –
Quote from: Olde English –
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.
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

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Reply #35 –
Diesel fuel in Missouri is $ 5.18 a gallon.In case anyone is passing through.

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Reply #36 –
My diesel price in MO is in the $4.30s, not $5.00+  That is 80 cents per gallon

TSD card is the best.  Let me know if you need help getting one

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Reply #37 –
Would this work?
 

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Reply #38 –
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...