User friendly petrol stations - is there a map??

You should have no problems on motorways either in this country or abroad but beware some of the supermarket stations on the Continent, some are deliberately designed to discourage HGVs. Tinwheeler gave the best tip, don't let your tank get too low. I used to tow with a car which gave a similar mileage and when I was down to a quarter of a tank full always started looking for a convenient garage, I still do this even with my motorhome.

peedee

I've never had a problem either - and most supermarkets have ample space.  I tend to research my favourite supermarkets in the areas I am going so I can get filled up at them rather than expensive motorway ones.  And of course keep the loyalty points going. 

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.....

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Yup, not sure how many HGV's like 99 Ron petrol!

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.

No problem at all. Specialist forums are invaluable!

You should have no problems on motorways either in this country or abroad but beware some of the supermarket stations on the Continent, some are deliberately designed to discourage HGVs. Tinwheeler gave the best tip, don't let your tank get too low. I used to tow with a car which gave a similar mileage and when I was down to a quarter of a tank full always started looking for a convenient garage, I still do this even with my motorhome.

peedee

1/4 tank gives about 30 miles before the petrol light comes on towing, might start looking at half a tank!!

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 ...

Good point! What's handy for me won't be handy for everyone!

You should have no problems on motorways either in this country or abroad but beware some of the supermarket stations on the Continent, some are deliberately designed to discourage HGVs.

The worst ones are the ones where they want you to pay at a kiosk on the way out. High kerbs to funnel you to the kiosk and sharp corners. Even if there are no height restrictions they are bad news as far as I am concerned.

peedee

There used to be a web site giving details of sites just off the motorways but it has now gone and have not found anything to replace it.

Although I have a range of over 400 miles whilst towing, I've usually had enough of towing after 150 - 170 or so miles.  If we're doing a long trip we tend to stop off after that sort of mileage and I take the opportunity to fill up once the van is unhitched. But then, we're retired so we can take our time if we want to - not everyone can do this.

It can be entertaining. When I used to tow a caravan we drove onto a forecourt only to find the exit was impossible to get out of. Ok for a car but not something towing a 27ft caravan. So SWMBO gets out walks to the back and holds the traffic up while I reversed out. All done by mirrors no cameras in those days.