We have a dilemma, when we arrive at a service centre with a long van (10m bumper to ball) in tow.
There is invariably a sign that points cars one way, and trucks and buses the other way. When we follow the car route we rarely find space to park, and often find ourselves in the exit road without being able to stop.
On the other hand when we follow the truck route we find space to park, other cars with vans, BUT we always feel as if we should not be there.
I wish they gave us a bit more information at the entry.
I would love to hear what other people that tow long vans do?
Dougwe said
04:00 PM Aug 5, 2014
When I saw that topic heading I thought, mmmm, Plendo needs a lesson in how to fill up his tug with lotion motion
Mate, I fill up with fuel
Even with my "Big" rig I head out back and try to keep out of the way as best I can. I see big tugs and vans doing the same. Safer I reckon.
See ya soon.
Found something I didn't know today. Pulled up at a fast fill diesel pump only to find out that the hole is not big enough, bugga. Never mind, moved to another diesel pump instead. Don't really need fast fill anyway.
jules47 said
04:07 PM Aug 5, 2014
We are in a motorhome, and just too long to fit in "car" spots - so always head around the back to the truck area - only thing to do really!
gypsynolmate said
04:16 PM Aug 5, 2014
agree with jules, we have a 15mtre rig, being bus and car trailer and go truck area.
moamajohn said
07:15 PM Aug 5, 2014
Jeeze Plendo ,the servo does not give a stuff if you are on a motor bike ! revenue is the aim ! So just fill up and indulge yourselves to the upmost and move on ! Bugger what you think other folk are contemplating . John
Gerty Dancer said
07:22 PM Aug 5, 2014
Know what you mean Plendo. We go to the truck/bus area, and park at one side there.... too scared of road-trains to sit out in the middle!!!
Have seen caravans parked at designated truck roadside stops, knowing how the truckies need so much space and need their breaks, we keep out of those spaces.
BasilBruhaha said
06:06 PM Aug 6, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
When I saw that topic heading I thought, mmmm, Plendo needs a lesson in how to fill up his tug with lotion motion
Mate, I fill up with fuel
Even with my "Big" rig I head out back and try to keep out of the way as best I can. I see big tugs and vans doing the same. Safer I reckon.
See ya soon.
Found something I didn't know today. Pulled up at a fast fill diesel pump only to find out that the hole is not big enough, bugga. Never mind, moved to another diesel pump instead. Don't really need fast fill anyway.
Dougwe,
My wife found out about fast fill pumps the same way but ended up spilling diesel down the side of the car and wearing it. Not a good lesson.
Regards
Gary
Jonathan said
06:33 PM Aug 6, 2014
Having now travelled in both a MH and with a Caravan I can honestly say I've never seen filling up as a concern ..
I take the opportunity to top up when I see an appropriate location in my travels .. Whether in driveways or out the back I just get in line if it's necessary.
No-one has ever asked me to move or go elsewhere ..
Legendts said
09:55 PM Aug 6, 2014
Quite often "out the back" can be cheaper. I know the Wallan service centre on the Hume is. Always fill up where the truckies fill as long as I don't hold them up but use fast fill pumps in preference anywhere.
Dougwe said
06:28 AM Aug 7, 2014
BasilBruhaha wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
When I saw that topic heading I thought, mmmm, Plendo needs a lesson in how to fill up his tug with lotion motion
Mate, I fill up with fuel
Even with my "Big" rig I head out back and try to keep out of the way as best I can. I see big tugs and vans doing the same. Safer I reckon.
See ya soon.
Found something I didn't know today. Pulled up at a fast fill diesel pump only to find out that the hole is not big enough, bugga. Never mind, moved to another diesel pump instead. Don't really need fast fill anyway.
Dougwe,
My wife found out about fast fill pumps the same way but ended up spilling diesel down the side of the car and wearing it. Not a good lesson.
Regards
Gary
Sorry to digress a little Plendo, as you know I don't do that, it's wombat
Now, BB, I agree, not a nice way at all. I get funny looks when filling up with Diesel cos I use disposable gloves. Saves on that smelly diesel being with you all day. Some hoses are real messy.
Back to Plendo.
mongrel said
06:34 AM Aug 7, 2014
Your just a big wuss.
Mongrel.
Dougwe said
06:42 AM Aug 7, 2014
I resemble that remark I'm tell'n Delilah on you and she will give you a big smack with THE big stick.
mongrel said
06:46 AM Aug 7, 2014
Delilah reckons you can borrow the stick but you are not allowed to brake it. She has to catch me first. Still on the busted foot and I am just that little bit faster, Mongrel.
Should be break.
-- Edited by mongrel on Thursday 7th of August 2014 06:49:34 AM
Plendo said
08:25 AM Aug 7, 2014
I am with you Mongrel, I can not imagine putting gloves on to pump fuel.
It is actually funny, because this thread has not gone where I expected at all, it was not about which pump, but about where do people park if they want to go in for a coffee.
Still chuckling, thinking of Doug paying for his coffee with his gloves on.
Dougwe said
10:05 PM Aug 7, 2014
David, the gloves go in the bin after I finish fuelling up. The rubber gloves will also come in handy for when I finish my PHD and get my GN Doctorate and become Dr Dougwe.
Dougwe said
10:06 PM Aug 7, 2014
Oh ok, back to your question then, park out the bloody back mate
We have a dilemma, when we arrive at a service centre with a long van (10m bumper to ball) in tow.
There is invariably a sign that points cars one way, and trucks and buses the other way. When we follow the car route we rarely find space to park, and often find ourselves in the exit road without being able to stop.
On the other hand when we follow the truck route we find space to park, other cars with vans, BUT we always feel as if we should not be there.
I wish they gave us a bit more information at the entry.
I would love to hear what other people that tow long vans do?
When I saw that topic heading I thought, mmmm, Plendo needs a lesson in how to fill up his tug with lotion motion
Mate, I fill up with fuel
Even with my "Big" rig I head out back and try to keep out of the way as best I can. I see big tugs and vans doing the same. Safer I reckon.
See ya soon.
Found something I didn't know today. Pulled up at a fast fill diesel pump only to find out that the hole is not big enough, bugga. Never mind, moved to another diesel pump instead. Don't really need fast fill anyway.
Have seen caravans parked at designated truck roadside stops, knowing how the truckies need so much space and need their breaks, we keep out of those spaces.
Dougwe,
My wife found out about fast fill pumps the same way but ended up spilling diesel down the side of the car and wearing it. Not a good lesson.
Regards
Gary
Having now travelled in both a MH and with a Caravan I can honestly say I've never seen filling up as a concern ..
I take the opportunity to top up when I see an appropriate location in my travels .. Whether in driveways or out the back I just get in line if it's necessary.
No-one has ever asked me to move or go elsewhere ..
Sorry to digress a little Plendo, as you know I don't do that, it's wombat
Now, BB, I agree, not a nice way at all. I get funny looks when filling up with Diesel cos I use disposable gloves. Saves on that smelly diesel being with you all day. Some hoses are real messy.
Back to Plendo.
Mongrel.
I resemble that remark
I'm tell'n Delilah on you and she will give you a big smack with THE big stick.
Delilah reckons you can borrow the stick but you are not allowed to brake it. She has to catch me first. Still on the busted foot and I am just that little bit faster,
Mongrel.
Should be break.
-- Edited by mongrel on Thursday 7th of August 2014 06:49:34 AM
I am with you Mongrel, I can not imagine putting gloves on to pump fuel.
It is actually funny, because this thread has not gone where I expected at all, it was not about which pump, but about where do people park if they want to go in for a coffee.
Still chuckling, thinking of Doug paying for his coffee with his gloves on.
Oh ok, back to your question then, park out the bloody back mate