Petrol station fill up

munro21 replied on 24/06/2020 12:23

Posted on 24/06/2020 12:23

Hi, When towing and going on holiday I have never had to stop and fill up at a petrol station.  I can see it is one of those things that I will have to do eventually.  Does anybody have any advice or tips about filling up at a petrol station?

Metheven replied on 26/06/2020 13:48

Posted on 26/06/2020 13:48

Never come across a problem yet, a bit tight on some but still doable without stress. Just remember the extra width of the caravan and keep the car a little further away from the pumps when pulling in, and watch out for the caravan tail swing when leaving. 

DS3 replied on 16/07/2020 01:23

Posted on 16/07/2020 01:23

I nearly always have to fill up on the way to Cornwall but always fill the car to the brim the night before to negate any need to feul up, but it does happen from time to time. Just find a largish petrol station and try to stay near the road if you can, but it does depend on the size and layout of the petrol station. I have often gone into the Shell station in Waitrose n Lincoln early in the moring on theway because it is a big open place.

You fuel guage will have an arrow on it to tell you what side the cap is on the car if you get flustered and forget.

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