freestoneangler Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 I see that our Good Sam membership affords fuel discounts at "select" Pilot & Flying J truck stops. I'm curious what your experience has been in getting these discounts. On the Flying J website, they show a list of participating locations. Only the Yuma AZ is listed... seems pretty limited. http://images.goodsam.com/goodsamclub/pfj/pfj_diesel_discounts_2017.pdf Also, do you need to have a Pilot or Flying J credit card, or can you just use your GS membership card with a debit/credit card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you get the Pilot credit card, you will get 8 cents off of the cash price for diesel. Just using the Good Sam discount, you can get a discount off of the price, either credit or cash and you can use your own credit card. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 All Pilot Flying J owned stations apply the discount, but independent dealers are a some do, some don't situation. The majority of PFJ stations are PFJ owned... Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orvil Hazelton Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 8 cents a gallon at company owned Pilot an Flying J stations. Unfortunately, we've found that those we've visited sold biodiesel - ugh! I'll pay the extra and purchase regular diesel. Why . . . that's another subject. oRV 75065 Lifetime Member 2010 Phaeton 40 QTH 2014 Honda CR-V Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 We've been using what ever is available, including biodiesel for 11 years. She keeps on going. Sorry you are having problems. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 That amount of discount is not enough. It would have to be way more then 8 cents to be in the ball park. I but diesel for a lot less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCZ Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 21 minutes ago, whj469 said: That amount of discount is not enough. It would have to be way more then 8 cents to be in the ball park. I but diesel for a lot less. for "a lot less" than what? Where do we buy diesel for a lot less when traveling across this country? 2017 Grand Design Momentum 376TH pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, dually, longbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orvil Hazelton Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I have two problems using biodiesel in my Cummins ISC diesel. 1) my Silverleaf indicates that I get poorer mpg using biodiesel by approximately one-half mpg in normal terrain and poorer than that when in the high altitudes of the Rockies where we spend a significant part of our summers. 2) I don't want biodiesel in my tanks when we sit for weeks at a time in the winter. My concern here is with gelling and gumming my filters and injectors. I'm certainly not an expert, but these are my experience and concerns. I also noticed of late that Pilot stations don't always have the most competitive pricing. We just returned today to our winter habitat of Jojoba Hills SKP Park followig our summer travels. Once we crossed the boarder back into California, I noticed than the fuel quality must be better as the price immediately shot up a dollar per gallon over the price just across the line in Arizona. As always, oRV oRV 75065 Lifetime Member 2010 Phaeton 40 QTH 2014 Honda CR-V Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 6 hours ago, Orvil Hazelton said: I have two problems using biodiesel in my Cummins ISC diesel. 1) my Silverleaf indicates that I get poorer mpg using biodiesel by approximately one-half mpg in normal terrain and poorer than that when in the high altitudes of the Rockies where we spend a significant part of our summers. 2) I don't want biodiesel in my tanks when we sit for weeks at a time in the winter. My concern here is with gelling and gumming my filters and injectors. I'm certainly not an expert, but these are my experience and concerns. I also noticed of late that Pilot stations don't always have the most competitive pricing. We just returned today to our winter habitat of Jojoba Hills SKP Park followig our summer travels. Once we crossed the boarder back into California, I noticed than the fuel quality must be better as the price immediately shot up a dollar per gallon over the price just across the line in Arizona. As always, oRV The price difference "over the border" has nothing to do with quality. A major chain will use the same fuel from the same refinery from state to state, subject to regional blending requirements. The price difference is due to the state fuel tax variance, or IFTA, and of course, local market pressures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 6 hours ago, Orvil Hazelton said: I have two problems using biodiesel in my Cummins ISC diesel. 1) my Silverleaf indicates that I get poorer mpg using biodiesel by approximately one-half mpg in normal terrain and poorer than that when in the high altitudes of the Rockies where we spend a significant part of our summers. 2) I don't want biodiesel in my tanks when we sit for weeks at a time in the winter. My concern here is with gelling and gumming my filters and injectors. As always, oRV Good Luck on finding any chain Truck Stop that doesn't have Bio added to their Fuel. If you really research they are some. But they are getting to be a very low percent of the stations. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I have found T/A Petro to be be #2 diesel no bio we are currently in New Mexico. I don't know for how long it will stay that way. I can tell what the bio % is by my milage. I'd be surprised to find that bio diesel run in the engine will meet the emissions standard due to the decrease in mpg. The lobby's 2% is B*lls**t. not real world numbers. 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orvil Hazelton Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 A note to Jaydrvr: please understand that my reference to pricing was made tongue in cheek. I purchased my diesel fuel in Arizona of course, not the Peoples Republic of California. I AM a Texan, not by birth, but by choice! I have found no difficulty in finding non-bio fuel wherever I go. I will purchase 10% or less bio-fuel when necessary. I have experienced no problem with fuels containing this percentage or less. oRV 75065 Lifetime Member 2010 Phaeton 40 QTH 2014 Honda CR-V Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlcarsonak Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Please, do your home work. "Gas buddy" shows the fuel prices in the area you are in. Murphy stations (Wal Mart) is many time $0.30 cheaper than Flying J. Many other stations in the area is less expensive than Flying J. Find it on "Gas Buddy" then look at Google Earth to see if you can get into the station. Glyn (KL0PG) & Diane Carson2002 I-H 4400 Papa's Dream (Mama's Nightmare)2015 Space Craft V400Furkid Maxemail: dlcarsonak@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 If you are pulling a car, cheaper is not always better. Almost all Murphy stations are too tight with car attached, and we usually fuel up just before stopping for the night. We look for stations where we don't have to unhook, like RV lanes when possible. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orvil Hazelton Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I certainly agree with Barb, above. Too many times I've tried to save a couple of pennies per gallon by trying to purchase my diesel at a "gas station". What a mess: first an idiot pulls around me and parks . . . OK, I get out fifteen minutes later; next, perhaps some clown parks improperly, blocking me in. No, I purchase my fuel at truck stops, from the trucker lanes. Most of them are professionals and act accordingly. I must admit here, I spent more than forty years as a professional bus and truck driver, so I admit to being prejudiced. I only wish that I could solve the dilemma of the high flow pumps "burping" out fuel all over me as well as down the side of my coach. Oh well . . . there will always be inequities in life. As always, oRV oRV 75065 Lifetime Member 2010 Phaeton 40 QTH 2014 Honda CR-V Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Barbaraok said: If you are pulling a car, cheaper is not always better. Almost all Murphy stations are too tight with car attached, and we usually fuel up just before stopping for the night. We look for stations where we don't have to unhook, like RV lanes when possible. A few years back when Murphy's were giving a 10¢ discount with a Walmart gift card I filled up with fuel at a few Murphy's that had diesel. In FL., GA., and a couple other states. In my MH pulling a toad. Some stations it was tight. But their diesel pumps are on the outside Islands(my fill is on the passenger side) and after I was full. I could drive forward all the way around the backside to exit with no problem. Google Earth was a good friend then also. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Biker56 said: A few years back when Murphy's were giving a 10¢ discount with a Walmart gift card I filled up with fuel at a few Murphy's that had diesel. In FL., GA., and a couple other states. In my MH pulling a toad. We are shorter than you now and we could back if need be, even so, we prefer those outside pumps too when getting diesel and we did the same with our gas motorhome when we were towing. If we go to Flying J we use the RV pumps as do many folks in pushers. A motorhome towing a car can use the fuel islands with just a little bit of planning, as those powered by gasoline prove every day. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I use truck stops to fuel up due to having tanks on both sides. I need to use a slave pump as pulling out and coming back into the pumps from the opposite direction is not an option. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: I use truck stops to fuel up due to having tanks on both sides. I need to use a slave pump as pulling out and coming back into the pumps from the opposite direction is not an option. Flying J/Pilot with RV Islands have slave pumps. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Biker, I also drive a KW T680 and we are pretty long. It is a lot simpler to use the truck islands and pull forward when finished to let the next driver in. Never had a problem doing that. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 49 minutes ago, Biker56 said: Flying J/Pilot with RV Islands have slave pumps. They have pumps on both sides at the RV Islands, but only a few are slaves anymore. Since upgrading, we've noticed that most are now separate units, meanly you would have to swipe twice. The old Flying J station in Amarillo has (don't know if they have upgraded it yet) slave pumps and we ended up behind a guy (with someone behind us so we were boxed in) who didn't understand what a slave pump was - - he was standing there yelling at his poor wife about the fact that there was no place to swipe his card. I went up and explained it was a slave pump and got the weirdest look, but he finally calmed down and did exactly what I told him to do, and start pumping. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhs4771 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Orvil, do some checking as Stations are not required to post Bio content if 5% or less. So while you may think you're getting 100% #2 Diesel, it's more than likely that it's only 95% with 5% Bio. Greater than 5% is labeled, generally stateing "Contains 5 to 20% Bio". We're almost 60' so trying to get into and out of a typical station can be a trip in it's self. We have the RV Plus Card which gives us the 8 cent off the cash price, but also lets me start the pump, get my fuel, write down amount, price per gal, and total and leave, no need to go inside unless you want a hard copy receipt. Been doing it this way for the past 4 or 5 years and never a problem. Michelle & Ann 2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, 2016 Redwood RW39MBL, Disk Brakes, MORryde IS & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Level-Up Auto Level System, 17.5" Sailun H Tires, Onan 5.5K Genny, Dual ACs with Heat Pumps, Winegard Travler Slimline Automatic Dish, Splendide Stacked Washer/Dryer, Sleep Number bed, Residential Fridge and Induction Cook Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Flying J's diesel is a lot more then many in the area were they are located, all over the country. " a lot less then what" stations in the area where Flying J are, duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I think Flying J's have a dedicated RV island Pilot's don't. We are a gas rig and 35' plus a Jeep Wrangler 4 down. This summer I was pulling a 24' enclosed trailer instead of the Jeep. We were almost 65' so had to be more careful where to buy gas. Google maps was very helpful with getting a look at the station. Jeff Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 We use FJ/ Pilot almost exclusively .We have the RV plus card with 8 cents discount on Diesel. Easy in easy out many have RV pumps plenty of parking room the food is not bad if needed. and there are plenty of them all over the country. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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