User friendly petrol stations - is there a map??

Adingley84 replied on 27/02/2016 16:37

Adingley84

Posted on 27/02/2016 16:37

I'm new to touring and luckily have the excellent Subaru Forester 2.5XT as a family car, and now tow car.

The only problem being 17-18 mpg when fully loaded with the Van on the back which means a 160-180 mile range.

Has a 'map' available for user friendly filling stations?? Our outfit is loooooong, and I don't like the idea of having to rely on 'the next petrol station we come across' as access could easily be impossible.

Thanks in advance

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Wildwood replied on 27/02/2016 20:07

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Wildwood

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Posted on 27/02/2016 20:07

Most petrol srations are accessible, in over thirty years of towing I have only found one rather tight. It does pay to fill up when you see a good petrol station and not leave it late though.

Tinwheeler replied on 27/02/2016 20:15

Tinwheeler

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Posted on 27/02/2016 20:15

Adingley, thanks for acknowledging the responses. So many people don't bother and it can be disheartening for those who've taken the trouble to offer advice.

Good luck on your travels.

briantimber replied on 27/02/2016 20:39

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briantimber

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Posted on 27/02/2016 20:39

Would it not be worth having a word with the forecourt attendant to see if you could use the pump(s) designated for HGV use?.....

SteveL replied on 27/02/2016 20:42

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SteveL

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Posted on 27/02/2016 20:42

Would it not be worth having a word with the forecourt attendant to see if you could use the pump(s) designated for HGV use?.....

Sometimes these operate at a higher pressure, unsuitable for motor vehicles.

EmilysDad replied on 27/02/2016 20:55

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Posted on 27/02/2016 20:55

Apart from the higher pressure as Steve suggests ..... Costco have a high pressure button on the pump - it's a bit high for a car - apparently! .... the only time I've pulled up at a HGV pump, the nozzle was too big to go into the neck of my car.

EmilysDad replied on 27/02/2016 20:59

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Posted on 27/02/2016 20:59

On topic ..... What's a user friendly pump?

Too many variables for a map .... How long is the set up? How confident are you behind the wheel of a 40 ft unit? Etc etc etc ...

huskydog replied on 27/02/2016 21:01

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huskydog

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Posted on 27/02/2016 21:01

never found a forecourt I couldn't get my car and caravan on to fill up .......

Tinwheeler replied on 27/02/2016 21:12

Tinwheeler

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Posted on 27/02/2016 21:12

Would it not be worth having a word with the forecourt attendant to see if you could use the pump(s) designated for HGV use?.....

I think Adingley's car has a petrol engine.....

briantimber replied on 27/02/2016 21:17

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Posted on 27/02/2016 21:17

Would it not be worth having a word with the forecourt attendant to see if you could use the pump(s) designated for HGV use?.....

I think Adingley's car has a petrol engine.....

Ooooops......